Top TV Shows Premiering in January 2026: Netflix, HBO, Disney+, and More

Top TV Shows Premiering in January 2026

January 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most exciting months for television in years. From long-awaited returning seasons to ambitious new originals, every major streaming platform is coming out strong to kick off the new year.

Netflix, HBO, Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, Prime Video, and Paramount+ are all rolling out high-profile dramas, genre series, and franchise expansions, making January a must-watch month for TV fans worldwide. Whether you’re into prestige drama, fantasy epics, anime, or big-IP streaming originals, this month’s slate has something worth marking on your calendar.

Here’s a quick-look table of all the major TV premieres arriving in January 2026.

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📺 TV Shows Premiering in January 2026 – Full Schedule

TV Show	Season	Platform	Premiere Date
Run Away	Season 1	Netflix	January 1, 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game	Season 3	Crunchyroll	January 8, 2026
His & Hers	Limited Series	Netflix	January 8, 2026
Girl Taken	Season 1	Paramount+	January 8, 2026
The Pitt	Season 2	HBO Max	January 8, 2026
A Thousand Blows	Season 2	Hulu	January 9, 2026
Industry	Season 4	HBO	January 11, 2026
The Night Manager	Season 2	Prime Video	January 11, 2026
Tell Me Lies	Season 3	Hulu	January 13, 2026
Hijack	Season 2	Apple TV+	January 14, 2026
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials	Limited Series	—	January 15, 2026
Ponies	Season 1	Peacock	January 15, 2026
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy	Season 1	Paramount+	January 15, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms	Season 1	HBO	January 18, 2026
The Beauty	Season 1	FX	January 21, 2026
Memory of a Killer	Season 1	Fox	January 25, 2026
Wonder Man	Season 1	Disney+	January 27, 2026
Shrinking	Season 3	Apple TV+	January 28, 2026
Bridgerton	Season 4	Netflix	January 29, 2026

Run Away (Netflix | January 1, 2026)

Adapted from a novel by Harlan Coben, Run Away is a tense British thriller that kicks off January with emotional weight and dark mystery. The series follows Simon, a seemingly perfect family man whose life collapses when his teenage daughter Paige runs away. When he finally finds her, the reunion spirals into violence, pushing Simon into a dangerous criminal underworld. Blending thriller, mystery, and family drama, Run Away leans heavily on psychological tension and moral dilemmas, making it a strong pick for viewers who enjoy grounded, suspense-driven storytelling.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game (Crunchyroll | January 8, 2026)

One of the most anticipated anime returns of the year arrives as Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 launches the long-awaited Culling Game arc. Premiering globally on Crunchyroll, the new season raises the stakes as sorcerers are forced into a deadly battle royale designed to reshape the world of jujutsu forever. Known for its intense action, emotional character arcs, and high-quality animation, Season 3 is expected to be a defining chapter for the series—and a must-watch for anime fans across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond.

His & Hers (Netflix | January 8, 2026)

Based on Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel, His & Hers is a gripping American mystery thriller that plays with perspective, truth, and deception. Set against the oppressive heat of Atlanta, the series follows Anna, a former news anchor living in isolation, who becomes obsessed with a murder case tied to her hometown. As Detective Jack Harper grows increasingly suspicious of her involvement, the story unfolds from conflicting viewpoints—constantly challenging what the audience believes to be true. Stylish, psychological, and layered, His & Hers leans into the idea that every story has two sides—and someone is always lying.

Girl Taken (Paramount+ | January 8, 2026)

A dark and unsettling British thriller, Girl Taken explores how a single crime can fracture an entire community. Set in a quiet rural English town, the series centers on the disappearance of a teenage girl who is abducted by a trusted family friend—a respected local teacher. As the girl fights to survive, her mother launches a desperate search that exposes buried secrets and uncomfortable truths. Adapted from Hollie Overton’s novel Baby Doll, Girl Taken is emotionally intense, morally complex, and designed to linger long after each episode ends.

The Pitt Season 2 (HBO Max | January 8, 2026)

Returning for its second season, The Pitt continues its raw and realistic portrayal of life inside a modern American hospital. Created by R. Scott Gemmill and led by Noah Wyle, the series examines the relentless pressure faced by healthcare workers on the front lines in Pittsburgh. Season 2 expands the scope with deeper character arcs and high-stakes ethical dilemmas, delivering weekly episodes that balance emotional storytelling with real-world relevance. Grounded, urgent, and unflinchingly human, The Pitt remains one of HBO Max’s most authentic medical dramas.

A Thousand Blows Season 2 (Disney+ / Hulu | January 9, 2026)

The brutal Victorian crime drama A Thousand Blows returns for Season 2 with higher stakes, bloodier rivalries, and unfinished business in London’s East End. Inspired by real historical figures, the new season picks up a year later as Hezekiah Moscow seeks revenge, Sugar Goodson battles his inner demons back in the boxing ring, and Mary Carr storms back to reclaim control of the all-female crime syndicate, the Forty Elephants. Created by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), Season 2 promises a darker, more dangerous chapter—one that teases a power shift and “the dawn of a new era” in the criminal underworld.

Industry Season 4 (HBO / HBO Max | January 11, 2026)

One of television’s sharpest financial dramas returns as Industry enters its most ambitious phase yet. Season 4 finds Harper and Yasmin at the peak of their careers, only to be pulled into a ruthless, globetrotting game of money, power, and manipulation when a flashy fintech disruptor shakes London’s financial elite. With new heavyweights joining the cast—including Kit Harington and Max Minghella—the series continues to dissect ambition, class, and capitalism with brutal honesty. Smart, stylish, and relentlessly tense, Industry remains essential viewing for prestige TV fans.

