Streaming in Canada on Crave and Netflix [Dec. 1-7]

Wondering what to watch to stream?

Every week MobileSyrup covers some of the most notable new films and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services such as Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when appropriate. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as films continue to release early on digital.

Finally, we'll highlight shows or movies produced by Canadian companies, featuring famous Canadian actors or crew, and/or filmed in Canada. (Please note that Prime Video and Paramount+ had not sent their monthly news roundups by the time I began writing this column on November 28, so no potentially noteworthy content is mentioned here.)

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Apple TV

Note. I was originally going to include a new thriller in French. Hunting (Hunting), But it was removed indefinitely from Apple's content list due to allegations of plagiarism..

At this time, you can get over 50 percent off 6 months of Apple TV through December 1st..

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Crave

We pay for it 🇨🇦

Release date in cinemas: March 2025
Craving the premiere date: Friday, December 5
Genre: Drama
Lead time: 1 hour 25 minutes

After a breakup, an introverted cartoonist finds himself developing relationships with sex workers.

Based on the autobiographical graphic novel of the same name by Chester Brown of Montreal. Pay for it Co-written and directed by Vancouver's Suk-Yin Lee (Year of the Predator) and starring Ottawa's Dan Beirne (Twentieth century), Emily Bath from Toronto (Peace through chocolate) and Andrea Werhun from Toronto (Modern whore). The film was also filmed in Toronto.

Broadcast Pay for it on Thirst.

Shrouds 🇨🇦

Release date in cinemas: April 25, 2025
Craving the premiere date: Friday, December 5
Genre: Body horror drama
Lead time: 2 hours

After losing his wife, an innovative businessman creates a device to communicate with the dead inside a burial shroud.

Shrouds written and directed by Toronto's David Cronenberg (History of violence) and stars Vincent Cassell (Hate), Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds), Guy Pearce (Brutalist) and Sandrine Holt from Toronto (MacGyver). Like many of Cronenberg's films, Shrouds It also takes place in Toronto and was filmed in the city.

Broadcast Shrouds on Thirst.

Spartacus: House of Ashura

Craving the premiere date: Friday, December 5
Genre: Historical drama
Lead time: 10 episodes (about an hour each)

Freed from slavery, Ashur must now navigate the brutal affairs of Roman politics to rule the same ludus that once ruled him.

This Spartacus The spin-off is created by original series creator Steven DeKnight and features Nick E. Tarabay reprising the role of Ashur, with other actors including Tenika Davis (Legacy of Jupiter), Graham McTavish (The Witcher), Jamaica Vaughn (Home and Away) and Ivan Bakero (Pan's Labyrinth).

Broadcast Spartacus: House of Ashura thirsty.

The ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22 per month, and the ad-free Crave Standard membership costs $11.99 per month. Starz is available as a standalone add-on for $5.99. More information about this membership is available on the Crave website. However, you can save 40 percent on an annual Crave membership through December 1st..

MobileSyrup has full list of what's coming to Crave in November.

In related news, Crave just received a big update, adding over 10,000 hours of content (some of which is free) and a host of user experience improvements. Read more in our breakdown.

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Netflix

Abandoned [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Thursday, December 4
Genre: Western action drama
Lead time:

In 1850s Washington, two powerful matriarchs lead their families into battle over a lawless frontier.

Abandoned was created by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) and stars Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Gillian Anderson (X-Files), Lucas Till (MacGyver), Ashling Franciosi (Fall) and Lamar Johnson from Toronto (The Last of Us). The series was filmed in Calgary and also features famous Canadian actors such as Elle-Maya Tailfeathers (Three Pines) and Michael Greyes (1923) in recurring roles.

Broadcast Abandoned on Netflix.

Jay Kelly [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Friday, December 5
Genre: Comedy-drama
Lead time: 2 hours 12 minutes

A movie star and his manager reflect on their lives while traveling through Europe.

Jay Kelly Co-written and directed by Noah Baumbach (Marriage story) and stars George Clooney (Ocean's franchise), Adam Sandler (Uncut Gems), Laura Dern (Marriage story) and Billy Crudup (morning show).

Broadcast Jay Kelly on Netflix.

“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” with David Letterman and Adam Sandler [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Monday, December 1
Genre: Talk show
Lead time: 1 hour

In this special edition of David Letterman My next guest needs no introduction, The late night legend sits down with Adam Sandler to discuss his life and career.

Broadcast “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” with David Letterman and Adam Sandler on Netflix.

My Secret Santa [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Wednesday, December 3
Genre: Christmas romantic comedy
Lead time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Needing a job, a single mother dresses up as Santa Claus in an attempt to convince a charming hotel heir to hire her.

My Secret Santa Directed by Vancouver's Michael Rohl (Smallville) and stars Alexandra Breckinridge (Virgin River), Ryan Eggold (Blacklist) and Tia Mowry (Family reunion). The film was filmed in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Broadcast My Secret Santa on Netflix.

Netflix Standard with ads costs $7.99 per month (down from $5.99 per month), Standard (ad-free, HD capable) costs $18.99 per month (down from $16.49 per month), and Premium (ad-free, 4K capable) costs $23.99 per month (down from $20.99 per month). More information available on the Netflix website.

MobileSyrup has Full list of what's coming to Netflix in December.

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For more offers see Last week's Streaming in Canada column. Also, take a look at our roundup of the best Black Friday streaming deals.

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