Streaming January 2026 – quick links
Stan: streaming January 2026
Dear Life – 1 January
Series. Love lives on in unexpected ways. Filmed across Victoria, Dear Life is an unfiltered exploration into losing the love of your life.
Struggling to come to terms with the death of her fiancé, Lillian (Brooke Satchwell) finds comfort in seeking out the recipients of his organs, triggering a tangled chain of connection. After Ash, a doctor, is attacked by an ice addict, his fiancée Lillian turns off his life support.
Led by Brooke Satchwell (Black Snow), the six-part series also stars Eleanor Matsuura (The Walking Dead), Ryan Johnson (Doctor Doctor), Ben Lawson (Firefly Lane), Annie Maynard (Upper Middle Bogan), Daniel Henshall (A Sunburnt Christmas), Kerry Armstrong (Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story), Deborah Mailman (Total Control), Megan Smart (Black Snow), Marg Downey (The Newsreader) and Khisraw Jones-Shukoor (The Newsreader).
Red Eye Season 2 – 2 January
Series. After a thrilling first season, Red Eye is returning as Jing Lusi reprises her role as DS Hana Li alongside new guest star, Martin Compston, who together, must set aside past differences to solve a new high-stakes conspiracy.
Changing Ends Season 2 – 3 January
Series. Based on British comedian Alan Carr’s life in the 80s, a period during which his father was manager of the football team, Northampton Town FC.
The Witches – 6 January
Film (2020). A young grandson and his grandmother find themselves face to face with a coven of witches. Starring Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci.
Gods of Tennis Season 1 – 10 January
Series. Looking back at the golden age of tennis during the 70s and 80s, with a particular focus on Wimbledon.
When A Stranger Calls – 11 January
Film (2006). A high-school student is harassed while babysitting by an increasingly worrisome prank caller. Starring Camilla Bell and Tommy Flanagan.
Accused Season 2 – 15 January
Series. This crime anthology series puts us on the journey of the defendant. Each episode opens in a courtroom on the accused, with viewers knowing nothing about their crime or any other events leading up to the trial.
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – 17 January
Film (2016). Edina and Patsy hide out in the south of France, on the run from the police and media after accidentally knocking Kate Moss into the River Thames. Starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley.
Thelma – 20 January
Film (2017). While trying to control her feelings for a female friend who’s in love with her, a confused religious girl awakens her own subconsciously-controlled psychokinetic powers. Starring Eili Harboe and Kaya Wilkins.
The Walsh Sisters – 22 January
Series. Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon (Hullraisers, Moone Boy) and Inspired by Marian Keyes’ best-selling novels, The Walsh Sisters follows the lives of Anna, Rachel, Maggie, Claire and Helen in their Dublin home town as they navigate the peaks and troughs of their late 20s and 30s.
Sunshine – 24 January
Film (2007). In 2057 an international crew of astronauts is sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying sun. Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy and Rose Byrne.
Netflix: streaming January 2026
Stranger Things 5: The Finale – 1 January
Series finale. The final venture into 1980s Hawkins finds the town under lockdown. With Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) in hiding, and danger lurking at every turn, the entire party unites with a single goal: to hunt and kill Vecna.
Whether you come for the nostalgia, the horror, or just to see Steve Harrington wield a bat one last time, the closer of Stranger Things 5 will hopefully deliver a bittersweet farewell worthy of its cultural legacy. Watch the trailer.
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 – 7 January
Documentary series. Coming up on two years since the first season debuted, Netflix is releasing a new season of this eye-opening reality series. Inside an Arkansas detention facility, a controversial sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant incarcerated men more agency. Watch the trailer.
His & Hers – 8 January
Limited Series. Based on Alice Feeney’s 2020 novel of the same name, this brand new limited mystery-thriller series follows two estranged spouses – one a cop, the other a news reporter – as they compete to solve a murder case in which each believes the other is a prime suspect.
Starring Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Marin Ireland, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse and Crystal Fox.
People We Meet on Vacation – 9 January
Film. Pack your bags – Emily Henry’s bestselling romance novel is getting the Netflix movie treatment. Poppy’s a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite best pals can’t help but wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.
Starring Emily Bader, Tom Blyth, Sarah Catherine Hook, Lukas Gage and Jameela Jamil. Watch the trailer.
