Binge: best new shows & films to stream this week

Discover the best new shows & films to stream from 8 to 14 December 2025 on Binge with this guide.
Robson Green in The Game. Image: Binge. Best new shows.

Binge: new this week

The Game Season 1 – 8 December

Series. When a retired detective becomes fixated on an unsolved serial killer case, his quiet life unravels. Packed with suspense, twists and character-driven intrigue, this series will keep viewers guessing until the final frame. Starring Jason Watkins, Sunetra Sarker and Robson Green.

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Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse – 1 December

Series. In this gripping reality TV series, 12 skilled survivalists are dropped naked into a harsh, post-apocalyptic landscape in South Africa. With no food, water or clothing, they must scavenge ghost towns and junkyards while facing extreme heat and dangerous wildlife.

Their mission: endure and find a way back to civilisation.

Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas â€“ 1 December

Special. Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas sees Nigella Lawson transform festive dining with a sumptuous Italian twist. This special isn’t just about recipes – it’s a celebration of Italian warmth and style, perfect for anyone who loves effortless entertaining, vibrant Mediterranean flavors and turning Christmas into a chic culinary escape.

How To Make Gravy – 1 December

How To Make Gravy. Image: Jasin Boland/ Binge.streaming December 2024.
How to Make Gravy. Image: Jasin Boland / Binge. Streaming on Binge.

Film. A powerful Australian drama adapted from Paul Kelly’s iconic Christmas song and destined to be a future classic. Directed by Nick Waterman and co-written by Meg Washington, the film expands the song’s poignant letter-from-prison narrative into a richly layered story of family, redemption and fractured relationships.

Starring Daniel Henshall and Hugo Weaving, this feature captures the raw emotion of an Australian Christmas.

The Great British Bake Off Christmas Masterclass – 1 December

Special. Step inside the iconic Bake Off tent for a festive feast of creativity! This special brings together expert bakers as they whip up seasonally inspired showstoppers, from indulgent desserts to dazzling holiday treats. Expect a flurry of powdered sugar, plenty of laughter and tips to make your own Christmas bakes shine.

Vanderpump Rules Season 12 – 3 December

Vanderpump Rules. Image: Binge.
Vanderpump Rules. Image: Binge. Streaming on Binge. Streaming December 2025.

The next generation of close-knit SUR-vers will make their mark when season 12 of the Emmy Award-nominated Vanderpump Rules returns. This season sees a dynamic new group of friends, frenemies and lovers working for Lisa Vanderpump at SUR. Despite new uniforms and a few fresh faces in the mix, the drama remains as messy and complicated as their iconic predecessors.   

Gold Rush Season 16 – 5 December

Gold prices are soaring and Yukon’s frozen ground is thawing, sparking the most cutthroat season yet. Parker Schnabel chases a record-breaking haul, Tony Beets fights to protect his dynasty and Rick Ness battles for redemption. 

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15 – 5 December

Actor Denise Richards makes her fiery return to the cast of this glamourous reality series in Season 15. New weekly episodes also see renowned celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe making her debut, while OG cast member Kyle Richards is also back holding her diamond. Expect global trips, fractured friendships and unfiltered drama.

Sidelined 2: Intercepted â€“ 28 November

Sidelined 2: Intercepted. Image: Netflix.
Sidelined 2: Intercepted. Image: Binge.

Film. Exclusive to Binge, Sidelined 2: Intercepted is the follow up to TikTok favourite Sidelined: The QB & Me, which took out the number one spot for most viewed movie on Binge in 2025. It follows star quarterback Drayton and dancer Dallas as they face new challenges in their relationship after a setback for Drayton. Watch the trailer.

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Alannah Sue is a journalist, writer and theatre critic with a passion for arts and culture and all that glitters. She relocated to Melbourne in 2025 after spending over a decade embedded in the Sydney arts landscape and finishing up her tenure as Arts & Culture Editor at Time Out. In addition to contributing to ArtsHub and ScreenHub, her freelance portfolio also expands to editorial and copywriting for lifestyle and arts publications such as Limelight and Urban List, cultural institutions like the Sydney Opera House, and marketing and publicity services for independent artists. She is always keen to take a chance on weird performance art, theatre of all kinds, out-of-the-box exhibitions, queer venues, and cheap Prosecco. Give her half a chance, and she will get on a soapbox when it comes to topics like the magic of musical theatre, the importance of rigorous arts criticism, and the global cultural implications of the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. Connect with Alannah on Instagram: @alannurgh.