The Monk movie, Hulu’s new heist thriller, and more new TV this week
The end of the year is looming, but TV isn’t slowing down a bit. This week we have all sorts of offerings to pad out the doldrums of this long dark we’re in (curse you, daylight savings time). If you’re looking for something more exciting, there’s Culprits, a heist murder mystery, or Blood Coast, a new crime thriller from Netflix. Or maybe you prefer the cozier comforts of Mr. Monk’s Last Case — the TV movie that, if the title is to be believed, will be the final farewell for the beloved Tony Shalhoub character.
Here’s the best new TV premieres and finales to watch this week:
Genre: Gritty police drama
Release date: Dec. 6, with all episodes
Showrunner/creator: Kamel Guemra
Cast: Tewfik Jallab, Jeanne Goursaud, Nicolas Duvauchelle, and more
We’re all familiar with the formula for dramatic police procedurals: A team with unusual methods who gets results runs up against an enemy who pushes them to their limits. Blood Coast — as the name might suggest — follows this formula, with what Netflix describes as a “rogue police captain and his daredevil team” taking on a brutal drug dealer.
Genre: Charming animation
Release date: Dec. 7, with all episodes
Showrunner/creator: Luke Pearson
Cast: Bella Ramsey, Rasmus Hardiker, Daisy Haggard, Ameerah Falzon-Ojo, and more
Hilda is back! The plucky, fearless girl who loves nature — and lives in a land populated with trolls, fairies, deerfoxes, and more — has returned along with her friends, to charm us and show us the benefits of exploring the natural world.
Genre: Cozy baking competition
Release date: Dec. 8, with both episodes
Judges: Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith
Cast: GBBObakers of the past
The holiday season means bundling up, eating some good food, and watching the Great
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