“Bob Trevino Likes It,” “The One and Only Vivian Stone,” and “Douglas Is Cancelled” round out our list of staff recommendations.

Real Women Have Curves cast album, Castlevania: Nocturne, and more top our hidden gems of 2025 Must List

"Bob Trevino Likes It," "The One and Only Vivian Stone," and "Douglas Is Cancelled" round out our list of staff recommendations.

By Tiffany Kelly

Tiffany Kelly

Tiffany Kelly is a staff editor at **. She has been working at EW since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Wired, GQ, and Ars Technica.

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December 19, 2025 6:12 p.m. ET

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'Douglas Is Cancelled'; 'Castlevania: Nocturne'; 'Real Women Have Curves'. Credit:

Netflix; ITV; Julieta Cervantes

It's hard to believe the year is winding down, but here we are. This week on the site, we're looking ahead with our 2026 Preview issue — featuring exclusive looks at more than a dozen TV shows and movies headed our way in the coming months. Meanwhile, here at the* Must List* we're looking back at some hidden gems from throughout 2025 that we think are worth your downtime during the holidays. Enjoy this last-minute gift from us to you. (Sorry, no return receipt.) —*Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief*

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Real Women Have Curves: The Musical cast album

'Real Women Have Curves' on Broadway.

Julieta Cervantes

This timely musical — based on Josefina López’s 1990 play and the 2002 film of the same name, about a teenage Latina struggling to chase her dreams while protecting her undocumented family — left Broadway way too soon. Luckily, Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez's Tony-nominated score (which would've gotten my vote) lives on through the cast album, which will fill your eyes with tears, but also your heart with joy. —*P.G.*

*Real Women Have Curves* review: The beloved movie gets bolder and brighter as a crowd-pleasing Broadway musical**

Douglas Is Cancelled

Alex Kingston and Hugh Bonneville in 'Douglas is Cancelled'.

Britbox/BBC/Hartswood Films/Courtesy Everett

In this four-episode dark comedy, news anchor Douglas Bellowes (Hugh Bonneville) stumbles into a career-threatening scandal after he's accused of making a sexist joke. Streaming on BritBox, the series explores the complex nuances of gender politics and features a breathtaking performance from Karen Gillan. —*Kristen Baldwin*

Bob Trevino Likes It

Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo in 'Bob Trevino Likes It'.

Roadside Attractions

Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo star in this sweet film about two strangers who meet by mistake, inspired by writer-director Tracie Laymon's own life. Streaming on Hulu, it's a quiet, moving story about the need for human connection. —*Yolanda Machado*

The One and Only Vivian Stone

'The One and Only Vivian Stone,' by Melissa O'Connor.

In Melissa O'Connor's debut novel, released over the summer, Margot discovers mysterious cassette tapes in her late grandma's home. After recruiting her first love to fix the tape player, she's shocked to hear comedy legend Vivian Stone sharing a scandalous story. —*Maureen Lee Lenker*

Castlevania: Nocturne

Richter Belmont (voiced by Edward Bluemel) in 'Castlevania: Nocturne'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, season 2 of this beautifully animated drama dives deeper into the Belmont legacy with blood-soaked gothic intrigue and heart-wrenching character arcs. The Netflix series is a testament to what gaming adaptations can achieve when done right. —*Michael Weisbaum*

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