As we kick off 2025, Netflix is coming through with a lineup of fresh content to keep you entertained all month long.
From gripping dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, and even a few long-awaited series returns, the streaming giant is setting the tone for an epic year ahead.
To help you navigate the binge-worthy options, I’ve rounded up the 13 best TV shows and movies premiering on Netflix this January.
So grab your coziest blanket, whip up some snacks, and let’s dive into the must-watch gems heading your way this month.
Missing You – January 1
Eleven years ago Detective Kat Donovan’s fiancé Josh – the love of her life – disappeared and she’s never heard from him since.
Now, swiping profiles on a dating app, she suddenly sees his face and her world explodes all over again.
Josh’s reappearance will force her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father’s murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past.
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Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever – January 1
How far would you go to live forever – or even just slow down the aging process?
This startling documentary by Chris Smith (Fyre, 100 Foot Wave) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.
“Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” dives into the controversial wellness practices one man is using to maintain youth and vitality, and the effect this journey has on himself and those around him.
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Selling The City – January 3
From the creators of “Selling Sunset” and “Selling The OC” comes “Selling The City”, a new series following a dynamic group of no-nonsense, kickass agents at Douglas Elliman as they navigate the cutthroat world of luxury real estate in New York City.
From intense competition to the fast-paced careers and personal dramas of these agents, “Selling The City” promises to deliver all the excitement against the stunning backdrop of the city’s real estate landscape.
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Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action – January 7
This jaw-dropping, premium two-part series will tell the story of “The Jerry Springer Show” as it’s never been told before.
Packed with extraordinary first-hand testimony and revelations from show insiders, the series explores how this daytime talk show became one of the biggest and most outrageous TV hits of the nineties.
But behind the entertaining facade lay some darker truths.
As we hear from the producers and ex-guests of “The Jerry Springer Show”, a murkier picture begins to emerge of the destruction it caused, raising renewed questions about who was responsible, and how far things should go in the name of entertainment.
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WWE Raw – January 7
Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive home of the WWE’s flagship weekly wrestling program in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin America, with additional countries and regions added over time.
(The WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc.)
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American Primeval – January 9
This is America…1857. Up is down, pain is everywhere, innocence and tranquility are losing the battle to hatred and fear.
Peace is the shrinking minority, and very few possess grace — even fewer know compassion.
There is no safe haven in these brutal lands, and only one goal matters: survival.
“American Primeval” is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or control this land.
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The Upshaws: Part 6 – January 9
Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success.
But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. In this upcoming part, the Upshaws continue to ride life’s ups and downs, including new jobs, bigger dreams, health struggles and some major life surprises but still hanging on with the love that comes with family.
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Back In Action – January 17
Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
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Young, Famous, & African – January 17
This glitzy reality series aka a real-life soap opera follows a group of young, affluent and famous A-list media personalities.
Hailing from South Africa, Nigeria and East Africa, this aspirational who’s who of music, media, fashion and Insta stars comes together in Joburg.
All friends and connected, they are on a quest to find love, rekindle old flames, reboot struggling relationships as they continue to shine bright.
WAGs To Riches – January 22
Netflix is set to unveil “W.A.G.s to Riches,” a reality series showcasing the lives of the fabulous wives and girlfriends of athletes and rappers.
These women aren’t just arm candy; they’re ambitious, bold, and building their own empires in the midst of high-profile relationships.
Set to premiere on January 22, 2025, the eight-episode series offers an inside look at how these women juggle fame, relationships, and their personal aspirations while navigating the fast-paced worlds of sports and music.
From building businesses to managing drama (side chicks included), these W.A.G.s are redefining what it means to stand beside — and shine beyond — their superstar partners.
The Night Agent Season 2 – January 23
Based on Matthew Quirk’s novel, “The Night Agent” is a gripping action-thriller with rich, character-driven storytelling.
The series follows a low-level FBI agent stationed in the White House basement, tasked with manning a phone that never rings—until one fateful night it does.
That single call thrusts him into a high-stakes, fast-moving conspiracy reaching all the way to the Oval Office.
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Mo Season 2 – January 30
Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bulls**t as a Palestinian on the path to U.S. citizenship.
Season 2 finds Mo stranded across the border and desperate to get back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing – but as a stateless refugee without a passport, he’s gonna need all the hustle and charm he can muster.
Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles, and there’s a new guy in town ready to steal both his longtime love Maria and his dream of finally returning to Palestine.
Funny, poignant, and topical, the award-winning series is created and executive produced by comedians Mo Amer (Black Adam, Mohammed in Texas) and Ramy Youssef (Poor Things, Ramy), executive produced by A24, Harris Danow (Daisy Jones & The Six, Dead to Me) and returning director Solvan “Slick” Naim (Power, It’s Bruno!).
The Recruit Season 2 – January 30
“The Recruit” Season 2 finds CIA Lawyer, Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), pulled into a life-threatening espionage situation in South Korea, only to realize that the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the Agency.
Which titles are you most excited to watch this January?
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