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Netflix Original Series You’ll Be Able to Binge Before 2022 Ends

Netflix’s TUDUM event isn’t anything new for long-time Netflix viewers. The event returned for an exciting, feature-packed event over the weekend. There wasn’t any stone left unturned – from series to movies to games.

However, it wasn’t all just shows making their debut in 2023. Here are some of the English language series you’ll be able to binge before 2022 ends or during the holidays during some much-needed R&R.

Already Debuted & Debuting in September

Umbrella Academy (Seasons 1 – 3) – Already Available

I know, I know – it’s a little late for Umbrella Academy to make this list. But Netflix did show off a new blooper reel during TUDUM which you have to see.

The Umbrella Academy Season 3 | BLOOPER REEL | Netflix

The first three seasons of the adventures of the Hargreeves siblings are available for you to catch up on before the fourth and final season debuts. If you haven’t met Vanya, I mean Viktor, Diego, Klaus, Luther, Allison, and Five – what are you waiting for? Follow the story as they discover the secret behind their powers and their dysfunctional family.

Entergalactic (Debuts September 30, 2022)

Entergalatic is a special television event that follows Jabari, an artist on the brink of success. Follow his journey as he learns where love fits into his life while he chases his big break.

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The animated feature showcases amazing animation and a love story that spans more than just the here and now. It also features music from Kid Cudi and debuts on the same day as his latest album – Entergalactic – drops. Characters are voiced by Scott Mescudi (Jabari), Jessica Williams (Meadow), Timothée Chalamet (Jimmy), Vanessa Hudgens (Karina), Jaden Smith (Jordan) and more.

Coming to Netflix in October 2022

The Watcher (Debuts October 13, 2022)

The Watcher follows a couple who purchase their dream home in the idyllic suburb of Westfield in New Jersey. Follow Dean and Nora Brannock as they discover that all is not as it seems in Westfield as their “unique” neighbours give them an icy welcome. Things go from awkward and irritating to a nightmare as the couple start receiving disturbing letters from “The Watcher”.

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The series is based on the true story of the infamous “Watcher” house in New Jersey. The series is spearheaded by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan who have worked on hit series like Ratchet, Glee and Netflix’s latest hit Dahmer. Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts play Dean and Nora.

Coming to Netflix in November 2022

Manifest Season 4 Part1 (Debuts November 4, 2022)

Manifest is probably one of the most well-known series on the list. The series was initially cancelled after a successful 3-season run on NBC. Netflix swooped in giving the series a final fourth season. The fourth season continues the story of the mysterious flight 828 that disappeared en route to New York from Jamaica only to reappear five years later.

Manifest: Season 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Season 4 will take off where Season 3 ended with Cal reappearing after mysteriously vanishing when he touched the tail fin of Flight 828. But all is not as it once was as he’s returned older than he was. The series will continue to follow our heroes – Michaela, Ben, Cal, Zeke, and Saanvi – who race to unravel the mystery surrounding their reappearance before time runs out. The series stars Josh Dallas, Melissa Roxburgh, Matt Long and J.R. Ramirez.

The Crown Season 5 (Debuts November 9, 2022)

Netflix’s critically acclaimed historical drama of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s reign continues into its 5th and penultimate season this November. Having already covered the early part of her reign in Season 1, her wedding, and her relationship with Margaret Thatcher and Lady Diana Spencer, the new season of The Crown will continue in chronological order.

The Crown | Season 5 | A Message From Imelda Staunton | Netflix

The 10-episode fifth season will trace Her Majesty through the late 90s and early 2000s. The season also marks the second wholesale recasting of the ensemble. Imelda Staunton leads a brand new ensemble with the talents of Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki.

Dead to Me (Debuts November 17, 2022)

After many delays, the third and final season of Netflix’s Emmy Award-nominated dark comedy, Dead to Me will finally debut on November 17. Follow unlikely friends – Jen and Judy – as they continue to get into awkward situations and hijinx that are mind-numbingly hilarious.

Dead to Me: Season 3 | Official Teaser | Netflix

The third season picks up where season 2 left off with our dynamic duo injured and abandoned after their fateful car crash. Find out what happens as they will undoubtedly get into more hijinx and drama. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini reprise their roles in the final season.

