As snowflakes dust the streets and the holiday lights start to glow, it’s the perfect time to curl up with new TV shows premiering on Netflix, Disney Plus and other streaming services, as well as cable and broadcast channels.
Music fans can dive into “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,” a docuseries capturing the magic, spectacle and behind-the-scenes drama of her iconic Eras Tour. Fantasy lovers can join Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) and friends in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season 2 for thrilling new monsters and epic quests.
And for a dose of festive hijinks, Rowan Atkinson returns in “Man vs Baby,” where parental mishaps meet absurd hilarity amid Christmas. Here’s our guide on the top new TV shows to check out this week.
Kelly Woo
Managing editor, streaming
The weather outside is frightful, so I’m definitely cozying up with TV shows to binge. I’m blazing through “The Abandons” and still tuning in every week to “Pluribus.” But at the top of my watchlist this week is Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era.” Can’t wait!
‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ season 3 (Disney Plus)
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“Young Jedi Adventures” returns with a fresh burst of High Republic energy as Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay and fuzzball Nubs embark on more daring quests. Still learning the ways of the Force under Master Yoda, the trio zips across the galaxy to help anyone in need.
This season pits them against Rek Minuu, a mischievous droidsmith with a flair for trouble, while introducing Dotti, a shop owner who is a droid-fixing genius. Add in new droids Beepers, Dozer and Gigi, and it’s pure “Star Wars” comfort viewing just in time for the holidays.
All 7 episodes premiere Monday, Dec. 8 at 3 a.m. ET on Disney Plus
‘Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas’ (ABC)
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Kevin Costner trades the Dutton ranch for Bethlehem in this Christmas special. As host, Costner frames the Nativity as a story people think they know — whether they’re well-versed, vaguely familiar or simply curious about the tradition behind the holiday.
The special blends historical context with a straightforward retelling, offering a clear-eyed look at the hardships and hope at the heart of the story, all anchored by Costner’s steady narration.
Special premieres Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC (via Sling, Fubo or YouTube TV) and next day via Hulu
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 2 (Disney Plus)
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The second season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” jumps right back into the action. Camp Half-Blood is falling apart, Grover’s (Aryan Simhadri) missing and Percy (Walker Scobell) is shoved back into hero mode whether he likes it or not.
The hunt for the Golden Fleece sends Percy, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), Clarisse (Dior Goodjohn), and his surprisingly lovable cyclops half-brother, Tyson (Daniel Diemer,) into the treacherous Sea of Monsters. With Luke (Charlie Bushnell) stirring up trouble and something even worse on the horizon, Percy’s summer getaway becomes a fight to keep his world standing.
Episodes 1-2 premiere Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3 a.m. ET on Disney Plus
‘Man vs Baby’ (Netflix)
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Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) swore he was done with holiday havoc after the whole “Man vs Bee” debacle. He’s traded high-stakes housesitting for the relative peace of mopping school hallways. Naturally, that serenity lasts about five minutes.
A lavish London penthouse gig pulls him back into the fray, just as the school nativity’s Baby Jesus is mysteriously never collected by his parents. Soon, Trevor’s racing into Christmas with an infant, a gleaming apartment to protect and his own nerves hanging by a tinsel thread. Expect slapstick mayhem and deadpan humor in classic Atkinson style.
All 4 episodes premiere Thursday, Dec. 11 at 3 a.m. ET on Netflix
‘Taylor Swift: The End of an Era’ (Disney Plus)
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Taylor Swift is serving up not one but two holiday gifts for fans this December. “The End of an Era,” a six-part docuseries, pulls back the curtain on the record-breaking Eras Tour, from early rehearsals to stadium spectacle. Expect star-studded cameos from Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Florence Welch, Gracie Abrams and Swift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce.
Beyond the glitter and choreography, the series captures the communal magic of Swift’s tour — 70,000 fans in a stadium, millions more swapping friendship bracelets worldwide. It’s a backstage pass fans won’t want to miss.
All 6 episodes premiere Friday, Dec. 12 at 3 a.m. ET on Disney Plus
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