The last week of December promises to be rich in diversity, with options for all tastes. On the program, a new Netflix series adapted from a novel by Harlan Coben, entitled “Missing You”, a captivating documentary about a slightly eccentric millionaire eager to rediscover his youth (“Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever”), as well as a brand new Wallace and Gromit film (“Vengeance Most Fowl”). This means that there will be something for all lovers of the small screen.
Let’s get on TV!
Missing You
Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan in Missing You. (CREDIT: Vishal Sharma/Netflix)
Wednesday January 1, Netflix
This new adaptation by Harlan Coben by Netflix, after “Stay Close”, “Fool Me Once” and “The Stranger”, is inspired by his 2014 novel “Missing You”. Interestingly, the story was moved from New York to England, with a detective (Rosalind Eleazar) involved in a mysterious disappearance case. The main suspect? Her former fiancé, who left her without a word – and hasn’t been found since. If that isn’t the start of a gripping thriller, we don’t know what is. This adaptation was written by Victoria Asare-Archer and directed by Nimer Rashed, with Jessica Plummer, Richard Armitage, Lenny Henry and Marc Warren. The series was produced by Quay Street Productions. Coben is also executive producer on the project, alongside Nicola Shindler, Richard Fee, Danny Brocklehurst and Asare-Archer. Netflix describes it as a mix of twists and surprises, guaranteed to keep viewers in suspense until the end.
What If…? Series Final
Marvel
Sunday December 29, Disney+
A week after its launch on Disney+, the third and final season of the Marvel Studios animated series is coming to an end. If you’ve never seen the series, it takes a hypothetical approach to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where everything is completely different from the main storylines. The last episode, entitled “Quoi Si… Quelle Si?”, promises big surprises. “What if…?” has always been entertaining, and we hope it ends on a positive note.
Wallace & Gromit : Vengeance Most Fowl
Netflix
Friday January 3, Netflix
Wallace and Gromit are back. In their new adventure, their first feature film since “Wallace & Gromit: The Mystery of the Were-Rabbit,” distracted inventor Wallace (now voiced by Ben Whitehead) and his faithful dog Gromit find themselves in a revenge plot orchestrated by the evil penguin Feathers McGraw. This character, who disguises himself as a rooster, is the same antagonist from the award-winning 1993 short film “Les Mauvaises Frequentations.” Feathers introduces himself to Wallace’s latest invention: Norbot, a garden gnome promising to revolutionize gardening . Character creator Nick Park returns to direct this new adventure, and is joined by Merlin Crossingham to deliver all the visual creativity fans of the series have come to expect, ending with a suspenseful chase.
Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
Netflix
Wednesday January 1, Netflix
This latest captivating Netflix documentary focuses on Bryan Johnson, a tech millionaire on a quest for eternal youth. Directed by Chris Smith, known for “Wham!” and co-producer of “Tiger King,” this film delves deeply into his psychology, revealing the radical transformations that led him to dedicate his life and a significant portion of his fortune to surpassing human life expectancy.
Avicii: I’m Tim
“Avicii: I’m Tim” (Netflix)
-Tuesday December 31, Netflix
Avicii, famous Swedish DJ and artist, tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 28. This documentary was presented at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. According to the official synopsis, “Before Avicii, there was Tim. Through his own words, discover how a prodigious musical talent became one of the iconic artists of his generation.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Avec Ryan Seacrest 2025
Ryan Seacrest (Getty Images)
Tuesday, December 31 at 8 p.m., ABC
Ready to ring in the new year with Ryan Seacrest and several musical guests? Pop singer Rita Ora co-hosts the evening, which will feature performances by Alanis Morissette, Kesha, Lenny Kravitz and Natasha Bedingfield, among others. It’s time to say goodbye to 2024!
Cunk on Life
Netflix
Thursday January 2, Netflix
A brand new Cunk! Philomena Cunk, played by Diane Morgan, returns in a limited series described by Netflix as a “witty mockumentary tracing the history of civilization”. All episodes are available available today.
Going Dutch
Fox
Thursday, January 2 at 9:30 p.m., Fox
In this new comedy series, an arrogant U.S. Army colonel, after a poorly filtered speech, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command post at the least important military base in the world. Denis Leary, Danny Pudi, Catherine Tate, Laci Mosely and Taylor Misiak also appear in this series.
Lockerbie: In Search of the Truth
Colin Firth in “Lockerbie”
Thursday January 2, Peacock
“Lockerbie: The Search for the Truth” is one of two competing limited series, based on the horror of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Based on the book by Jim Swire and Peter Biddulph, “The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice”, this series stars Colin Firth as Swire, whose daughter Flora was on board. (The attack killed 243 passengers and 16 crew members, as well as 11 people on the ground.) Catherine McCormack, Sam Troughton and Mark Bonnar also appear in this five-part series.
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