The Boyfriend Season 2 – 13 January
Get your skates on, Japan’s first-ever same-sex dating show is back with a fresh batch of 10 young men looking for love. In snowy Hokkaido, new friendships and romances unfold as the boys navigate first love, unrequited crushes, and feelings left on ice.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials – 15 January
Limited Series. It’s never not a good time for a new Agatha Christie adaptation, right? Streaming from January, Netflix has enlisted Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall (Doctor Who) to pen this three-part series inspired by the Queen of Crime’s 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery.
Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Edward Bluemel and Martin Freeman. Watch the trailer.
Love Through a Prism – 15 January
Series. Premiering exclusively on Netflix, this new Japanese animated series is created by Yoko Kamio (Boys Over Flowers) and follows a young Japanese woman who enrols in a famous art school in early-1900s London, only to be surprised when rivalry with a gifted classmate becomes romance.
Starring Atsumi Tanezaki, Koki Uchiyama and Yuki Kaji. Watch the trailer.
The Rip – 16 January
Film. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team back up in this brand new crime thriller from writer-director Joe Carnahan (Narc, Smokin’ Aces). When a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a rundown stash house, trust frays as everything (and everyone) is called into question.
WWE: Unreal Season 2 – 20 January
Series. The show that gives fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the world of WWE is back with a brand new season – and it’s cooking up even more wild plot twists, larger-than-life personas and backstage drama. Go backstage with the biggest WWE Superstars on the road to SummerSlam.
Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 – 29 January
Series. Alert the ton! Bridgerton is back to once again plunge viewers into a glittering, Regency-inspired world brimming with high society scandal, gossip, romantic intrigue and incredibly sexy exploits (minus the syphilis).
Following all the edginess and edging of Bridgerton’s third season, the fourth season turns its focus to the Bridgerton family’s bohemian second son, Benedict (Luke Thompson). After expanding his horizons and experimenting with his desires in the previous season (hello, lowkey bisexual king!), Benedict is loath to settle down – until he meets a captivating ‘Lady in Silver’ at his mother’s masquerade ball.
Bridgerton‘s fourth season will be released in two parts, with Netflix dropping the first four episodes on 29 January, and the next four streaming from 26 February.
AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV: streaming January 2026
Love After Lockup: Crime Story – 1 January (AMC+)
Limited Series. Love After Lockup cast favourites from the past and present reveal what led them to a life of crime and what landed them behind bars. We have seen them walk out of prison gates and into the arms of loved ones, but who were they before prison?
Tucker and Dale vs Evil – 1 January (Shudder & AMC+)
Film. Affable hillbillies Tucker and Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are mistaken for murderers by a group of preppy college students. Directed by Eli Craig (Clown in a Cornfield, Zombieland).
Brokenwood Mysteries: Season 11 – 5 January (Acorn TV & AMC+)
Series. This quirky, fan-favourite crime drama returns with an all-new season starring Neill Rea (Go Girls, Auckward Love) as Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd and Fern Sutherland (The Almighty Johnsons) as by-the-book Detective Kristin Sims. The formidable duo investigate crimes in the sleepy and secret-filled town of Brokenwood, New Zealand.
Chain Reactions – 9 January (Shudder & AMC+)
Documentary. Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked the world and forever changed the face of global cinema and popular culture, Chain Reactions charts the film’s profound impact and lasting influence on five great artists – Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King and Karyn Kusama – through early memories, sensory experiences and childhood trauma.
The Holiday – 12 January (Acorn TV & AMC+)
Series. Policewoman Kate (Jill Halfpenny) heads off on an idyllic family holiday to Malta with her husband Sean, teenage daughter Lucy, and her young son Daniel. She is joined by her old university friends Rowan and Jenny, along with their husbands and their cool singleton friend Izzy.
The Vanishing Triangle – 19 January (Acorn TV & AMC+)
Series. Investigative journalist Lisa Wallace (India Mullen, Normal People) publishes an article about her mother’s murder, which sparks the disappearance of Amy Reynolds. Alongside Detective David Burke (Allen Leech, Downton Abbey), the two work together to find Amy.
Mother of Flies – 23 January (Shudder & AMC+)
Film. In this Shudder Original film, Mickey faces a deadly diagnosis, but she isn’t ready to die yet. Heading into the woods with her father, she seeks dark magic at the hands of a mysterious recluse, Solveig, who has an intimate relationship with death and roots that go deep in the land.
4th And Loud – 27 January (AMC+)
Docuseries. Focused on the inaugural season of the LA KISS Arena Football League team, the 10-episode series follows team owners Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons (of KISS fame) along with additional owners, as they and the dedicated players and coaches work to turn LA’s first professional football team in years into a winning franchise.
