From Bridgerton to a Game of Thrones prequel and a romance book adaptation, January 2026 is packed with entertainment
A whole new year is almost upon us, and with it comes a fresh crop of TV shows and movies to delight in—or to binge-watch while pigging out on crisps and chocolates, everything is solely your choice. From a romantic comedy that will make you giggle to a dark, medieval fantasy, there’s plenty of fun fare coming to your favourite streaming platforms—Netflix, HBO, Disney HotStar, Prime Video and more.
Below, find everything set to hit your screens in January 2026—trust us, it’s an exciting one this month.
Here are all the best TV Shows and Movies to watch in January 2026:
People We Meet on Vacation
Ring in the new year with a friends-to-lovers romantic comedy starring Tom Blyth and Emily Brader. The story follows Poppy and Alex, two best friends who are complete opposites—she’s a spontaneous free spirit, while he’s a careful planner. Despite their differences, they’ve maintained a tradition of taking annual summer vacations together. However, after a falling out two years ago, they haven’t spoken. When Poppy convinces Alex to take one more trip together, the vacation becomes a chance to confront what went wrong and explore whether their friendship could be something more.
Release Date: 9 January
His & Hers
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This pulse-pounding drama is set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, where a recluse news anchor is on the hunt for answers when she comes across a murder in Dahlonega. When Detective Jack Harper grows suspicious of her involvement in his case, he starts investigating her. Based on Alice Feeney’s book, the TV show peels back layers of deception in each episode, revealing the darkness lurking in suburban normalcy.
Release Date: 9 January
Tell Me Lies
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Addictive, toxic and jaw-dropping, Tell Me Lies is coming back for its third season, and it’s going to be even more tumultuous—more manipulation, scandalous drama and charm. This season, Lucy and Stephen will make you question romance even more with their indiscretions and intentions—framing how people can’t dissociate between trauma bonds and soulmate connections.
Release Date: 13 January
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
Sleuths, this is your calling—Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery is coming to your screens. Set in the 1920s, the detective fiction begins at a lavish country house party where a practical joke goes awry and leads to a horrific murder. With that, Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent is on the hunt for answers and to solve the mystery.
Release Date: 15 January
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Let’s go back to a century before Game of Thrones, where Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, are wandering through Westeros during the Targaryen rule—when dragons were still remembered. From sprawling castles to power-hungry politics and family feuds, this will be just as good as its counterparts.
Release Date: 18 January
Steal
This is going to be the heist of the century—well, in fiction of course. Steal is a contemporary thriller set in a pension fund investment company, where a gang of thieves forces the employees to steal billions of pounds. Starring Sophie Turner and Archie Madekwe, the series will follow DCI Rhys as he uncovers the secrets of the crime.
Release Date: 21 January
Bridgerton
Dearest gentle readers, you must make haste because Benedict Bridgerton is about to charm you. Filled to the brim with yearning and passion, the fourth season of Bridgerton returns this month. This season, we see Benedict—a man who loathes settling down—fall head over heels for a woman he meets at his mother’s masquerade ball. A direct retelling of Cinderella, we’re going to see forbidden romance, rags to riches and more.
