The Story⚡
Day 9 spotlights the top seven films dominating views on Netflix this week, ranging from stories of hidden identities to ancient beasts, and quiet courage that mirror our own resilient spirits.
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My Secret Santa
Single mother Taylor Jacobson (Alexandra Breckenridge) loses her job and poses as elderly Santa “Hugh Mann” to secure a role at a ski resort, funding her daughter Zoey’s (Madison MacIsaac) snowboarding camp. Romance blooms with manager Matthew Layne (Ryan Eggold), complicated by her friend Natasha (Tia Mowry), until the disguise frays in holiday mishaps. Directed by Mike Rohl from a screenplay by Carley Smale and Ron Oliver, this 92-minute comedy uncovers family strength through quiet deceptions.
Hanna
Isolated teen Hanna (Esmé Creed-Miles), trained by father Erik Heller (Joel Kinnaman), flees CIA pursuer Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos) after learning her engineered origins. Amid pursuits, she allies with Dr. Roland Kunek (Noah Taylor) for truths on identity and freedom. Created by David Farr and helmed by directors including Sarah Adina Smith, the three-season series spans 22 episodes of precise action and inner turmoil.
Troll
Railway digging in Dovre Mountains revives an ancient troll, rampaging toward Oslo. Paleontologist Nora Tidemann (Ine Marie Wilmann), advisor Andreas Isaksen (Kim Falck), and captain Kristoffer Holm (Mads Sjøgård Pettersen) draw on her father Tobias’s (Gard B. Eidsvold) folklore to intervene. Roar Uthaug directs this 104-minute tale, scripted by Espen Aukan, rooting monster clashes in Norway’s shadowed legends.
The Herd
Gosi (Daniel Etim Effiong), facing his wife’s cancer return, attends a friend’s wedding that sours when gunmen disguised as herdsmen abduct the group, stirring debates on faith, tribe, and survival. Mercy Aigbe, Genoveva Umeh, Lateef Adedimeji, Tina Mba, and Kunle Remi round out the ensemble. Produced by Daniel Etim.
Troll 2
Years post-troll defeat, Nora (Ine Marie Wilmann), Andreas (Kim Falck), and Major Kris (Mads Sjøgård Pettersen) tackle a colossal “Megatroll” escaped from hibernation at Vemork facility. Aided by researcher Marion Auryn Rhadani (Sara Khorami) and historian Esther Johanne Tiller (Anne Krigsvoll), they blend UV arms with lore toward Nidaros Cathedral. Roar Uthaug directs this 105-minute follow-up, written by Espen Aukan, deepening mythic stakes.
Love and Wine
Heir Ovee Sityebi (Ntobeko Sishi) body-swaps with driver-friend Nathi (Thandolwethu Zondi) to court student Amahle Philliso (Masali Baduza), testing if affection outlasts wealth amid Cape Winelands vines. Nathi woos manager Lena (Thando Thabethe), with Bongile Mantsai as Ovee’s father and Desmond Dube, Rorisang Mohapi in support. Amanda Lane directs this South African adaptation, penned by Zelipa Zulu from Brazil’s Ricos de Amor.
Karate Kid: Legends
Beijing kung fu talent Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York, befriending Mia (Sadie Stanley) while rivaling a karate foe. Guided by Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), he merges disciplines for a tournament, with Joshua Jackson as Mia’s boxer father Victor, Ming-Na Wen, and Aramis Knight assisting. Jonathan Entwistle directs it.
In Summary
As Detty December heats up, these seven Netflix standouts are there for you to enjoy.
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