Something to Stream Every Day This Week; ‘Dragons of Wonderhatch,’ ‘What If?’ Premieres, ‘Night Court’ Christmas, More
From the celebrity trial of the century to a fantastic yule log stream, there’s something new and exciting to watch every day this week!
One more week until Christmas! As if there wasn’t enough stress during the holidays, let this paragraph serve as yet another reminder that time is running out to secure that last-minute gift, prep that special recipe or call that relative to make sure they know you’re thinking of them at this time of year!
To take as much of the stress away from the holidays as possible, there’s something new and exciting coming to your favorite streaming platforms each and every day this week! Check out The Streamable’s list of recommended new titles coming to streaming through Christmas Eve.
Monday, Dec. 18
‘Gwyneth vs. Terry: The Ski Crash Trial’ | Max
It was the crash heard ‘round the world in 2016, when a fateful day on the Utah ski slopes set actress Gwyneth Paltrow on a collision course with retired optometrist Terry Sanders — literally. Instead of a series of cordial apologies, the crash was followed by the involvement of lawyers, and the case took America by storm.
Now, viewers can get firsthand knowledge of everything that went down in the court proceedings which followed. Sanders sued Paltrow for his injury and emotional distress, which led to a Paltrow countersuit, and the whole affair got messier and messier. Fans can soak up the drama for themselves in this newest Max documentary!
Tuesday, Dec. 19
‘Christmas Wars’ Season 2 Premiere | A&E, stream with a subscription to Philo
It’s the most wonderful time of the year? or is it? The holiday season is known to be joyous, but for some it brings out trouble. From Black Friday shopping madness, to full family brawls, “Christmas Wars” gives viewers the gift of seeing the human behavior that will secure a place on Santa’s Naughty list.
Watch Santa Chase Down a Hit-and-Run Driver on Season 1 of ‘Christmas Wars’:
This season will see individuals across the world try to get through the Christmas season with tasks that seem simple, but are anything but. A New Zealand-based team will have a hard enough time trying to string together a big lights display without electrocuting themselves, and the tales of holiday madness only get zanier from there!
Wednesday, Dec. 20
‘Dragons of Wonderhatch’ Series Premiere | Hulu
“Dragons of Wonderhatch” follows Nagi, a girl in the “real world” who has spent her life feeling like she doesn’t belong. Dreaming of one day being able to fly, Nagi will come face to face with Thaim, another misfit from the animated world of Upananta who has long been made fun of for his inability to hear the voices of the dragons that inhabit his land.
With the floating islands of Upananta slowly beginning to fall from the sky, the two misfits will set off on an epic adventure spanning both live-action and animated worlds. This groundbreaking series will seamlessly blend both universes into one, making for a uniquely immersive audience experience.
Thursday, Dec. 21
‘Dr. Death’ Season 2 Premiere | Peacock
This thrilling anthology series is back for a new season, and a brand-new medical horror story. Each batch of “Dr. Death” episodes follows the dramatized story of a real-life doctor whose actions violate every medical tenet. This season, fans will be introduced to the dastardly Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, whose crimes have to be seen to be believed.
The real Macchiarini was a pioneer in the field of trachea transplants…until it was discovered that he performed radically experimental surgeries on relatively healthy patients. Multiple fatalities occurred, and now fans can see the dramatized version of his story in the newest season of “Dr. Death.”
Friday, Dec. 22
Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Season 2 Premiere | Disney+
This exciting adaptation of favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe characters into exciting, new situations is back for another season! “What If…?” dares to ask universe-altering questions such as “what if Ultron had collected all the Infinity Stones?” and shows viewers the answers.
The first episode of the season will take audiences on the adventure of seeing Nebula, daughter of Thanos join the Nova Corps instead of committing her life to evil. Each episode will see a new story told, and as the season progresses each character’s storyline will intersect with others to form a complete and fascinating narrative.
Saturday, Dec. 23
‘Night Court: A Night Court Before Christmas’ Special Episode | Peacock
Borrowing its title from the Season 6 episode of the same name from the original 1984 series, this special Christmas-themed episode of the Peacock reboot of “Night Court” will air on-demand as well as live on NBC, featuring the current cast of old friends and new faces on the bench!
It’s Christmastime at Night Court. Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa in this special episode; meanwhile, Gurgs’ gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be the Ghost of Christmas Present, and seems to know much more than she ought to about their lives.
Sunday, Dec. 24
Christmas Yule Log | Great American Family, stream with a subscription to Frndly TV
This is definitely something of a cop-out, as the Christmas Eve streaming release schedule this year is pretty bare. However, it’s a great way for families and individuals to get into the Christmas spirit, particularly if you don’t have a warm fireplace to gather loved ones around this holiday season.
If you don’t celebrate Christmas, or for any reason aren’t feeling the spirit of the season this year, use the opportunity to stream a title like “The Bear,” “The Last of Us” or any of 2023’s top streaming titles that you might have missed out on the first time around.