9 TV Shows and Movies to Keep You Cozy This Week
Whether you want feel-good holiday content or new episodes of Euphoria, this week's slate of TV shows and movies has you covered. Take a look at what to look out for, below.
Sunday, December 6
A Holly Dolly Christmas Dolly Parton performs an intimate, candlelit set in this holiday special. Stream her new song “I Still Believe” too! 8:30 p.m. E.T. on CBS
Euphoria No, season two of Euphoria is not here. But HBO is debuting two new episodes just in time for the holidays. Consider this an early Christmas present. 9 p.m. E.T. on HBO
Monday, December 7
Nurses If there ever was a time for TV shows that highlight the strength and resilience of nurses, this is it. NBC's new series follows the lives and careers of five young nurses working on the front lines of a bustling Toronto hospital. 10 p.m. E.T. on NBC, then moving to Tuesdays at 10 p.m. E.T. starting January 5
Tuesday, December 8
40 Years a Prisoner Here is HBO's official description for this documentary: “40 Years a Prisoner chronicles one of the most controversial shootouts in American history, the 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE, and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents.” 9 p.m. E.T. on HBO
Wednesday, December 9
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! Matthew Morrison is the Grinch in this live musical event. 8 p.m. E.T. on NBC
Thursday, December 10
Let Them All Talk A star-studded comedy-drama featuring Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen, Dianne Wiest, Gemma Chan, and Lucas Hedges. Streaming on HBO Max
Friday, December 11
The Prom This Broadway musical adaptation is also star studded: Meryl Streep! Nicole Kidman! Kerry Washington! James Corden! And the plot is heartwarming: Two Broadway has-beens travel to a small town to fight for a high school girl’s right to take her girlfriend to the prom. Streaming on Netflix
The Wilds Here is an official description for this series, per a press email: “Part survival drama, part dystopic slumber party, The Wilds follows a group of teen girls from different backgrounds who must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. There’s just one twist to this thrilling drama…these girls did not end up on this island by accident.” Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Saturday, December 12
The Christmas Setup Lifetime’s first-ever LGBTQ+ holiday movie stars Fran Drescher, which is already a plus. But take a look at the official description, below. 8 p.m. E.T. on Lifetime
“Hugo, a New York corporate lawyer, and his best friend, Madelyn, head to Milwaukee to spend the holidays with his mom, Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable, and it looks as though Kate’s well-intentioned Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him."
Originally Appeared on Glamour