ABC iview: streaming January 2026
But Also John Clarke – 1 January
Documentary (2025). The late John Clarke, the New Zealand-born Australian satirist, is revealed through candid talks with his daughter, filmmaker Lorin Clarke, in this ‘abundantly comforting’ doco. This tribute explores his defiance, his move to Australia, and four decades of comedy, blending stories and archival material. Read ScreenHub’s four-star review and watch the trailer.
The Jetty Season 1 – 1 January
Series (2024). Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who, The Sandman, Me Before You) showcases her dramatic chops in this British crime drama series created and written by Cat Jones (The Idris Takeover). Recently widowed Detective Ember Manning uncovers dark secrets beneath the tranquillity of her hometown, secrets that threaten everything she thought she knew about consent – and her own life.
Changing Ends Season 3 – 1 January
Series. In the latest season of comedian Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical sitcom, we return to 1980s Northampton, where a young Carr is struggling to find his place. Between a dad managing a 4th division football club and friends ditching him for being camp, Alan wants to change. Should he go against his instincts and become a footballer?
Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job – 1 January
Series. In a bid to breathe new life into forgotten towns, Italian municipalities are selling empty homes for one euro. In this reality series, we watch on as British media personality Amanda Holden fulfils a long-held ambition, purchasing two dilapidated apartments in picture-perfect Salemi, and convinces best friend Alan Carr to spend a summer renovating them to create an Italian dream home.
The Scarecrows’ Wedding – 1 January
Film (2025). Based on the beloved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this new made-for-television animated movie from the BBC and multi-Oscar-nominated Magic Light Pictures will delight young children.
Shaun Tan’s Tales from Outer Suburbia – 1 January
Series. This highly anticipated adaptation of Shaun Tan’s best-selling illustrated book premieres on New Year’s Day. Exploring the strangeness of everyday life through surreal imagery and fantastical characters, this 10-part cinematic series also features the voices of Dawn French and Geraldine Hakewill.
Gardening Australia Junior Season 3 – 1 January
Series. Gardening Australia Junior is back and it’s full of green goodness, critters that wriggle and squawk, and projects that are tiny as ants, or as big as your school! Costa is back, along with a squad of nature-loving, spade-wielding kids to explore, create and laugh.
Art Detectives – 2 January
Series. In this gripping new six-episode British crime drama, art-loving DI Mick Palmer (True Blood’s Stephen Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh) lead the Met’s smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, investigating murders and thefts in the shadowy world of art, antiquities and priceless artefacts – from forged paintings to Viking gold.
Call the Midwife Season 14 – 3 January
Series. It’s the beginning of a new decade for the midwives of Poplar. This much-loved British series about life and birth in London’s impoverished East End continues with its 14th season, now set in the 1970s. (Hot tip: you can also watch Season 15 of Call the Midwife on BritBox this January.)
Goolagong – 4 January
Limited Series. Filmed in Victoria in 2025, this three-part mini-series is based on the inspiring true story of world champion tennis player Evonne Goolagong, one of Australia’s most loved female sporting heroes. With a powerhouse team of First Nations creatives behind the camera, Goolagong was developed in close collaboration with Goolagong herself and her husband Roger Cawley, who are both attached as associate producers.
Rising star Lila McGuire (The Twelve) leads the cast as Evonne, joined by Marton Csokas (Equalizer) as coach Vic Edwards, Felix Mallard (Ginny & Georgia) as Roger Cawley, and Luke Carroll (Mystery Road: Origin) as Evonne’s brother, Kenny Goolagong.
Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now Season 2 – 4 January
Series. Now in its second season, this follow-up to the ABC’s beloved doco-series Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies catches up with the human and canine stars who captured the hearts of millions of Australians – delving a little deeper into their lives and seeing what they’ve been up to since they competed to be crowned Champion Muster Dog.
Judi Dench: Shakespeare, My Family and Me – 5 January
Documentary (2025). Dame Judi Dench turns historical detective to solve the greatest mystery of her past: did one of her ancestors actually meet her hero, William Shakespeare?
The Tree of Wisdom – 5 January
Series. A music-filled, laugh-out-loud adventure from the world of The Wiggles, this new spin-off series homes in on the Wiggles’ much-loved new offsider – The Tree of Wisdom – a viral sensation and loved across generations.
Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic – 5 January
Documentary (2025). In this new BBC production, virologist Dr Chris Van Tulleken embarks on a global investigation into the most urgent science story of our time: the hunt for the pathogen that could trigger the next pandemic. Known only as ‘Disease X’, it is shrouded in uncertainty. Its origin is unknown, but its impact could be much more severe than Covid-19.
