If you’ve been wondering what to watch this January, the month is shaping up to be a rollercoaster for the binge-watchers, as well as the casual viewer. The beloved Bridgerton returns with its fourth season, where fans are in for more scandal, romance and Regency drama with a forbidden-love twist. For those with tastes leaning towards more tension and intrigue, January has plenty to satisfy the thrill-seekers as well. From high-stakes dramas His & Hers and The Rip to a classic whodunnit spectacle with Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, there’s a gripping story at every corner. Whether you’re craving swoon-worthy romance, a fun time or an adrenaline-rushing original, this month’s lineup promises hours of on-screen entertainment. Keep reading for our round-up of all the fresh releases welcoming the new year.
Bridgerton, Season 4: Part 1
Premieres 29 January on Netflix
Bridgerton is back for Season 4, releasing in two parts, and fans may expect romance, period spectacle, and of course, yearning men. The spotlight shifts this time to Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), whose free-spirited approach to love is changed forever once he falls for a mysterious woman at a glamorous masquerade ball. In pursuit of his Cinderella, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), he dives headfirst into a forbidden love. Full of longing glances and heartfelt emotion with side plots involving other fan favourites, the next chapter is shaping up to be an exciting one.
Watch the trailer here.
Wonder Man
Premieres 27 January on Disney+ Hotstar
For something fresh from the Marvel universe, Wonder Man isn’t your typical superhero story. Part of Marvel’s Phase Six, the meta-comedy follows Simon Williams (Yahya Mateen II), a struggling actor who teams up with one Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) to chase the lead role in a remake of the Wonder Man flick. As an eight-episode series, it’s light and refreshing, bringing some laughs into the new year.
Watch the trailer here.
The Rip
Premieres 16 January on Netflix
Reuniting longtime collaborators Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, The Rip is a thriller following a team of Miami cops whose loyalties begin to waver once they discover millions in cash hidden in a derelict stash house. The discovery sparks suspicion, betrayal, and questions about who really deserves the money as secrets surface—a series of events quickly unravels. With a stacked cast including Beef’s Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor and many more, the noir promises classic cop-drama and sharp action.
Watch the teaser here.
His & Hers
Premieres 8 January on Netflix
Based on Alice Feeney’s best-selling novel, the six-episode psychological thriller His & Hers stars Tessa Thompson as reclusive former news anchor Anna, and Jon Bernthal as Detective Jack Harper. The two estranged spouses are brought together when there’s been a murder in their Georgia hometown, shrouded in mystery and lies, begging to be uncovered. And their prime suspect? Each other. For a cat-and-mouse investigation full of twists, secrets and high emotion, this Netflix original will have watchers at the edge of their seats.
Watch the trailer here.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
Premieres 15 January on Netflix
For lovers of her legendary whodunnits, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is getting adapted into a three-part limited series, bringing the Queen of Crime’s 1920s mystery to life. The story begins at a fancy country house party that turns lethal, thrusting the inquisitive Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce) into the centre of a deadly puzzle of scandal and suspense. With a stellar cast, including Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman, the period mystery reels you in for a night of mystery, secrets and vintage glamour.
Watch the teaser here.
Shrinking, Season 3
Premieres 28 January on Apple TV+
Returning for a third season, fans of the smart and emotionally rich dramedy won’t want to miss it. The series follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel), who abandons the rules of traditional therapy and chooses to give it to his clients straight, burgeoning chaos, but also growth, with some unexpected laughs. Exploring healing and moving forward in life, the ensemble are forced to navigate deeper personal challenges, bringing back beloved cast members Harrison Ford and Jessica Williams, while adding big names like Michael J. Fox and Jeff Daniels to the mix as major guest stars. Still with that sharp humour viewers love, you can look forward to the season’s weekly rollout beginning in late January.
Hijack, Season 2
Premieres 14 January on Apple TV+
Hijack returns for a second season, and fans of the high-stakes thriller are in for another adrenaline rush. Sam Nelson (Idris Elba), the sharp negotiator who once saved a hijacked flight, is thrust into a Berlin underground train hostage crisis where every second counts. Reuniting familiar faces, the real-time tension and edge-of-your-seat action that made the first season so popular are promised in the show’s second chapter. This January premiere is full of non-stop suspense and twists made to grip.
Watch the trailer here.
Tehran, Season 3
Premieres 9 January on Apple TV+
The acclaimed espionage thriller Tehran returns with its third season, diving deeper into the world of cyberwarfare and covert operations. Mossad hacker-agent Tamar Rabinyan (Niv Sultan) has to navigate a dangerous web of deception and shifting loyalties while new threats and alliances emerge in her homeland. The new season introduces Hugh Laurie as South African nuclear inspector Eric Peterson, adding more tension to the series’ political landscape. For lovers of layered and intense dramas, the new season of Tehran will be one you’ll want to pick up.
Watch the trailer here.
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