This chilly weather calls for something slow: Binge-watching Netflix series and films. While guiltlessly going on holiday leftovers.
If you chose this relatable option, here are the top 10 fresh movies and TV shows arriving at Netflix this month.
Pale Blue Eye (film), 6 January
The Pale Blue Eye is the streaming platform’s newest addition to its “whodunnit” catalog. Based on the historical fiction novel of Louis Bayard, this mystery thriller dissects a gruesome murder at the West Point Military Academy in 1830 New York. Christian Bale stars as the gruff retired investigator Augustus Landor, Harry Melling as pre-poet Edgar Allan Poe and Gillian Anderson as the doctor’s wife.
You People (film), 27 January
Kenya Barris, the brains behind the sitcom “Black-ish” and its multiple spin-offs, makes his directorial feature debut with “You People” — a comedy on interracial relationships, a reoccurring theme of his shows.
It was co-written by Jonah Hill who publicly professed his love for hip-hop and Black culture. Hill also plays the leading man struggling to connect with his girlfriend’s parents. The awkward race-clash comedy features a star-studded cast, starring veteran comedian Eddie Murphy, Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long and Lauren London.
JUNG_E (Film), Coming Soon
From the mind of Yeon Sang-ho, the genius behind the Train To Busan, JUNG-E — is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi set in the 22nd century when brain cloning procedure is weaponized to manufacture “AI combat warriors” for the civil war. Humans are now compelled to live in a man-made shelter as the planet was left inhabitable due to climate change.
Dog Gone, (film), 13 January
Rob Lowe, lead and executive produced ‘Dog Gone’ — featuring the real-life story of John Marshall and his son who hiked on the Appalachian Trail to find Gonker, their ailing dog who has only days to live without his medication. The Marshalls’ unexpected trip leads to mending their broken father-son relationship.
Kaleidoscope (series), 1 January
Celebrate your new year with “Kaleidoscope,” an all-new anthology series about a massive heist carefully engineered by the master thief, played by The Boys actor Giancarlo Esposito,
— and his crew to collect a payday of $7 billion dollars.
The series offers viewers a unique and immersive experience. The heist is told through a streaming experience where viewers will enter the crime at different times.
Sitsit (film), 6 January
An aging photographer time-travels back to his youthful days by ingesting an ancient potion. While a desperate woman named Joyce, played by Partners in crime star Ivana Alawi, finds a protector in a stray dog in this horror anthology based on Filipino folklore.
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre (series) 19 January
Renowned horror manga maestro Junji Ito presents an animated series featuring a selection of his 20 macabre pieces, including fan-favorites such as a Tomie and Souichi, and “Hanging Balloon.”
That ’90s Show (series), 19 January
After 24 years, “That 70s Show: marked its return with the spin-off “That 90s Show.” Hello, Wisconsin!” In summer of 1995, Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer. She bonds with the rebellious youngsters of Point Place— what could go wrong?
Original series actors Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Wilmer Valderrama are expected to do guest appearances. While Topher Grace and Laura Prepon will reinstate their roles as parents and Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith as grandparents Kitty and Red.
Ginny & Georgia: Season 2 (Series), 5 January
Renewed for another season, “Ginny & Georgia” pick up the pace from the cliffhanger from the finale. Ginny, played by Antonia Gentry, had to left town with her little brother after they discover that her mom poisoned her stepfather — which she thought had died from natural causes. She now lives with the fact that her mother is a murderer.
Sexify: Season 2 (Series), 11 January
The comedy-drama “Sexify” follows Natalia, played by Aleksandra Skraba, a tech student who partnered with her friend Paulina, and roommate Monika to launch an application that caters to her peers’ curiosity and sexual desires. Now worry about their startup’s future and have to balance their personal lives, as bitter fierce and demanding investors.
All dates are subject to change without prior notice.