It’s finally that time of year: laptops down, work badges tucked away, and Netflix subscriptions earning their keep.
The holiday season is about kicking back, indulging in comfort food, and letting your favorite Black shows and movies work their stress-wrangling magic.
Luckily, Netflix is here to keep things cozy and fun with fresh Black films and series that’ll melt any stress away.
From powerhouse performances by Kerry Washington and Marsai Martin to a Christmas Game-Day Live Event featuring Beyoncé, this platform has everything you need for the ultimate holiday vibe.
Scroll down for the full list below.
The Six Triple Eight
Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight, is a powerful true story about the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas during World War II.
Starring the phenomenal Kerry Washington, this historical drama sheds light on a groundbreaking chapter in history that deserves to be remembered.
Little
When a rude and relentless tech mogul (Regina Hall) wakes up as her awkward tweenage self (Marsai Martin), her long-suffering and scared assistant (Issa Rae) helps her run the firm and reverse the curse.
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…
In this Netflix special, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Jamie Foxx returns to stand-up to set the record straight…
Christmas Gameday: Ravens vs. Texans
Get ready for an epic showdown on Christmas Day. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Houston Texans in the second of two live NFL matchups, streaming exclusively on Netflix.
The best part? Beyoncé and Mariah Carey will perform at the halftime game show, so yaay!
As EmilyCottontop previously reported, Beyoncé will be performing tracks from her Cowboy Carter album for the first time, making this game-day event even more unforgettable.
The 30 for 30 Collection
The Netflix 30 for 30 collection is an ESPN docuseries highlighting some legendary American sports figures and moments.
Some episodes include 30 for 30: Bad Boys, 30 for 30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks, 30 for 30: Celtics/Lakers The Best Enemies, and 30 for 30: This Magic Moment.
Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind At Radio City Music Hall
Get ready to laugh out loud as comedian Michelle Buteau makes HERstory as the first female comic to record a special at the legendary Radio City Music Hall – again!
Celebrate the New Year right as Buteau reflects on motherhood, marriage, and everything in between.
Daddy Day Care
Eddie Murphy stars in this film as a dad who opens a daycare center after losing his job, inviting new kids and all sorts of shenanigans into his house.
Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World
A teenager who spends her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal shares her voice for the first time using a letter board in this short documentary.
Umjolo: Day Ones
Zanele and Andile are besties for life in this African Netflix show. But now that Andile is married with kids, is Zanele destined to be in the friend zone forever?
The Equalizer
Queen Latifah plays Robyn McCall, a vigilante and total badass who helps those the justice system has overlooked.
