Gladiators, demigods, and tomb-raiding archaeologists are among the popular characters returning to must-see TV shows in December, joined by an American in Paris, a mutated post-apocalyptic bounty hunter, and a cat and his walking goldfish brother. From the Mojave Wasteland and New Vegas to the halls of Ellmore Middle School, here are the six streaming series you should catch up on before they continue this month.

Spartacus (Starz)

What it is: This Starz series inspired by the titular Roman soldier-turned-slave-turned-gladiator has something of a tragic history, with original lead Andy Whitfield passing away after the first season. Liam McIntyre ultimately took over the role for two more seasons, but not before Starz produced a six-episode prequel series ( Spartacus: Gods of the Aren

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