Dr Karl’s How Things Work Season 2 – 6 January
Documentary series. Dr Karl heads to eight new factories to find out how some of Australia’s best-known products are made. With an access all areas pass to see how everyday items like books, guitars, and chips are made, he’ll discover the secrets of modern manufacturing.
Human – 6 January
Documentary series (2025). Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens appeared in Africa. Today, they’re the only remaining human species left on the planet. How did this happen? This new BBC/PBS series is hosted by paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi and delves into the deep historical past of Homo sapiens to discover how humans became the most dominant animal on Earth.
Hard Quiz Season 11 – 7 January
Series. Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts for Australia’s wildest quiz show, ready to award the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic.
Grand Designs Transformations Season 2 – 8 January
Series. Australia’s boldest and most daring home renovators return in the new series of Grand Designs Transformations. They risk their sanity and savings to reinvent worn, tired spaces and prove that resourcefulness and creativity matter most when tackling renovations during Australia’s housing and cost-of-living crisis.
Richard Osman’s House of Games Night Season 1-2 – 10 January
Series. In BBC One’s primetime spin-off of Richard Osman’s House of Games, four famous faces go head-to-head to test their general knowledge in a variety of fun trivia-based games.
Portrait Artist of the Year UK Seasons 1-8 – 11 January
Series. Did you enjoy watching Aussie artists compete to create celebrity portraits with live sitters in the ABC’s Portrait Artist of the Year? Well, now you can binge all eight seasons of the original UK series, where the capital cities of the British Isles play host to competitions to find the UK and Ireland’s most talented portrait artists and celebrate the art of portraiture.
The Great Art Fraud – 12 January
Documentary series (2025). Lies, forgeries, manipulation – and fraud worth $86 million. This two-part BBC doco uncovers how Inigo Philbrick deceived the super-rich of the art world and ended up going from paradise to prison.
Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz – 12 January
Documentary (2025). In this new documentary for BBC Two, historian Simon Schama poresents the most personal and unflinching film of his career, confronting the Holocaust as not just a Nazi obsession, but as a European-wide crime of complicity.
The Weekly Season 12 – from 14 January
Series. Charlie Pickering is ready for 2026 as The Weekly returns to take a satirical stab at the news of the week. Look out for a new episode each week.
Always Was Tonight – 21 January
Special. Popular broadcaster and proud Gamilaroi man Tony Armstrong is in the hosting seat for this sharp new satirical special. Filmed live at the ABC’s studios in Sydney, Always Was Tonight is set to decolonise the news – one headline at a time. Landing squarely in the ongoing national conversation around 26 January, the special promises to bring a fearless First Nations lens to the stories shaping the country.
The Piano UK Season 3 – 25 January
Series. Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Mika are back, joined by new mentor and seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste, as they begin their search for the UK’s best amateur pianists.
Australian of the Year – 25 January
Special. Leigh Sales hosts the Australian of the Year Awards, live from Canberra. The Prime Minister will present four prestigious awards: The Australian of the Year, The Young Australian of the Year, The Senior Australian of the Year, and Australia’s Local Hero 2026. The event includes a live performance by singer and songwriter Casey Donovan.
Australia Day Live – 26 January
Special. Broadcast live from the steps of the Sydney Opera House, this concert event recognises and celebrates the nation’s diverse citizens with performances from an eclectic mix of musicians from around Australia.
Midsomer Murders Season 25 – 31 January
Series. This beloved British show might have more than two dozen seasons under its belt, but the fictional English county of Midsomer is not about to run out of suspicious deaths to investigate.
SBS On Demand: streaming January 2026
Shoresy Season 5 – 26 December
Series. Following a fast-tracked double episode premiere on December 26, you can expect weekly drops of the latest season of this Canadian cult comedy on SBS On Demand.
Queen of F*cking Everything – 1 January
Series. An Australian premiere, this six-episode Finnish series follows Linda, a luxury real estate agent, who faces a harsh reality when her husband vanishes, leaving her millions in debt. With her finances seized, Linda struggles to keep her life together no matter what. Turning to her long-neglected childhood friend Marke for a loan, Linda finds herself pulled into a world of shady business dealings. Watch the trailer.
Daddy Issues Season 2 – 1 January
Series. Boasting a rave five-star review from The Guardian, this quirky British comedy returns with a second season starring Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus, Sex Education, Living) and David Morrissey (Britannia, The Walking Dead).
