The new year is around the corner, which means that there will be plenty of new movies and TV shows for you to watch. Whether you’ve been dying to watch and sing along to Wicked or you’ve been searching for a good horror like The Front Room, here’s everything coming to your streaming platforms this week.
PRIME
Wicked
The most talked about movie of the year, Wicked, is now available to rent or buy on Prime beginning December 31. Based on the Tony Award-winning musical, it tells the story of Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood by her green skin who forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroads as their lives begin to take very different paths. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.
A Real Pain
A Real Pain is now available to rent or buy on Prime beginning December 31. It tells the story of mismatched cousins, David and Benji, who tour Poland to honor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin.
The Rig – Season 2
The Rig is back for a 2nd season which will premiere its first 6 episodes on January 2. This season will follow the surviving members of the crew of the oil rig Kinloch Bravo as they arrive at a secret offshore facility with harsh threats from the depths of the ocean. The show stars Iain Glen, Emily Hampshire, and Martin Compston.
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HULU
Mother’s Instinct
Mother’s Instinct will be available to stream on Hulu beginning January 3. It tells the story of housewives Alice and Celine who are best friends and neighbors and seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion, and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond. The film stars Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway.
Going Dutch
Going Dutch is a new comedy series coming to Fox and will air episodes every week on Hulu beginning January 3. It follows an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel who is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world.
MAX
The Front Room
The Front Room will be available to stream on Max beginning January 3. It tells the story of newly pregnant Belinda whose world is turned upside down when her mother-in-law moves in. As the diabolical guest tries to get her claws on the child, Belinda must draw the line somewhere. The film stars Brandy in the leading role.
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PARAMOUNT+
The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards will be airing on CBS on January 5, and you can stream it on Paramount+ with a Showtime subscription. This year’s awards will be hosted by Emmy-nominated comedian Nikki Glazer, with Emilia Pérez leading with 10 nominations in the film categories and The Bear leading with 5 nominations in the television categories. The recipient of this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award will be Viola Davis, while the Carol Burnett Award will be awarded to Ted Danson.
Watch The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
PEACOCK
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is a new 5-part thriller series coming to Peacock on January 2. It follows Jim Swire and his search for justice following the death of his daughter in one of the world’s worst air disasters – the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The series stars Colin Firth as the lead.
Watch Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
NETFLIX
Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever is a new documentary coming to Netflix on January 1. The film follows wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson who puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.
Watch Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
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Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will be available to stream on Netflix beginning January 3. It tells the story of top dog Gromit as he springs into action to save his master when Wallace’s high-tech invention goes rogue and he’s framed for a series of suspicious crimes.
Watch Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Missing You
Missing You is a new thriller series coming to Netflix on January 1. It tells the story of Detective Kat Donovan who matches on a dating app with her fiancé who disappeared years before, learning that some secrets are best left in the past.The series stars Rosalind Eleazar, Richard Armitage, and Steve Pemberton.
Selling the City
Selling the City is a new reality series coming to Netflix on January 3. This show follows a team of stylishly savvy New York real estate agents at Douglas Elliman who hustle to seal multimillion-dollar deals while stirring up drama.
Deals:
Deals Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here. Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to verify by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here. Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.
Kurt’s key takeaways
From hilarious new comedies like Going Dutch to nail-biting thrillers like Mother’s Instinct, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this week. Comment below and let us know which new movie or TV show you ring in the new year with.
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