Several returning series and documentaries highlight new programming debuting this week.

On Dec. 13, Amazon Prime Video will premiere the fourth season of The Expanse -- the first three seasons of the sci-fi series aired on Syfy -- while Marvel’s Runaways will return to streaming service Hulu for a third and final season.

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows debuting this week on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

Dec. 10 -- Belichick & Saban: The Art Of Coaching (sports documentary) -- HBO

Dec. 11 -- Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements (documentary) -- HBO

Dec. 13 -- 6 Underground (action/thriller) -- Netflix

Unlike the broadcast networks that never deviate from premiering the majority of their new series the third week each September and consider January through April the midseason timeframe, there is no set period to launch original content on digital streamers. Until recently, the various streaming services debuted most new shows (in any category) on Friday, which in the broadcast world continues to erode. But now, with more streamers in the mix, other days are becoming more common for launching new products. And, in this ongoing monthly feature, we offer a sneak peak at the programming of note (scripted and non-scripted) on the various streaming platforms.

The order is alphabetical by airdate. The streaming time begins at 3:01 a.m. ET. The listed season and number of episodes (when available) are highlighted. And we feature the remainder of December in this premiere installment.

Tell Me a Story (CBS All Access) – Thursday, Dec. 5 (second season premiere, 10 episodes)

“Beauty and the Beast,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Cinderella” are the focus in season two of this psychological thriller, which reimagines of some of the world’s most beloved fairy tales.

V Wars (Netflix) – Thursday, Dec. 5 (first season, 10 episodes)

Based on the comic book series by Jonathan Maberry, V Wars follows the story of a scientist (Ian Somerhalder) and his best friend (Adrian Holmes) as they face the evolving crisis of a deadly outbreak that fractures society into opposing factions, potentially escalating to a future war between humans and vampires.

Astronomy Club: The Sketch Comedy (Netflix) – Friday, Dec. 6 (first season, 6 episodes)

From Kenya Barris (black-ish, mixed-ish), members of improv and comedy sketch troupe "The Astronomy Club” perform. The ensemble includes Shawtane Bowen, Jonathan Braylock, Ray Cordova, James III, Caroline Martin, Jerah Milligan, Monique Moses, and Keisha Zollar.

The Confession Killer (Netflix) – Friday, Dec. 6 (series premiere, 5 episodes)

The infamous legacy of Henry Lee Lucas -- a serial killer who confessed to 600 murders in the early 1980s -- is the focus of this new docuseries.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) – Friday, Dec. 6 (third season, 8 episodes)

Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) is now the opening act for singer Shy Baldwin (Leroy McClain), performing for the troops in New York City; Abe (Tony Shalhoub) looks for a new career; the family is about to lose their apartment now that Abe is unemployed; and Susie (Alex Borstein) decides to accept Sophie Lennon’s (Jane Lynch) offer. Oh, and did we mention that Midge has a one-night stand with her ex-Joel (Michael Zegen), which she is hoping will lead to more?

Truth Be Told (Apple TV+) – Friday, Dec. 6 (first season, 8 episodes)

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer plays a true-crime podcaster who tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch’s death.

Virgin River (Netflix) – Friday, Dec. 6 (first season, 8 episodes)

When a city nurse (Alexandra Breckenridge) moves to a small town to become a nurse practitioner, she discovers small-town living is not as simple as she expected.

Castle Rock (Hulu) – Wednesday, Dec. 11 (second season, 10 episodes)

The story of how budding psychopath Annie Wilkes (Lizzy Caplan) became a killer is the focus.

The Expanse (Amazon) – Friday, Dec. 13 (third season, 10 episodes)

Formerly on Syfy, this fourth season of “The Expanse,” now available on Amazon, promises to offer a “blood-soaked gold rush” as everyone fights for resources on a newly discovered planet rich in natural resources.

Marvel’s Runaways (Hulu) – Friday, Dec. 13 (third – and final -- season, 10 episodes)

The Runaways frantically search for their captured friends Chase (Greg Sulkin), Gert (Ariela Barer) and Karolina (Virginia Gardner).

Soundtrack (Netflix) – Wednesday, Dec. 18 (first season, 10 episodes)

Described as a romantic comedy musical, the focus is on the love stories connecting a diverse group of people in present day Los Angeles.

