What to Watch the Week of December 10: The Crown Takes its Final Bow, and Timothée Chalamet Wows in Wonka

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The Crown comes to an end this week after six exceptional seasons peeling back the curtain of the world's most famous family. The final six episodes introduce Ed McVey as Prince William and Meg Bellamy as Kate Middleton.

The series picks up after Princess Diana's tragic death, with Prince William heading back to school amidst an increase in attention from the entire world, and especially young girls. The first episode is a bit boring, I thought, but the rest of the episodes truly take off in typical Crown fashion. We see Prince William meet Kate Middleton (Bellamy, who is absolutely captivating), and learn more about the early days of their romance.

In another episode, Princess Margaret suffers a stroke and is suddenly forced to reassess her lifestyle. Leslie Manville turns in a tour-de-force performance as the spare royal in the episode titled “Ritz.” As the series comes to a close, the Queen mourns her sister and her mother, and the country and the world celebrates Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee.

As of press time, Netflix has not made the final episode available, but my hope is that we see Claire Foy (who has made a few cameos via flashbacks since she stopped playing Elizabeth after season two) and Olivia Colman return for one last hurrah.

In movie news, Timothée Chalamet stars as Willy Wonka himself in the highly-anticipated, Wonka. Early reactions have been pretty positive, with Chalamet garnering high praise for his portrayal of the eccentric candyman.

There's so much more worth your time this week, from Julia (it's time to go to the White House!) to an all-new SNL hosted by Kate McKinnon. Plus, Frosty the Snowman, A Charlie Brown Christmas, the National Tree Lighting, the Daytime Emmys, and more. There's also Hallmark's newest Hanukkah movie starring Bryan Greenberg (by the way, Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!) Oh yeah, and did I mention Barbie? It's finally coming to Max with some special additions. See below!

Read on for more and I'll see you back here next week.

Sunday, December 10

Round & Round (Hallmark Channel): Bryan Greenberg, Rick Hoffman, and Vic Michaelis star in Hallmark's newest Hanukkah movie, which finally changes up the formula and gives us something other than what has often felt like a Hanukkah history lesson. Michaelis plays Rachel, a woman stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents' Hanukkah party. Greenberg plays Zach, the ‘nice Jewish boy’ that Rachel's grandmother is trying to set her up with, who then gets tasked with helping her get out of her alternate reality. The concept is a bit out there, but there's so much to love about this new holiday movie. 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT

Yes, Chef! Christmas (Lifetime): Here's the official synopsis for this new holiday Lifetime movie: “Alicia Gellar (Tia Mowry) is a culinary school instructor who has put both her true career aspirations and personal life on the back burner. But this holiday season, fate is on her side. She is invited to compete in the city’s annual Kringle Cook Off and learns a family secret that could change everything and be the big break she needs to become a respected chef like her former boss Bobby (Buddy Valastro). There to mentor her through the competition is the fiery chef and Kringle protégé, Logan (Luke Humphrey), who Alicia builds a real connection with, despite their rocky start. But can Alicia win the cook-off and prove to herself that she is the capable head chef that Logan believes her to be? And will she be accepted by the Kringles if she shares the truth with them? She will have to put it all on the line to find out.” And btw, if you're looking for the perfect cake to eat while watching, I highly recommend Carlo's Bake Shop rainbow cake, which is quite possibly one of the best cakes I've ever had. 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT

MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays (Fox): In this two-night event, Gordon Ramsay welcomes nine young culinary contestants to cook up treats for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and more. Judges Gordon Ramsay, his daughter Tilly Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz will crown a winner, who will take home a $25,000 grand prize, a Viking Kitchen package and more. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and airing Monday, December 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT.

