The Final installment of What’s On? for 2021 is predictably light as holiday programming takes over during the next 2 weeks with the celebration of Christmas & New Year’s. The next 2 weeks see the premiere of 5 new series, the return of Cobra Kai, Dynasty, Emily in Paris, Letterkenny & Shadow Lines as well as the series finale of Dickinson, Insecure, Landscapers and Vigil. New series premiering in the next two weeks include Disney+’s new Action-adventure series The Book of Bobba Fett, Netflix’s Limited series comedy Anxious people and new political thriller The Girl From Oslo and Paramount+’s new western drama 1883– a prequel to hit series Yellowstone. In addition, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hawkeye, Hightown, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Wheel of Time conclude their current seasons.
Other highlights include holiday themed special episodes of The Masked Singer and Fantasy Island and the return of traditional holiday fare with the airing of Disney Park’s Magical Christmas Day Parade and annual New Year’s Eve celebrations. On the reality front, The Bachelorette concludes its current season.
Thanks to everyone who enjoys our What’s On? column and continue to read the column regularly. See you again in January with the first installment of What’s On? for 2022!
Happy Holidays and Happy Viewing!
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SUNDAY DECEMBER 19
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1883 – SERIES PREMIERE (Paramount+)
1883, a Yellowstone origin story, follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, co-creator of Yellowstone, 1883 is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.
THE GIRL FROM OSLO – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix) [Norwegian]
When her daughter is abducted, a Norwegian diplomat travels to the Middle East, banking on old friends — and a deep secret — to help free her.
Vigil – SERIES FINALE (Starz 2 Canada @ 10pm ET)
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MONDAY DECEMBER 20
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Dynasty – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (The CW @ 8pm ET)
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TUESDAY DECEMBER 21
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The Bachelorette – SEASON 17 FINALE (Citytv and ABC @ 8pm ET)
Fantasy Island: Welcome to the Snow Globe – 2hr Special (Global @ 8pm ET)
A businesswoman’s fantasy of a perfect Christmas tests Roarke in unexpected ways; Mr. Jones faces his past; a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22
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Emily In Paris – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Netflix)
Hawkeye – SEASON 1 FINALE (Disney+)
The Masked Singer: Christmas Singalong – 2hr Special (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
“The Masked Singer” gets festive with a special Christmas extravaganza, with never-before-seen holiday performances from favorite contestants and season’s greetings from celebrities in the “masked” family.
One of Us is Lying – SEASON 1 FINALE (W Network @ 9pm ET)
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – SEASON 15 FINALE (FXX Canada @ 10pm ET)
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 23
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Fantasy Island: Welcome to the Snow Globe – 2hr Special (FOX @ 8pm ET)
A businesswoman’s fantasy of a perfect Christmas tests Roarke in unexpected ways; Mr. Jones faces his past; a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 24
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Dickinson – SERIES FINALE (Apple TV+)
The Wheel of Time – SEASON 1 FINALE (Amazon Prime Video)
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 25
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Letterkenny – SEASON 10 PREMIERE (Crave)
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade – 2hr Special (ABC @ 10am ET)
A Christmas parade featuring musical performances and celebrity guests; Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Trevor Jackson and Sherry Cola host.
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SUNDAY DECEMBER 26
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Home Town Takeover: Where Are They Now? – SERIES PREMIERE (HGTV Canada @ 8pm ET)
The Napiers return to Wetumpka, Ala., to explore the impact their renovations had on the residents of the small town.
Hightown – SEASON 2 FINALE (Starz Canada @ 9pm ET)
Insecure – SERIES FINALE (HBO Canada @ 10pm ET)
Curb Your Enthusiasm – SEASON 11 FINALE (HBO Canada @ 10:45pm ET)
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MONDAY DECEMBER 27
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Landscapers – LIMITED SERIES FINALE (HBO Canada @ 9pm ET)
Insecure: The End – DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL (HBO Canada @ 10pm ET)
An intimate look at the making of the final season and the cultural impact of “Insecure.”
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29
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ANXIOUS PEOPLE – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix) **6-Part Limited Series** [Swedish]
A bank robber holds the visitors of an open house hostage and then promptly vanishes, leaving the police baffled — and suspicious of everyone.
THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT – SERIES PREMIERE (Disney+)
The journey of legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett continues following his reintroduction in The Mandalorian.
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 30
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SHADOW LINES – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Sundance Now)
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 31
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Cobra Kai – SEASON 4 PREMIERE (Netflix)
STAY CLOSE – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix) **8-Part Miniseries**
The lives of a photojournalist, a soccer mom and a homicide detective are disturbed by a terrible event from the past.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest – 2hr Special (Citytv and ABC @ 10-11pm & 11:30pm-1:09am ET)
Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party – 2hr Special (NBC @ 10:30pm ET)
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash – 2hr Special (CBS @ 11:30pm ET)