The Witcher (Netflix) – Friday, Dec. 20 (first season, 8 episodes)

Filmed in Hungary, Henry Cavill stars as Geralt, a mutated monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove to be more wicked than beasts.

Bonfire of Destiny (Netflix) – Thursday, December 26 (first season, 8 episodes)

Set in 1897, this French period drama follows three women whose lives are changed forever following the Charity Bizarre Fire.

Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (Netflix) – Thursday, Dec. 26 (first season, 8 episodes)

Based on the film franchise, this animated series follows Tony Toretto, Dominic Toretto’s cousin, after he is recruited by a government agency together with his friends to infiltrate an elite racing league serving as a front for a crime organization called SH1FT3R that is bent on world domination.

Kevin Hart: Don't F**k This Up (Netflix) - Friday, Dec. 27 (first season)

Comedian Kevin Hart documents his career and his marriage in this new docuseries.

The Neighbor (Netflix) - Tuesday, Dec. 31 (first season)

Based on the comic book, a young man (Quim Gutierrez) struggling to handle adulthood and his girlfriend experiences a complete shift in priorities after he receives the powers of a superhero.

Freeform will air the first episode of streaming service Hulu’s original drama series Marvel’s Runaways following Thursday’s finale of the network’s Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, Freeform officials said Wednesday.

The arrangement – part of an ongoing marketing deal between the cable network and the streaming service – will provide non-Hulu subscribers with a look at Runaways, which follows a group of teens as they investigate what their parents have been hiding for so long.

Hulu in January renewed Runaways for a second season.

Cloak & Dagger, which stars Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph as teenagers from different backgrounds who find themselves mysteriously linked to one another, has also been renewed for a second season.

“Hulu has been an excellent partner for Freeform as they often focus on the same young adult audience we reach,” said Tricia Melton, senior vice president of marketing at Freeform in a statement. “Having the opportunity to come together and focus on our Marvel properties was a perfect scenario as we continue reaching our viewers in innovative and unexpected ways.”

The Thanksgiving holiday typically marks a respite from the launch of new scripted shows, providing an opportunity for viewers to catch up on all the series that premiered during this year's fall TV season.

Video streaming servies Hulu and Netlfix are bucking the trend, premiering new, high-profile series during a period where football games, movie marathons and holiday fare dominate the television schedule.

Yesterday (Nov. 22) Hulu stepped into the Marvel Comics universe for the first time with the launch of Marvel’s Runaways, which centers on six diverse teenagers who come together to battle a dark and powerful foe – their own evil, supernatural-driven parents.

Today, (Nov, 23) Netflix resurrects the western genre with the debut of the Steven Soderbergh-produced series Godless. The seven-episode series follows a former outlaw on the run from a ruthless gang who finds refuge in a quiet mining town populated only by women.

On Thursday after Thanksgiving dinner, viewers can binge view Netflix’s series reboot of Spike Lee’s 1986 film She’s Gotta Have It. The 10-episode show takes the story of young, independently-minded and strong-willed artist Nola Darling and modernizes it for a new generation of viewers.  

With more than 450 scripted series offered this year, not even the Thanksgiving holiday is exempt from serving up a healthy dish of new, scripted content.  

Amid the official unveiling of its new live streaming service, Hulu on Wednesday announced the renewal of its original drama series The Handmaid’s Tale for a second season during its upfront presentation in New York. 

Season two of the series, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, will launch in 2018, according to the network. “The response we’ve seen to The Handmaid’s Tale in just one week since its premiere has been absolutely incredible," said senior vice president and head of content Craig Erwich in a statement. "It has been an honor to work with this talented team of cast and creators to develop a series that has struck such a chord with audiences across the country.”

In other upfront news, Hulu said it has secured exclusive streaming rights to FX’s original comedy series Atlanta. The first season of the Golden Globe award-winning series starring Donald Glover will become available to Hulu subscribers ahead of its second season premiere in 2018, with subsequent seasons becoming available to stream on Hulu following their run on FX, said company officials. 

Hulu also announced the greenlighting of two new series: Marvel’s Runaways – based on the popular comic book series; and The First (working title), a drama set in the near future about the first human mission to Mars.