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New month, which is like saying new year, is synonymous with new additions to the Netflix catalog! Discover the series that arrive on the platform in January.
A Netflix enter the new year in the same way as 2023 is over: greatly! The streaming platform has prepared a beautiful catalog of series for January and we’ll let you know the main premieres! Since dramas even exciting comedies hilarious, intriguing thrillers and narratives of fantasyNetflix promises a month full of options that will certainly correspond to the ever so different tastes of its many millions of users.
Thus, January’s additions offer viewers the opportunity to delve into different genres, exploring engaging stories and captivating characters. It’s time to get ready to start the new year with a bang, full of diverse and exciting entertainment that will certainly pique the interest of subscribers.
JANUARY, 1ST
THE GREAT ILLUSION
An adaptation of the 2016 novel of the same name by Harlan Cobenknown for its constant plot twists in his works. It was written by Danny Brocklehurst and directed by David Moore and Nimer Rashed. The story follows a woman – Maya – deeply shaken by the brutal murder of her husband, Joe (Richard Armitage).
One day, Maya (Michelle Keegan) decides to install a security camera at home to monitor her daughter and gets the shock of her life when she sees… her husband who she thought had been murdered. Furthermore, Abby and Daniel, Maya’s nephews, try to discover the truth about their mother’s murder, which happened months earlier. Is there any connection between the cases?
WE ARE WHAT WE EAT: A STUDY WITH TWINS
For eight weeks, a fascinating scientific study was conducted on identical twins, meticulously exploring the effects of changing diet and lifestyle on the human body. This experiment aimed to investigate in depth the specific impact of certain foods and habits on the body.
The results of this unprecedented scientific study promise to offer insights valuable insights into how different foods and lifestyle practices affect varying aspects of human health. By analyzing the twins’ reactions and adaptations to the proposed changes, researchers aim to have a deeper understanding of the biological and metabolic mechanisms involved.
DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON
In the midst of dungeons and threats of dragons, a group of fearless adventurers embark on a mission to rescue prisoners from a cursed kingdom. However, between the epic challenges, don’t forget to enjoy monster stews, a beyond appetizing delicacy that makes this journey even tastier.
THE SUN BROTHERS – JANUARY 4
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is killed by a mysterious shooter, eldest son, legendary assassin Charles ‘Chair Leg’ Sun (Justin Chien) travels to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li ) — who has always been protected from the truth about his family, until now. It is a comedy Action-packed family drama created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
THE TRUST: A GAME OF GREED – JANUARY, 10
A group of eleven strangers are given $250,000 to split among themselves. Does everyone get their share? Or can’t they resist the temptation to make more money and will vote for each other to keep more money for themselves? It’s the ultimate test of human nature, as greed and distrust threaten to destroy the strongest of relationships. In this gameeveryone starts as a winner and everyone can leave with the same status, if they choose to share.
THE BOY WHO CONQUERED THE WORLD – JANUARY 11
A story of self-discovery set in the 80s in Brisbane, which mixes the magic and innocence of youth with the cruelty of the adult world. Eli Bell grew up with an absent father, a brother who doesn’t speak, a mother in recovery from drug addiction, a stepfather involved in heroin trafficking and a criminal how you love.
All Eli wants is to understand the meaning of being a man of integrity, but destiny keeps putting obstacles in his path. Based on romance emblematic of Trent Daltondelves into the crossroads of Eli’s journey, in which the transition from adolescence to adulthood is mixed with the clashes between good and evil, in which the everyday intertwines with the extraordinary.
FULL STOP – JANUARY 17
Sandra (played by Roberta Rodrigues) and her ex-husband work at a bus terminal in Rio de Janeiro: she as a driver and he in a clandestine van. Despite the divorce, they share the same roof and face everyday challenges together, always with a lot of humor.
KÜBRA – JANUARY 18
Gökhan, a former military man who lives on the outskirts of Istanbul, seeks to stabilize his life to make his great love come true. However, he ends up being abruptly confronted with messages coming from Kübra, an unknown figure linked to a platform online church that Gökhan attends.
Surprisingly, Kübra reveals exclusive information and unforeseen events, leading Gökhan to believe he is being chosen by God to receive divine messages. This is the starting point for Gökhan’s messianic journey, as he finds himself transformed into a leader for the faithful, even as he becomes an adversary for those who suspect there is much more behind this situation.
QUEER EYE: SEASON 8 – JANUARY 24
Welcome to the land of beignets and Mardi Gras! Get ready, because the award-winning series “Queer Eye” is back with season eight. It’s time to join the Fab Five in New Orleans, where they will bring style and joy while transforming the lives of local residents looking for a fresh start.
GRISELDA – JANUARY 25TH
It is another of the projects under the Eric Newman (“Narcos“). Commanded by Andrés Baiz has a cast that includes names like Alberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Martin Rodriguez and Alberto Ammann. The story focuses on the life of the astute and ambitious Colombian businesswoman, Griselda Blanco.
This woman was responsible for one of the most profitable cartels in history, exploring Miami in the 70s and 80s. Her unique ability to balance charm and brutality not only made it easier to manage her business but also played an important role in her personal life, earning She was nicknamed ‘the Godmother’.
JANUARY 31ST
THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF BABY BANDITO
Kevin’s life takes a huge turn when he falls in love with Génesis, a young woman of privilege. Determined to risk everything for love, the skater comes up with a bold plan: rob a dangerous group of criminals known as ‘The Butchers’, hoping to make millions of dollars and become the country’s most wanted fugitive.
Defying all norms and being constantly persecuted, Kevin and Génesis embark on a love story full of dangers, where passion and risk intertwine on an exciting journey that takes them to Rome. Inspired by the robbery of the century in Chile in 2014, this story tells the extremes that love can take two brave souls to face.
ALEXANDER: THE MAKING OF A GOD
Alexander the Great remains one of the most prominent figures in history. King of Macedonia, he lived from 356 BC to 323 BC and ascended the throne at the age of 20, after his father’s assassination. Recognized for his extraordinary military victories, Alexander defeated the Persian Empire, conquered Egypt and managed to expand his empire to India.
Over the course of six episodes, this Netflix documentary drama will offer the definitive narrative about the rise of Alexander the Great and his relentless determination to defeat the powerful Persian Emperor Darius. This production will show the “radical transformation from warrior prince to living God”.
Did any of these Netflix series catch your attention? Which?