Catch-22 – 1 January
Series. Featuring the star power of George Clooney, Kyle Chandler, Hugh Laurie and Lewis Pullman, this six-episode satirical dark comedy is based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Joseph Heller.
Captain John Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), a United States Army Air Forces bombardier in World War II, is furious that thousands of people are trying to kill him and that his own army keeps increasing the missions he must fly. He is trapped by the bureaucratic rule Catch-22, which considers a willingness to fly dangerous combat missions to be insane.
The series is executive produced by Clooney, Grant Heslov, Luke Davies, David Michôd, Richard Brown, Steve Golin and Ellen Kuras. The series was written by Davies and Michôd, and directed by Clooney, Heslov, and Kuras. Watch the trailer.
Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025 – 1 January
Special. What was the first thing Katy Perry did when she returned from space? Why did two members of the public go viral for attending a Coldplay concert together? And what did Lily Allen allegedly find in the West Village apartment? All these questions and more will be answered in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025.
Helping Host Jimmy Carr ask the big questions are Charles Dance, the children of Mitchell Brook primary school and a whole host of celebrity question setters including Richard Ayoade, Lou Sanders, Nick Mohammed, Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty and Jonathan Ross.
Summer of Movies Collection – 1 January
Film collection. This curated summer movie collection from SBS On Demand offers a rich mix of gripping dramas, standout indies, bold international gems and crowd-pleasing favourites perfect for long, warm evenings spent discovering something new. From thought-provoking stories to stylish thrillers and surprising bursts of humour, these films bring fresh perspectives and unforgettable performances.
Films available to stream in this collection include: Anatomy Of A Fall, Godzilla Minus One, Pig, Priscilla, Bring It On, Benedetta, What We Do in the Shadows, The Zone of Interest, Triangle of Sadness, The Whale, La Chimera, Reality, A Taxi Driver and loads more.
In Flight – 8 January
Series. An Australian premiere, this gripping new eight-episode British crime drama follows Jo Conran (Katherine Kelly), a single mum who is working as a flight attendant when her son (Harry Cadby) is imprisoned in Bulgaria for a murder he swears he didn’t commit. Jo is approached by the mysterious Cormac Kelleher (Stuart Martin), who knows all about her son and blackmails her into smuggling drugs.
Nurse Jackie Seasons 1-7 – 8 January
Series. Is it time you revisited this Emmy-Award-winning dark comedy? Edie Falco stars as the title character Jackie Peyton, a strong-willed and brilliant, but very flawed, emergency room nurse working in the frenzied environment of a New York City hospital. A lapsed Catholic with a weakness for painkillers, Jackie keeps the hospital balanced with her unique bedside manner and own brand of medical justice.
The Gone Season 2 – 15 January
Series. This dark and intense Irish mystery drama returns for a gripping second season. Fresh off solving the case of a missing Irish couple, Detective Theo Richter (Richard Flood) is set to leave New Zealand for Ireland when he learns that journalist Aileen Ryan (Carolyn Bracken) has vanished.
Joining forces once again with Māori detective Diana Huia (Acushla-Tara Kupe), Theo dives into a frantic search for Aileen.
Disney+: streaming January 2026
Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory – 2 January
Special. In the latest special from this British wildlife filmmaker, Bertie arrives in the Serengeti as the spectacular wildebeest migration kicks off. He’s here to film the fastest land animal on Earth: the cheetah.
Chicago Fire Seasons 1-11 – 7 January
Series. You can now binge on all 279 existing episodes of the show that spurned the entire Chicago television franchise (which has grown to include Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Chicago Justice). Chicago Fire explores the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue personnel and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department at the fictional Firehouse 51.
A Thousand Blows Season 2 – 9 January
Series. This British historical drama series is inspired by the Forty Elephants, an all-female crime syndicate who clash with the world of illegal bare-knuckle boxing in 1880s East London.
Tell Me Lies Season 3 – 13 January
Series. The third season of this romantic drama follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they’ve rekindled their tumultuous romance, just in time for spring semester at Baird College.
Pole to Pole with Will Smith – 14 January
Series. Inspired by his late mentor to explore life’s big questions, Will Smith throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains and diving under the ice of the North Pole.
Hey A.J.! – 14 January
Children’s Series. This brand-new, high-energy animated series is based on the Hey, A.J. books by the former Super Bowl Champion and children’s book author, Martellus Bennett. The show follows A.J., a curious and extremely imaginative seven-year-old girl.
