3 Reasons ‘Love & Death’ Needs to Be Your Next Watch on Netflix This December

Published 12/09/2025, 8:09 AM EST

In 2025, Netflix is rewriting the rules of streaming. Genres of every kind collide in a spectacular carnival of stories, ensuring that no viewer feels left behind. The platform pushes boundaries, serving thrillers that make hearts race, comedies that spark endless laughter, and mysteries stranger than anything in Hawkins.

Sky has become merely a suggestion as Netflix dares to surprise, challenge, and mesmerize at every turn. Amid this whirlwind of entertainment, HBO Max’s Love & Death has now landed on Netflix, ready to captivate audiences.

This holiday season, Love & Death seems to be the perfect Netflix watch for viewers everywhere, and the reasons to dive in are impossible to ignore.

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Netflix’s Love & Death: The true crime series viewers cannot miss

Love & Death is a true crime series based on the shocking real-life story of Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife whose affair and secrets led to a brutal murder. The show dives deep into the hidden tensions of suburban life, revealing desires and impulses that can spiral into chaos.

Each twist keeps viewers on edge, questioning morality and human nature, while exploring how ordinary lives can mask extraordinary darkness. This gripping tale cannot be missed.

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While every drama relies on its cast to bring depth and emotion, Love & Death truly shines, as its stellar performances transform a chilling true crime story into an unmissable, gripping drama.

Outstanding performances elevate Love & Death to must-watch status

Love & Death is elevated by its remarkable cast, with Elizabeth Olsen delivering a chilling, nuanced portrayal of Candy Montgomery that anchors the series. Each actor, from Jesse Plemons to Lily Rabe and Patrick Fugit, brings depth to the tangled relationships and moral dilemmas, making the story intensely immersive.

The ensemble’s chemistry and commitment transform the true crime tale into a gripping drama, where every performance heightens tension, adds emotional weight, and keeps viewers riveted from start to finish.

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Love & Death has captivated critics, earning acclaim for its gripping storytelling, chilling true crime portrayal, and unforgettable, powerhouse performances.

Love & Death's critical acclaim

Love & Death has earned critical acclaim, holding a 63% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an average score of 6.5/10, and a Metacritic score of 62, indicating generally favorable reviews.

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Critics praise the series’ meticulously crafted period setting and gripping narrative, which bring depth to this chilling true crime story. Added to Netflix’s true crime vault, Love & Death remains a must-watch this holiday season.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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