Neil Patrick Harris Makes a Comeback w/ ‘What’s in the Box?’
NPH Returns With ‘What’s in the Box?’ — A Game Show With Big Energy
After giving us heartbreak and hilarity in Uncoupled, plus judging duties dripping in camp on Drag Me to Dinner, Neil Patrick Harris is stepping into a different kind of spotlight: game show host, ringmaster of chaos, trivia wizard, and the man who gets to know exactly what’s inside every box.
Netflix describes What’s in the Box? as a fast-paced, high-stakes, six-episode thrill ride. Contestants pair up and battle through rapid-fire trivia rounds to guess the mystery object inside each box. Sounds simple, right?
Wrong. This isn’t your grandma’s “guess the item” game.
As every box opens, the stakes rise. Alliances shift. Strategies crumble. Luck teases. And tensions flare in the most entertaining way possible — all while Neil Patrick Harris keeps the energy high, the jokes flowing, and the contestants on their toes.
If you loved the chaos of Genius Junior or the stunt-filled joyride of Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, this new show feels like the perfect evolution of NPH’s hosting superpowers.
Your NPH Rewatch Starter Pack (While Counting Down to December 17)
If you need a warm-up before What’s in the Box? premieres, Netflix has you covered. You can dive into:
Count Olaf in A Series of Unfortunate Events — where NPH gives dark comedy, theatrical villainy, and masterclass-level eyebrow acting.
How I Met Your Mother — need we say more? Suit up.
Still LAUGH-IN: The Stars Celebrate — where NPH flexes his presenting muscles with vintage-style flair.
Basically, the man has range. And now we get to see him put all of it to work in a game show that looks like it was hand-designed for his beloved brand of mischief.
But That’s Not All: NPH and David Burtka Released a Book Together!
While Neil has been gearing up for his Netflix comeback, he and his husband David Burtka — actor, chef, and the other half of this long-term power couple — also dropped a brand-new book this year. And yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds.
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Both Sides of the Glass: Paired Cocktails and Mocktails to Toast Any Taste is the couple’s love letter to compromise… the beautiful, boozy kind.
David has been sober for nine years, while Neil still enjoys the occasional grown-up beverage. So instead of making separate drinks and calling it a night, they created paired recipes: one cocktail, one mocktail, equal vibes, same delicious energy.
Talking to Today, Neil explained their goal–They wanted to craft drink duos that match in mood and experience — whether someone prefers spirits or zero-proof sips.
But the book isn’t just about recipes. It’s also organized into four elemental categories — Water, Fire, Air, and Earth — because, as they write:
“Drinks have a mood, a feeling, a vibe… and organizing them by elements just felt right.”
Imagine choosing a Fire drink for a spicy date night, or an Earth drink for cozy couch time with your person. It’s aesthetic, it’s clever, and it’s extremely on-brand for a couple who has spent 20+ years figuring out how to meet in the middle.
A Comeback Era Worth Cheering For
Between a new Netflix show, a new book, and a brand-new wave of fans rediscovering his work, Neil Patrick Harris is officially in his comeback era — and it looks GOOD on him.
What’s in the Box? is set to deliver laughs, twists, friendly betrayals, and the signature NPH sparkle that made him a household name. It’s fun, it’s chaotic, it’s smart, and it feels like the exact kind of show we all need to brighten the last stretch of the year.
So mark your calendars. Chill your mocktails (or cocktails). And get ready.
Neil Patrick Harris is back — and he’s about to show us what’s in the box.
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