Hoops, Hopes & Dreams – 19 January
Documentary Short. This 20-minute film by artist Glenn Kaino sheds light on the untold story of how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and an all-star team of civil rights activists took to basketball courts to connect with young voters, and how their strategy echoed in politics through President Obama’s historic campaign.
The documentary made its debut at Sundance 2025 before snagging Best Documentary Short at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
FX’s The Beauty – 22 January
Series. This new science-fiction series created by Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson takes a leaf (or, a limb?) from Hollywood’s newfound obsession with body horror (think The Substance). When international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall) uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity.
The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of The Corporation (Ashton Kutcher), who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.
Marvel’s Wonder Man – 28 January
Series. This brand-new eight-part series – the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – introduces us to aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who is struggling to get his career off the ground.
During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley), an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić) is remaking the superhero film ‘Wonder Man‘. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.
Tracker Season 3 – 28 January
Series. This action drama series stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist and tracker who, driven by the troubles of his past, earns his living by assisting law enforcement and private citizens in exchange for reward money.
BritBox: streaming January 2026
Casualty Season 40 – 5 January
Series. Britain’s longest-running medical drama returns with a gripping new chapter, as Holby City Hospital’s Emergency Department faces one of its toughest years yet. As the department reels from senior nurse Charlie Fairhead’s retirement, the team is thrown into turmoil by a major incident that pushes resources (and tempers) to breaking point.
Starring William Beck (Robin Hood, Snatch), Elinor Lawless (EastEnders, Doctors), Olly Rix (Call The Midwife, Of Kings and Prophets), Sammy T Dobson (The Duke, Lore, Almost Married), Melanie Hill (Bread, Coronation Street), Michael Stevenson (The Syndicate, Innocent), Charles Venn (EastEnders, Dream Team, The Dark Knight) and Milo Clarke (How to Navigate Being a Monster).
Keeping Faith Seasons 1-3 – 5 January
Series (2017-2020). New to BritBox, this gripping Welsh thriller follows solicitor Faith Howells, whose world unravels when her husband vanishes without warning – and the double life he was leading comes to light.
Starring Eve Myles (Torchwood, Belonging), Bradley Freegard (Vikings: Valhalla, EastEnders), Mark-Lewis Jones (Outlander, The Crown), Eiry Thomas (Rillington Place, The Accident), Rhashan Stone (Midsomer Murders, Hollington Drive).
Richard Osman’s House of Games – 6 January
Series. Beloved British author and television presenter Richard Osman (creator of Pointless) is back with a new season of this popular quiz show. Each episode brings together a fresh line-up of celebrity contestants to face off in a fast-paced round of games, puzzles, and competitive banter as their general knowledge is put to the test.
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant – 8 January
Documentary (2017). David Attenborough explores the extraordinary life of Jumbo the elephant, the animal superstar said to have inspired Disney’s Dumbo, from his rise to global fame to the troubling legacy behind the world’s most iconic circus animal.
The Lost King – 9 January
Film (2022). This acclaimed drama follows the true story of amateur historian Philippa Langley, whose unwavering determination led to the discovery of King Richard III’s long-lost remains beneath a Leicester car park.
Starring Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Paddington, Paddington 2), Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd, Mark Addy, Lee Ingleby and James Fleet.
Call the Midwife Season 15 – 13 January
Series. The much-loved period drama returns with its latest season, bringing viewers back to Nonnatus House in 1971. As the resident nurses and nuns navigate life-and-death medical emergencies with their trademark compassion and courage, the Women’s Liberation movement begins to ripple through their community, and some of the ladies are inspired to take a bold stand of their own.
Starring Jenny Agutter (The Avengers), Linda Bassett (Lark Rise to Candleford), Judy Parfitt (Up the Women), Helen George (Dark Matters), Laura Main (Doctors), Stephen McGann (Casualty), Cliff Parisi (EastEnders), Annabelle Apsion (The Halcyon) and Georgie Glen (Hetty Feather).
The Last Station – 16 January
Film (2009). This moving historical drama chronicles the turbulent final months of Leo Tolstoy’s life, finding the celebrated Russian writer caught between his ideals, his devoted followers, and the fierce love of his wife, Sofya.
Starring Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, Paul Giamatti, Anne-Marie Duff, Kerry Condon and James McAvoy.
The Guest – 22 January
Series. This brand new psychological thriller follows Ria Powell, a cleaner at rock bottom, whose chance encounter with the dazzling and wealthy Fran Sharp pulls her into a world of glamour and opportunity. But, it comes at a cost.
