Today, Nov 22
• ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ (series)
Four hundred and fifty-six players. A mere RM22 million, or the equivalent of. One winner. The global phenomenon comes to life with games inspired by the original series and all-new challenges. Let’s just assume nobody gets killed for real, shall we?
Tomorrow, Nov 23
• ‘My Daemon’ (series)
To save his mother, a kind-hearted boy and his tiny daemon friend (we all could use a tiny daemon friend) set out on a journey across post-apocalyptic Japan as dark forces close in.
An anime, one hopes; not to be confused with “My Demon” below.
• ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6’ (series)
Opaline has captured nearly all the power of Equestria, and time’s running out! Oh no!! Can the ponies team up with the dragons to save magic and restore peace?
Friday, Nov 24
• ‘Ia Wujud’ (film)
Malaysian horror movie alert! A group of teens break into Mimaland, an abandoned theme park, only to realise they’re not alone and that the former screams of excitement may well become screams of terror.
• ‘Love Like a K-Drama’ (series)
Four actresses from Japan move to South Korea to audition and act alongside Korean actors for roles in a series of love stories. Will true romance follow? Find out in this reality series.
• ‘My Demon’ (series)
A pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost abilities – and his heart. A romantic K-comedy not to be confused with “My Daemon” above.
Tuesday, Nov 28
• ‘Comedy Royale’ (series)
Handpicked by Korean comedy icons, five teams of rising comics battle for a chance to host a Netflix show, delivering non-stop, zany laughter.
• ‘Ketika Berhenti di Sini’ (film)
Dita, a graphic designer torn between the holographic presence(!) of her deceased love Ed and her current relationship with Ifan, must choose between the past and the present. An Indonesian romantic drama.
• ‘Onmyoji’ (series)
In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, a gifted mystic befriends a brilliant musician, and together they solve cases rising from the demonic realm. An anime adaptation of Baku Yumemakura’s acclaimed novels.
Wednesday, Nov 29
• ‘Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife’ (documentary)
This shocking docuseries about one of the biggest frauds in modern medical history exposes a thoracic surgeon (in)famous for groundbreaking achievements in the field of regenerative medicine.
Thursday, Nov 30
• ‘The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday’ (film)
To keep their annual Holiday Heist-tacular afloat, Mr Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws will have to restore the whole city’s Christmas spirit – fast! This made-for-TV animated feature is based on the 2022 film.
• ‘Family Switch’ (film)
When family members switch bodies with each other during a rare planetary alignment, their hilarious journey to find their way back to normal will bring them closer together than they ever thought possible. Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms and Rita Moreno are among the cast.
• ‘Hard Days’ (film)
Already running from a mess of problems, a desperate cop thinks he has got away with a hit-and-run. But there was a witness – and they have his number. A Japanese action-thriller.
• ‘Obliterated’ (series)
An elite special forces team thwarts a deadly threat to Las Vegas: after a celebratory party, they discover that the bomb they deactivated was a fake. Now intoxicated, the team has to find the real bomb and save the world!
This high-octane action-comedy series comes from the creators of “Cobra Kai”.
• ‘Virgin River’, season 5 part 2 (series)
Two fresh episodes of the big-hearted small-town drama drop today, inviting you to spend Christmastime with your favourite Virgin characters.