Next week, from December 8 to 14, viewers can expect a plethora of new releases in the world of series. Among the most anticipated is the fantasy "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," where the main character, the son of Poseidon, finds himself at the center of a scandal due to the theft of Zeus's lightning bolts. For thriller fans, there will be a dark Spanish project "City of Shadows," while comedy lovers can see the return of Rowan Atkinson in the Christmas series "Man vs. Baby." New seasons of "On Guard of Marseille" and "Midsomer Murders," which has already reached its 25th season, will also premiere.
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“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (December 10)
The main character, 12-year-old Percy, unexpectedly discovers his divine roots, learning that he is the son of Sally and Poseidon. With the awakening of his mystical powers, the boy finds himself in an ambiguous situation: he does not belong to the world of ordinary people or the world of gods. When Zeus loses his lightning bolts, Percy becomes the prime suspect in this crime.
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“City of Shadows,” thriller, premiere (December 12)
The plot of the new thriller revolves around the return of Milo Malart, who, along with Rebeca Garrido, tries to uncover the dark secrets of Barcelona. Beneath the outward shine of Catalan modernism lie deadly secrets, and this pair is the city's only hope to avoid bloodshed and payback for sins. The screenplay is based on the novel by Aro Sainz de la Maza "The Gaudí Executioner," known for its dark atmosphere.
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“On Guard of Marseille,” crime, second season (December 9)
In the new season, a drug dealer tries to establish control over Marseille, while a corrupt police captain recruits a new member into his gang, who has his own agenda.
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“Midsomer Murders,” detective, 25th season (December 8)
The series is based on detective works about Chief Inspector Barnaby. The plot centers around his investigations in the English county of Midsomer, where seemingly peaceful provincial towns hide many dark secrets and passions.
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“Man vs. Baby,” comedy, premiere (December 11)
Trevor is back on screen! In this Christmas comedy series, we will see him facing emotional challenges and adventures as he once again has to take care of the house.
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“Interesting Situation,” comedy, premiere (December 11)
Lada finds herself in an unusual situation: she is pregnant with twins from two different men and now must decide whom to choose — her toxic ex or her new friend. This ironic comedy offers viewers a look at the rare phenomenon of superfecundation.
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“TechnoLike,” animated film, premiere (December 8)
The plot of the animated film touches on important themes such as friendship and honesty, as well as teaching teenagers to resist pressure and manage emotions. Anya, Max, Like, and their friends go through many trials, learning to trust and support each other.
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“Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft,” animated film, second season (December 12)
The animated series continues to tell the adventures of Lara Croft, the famous tomb raider. After her father's death, she discovers his company and comes across a video where he shares his last research related to the dangerous secret of Japanese queen Himiko. Lara decides to continue his work despite the warnings.
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“Star Wars: The Adventures of Young Jedi,” animated film, third season (December 8)
This animated series for children in the Star Wars universe tells the adventures of young Jedi a century before "Episode I: The Phantom Menace." A group of children from different planets embarks on a dangerous journey to become Jedi Knights, learning important lessons about friendship, courage, and mutual aid.
A review of the series that premiered last week (December 1-7) can be found here.