The Night Manager Season 2 (Prime Video | January 11, 2026)

After years of anticipation, The Night Manager finally returns with a new chapter in Jonathan Pine’s dangerous double life. Tom Hiddleston steps back into the role as Pine is pulled into a high-risk mission involving international arms dealing, shifting alliances, and a volatile new power player. Expanding the series’ global scope, Season 2 leans harder into political intrigue and moral ambiguity, delivering sleek espionage thrills that feel timely, tense, and unmistakably prestige.

Tell Me Lies Season 3 (Hulu / Disney+ | January 13, 2026)

Season 3 of Tell Me Lies dives back into the toxic push-and-pull between Lucy and Stephen as their turbulent relationship reignites at Baird College. Promises of change quickly unravel as past mistakes resurface, pulling not just the couple but their entire social circle into scandal and emotional fallout. Sharper, darker, and more self-aware, the new season doubles down on obsession, manipulation, and the long-term cost of unhealthy love.

Hijack Season 2 (Apple TV+ | January 14, 2026)

The real-time tension returns in Season 2 of Hijack, this time shifting the chaos from the skies to a packed Berlin underground train. Idris Elba’s Sam Nelson once again finds himself at the center of a life-or-death crisis where every decision carries devastating consequences. With a tighter setting and escalating pressure, the series builds on what made Season 1 work—high stakes, relentless pacing, and nerve-fraying suspense.

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix | January 15, 2026)

Agatha Christie’s classic mystery gets a fresh, stylish adaptation in Seven Dials, written by Chris Chibnall. Set around a clever central puzzle, the three-part series follows Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent as she unravels secrets hidden behind a seemingly harmless social circle. Faithful to Christie’s spirit while modern in execution, Seven Dials is designed to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers craving a smart, old-school whodunit.

Ponies Season 1 (Peacock | January 15, 2026)

Set during the Cold War, Ponies blends espionage with personal loss as two American embassy secretaries in Moscow are thrust into the world of CIA operations after their husbands’ mysterious deaths. Starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, the series focuses on survival, trust, and transformation inside one of history’s most paranoid eras. Stylish and character-driven, Ponies offers a grounded spy thriller with an emotional core.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+ | January 15, 2026)

Set in the far future of the Star Trek universe, Starfleet Academy shifts the franchise’s focus to a new generation. Taking place in the 32nd century, the series follows the first class of Starfleet cadets in over a hundred years as they train to become officers while the Federation rebuilds after galactic catastrophe. Blending classic Star Trek optimism with coming-of-age drama, the show expands the universe in a fresh direction while still honoring its legacy—making it an essential watch for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO | January 18, 2026)

From the world of Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a more intimate, character-driven fantasy set decades before the events of the original series. Based on George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, the show follows the unlikely bond between the noble hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Aegon Targaryen. With a smaller scale but rich world-building, the series promises political intrigue, moral choices, and classic Westeros storytelling—without relying on dragons or massive wars.

The Beauty (FX / Hulu | January 21, 2026)

Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty turns the pursuit of perfection into a chilling global nightmare. Set against the glamorous backdrop of fashion capitals like Paris and New York, the series follows FBI agents investigating a deadly phenomenon tied to a miracle drug that transforms people into flawless versions of themselves—at a horrific cost. Stylish, provocative, and deeply unsettling, The Beauty blends body horror with social commentary, asking how far society is willing to go in the name of beauty and power.

Memory of a Killer (Fox | January 25, 2026)

Memory of a Killer delivers a dark twist on the assassin thriller by centering its story on a hitman whose carefully controlled double life begins to collapse. As Angelo is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, his ability to separate family from profession erodes, putting everyone he loves at risk. Gritty, emotional, and morally complex, the series explores identity, memory, and consequence—turning a familiar genre into something more personal and unsettling.

Wonder Man Season 1 (Disney+ | January 27, 2026)

Marvel’s Wonder Man offers a rare, self-aware look inside the entertainment industry through a superhero lens. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, the series follows struggling actor Simon Williams as he chases a career-defining role in a superhero reboot—while navigating Hollywood ego, rejection, and reinvention. Produced by Kevin Feige and led creatively by Destin Daniel Cretton, Wonder Man blends satire, character drama, and Marvel mythology, making it one of the MCU’s most unconventional and intriguing Disney+ series to date.

Shrinking Season 3 (Apple TV+ | January 28, 2026)

Shrinking returns for a third season with its signature mix of warmth, humor, and emotional honesty. Jason Segel’s grieving therapist continues to blur professional boundaries as his unconventional approach reshapes both his patients’ lives and his own. With Harrison Ford delivering one of the most beloved performances of his career, Season 3 expands the show’s emotional depth while staying grounded in humor and humanity. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply relatable, Shrinking remains one of Apple TV+’s strongest character-driven comedies.

Bridgerton Season 4 (Netflix | January 29, 2026)

Season 4 of Bridgerton shifts its romantic spotlight to Benedict Bridgerton, the free-spirited second son finally facing matters of the heart. Inspired by a fairy-tale romance, the new season centers on Benedict’s fascination with a mysterious masked woman—only to discover that love may exist far outside the rigid rules of high society. With themes of identity, class, and forbidden romance, Bridgerton Season 4 refreshes the series’ formula while keeping its lavish visuals and emotional storytelling firmly intact.