1899 (Debuts November 17, 2022)

1899 is a brand new German series coming to Netflix on November 17, 2022. The period mystery-horror follows a group of European migrants as they leave London on a steamship in the hopes of starting new lives in New York. However, things take a turn when they encounter another migrant ship adrift in the open sea. The series stars Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann and Miguel Bernardeau.

1899 | Official Teaser | Netflix

Wednesday (Debuts November 23, 2022)

The Addams family is coming back to the silver screen with a brand new series which follows the daughter of the family – Wednesday Addams.

Wednesday Addams | Official Teaser | Netflix

The new Netflix Horror comedy will follow Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy. The supernatural mystery comedy will see Wednesday and some familiar characters as she learns to master her psychic powers, stop a mysterious killing spree of town citizens and unravel a supernatural mystery that has her family in the centre of it all. The series stars Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Coming to Netflix in December 2022

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinnochio ( Debuts December 9 2022)

Gullermo Del Toro spearheads a stop motion retelling of the popular tale of Pinnochio, a wooden puppet to comes to life in 1930s Italy.

GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO | Official Teaser Trailer | Netflix

The new animated feature, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinnochio, will follow Pinnochio as he becomes a boy and discovers the meaning of life. Pinnochio turns out to be one of the worst behaved boys playing pranks and causing mischief. Can he live up to his father’s expectations?

The animated feature stars Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, David Bradley and Christoph Waltz.

Emily in Paris Season 3 (Debuts 21 December 2022)

Emily Cooper is back for a third season in Paris! After the events of season 2, Emily finds herself in between a rock and a hard place both romantically and professionally.

Emily in Paris Season 3 | Date Announcement Teaser | Netflix

Continue to follow the misadventures of Emily in Paris as she continues to navigate the highs and lows of her life as a Marketing Executive. Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, and Lucien Laviscount all reprise their roles in the new season.

The Witcher: Blood Origin (Debuts December 25, 2022)

Set 1200 years before the events of The Witcher, Blood Origin follows a group of outcasts that fight to preserve what was once taken from them.

The Witcher: Blood Origin | Post-Credits Teaser | Netflix

The quest sees the creation of the first Witcher as conflict arises and threatens their worlds. The events of Blood Origin will unravel the untold tales which took place before the “conjunction of spheres”. The series stars Michelle Yeoh, Jacob Collins-Levy, Sophia Brown and Laurence O’Fuarain.

Netflix & CD Projekt Red’s WitcherCon Happens This Week – Here’s What to Expect!

The time has come to head to Rivia! Fans of the popular series – The Witcher – are in for a treat come July 10, 2021 as the first ever WitcherCon is happening! The conference will bring together the cinematic and game universes of The Witcher in a never before seen, multi-format event.

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The day-long event kicks off first in the wee hours of 10th July in Malaysia at 1 am – that’s 7 pm CEST on 9th July 2021 in Europe and 10 am PST in the U.S. – on Twitch and YouTube. There will be a second stream happening at 9 am on 10th July in Malaysia – 3 am CEST on 10 July in Europe and 6 pm on 10th July in the U.S. – on the same platforms. According to Netflix, there will be exclusive announcements on each stream!

The event will be hosted by popular Twitch and YouTube personality, Julia Hardy. Hardy is arguably most well known for her Game to Train fitness programme where you can get fit around routines from popular game characters. She’s also hosted Runefest and Minecon previously. It will be giving fans an exclusive look at never-before-seen footage and insights from the production of the Witcher Universe.

WitcherCon Teaser | The Witcher | Netflix

WitcherCon will be featuring a series of panels and features with the stars and creators from both the popular game series and the hit Netflix series – The Witcher. Everything from GWENT, the Witcher’s card game to the many formats the Witcher’s story will be told in will be covered in the event. Fans of the series will get their burning questions about Season 2 of The Witcher answered by showrunners and stars of the series. CD Projekt Red will also be taking fans behind the scenes and into the future of The Witcher.

There will also be a special sitdown with Henry Cavill where he will delve into the nitty-gritty of fantasy, destiny and the wider Witcher Universe. Netflix has teased that the White Wolf may have a few surprises during his sitdown.

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Source: Netflix

You’ll be able to tune in to WitcherCon on both YouTube and Twitch come 10th July! Details on panels, announcements and more can also be gotten from the official WitcherCon website.