Starring Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin, Black Doves), Eve Myles (Torchwood, Killing Eve), Clive Russell (Game of Thrones, Ripper Street), Emun Elliot (Paradise, Game of Thrones), Julian Lewis Jones (Justice League, House of Dragons) and Sion Daniel Young (Lost Boys & Fairies, Slow Horses).
Rose West: Born Evil? – 30 January
Documentary (2021). This chilling made-for-television documentary re-examines the life of serial killer Rose West, probing her past, psychology and relationships in a bid to understand how she became one of Britain’s most notorious and sadistic criminals.
HBO Max: streaming January 2026
The Prince – 1 January
Series. The Prince, created by Gary Janetti, is an animated comedy that satirically imagines the inner workings of the royal family through the eyes of a fictionalised Prince George, the youngest heir to the throne.
Janetti leads the ensemble as Prince George, joined by Orlando Bloom as Prince Harry, Alan Cumming as George’s loyal butler Owen, Frances de la Tour as Queen Elizabeth, Lucy Punch as Kate Middleton, Condola Rashad as Meghan Markle, Iwan Rheon as Prince William, Dan Stevens as Prince Charles, and Sophie Turner as Princess Charlotte.
The Cult of the Real Housewife – 2 January
Series. This special looks at allegations made about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Mary Cosby, and the claims that the church she heads is actually a cult.
The Pitt Season 2 – 9 January
Series. The critically acclaimed series returns for its second season, diving even deeper into the relentless, high-pressure world of modern American healthcare.
It follows the frontline heroes of a Pittsburgh hospital as they face life-and-death decisions, systemic challenges, and the emotional toll of caring for a community that relies on them. Grounded, gripping, and unapologetically real, The Pitt pulls back the curtain on the triumphs and heartbreaks defining today’s medical frontline.
Season 2 stars Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball andKatherine LaNasa.
Industry Season 4 – 12 January
Series. The critically acclaimed HBO Original drama series returns for its fourth season. Now at the top of their game and living the lives they once chased as Pierpoint graduates, Harper (Myha’la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) are thrust into a high-stakes, globetrotting cat-and-mouse chase when a headline-grabbing fintech disruptor hits the London scene.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – 19 January
Series. From the world of Westeros comes a new half-hour original drama—an endearing tale that follows the unlikely adventures of an unexpected duo. Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, the six-episode season follows two improbable heroes roaming Westeros: Ser Duncan the Tall, a brave but untested young knight, and his small but sharp-witted squire, Egg.
In an era when the Targaryens still rule from the Iron Throne and the memory of dragons has yet to fade, great destinies, formidable enemies, and perilous exploits await these mismatched yet inseparable companions.
Binge: streaming January 2026
RUN – 1 January
Series. Introducing RUN, a pulse-pounding six-part drama inspired by the unbelievably true story of Brenden Abbott, Australia’s most infamous bank robber. Known as ‘The Postcard Bandit’, Abbott’s life was a whirlwind of daring heists, two jaw-dropping prison escapes and a relentless game of cat and mouse with the police, led by the dogged Detective Potter.
Taskmasters New Year Treat 2026 – 3 January
Special. Ring in the New Year with chaos and laughs across two nights as Greg Davies and Alex Horne unleash bizarre challenges on five celebrity guests, Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling‑Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent.
Freaky Tales – 4 January
Film (2025). Step into a wild, interconnected ride through 1987 Oakland in this bold American drama. Starring Pedro Pascal and Australia’s Ben Mendelsohn, the film weaves four genre-bending stories of love, revenge and survival against a backdrop of music and mayhem.
The Postcard Bandit – 7 January
Documentary. A companion piece to crime drama RUN, The Postcard Bandit is a gripping two-part documentary that dives deep into the life and crimes of Brenden Abbott, one of Australia’s most infamous criminal masterminds.
Ponies Season 1 – 16 January
Series. An eight-part Cold War spy thriller inspired by the tense world of 1970s Moscow. Two ponies – persons of no interest – serve as embassy secretaries until their husbands are mysteriously killed. Thrust into covert service, they become CIA operatives to uncover a sprawling conspiracy. Starring Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus).
Animal Control Season 4 – 16 January
Series. The hit workplace comedy returns with even more animal mayhem. Follow Seattle’s most unpredictable animal control team as they juggle bizarre rescues, workplace dynamics and personal challenges – all while trying to keep the city’s critters (and themselves) under control.
