New movies and shows continue to appear on Netflix, Hulu, and other major streaming services this week.
New movies this week include the faith-based hit "The Sound of Freedom" and Denzel Washington's "The Equalizer 3." On television, the "Money Heist" prequel "Berlin" reveals the history of the killer, and "Letterkenny" Season 12 has more outlandish antics in store for the residents of a small Canadian town.
Here are the top new movies and shows streaming this week.
If you're not in the mood for holiday cheer, comfort, and joy, Ricky Jarvais' latest provocative, profane, and often offensive comedy special. In Armageddon, he discusses the end of humanity, artificial intelligence, and family weddings and funerals. Gervais is well known at this point. - KW
premiered on Netflix on December 25 at 3:01 a.m. ET
This long-running Canadian sitcom gained a new audience when Hulu aired it in the United States in 2018 and has since become one of Hulu's signature shows, most recently It was joined by the spin-off series Shaughnessy, a rare streaming show that lasted 12 seasons, and Letterkenny is coming to a close with a dedicated fan base.
The show, about a group of friends living in rural Ontario, Canada, has been broadcast across the border with an entertaining and perhaps distorted portrayal of Canadian culture. The twelfth season will premiere all episodes at once, and while there will likely be a special final farewell, the season announcement promises business as usual, with the characters battling smaller-scale storylines such as comedy nights, country music hits, and a new nightclub. - JB
Premieres on Hulu on December 26 at 12:01 a.m. ET
The Sound of Freedom stars Jim Caviezel as Tim Ballard, the real-life founder of Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit organization fighting sex trafficking. It is portrayed as a true story, but ultimately the bottom line is that there are many inaccuracies.
If viewed as a work of fiction borrowing from real events, it is passable. The problem is everything outside that surrounds the film. - MM
Available on Prime Video on December 26
Hell Camp: A Teenager's Nightmare is a look at the dark side of Wilderness Therapy, once applauded by controversial Wilderness Therapy founder Steve Certisano The documentary. Set in the Utah desert, Steve's Challenger Foundation promised the transformation of troubled teens through a tough challenge and a $15,900, 63-day program. However, this apparent solution for troubled teens was soon mired in scandal, especially after the tragic death of a 16-year-old girl, who was accused of many things, including child abuse and negligent homicide. - BV
Premieres on Netflix on December 27 at 3:01 AM ET
"The Holdovers" was one of my favorite films of the year, and I'm very excited to see it hit Peacock. Paul Giamatti plays Paul Hanham, a boarding school teacher who can't get out of watching over the kids left behind at school over Christmas break, and this Alexander Payne film works not only as a hilarious yet emotional character study, but also as a beautifully directed period piece
The film is a beautifully directed period piece.
The film was nominated for three Golden Globes, including acting nominations for Giamatti and Davine Joy Randolph, but frankly, the most impressive performance came from one of the "Holdovers" of the title, Angus Tully as Dominic Sessa. His performance was incredible, especially considering that this was his debut as a film actor. - MM
Available December 29 at 0:01 am. ET/Peacock
"It Lives Inside" stars Meghan Suri as Samida "Sam", a high school student torn between assimilating into American society and upholding her East Indian heritage. This causes a rift between her and her best friend Tamira (Mohana Krishnan), but things take a sinister turn when Tamira suddenly goes missing.
What follows seems to be more about Vishay Datta's insertion of his East Indian background into the horror genre than the film itself, but if you are a horror fan, "It Lives Inside" is worth seeing while you are still subscribed to Hulu. - MM
Available on Hulu December 29 at 12:01 AM ET
This prequel to "Money Heist" brings Berlin's (Pedro Alonso) mysterious past to the forefront. The story follows the protagonist's early escapades as he plans a heist for a $44 million jewelry heist that will lead him to cybersecurity expert Keira (Michelle Jenner), Berlin's ally Damian (Tristan Ulloa), thrill-seeker Cameron (Begoña Vargas), locksmith and faithful accomplice Roy ( Julio Peña), and gadget and weapons expert Bruce (Joel Sanchez), all of whom are excellent criminal associates with their own unique expertise. Together, they join forces to pull off a jewel heist against incredible odds. - BV
Premieres on Netflix on December 29 at 3:01 a.m. ET
The third and final film in Denzel Washington's "The Equalizer" trilogy, Washington plays Robert McCall, a former Marine who is skilled in handling criminals Washington plays the role of Robert McCall, a former Marine who is skilled at dealing with criminals. In "The Equalizer 3," those criminals take the form of the Camorra, a criminal organization that controls much of southern Italy's vice. If you like classic action movies, this final chapter of "The Equalizer" is the perfect way to celebrate the New Year. - MM
Available on Netflix on January 1 at 3:01 a.m. ET
Who better to ring in the New Year with than Ryan Seacrest? This forever young host (like his predecessor) will be joined by Rita Ora, with Meghan C. Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyra, and more. It all starts at 8 p.m. ET and ends when the ball drops in Times Square. You can watch it on ABC with the best TV antenna, or stream it on Sling, Fubo TV, or Hulu TV + Live TV.
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