Streaming in Canada on CBC Gem, Crave and Netflix [Dec. 22-28]

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.

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CBC gem

Rick Mercer stands up for Canada

CBC Gem premiere date: Sunday, December 28
Genre: Comedy Special
Lead time: 1 hour

Canadian Rick Mercer is joined by fellow comedians Sophie Buddle, Mace Galoni and Julie Kim for a fun and heartfelt celebration of Canada.

Broadcast Rick Mercer stands up for Canada on CBC gem. The service is free with ads, but you can pay $5.99 per month for an ad-free premium membership.

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Crave

Shoresey (season 5) [Crave Original]

Craving the premiere date: Thursday, December 25 (first two episodes, new episodes every week)
Genre: Comedy
Lead time: Six episodes (about 30 minutes each)

Shoresey and the Bulldogs must defend the game in North America.

This Letterkenny the spin-off was created by Listowell, Ont. James Keeso defeats Keeso, T. Tasia Tyes (100), Brampton, Blair Lamora from Ontario (Paranormal, night shift), Montreal rapper Jonathan-Ismael Diaby and Mount Pearl, New Zealand native and former NHL player Terry Ryan.

Broadcast Shoresey on Crave.

The ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22 per month, and the ad-free Crave Standard membership costs $11.99 per month. More information about this membership is available on the Crave website.

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

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Netflix

Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Thursday, December 25, 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET.
Genre: Sci-fi drama
Lead time: Three episodes (about an hour each)

Our heroes race against the clock to uncover Hawkins' darkest secrets.

Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers (Wayward pines) and features an ensemble cast that includes Winona Ryder (Edward Scissorhands), David Harbor (Thunderbolts*), Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes), Finn Wolfhard from Vancouver (This series), Gaten Matarazzo (Meetings in the park), Caleb McLaughlin (High flying bird) and Noah Schnapp (Bridge of Spies).

It should be noted that the final season is divided into three parts. The first part of the four-episode series was released on November 26, with part 2 (three episodes) airing on Christmas Day and the two-hour series finale on New Year's Eve. All three sets of episodes will premiere at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET.

Tom Segura: Teacher [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Wednesday, December 24
Genre: Stand-up comedy special
Lead time: One hour

Comedian Tom Segura talks about life's unpredictable lessons, from parenting failures to stories of darkened bars.

Broadcast Tom Segura: Teacher on Netflix.

Netflix Standard with ads costs $7.99 per month, Standard (ad-free, HD capable) costs $18.99 per month, and Premium (ad-free, 4K capable) costs $23.99 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.

Image credit: Crave