What to Watch Tonight: George Clooney’s ‘Jay Kelly’ & ‘Spartacus’ Return

A packed lineup of television premieres and new movie releases arrives this Friday, December 5, 2025, offering viewers a wide range of entertainment across streaming platforms and traditional networks. From George Clooney’s latest film to the much-anticipated Spartacus sequel series, tonight’s watch list delivers star power, thrilling drama, holiday specials, and family-friendly favorites.

Top Pick: ‘Jay Kelly’ (Netflix Movie Premiere)

George Clooney stars in the highly anticipated drama Jay Kelly, debuting today alongside co-star Adam Sandler. Clooney plays a world-famous actor confronting his complicated past while traveling across Europe with his loyal manager. The film explores fame, regret, and emotional transformation. A companion documentary, The Making of Jay Kelly, is also now streaming.

Also Premiering Today

‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ (Starz, 9 PM ET)

The brutal world of ancient Rome returns as Nick E. Tarabay reprises his role as Ashur in a new twist on the Spartacus legacy. The series asks what might have happened if Ashur survived and was rewarded with control of the gladiator training school that once enslaved him.

‘The Last Frontier’ Season 1 Finale (Apple TV+)

The tense Alaskan thriller closes its first season as Sidney and Havlock risk everything for control of crucial evidence. Meanwhile, U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick races to save lives in a high-stakes finale.

‘Owning Manhattan’ Season 2 (Netflix)

Real estate power broker Ryan Serhant goes on the offensive, pushing his empire beyond Manhattan and aggressively competing with other top agents.

Holiday and Family Programming

National Christmas Tree Lighting (Great American Family, 8 PM ET)

Hosted from The White House grounds, this festive annual tradition features performances by The Beach Boys, Gabby Barrett, Matthew West, and more.

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ (NBC, 8 PM ET)

The beloved holiday classic returns, perfect for family viewing.

‘The First Snow of Fraggle Rock’ (Apple TV+)

The Fraggles await holiday magic in this feel-good seasonal special.

‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ (Lifetime, 8 PM ET)

A lawyer wins a radio contest to track down a stranger tied to her holiday memories in a romantic Christmas journey.

More Noteworthy Releases

• The Family McMullen (HBO Max) – Sequel to The Brothers McMullen exploring modern family relationships.

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Disney+) – Greg faces chaos, growth, and wilderness camp.

• Owning Manhattan and The New Yorker at 100 debut on Netflix.

• Power Book IV: Force continues on Starz, and Fire Country and Boston Blue air new episodes on CBS.

With major film releases, big franchise premieres, heartfelt holiday specials, and finales across multiple platforms, viewers have no shortage of options this Friday.