Happy New Year, Frens! 🎉 Get into this week’s must-see TV shows and movies debuting from January 5-11.
12 Must-See Titles Premiering This Week
Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action – Netflix – 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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Coach Prime (Season 3) – Prime Video – January 7
In his second season as Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders leads the Buffaloes in their return to the Big 12.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and 2024 Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter aim to live up to their great expectations with the attention of the nation upon them.
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WWE Raw – Netflix – 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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Doc – Fox – January 7
Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) has her entire world flipped upside down after a traumatic car accident causes her to forget the last eight years of her life and now must fight to get her life back on track.
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On Call – Prime Video – January 9
“On Call” is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they patrol the streets of Long Beach, California.
Shot with a mix of hand-held cameras, bodycam, and dash-cam footage to create a cinéma vérité effect, the innovative series delves into the complexities and morality of protecting and serving a community.
The series stars Troian Bellisario (“Pretty Little Liars“) as hard-charging yet protective veteran officer “Traci Harmon,” who struggles to find her footing in the department while mentoring the next generation of officers.
Brandon Larracuente (“The Good Doctor“) plays “Alex Diaz,” an ambitious rookie trying to maintain his optimistic outlook amid the realities of modern policing.
The ensemble cast also includes Lori Loughlin (“Fuller House“) as “Lieutenant Bishop,” Rich Ting as “Tyson Koyoma,” and Eriq La Salle(“Chicago PD“) as “Sergeant Lasman,” who also serves as an executive producer and directed multiple episodes of the series.
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Sons Of Ecstasy– Max- January 9
Directed by Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami—who brought us “House of Hammer” and “Queen of Meth“—this gripping documentary takes you deep into the intense world of the 1990s ecstasy trade in Arizona.
At the heart of the story is an unexpected showdown between two figures: Shaun Attwood, a former English stockbroker turned drug kingpin, and Gerard Gravano, the son of infamous mobster Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano.
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American Primeval – Netflix – 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 Pitt – Max- January 9
“The Pitt” dives into the intense world of modern healthcare, offering a gritty and realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by today’s frontline medical workers.
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the series revolves around Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle), the chief attendant of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.
Each episode captures a single hour from Robby’s grueling 15-hour shift, giving viewers an unfiltered look at the chaos, heartbreak, and triumphs of life in the ER.
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The Upshaws: Part 6 – Netflix – 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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Better Man – Theaters – January 10
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.
It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
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Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? – HBO – January 10
Maher’s 13th special, taped live at the CIBC Theater in Chicago, serves his signature humor and sharp wit.
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera – Theaters – January 10
Gerard Butler (Plane, Has Fallen series) and O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) return in the sequel to 2018’s action-heist hit Den of Thieves.
In Den Of Thieves: Pantera, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (Jackson), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.
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Frens, which must-see title(s) are you most excited about?
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