Are you looking for something new to watch this week? Whether you are a fan of comedy, drama, action, or mystery, there is something for everyone on the streaming platforms. From new movies and shows to returning favorites, here are some of the highlights of what’s coming to Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Max, Apple TV+, and Peacock.
NETFLIX
Lift
The new film Lift is coming to Netflix on January 12. It tells the story of a professional thief, who is played by Kevin Hart, and his crew who attempt to steal $500 million in gold from a vault on a plane while it’s in the air. The film also stars Mbatha-Raw and Vincent D’Onofrio.
The Trust: A Game of Greed
Looking for a new competition show? Check out The Trust: A Game of Greed which premieres on Netflix on January 10. This show will challenge 11 strangers competing to share $250,000, and the competitors will be tested to see who will try to split the money evenly and who will try to raise their take. You’ll see who is willing to be fair and who is greedy.
Watch The Trust: A Game of Greed
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HULU
Self Reliance
Self Reliance is a new movie coming to Hulu on January 12. It tells the story of a man who is offered a million dollars to play a game where he must outwit hunters who are trying to kill him, and when he tries to enlist his family and friends to help him, none of them believe the game is real. The movie stars Jake Johnson, Andy Samberg, and Anna Kendrick.
PRIME
Napoleon
Napoleon will be available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime beginning January 9. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon alongside Vanessa Kirby. It follows the story of the military’s origins as he ruthlessly climbs to the title of emperor while also exploring his relationship with his wife.
Role Play
Role Play is a new film coming to Prime on January 12. It tells the story of a couple who decides to spice up their wedding anniversary by doing a night of role-play in New York City, but things get turned upside down when one of them is revealed to be an international assassin. The film stars Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, and Bill Nighy.
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MAX
True Detective: Night Country
The crime anthology series True Detective: Night Country is coming back to Max on January 14 after a 5 year long hiatus. This season stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis and tells the story of two detectives who take on a case of eight men in the town of Ennis, Alaska, who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station and vanish without a trace.
Watch True Detective: Night Country
APPLE TV+
Killers of the Flower Moon
The critically acclaimed 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon will finally be available on Apple TV+ beginning January 12. It tells the story of the people of the Osage Nation in the 1920s who are being mysteriously murdered after oil is found on their land. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, and Lily Gladstone, who is receiving major awards recognition for her performance, including a recent win at the Golden Globes.
Watch Killers of the Flower Moon
Criminal Record
Criminal Record is a new British crime drama show coming to Apple TV+ on January 10. It tells the story of two detectives, one a young woman who is just starting out in her career, and the other an older man with years of experience, who are brought together by an anonymous phone call to revisit an old case.
PEACOCK
La Brea – Season 3
The hit NBC show La Brea will be returning for a third and final season on January 9 and will be available to stream on Peacock beginning January 10. This season will show some of the wildest action yet and will answer some long-running questions that have come up over the previous 2 seasons.
Ted
If you were a fan of the original Ted movies, you would be happy to know that Ted the series will be premiering on Peacock on January 11. The series will be a prequel to the films and takes place in 1993 when Ted’s moment of fame has passed and he’s living life in Massachusetts with 16-year-old John Bennett and his family. Seth MacFarlane will return to voice the iconic teddy bear.
The Traitors – Season 2
The reality show The Traitors will be returning to Peacock for a second season on January 12. This season will see Alan Cumming return as host and features an all-star celebrity cast as they compete for a quarter of a million dollars and play the ultimate murder mystery game.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
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1 comment
Killers of the Flower Moon is an exceptional and moving film. The heartlessness in greed is sad and unfortunately sometimes true. The acting is superb!