Scared of the Dark Season 1 – 16 January
Series. A high-stakes British celebrity reality series where eight famous faces brave eight days and nights in complete darkness, filmed in a specially constructed bunker. Contestants can opt out at any moment by declaring, ‘I’m scared of the dark’.
Bake Off: The Professionals Season 10 – 19 January
Series. Britain’s top professional pastry chefs return as 12 elite duos from renowned hotels, patisseries, bakeries, contract caterers and culinary schools tackle ambitious challenges set by world-class patissiers Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden. Hosts Liam Charles and Ellie Taylor guide the action.
The Strangers: Chapter 2 – 23 January
Film (2025). Survivor Maya (Madelaine Petsch, Riverdale) returns in this chilling American horror-thriller directed by Renny Harlin. When masked killers learn she’s still alive, their reign of terror resumes in a remote hospital and rural town. Expect relentless suspense, bloody violence and unceasing dread.
The Great American Bake Off Season 8 – 27 January
Series. The iconic tent returns for another sweet showdown as 12 talented bakers face signature, technical and showstopper challenges under the expert eyes of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, and hosts Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry.
Gogglebox UK Season 26 – 30 January
Series. Britain’s favourite armchair critics are back: Gogglebox UK returns for its 26th season with a mix of beloved households and fresh faces, delivering hilarious, heartfelt reactions to the week’s biggest TV moments. Tune in weekly.
Mr Burton – 31 January
Film (2025). Wild schoolboy Richard Jenkins’ life is transformed by his passionate teacher Philip Burton in this British biographical drama. Starring Harry Lawtey as Richard and Toby Jones as Philip, the film explores mentorship, family hardship and the making of a Welsh acting legend.
Prime Video: streaming January 2026
Spring Fever – 6 January
Series. Based on a web novel, Spring Fever is a Korean rom-com series that follows Yoon Bom (Lee Joo-been), who moves to the small town of Sinsu for a new beginning. Initially detached and cold, she gradually opens her heart after meeting Sun Jae-gyu (Ahn Bo-hyun).
Starring Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Joo-been, Cha Seo-won, Cho Jun-young, Lee Jae-in, Jin Kyung, and Bae Jung-nam.
Beast Games Season 2 – 7 January
Series. After a record-shattering first season, Beast Games is back! Bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever. MrBeast has assembled 100 of the planet’s strongest competitors and 100 of the world’s smartest minds. ‘Strong vs. Smart’ will battle for an eye-watering USD$5,000,000 prize.
Starring Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast.
The Night Manager Season 2 – 11 January
Series. Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) thought he’d buried his past. Now living as Alex Goodwin – a low-level MI6 officer running a quiet surveillance unit in London – his life is comfortingly uneventful.
Then one night a chance sighting of an old Roper mercenary prompts a call to action and leads Pine to a violent encounter with a new player: Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva).
Molly Mae: Behind It All Season 2 Part 2 – 16 January
Series. Molly-Mae: Behind It All returns to Prime Video on 16 January with the second instalment of Season 2. Episodes four to six will continue to follow Molly-Mae Hague as she navigates life in the spotlight, offering an intimate look behind the scenes of her world.
Steal – 21 January
Film. Steal is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Sophie Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it. A typical work day at pension fund investment company Lochmill Capital is upended when a gang of violent thieves burst in and force Zara and her best mate Luke (Archie Madekwe) to execute their demands.
Caught Stealing – 26 January
Film. When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters who all want a piece of him.
Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith and Zoë Kravitz.
The Wrecking Crew – 28 January
Film. In this action comedy, two estranged half-brothers, Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) are forced to reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they set out to uncover the truth, buried secrets resurface and loyalties are tested, unveiling a conspiracy that can tear their family apart.
Starring Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Morena Baccarin and Frankie Adams.
Apple TV: streaming January 2026
Drops of God Season 2 – 21 January
French-Japanese series. The hit, International Emmy Award-winning Best Drama Series adapted from the New York Times bestselling Japanese manga series of the same name returns.
Shrinking Season 3 – 28 January
Series. The highly anticipated new season from creators Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel. The series follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks.
In addition to the ensemble cast, season three brings back guest stars Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr, Wendie Malick and Cobie Smulders, along with new additions Jeff Daniels and multi-award winner and activist Michael J Fox.
Yo Gabba Gabbaland Season 2 – 30 January
Kids and family series. Dance, sing, play and make learning fun as kids and parents jump into Yo Gabba Gabbaland and discover all the things that make this community so magical.
