January marks the start of a new year, and the desire to immerse oneself in new series to accompany the long winter evenings. While temperatures remain low and the capricious weather encourages us to stay at home, streaming platforms are overflowing with new releases ready to satisfy every craving.
From intense dramas to light comedies and gripping thrillers, January is the perfect time to discover thrilling tales from the comfort of your sofa. It's the perfect time to curl up under a blanket, cup of tea in hand, and let yourself be carried away by rich plots and engaging characters.
The new streaming releases at the start of the year often reflect a desire to kick off the year with ambitious content, sometimes thought-provoking or simply entertaining. It's also the perfect time to start new series and, why not, make them the theme for the coming weeks. So take the time to savor these first gems of 2026 and let yourself be carried away into worlds as varied as they are captivating.
Pole to Pole with Will Smith: A Must-Watch Documentary Series on Disney+
National Geographic's documentary series starring Will Smith, Pole to Pole, will premiere on Disney+ on January 14, 2026. The show blends daring adventures with scientific insights, taking viewers on an extraordinary journey from the Earth's extremes. [Read more]
Girl Taken, a gripping new psychological thriller, now streaming on Paramount+
British thriller series in six episodes starring Alfie Allen. Based on the novel Baby Doll, Girl Taken premieres on Paramount+ on January 8, 2026. [Read more]
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 2 officially confirmed on HBO Max
Prequel to Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been available on HBO Max since January 19, 2026. A second season is expected in 2027. [Read more]
Land of Sin, a gripping rural Swedish thriller now streaming on Netflix
A dark Swedish crime series, Land of Sin delves into a murder mystery set in the countryside of Skåne, blending family secrets with ancestral violence. [Read more]
The Beauty: the FX horror series arrives on Disney+ in January 2026.
Sponsored - The Beauty, Ryan Murphy's new FX series starring Evan Peters, arrives on Disney+ France on January 22, 2026, with three episodes followed by weekly releases. [Read more]
Don’t run away anymore: a family thriller adapted from Harlan Coben
Thriller series adapted from Harlan Coben, Don’t Run Away follows a father willing to do anything to find his missing daughter, premiering on Netflix on January 1, 2026. [Read more]
How to translate this love? : A Korean rom-com now streaming on Netflix
South Korean romantic series starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung. How do you translate this love? Delve into the emotions and the language of romance, coming to Netflix on January 16, 2026. [Read more]
The Prism of Love: A Romantic Historical Anime on Netflix
Japanese animated series created by Yôkô Kamio, The Prism of Love tells a romantic and artistic story set in London in 1914. It hits Netflix on January 15, 2026. [Read more]
The Diploma, a social comedy about the bac, airs on TF1
The Diploma, a French comedy series about taking the baccalaureate as an adult, premieres on TF1 on January 12, 2026, starring Clémentine Célarié, Bernard Campan, and Camille Lellouche. [Read more]
Once Upon a Time, a time-bending thriller, airs on France 2
Aired on France 2 on January 6, 2026, Il était deux fois is a thriller series based on the works of Franck Thilliez, starring Odile Vuillemin. [Read more]
Heart Office: a romantic comedy set in the workplace now streaming on Netflix
Mexican series blending romance and comedy, Bureau des cœurs follows two romantic rivals vying for the position of CEO. The show has been available on Netflix since January 2026. [Read more]
Wonder Man: The new Marvel series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is coming to Disney+
Marvel Television unveils Wonder Man, a series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, available January 28, 2026, on Disney+. [Read more]
Ice Dream: A Heartwarming Sports Romance on Netflix
Canadian romantic drama series Ice Dream centers on a young figure skating prodigy navigating love, competition, and family struggles. The series will be available on Netflix starting January 22, 2026. [Read more]
Taskaree: The Hell of Smuggling – Indian Series by Neeraj Pandey Available on Netflix
Indian thriller series created by Neeraj Pandey, Taskaree explores the intense world of airport customs battling global smuggling networks. Premiering on Netflix on January 14, 2026. [Read more]
My Korean sweetheart: Netflix's romantic reality show
Romantic reality TV show My Korean Darling follows five Brazilian women as they travel to South Korea to meet their crushes, streaming on Netflix since January 2026. [Read more]
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — the new series is coming to Paramount+
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the upcoming series set in the Star Trek universe, will premiere on Paramount+ on January 15, 2026. The show will feature Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti in its cast. [Read more]
His & Hers: new American thriller on Netflix
His & Hers, a thriller created by Dee Johnson and Bill Dubuque starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, arrives on Netflix on January 8, 2026. A tense investigation between Atlanta and Dahlonega. [Read more]
Agatha Christie's The Seven Clocks: An Intriguing British Thriller on Netflix
British crime series created by Chris Chibnall, The Seven Clocks of Agatha Christie brings the Queen of Mysteries' novel to life set in 1920s England. Premiering on Netflix from January 15, 2026. [Read more]
Take That, the documentary series exploring the iconic boys band, is coming to Netflix.
A three-part documentary series, Take That chronicles the rise, breakup, and reunion of the legendary British boy band, premiering on Netflix starting January 27, 2026. [Read more]
Steal: a heist thriller starring Sophie Turner now streaming on Prime Video
Steal, the new British thriller series starring Sophie Turner, is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 21, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know — from the storyline to the background and additional details. [Read more]
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