Tuesday, December 12

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team (Netflix): The four-part sports series follows the U.S. Women’s National Team's World Cup soccer journey, and includes veteran champions Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, plus 18-year-old rising star Alyssa Thompson as well as U.S. Women’s World Cup Team first timers Savannah DeMelo, Lynn Williams and Kristie Mewis. Per Netflix, “viewers will get a first-hand look at the pressure, the euphoria, the joy, and the hardships that these world-class athletes experience as they strive to capture their third World Cup title in a row. Issues ranging from injury, criticism and doubt, equal pay, and upholding legacies are all brought to light as the narrative unfolds. The series will capture all of the personal and team preparation on the road to the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Throughout their tournament run, audiences will learn how this team stands on the shoulders of those who played before them, and how they continue to break the glass ceiling for equality in sports for women of the future.” Streaming

Wednesday, December 13

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Digital/VOD): Now you can watch The Eras Tour at home with the extended version (new songs/performances include “Long Live,” “The Archer,” and “Wildest Dreams") of Taylor Swift's movie-going concert experience. Available for $19.89 exclusively on digital platforms in the U.S. and Canada where you can rent movies, including on Amazon Prime Video, Apple, Vudu, Xfinity, and YouTube & Google TV

Thursday, December 14

The Crown (Netflix): The final six episodes of the Emmy-winning series drops today. Prince William tries to integrate back into life at Eton in the wake of Princess Diana's tragic death. Meanwhile, the Queen reflects on the future of the monarchy, Charles and Camilla get married, and William meets Kate Middleton. And with that, I'm really going to miss this series. Streaming

Julia (Max): In the season's penultimate episode, titled “Shrimp & Grits,” the WGBH crew heads to the nation's capital, where Julia prepares for a special episode filmed from the White House kitchen. The episode was written by showrunner and executive producer Christopher Keyser and directed by Jenee LeMarque. Streaming

A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (NBC): This two-hour special will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches from the past 48 seasons. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Peacock

CMA Country Christmas (ABC): Filmed in Nashville, the 14^th annual holiday special will feature musical performances of festive classics from country music’s biggest stars. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

Friday, December 15

Barbie (Max): Warner Bros. Pictures’ Barbie makes its streaming debut on Max today after debuting in theaters this summer and breaking records left and right. Warner Bros. and Max have also announced Barbie with ASL, interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), will be available too. Per the press release, “[thanks to] research and feedback from the Deaf community, as well as counsel from community leaders, Barbie with ASL was produced for Max featuring ASL performer Leila Hanaumi (Deaf Austin Theatre’s “The Laramie Project,” ASL cover for Tove Lo in “True Romance” music video). Barbie with ASL will be displayed as a unique title in-app and can be identified by its key art with the sign language symbol.” Streaming starting at 3 a.m. ET/2 a.m. CT/midnight PT

Wonka (Warner Bros.): Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book, Wonka tells the story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Paul King, who wrote and directed the Paddington films, works his magic again here in the film starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role. Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman and more also star. In theaters

The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (CBS): Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the ceremony, which was scheduled for the summer until the writers strike postponed the original airdate. Emmy winner Susan Lucci will receive the Lifetime Achievement Honor. For a list of who's nominated, click here. Live 9 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. CT, and tape delayed at 9 p.m. PT. Streaming on Paramount+ and live and on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers

National Christmas Tree Lighting (CBS): Presented by the National Park Service and National Park Foundation, the official tree lighting takes place on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington, D.C. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

The Family Plan (Apple TV+): The all-star cast of this fun action comedy includes Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Maggie Q, Ciarán Hinds, and more. Here's the synopsis: “Dan Morgan (Mark Wahlberg) loves his quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. But that’s only half the story. Decades earlier, he was an elite government assassin tasked with eliminating the world’s deadliest threats. When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas. Determined to protect his family—while treating them to the vacation of a lifetime—Dan must put his long-dormant skills into action, without revealing his true identity.” Streaming

Saturday, December 16

Frosty the Snowman (CBS): Frosty! What more needs to be said? 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT

Frosty Returns (CBS): More Frosty! 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, 8:30 p.m. CT

A Charlie Brown Christmas (Apple TV+): Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and the entire Peanuts gang find meaning in the holiday season in this Christmas classic. Streaming for free all weekend

Saturday Night Live (NBC/Peacock): Kate McKinnon hosts for the first time since leaving a few years back. Billie Eilish is the musical guest for the third time. And they both were part of the year's biggest movie: Barbie. 11:30 p.m. ET/10:30 p.m. CT/8:30 p.m. PT and streaming live on Peacock

Jessica Radloff is the Glamour senior West Coast editor and author of the NYT best-selling book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series.

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