December 2024 TV Preview: Star Wars Saga, Keira Knightley, and Squid Game’s Return
mysterious organization seeks to use them for their own gain. Created by Wong, Jentry Chau Vs. The World promises to blend comedy and action in an exciting new series. [Tim Lowery]
Laid (peacock, December 8)
Diversity in lead roles! Peacock’s latest is Laid, a fantastical, rom-com that audiences can’t stop talking about. The show is helmed by writer Nida Manzoor and co-stars award-winning actress Stephanie Hsu. With groundbreaking representation and a fresh take on supernatural storytelling, Laid is sure to capture the hearts of viewers looking for romance with a twist. [William Hughes]
Squid Game: The Underground (Netflix, December 19)
If you can’t get enough of Squid Game’s intense competition and shocking twists, you’re in luck. Netflix is releasing a second season, Squid Game: The Underground, which delves into the origins of the deadly game and introduces new, desperate players. The show promises to continue the tension and suspense that made the original series a global phenomenon. [Saloni Gajjar]
Dexter: New Blood Origins (Showtime, December 19)
The original Dexter may have ended in controversy, but that’s not stopping Showtime from diving back into the serial killer’s past with Dexter: New Blood Origins. Michael C. Hall reprises his role as everyone’s favorite murderer, Dexter Morgan, in a prequel series that explores his early life and the events that led him to become the Dark Passenger fans know so well. [Tim Lowery]
That’s it for our December TV preview. So, grab some popcorn, get cozy on the couch, and enjoy these exciting new shows as we wrap up 2024.
