Home for Christmas: Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix
Okay, let's be honest: this is the kind of show you either cozy up to or roll your eyes at. Home for Christmas: Season 3 returns with Johanne - played by Ida Elise Broch (movies and tv series) - and picks up about five years after we last saw her. And yes, it lands on Netflix on 12 December 2025, just in time to feed your holiday binge habit.
This season sticks to the series' winning formula: short, bite-sized episodes (think mid-20s minutes), a gentle mix of romantic comedy and quiet drama, and that unmistakable Scandinavian hygge vibe. The structure still feels Advent-ish - compact storytelling that moves fast but keeps things intimate. Here's what I mean: each episode gives you a neat emotional beat, not an overwhelming arc that requires a flow chart.
Ida Elise Broch carries the show. Seriously-she's the anchor. She takes Johanne's awkward, stubborn warmth and makes her feel human, messy, and lovable all at once. Supporting players add texture; some faces return, some bring new complications, and the ensemble keeps the wardrobe of small, honest moments properly stocked.
The visuals are a quiet plus. The city (movies and tv series) scenes feel lived-in Oslo, and the snowy bits lean into that postcard winter - Røros-style charm, if you can picture it. And the sound? Soft, unobtrusive, leaning into mood more than big set pieces. It all helps create that cozy holiday atmosphere you're after.
What works
- Performance: Broch is consistently engaging - funny, tender, and real.
- Pacing: Short episodes mean it never drags. You can binge the whole thing in an evening without feeling bogged down.
- Tone: Warm and comforting when it wants to be, with just enough bittersweet moments to keep it from feeling saccharine.
- Look and feel: The wintery locales and cosy interiors sell the holiday mood without shouting about it.
What doesn't quite land
- But sometimes the plotting feels thin - a few arcs could use more heft. You're never fully surprised.
- And a couple of tonal shifts land awkwardly; it flirts with real emotional stakes but sometimes slips back into rom-com padding.
- I'm not sure, but a few supporting characters could've used sharper development instead of serving mainly as mirrors for Johanne.
Think about it this way: if you want a warm, quietly charming holiday show that doesn't demand too much emotional heavy-lifting, this is for you. If you're craving high-stakes drama or radical storytelling, you might leave wanting more. My take? I enjoyed it - the series knows what it is and mostly does it well. There are flaws, sure, but the good parts are genuinely pleasant.
So, if you're planning a Netflix evening around the holidays, give Home for Christmas: Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix a shot on 12 December 2025. Grab a blanket. Make tea. Watch something that feels like a warm shrug.
