What is new on streaming platforms in January?

January is, as a rule, the month in which we write a new round of decisions, resolutions, and visions onto our wish lists and to do lists. But, hand on heart, this time I was not overly ambitious: the only “decision” I made was that I want to stay in a rest mindset for as long as possible, even if that means watching the sea from a terrace with a laptop on my lap, or typing tirelessly by day and partying just as tirelessly by night. Through other people’s cities and other people’s countries, with the familiar and the unfamiliar, a temporary apartment at a new address for this summer is already booked. The goal is to rediscover oneself, to contemplate and philosophize about meaning, not to give up the spark within, excitement, love, and passion. Like in that Buč Kesidi song: set it all on fire and let it burn.

In the same optimistic spirit are the streaming platforms, which are starting 2026 strong, with a rich lineup of new titles across a wide range of genres. Romantic comedies are making a big comeback: the long awaited adaptation of the book People We Meet On Vacation brings the story of Alex and Poppy, who find themselves on the edge between friendship and romance. And there is also the moment we have all been waiting for: the fourth season of Bridgerton, with a new fatal storyline that never seems to tire us. Thriller lovers can enjoy the series His & Hers, and for epic action there is Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, where a classic crime novel is transformed into a three part series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman.

After all, perhaps “watching more films and series” is quite enough of a resolution for this month. Before we really pick up speed. Below, we bring you the complete list of what to watch this January on streaming platforms.

His & Hers

Set in a quiet town in Georgia, this psychological thriller follows reclusive journalist Anna (Tessa Thompson), who begins searching for answers after hearing about a local murder. Jack (John Bernthal), the detective assigned to the case, grows suspicious of her involvement, so as he tries to unravel the crime, he simultaneously begins investigating her. Did I mention they are also former spouses? The murder reignites the dynamics of their marriage, and much more, as they accuse each other of being the prime suspect in a horrific crime.

When? January 8
Where? Netflix

The Pitt – Season 2

Happy Fourth of July! The Pitt returns with its second season, following Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) and the staff of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center through another, probably hellish, shift. Yes, the story once again takes place on American Independence Day. Dana (Katherine LaNasa) and Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) return, new doctors arrive, and HBO Max has released the opening scene of the second season in which Robby rides a motorcycle. We can only hope that purchase came on the recommendation of his therapist.

When? January 8
Where? HBO Max

People We Meet On Vacation

BookTok predicted this one first. Emily Henry’s bestseller captivated the online reading community before it reached streaming platforms. The “friends to lovers” story comes to life through Tom Blyth and Emily Bader. Their shared summer vacations take a new turn when true feelings surface and romance moves to the forefront. Perhaps years of friendship are the key to finding the perfect partner.

When? January 9
Where? Netflix

Industry – Season 4

The eternal struggle for the top, and for staying there, continues in the new season of Industry. Although the doors of Pierpoint are closed, Harper and Yasmin refuse to give up their insatiable ambition. A high stakes, risky scheme pulls them back into the ruthless game of finance, politics, and hedonism. Kit Harington returns as Yasmin’s partner, while the cast is joined by Charlie Heaton as a curious financial journalist and Kiernan Shipka as an executive assistant.

When? January 11
Where? HBO Max

The Night Manager – Season 2

The first season of The Night Manager was a co production between AMC and the BBC and aired as a limited series in the winter of 2016. Now, almost ten years later, the series returns with a second season as a Prime Video exclusive. The world has changed dramatically since then: Brexit had not yet happened, Olivia Colman had not yet won an Oscar and an Emmy, and Tom Hiddleston was not even dating Taylor Swift. Still, espionage must go on, and Hiddleston’s Jonathan Pine now works as a lower level agent in MI6, until a chance encounter once again draws him into the web of conspiracy that he and Angela Burr (Colman) uncovered years ago. His new target is Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), and the fate of an entire nation rests on Pine’s shoulders. The first season was based on the novel by the legendary author John le Carré, while the second and the upcoming third season are entirely new stories.

When? January 11
Where? Prime Video

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

England, 1925. A lavish gathering at a country estate is in full swing when everything goes wrong. The determined Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent takes matters into her own hands, attempting to solve the mystery while uncovering deeply buried secrets of high society. Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman, we can expect a classic, tense crime thriller in the unmistakable style of the Queen of Crime.

When? January 15
Where? Netflix

Can This Love Be Translated?

Starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung. Actress Cha Mu-hee hires polyglot Joo Ho-jin as a translator for a reality show in which she is paired with a Japanese actor. They travel to the most romantic destinations in the world, the perfect backdrop for chemistry. Yet while the show succeeds in its intent, the language of love remains unspoken between the on screen couple. Behind every translated word lie deeper intentions, and Ho-jin finds himself caught between them, with his own heart at stake.

When? January 16
Where? Netflix

The Rip

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck join forces as partner cops in Miami caught in a dangerous situation in the film The Rip. In this crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, trust within the police team begins to crumble when they find 24 million dollars hidden in a safe house. By law, the team must count the money on site, but with external observers present, the suspicious crew must survive the night, and each other. The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler.

When? January 16
Where? Netflix

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

The new Game of Thrones prequel follows an unusual duo: Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows their adventures as they wander through Westeros. If you have lost track of the timeline, House of the Dragon takes place two hundred years before Game of Thrones, placing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms between these two stories. The format of the series differs from other titles in the franchise: the first season has six episodes, each running about half an hour.

When? January 18
Where? HBO Max

Bridgerton –Season 4, Part One

Everything changes for Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) when he meets the mysterious Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) at his mother’s masquerade ball (Ruth Gemmell). A Cinderella like story begins as Benedict tries to uncover her true identity, but things are not what they seem. Sophie has spent most of her life working as a maid and attended the ball disguised as the Lady in Silver. The fourth season is based on Julia Quinn’s novel An Offer from a Gentleman, and alongside unexpected attraction and a clash of social classes, the question remains: can true love really conquer all? Lady Whistledown, of course, has the answer.

When? January 26
Where? Netflix