5 good Netflix shows and movies to watch this week: Don’t Look Up and more

It’s Christmas week, and that means you’re getting ready for some time off. Which Netflix shows and movies are worth watching this week?

We certainly have some excellent releases throughout this week. There are many Netflix shows and movies we’ve been waiting all year for, whether you’re looking for the next part of a young woman’s journey in France or want a comedic disaster movie.

Netflix is also bringing some exciting foreign-language shows this week. One of them comes from South Korea and after the success of Squid Game, you’ll certainly want to check it out.

So, find the time for one of the busiest weeks of the year. Here are the top five picks on Netflix this week.

5 must-watch Netflix shows and movies this week

This list is in release date order. It’ll be easier to track, and we just can’t compare the various genres available.

Emily in Paris Season 2

We start with the release of Emily in Paris Season 2. All episodes of the season will drop at once, giving you something to binge-watch throughout the week. We’ll get to see the decisions Emily will make as she continues her life in Paris.

She still needs to find her feet in the French capital. Of course, she’s also looking for love.

Watch the episodes on Wednesday, Dec. 22.

Don’t Look Up

Want a disaster movie? Prefer a comedic disaster movie? Don’t Look Up is going to be the biggest of the Netflix shows and movies this week.

It stars Leonard DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as two astronomers who realize that a comet is about to wipe out everyone on Earth. They need to do a media tour to warn everyone. This is sure to entertain while you wrap those last-minute Christmas gifts.

Don’t Look Up streams on Christmas Eve.

The Silent Sea Season 1

Squid Game was one of the biggest releases in 2021. Now South Korea is bringing us another fun series to check out. This one is a sci-fi series that will see a group of space explorers on a mission.

The entire season takes place over 24 hours. They’ll need to retrieve samples from an abandoned research facility that is full of classified secrets. Just what could possibly go wrong?

Check out the season on Christmas Eve.

Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material

When it comes to comedy specials, Netflix has a lot. There are a couple arriving this week, but you’ll want to hold out for Jimmy Carr’s special. You know him as the host of 8 Out of 10 Cats, but he does some great stand-up specials as well.

This special will focus on some of Carr’s darkest jokes. After all, he finds humor in the darkest things. And he does admit that these could be career enders, so watch out! You’ve been warned!

Watch the special on Christmas Day!

Lulli

If you love medical dramas, you’ll want to wait until the very end of the week. The Brazilian series Lulli drops on Netflix.

It follows a brilliant medical student. She knows she’s brilliant, and that leads to her refusing to listen to others. She’s sure to learn that lesson along the way.

Watch the full season on Sunday, Dec. 26.

Which Netflix shows and movies are you watching this week? Let us know in the comments below.