This week's entertainment landscape is dominated by a gripping new Netflix thriller, alongside a slate of fresh series and returning favorites across multiple streaming platforms and networks.
Netflix's New Crime Drama Headlines the Week
The standout premiere is the new crime drama "His & Hers," which begins streaming on Netflix on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The series stars Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson as estranged spouses thrust into a tense investigation. He is a detective, and she is a journalist; both become fixated on solving a murder where each believes the other is the prime suspect.
This high-concept premise promises a cat-and-mouse game filled with personal and professional conflict, making it one of the most anticipated new releases of the week.
Diverse Lineup of Premieres and New Seasons
Beyond Netflix, viewers have a wide array of options. On Monday, Showcase presents "Amadeus," a period drama focusing on a pivotal time in the life of a 25-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played by Will Sharpe. The story explores his arrival in Vienna and his encounters with his future wife, Constanze Weber (Gabrielle Creevy), and the court composer Antonio Salieri (Paul Bettany).
Tuesday brings an espionage thriller to Showcase with "The Copenhagen Test," starring Simu Liu as an intelligence analyst who makes a terrifying discovery: his brain has been hacked, granting perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears.
Also on Tuesday, Fox and CTV debut "Best Medicine," featuring Josh Charles as a brilliant surgeon who abandons his prestigious Boston career to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village from his childhood.
Returning Favorites and Documentary Offerings
Fans of long-running series will welcome back "The Rookie" for its eighth season on ABC and CTV on Tuesday, featuring a storyline where the LAPD, FBI, and Interpol collaborate with an agent in Prague. "Alaska State Troopers" also returns for a ninth season on A&E on Wednesday.
For true crime enthusiasts, Showcase offers "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" on Wednesday, a documentary that examines the life of the serial killer who murdered 33 young men in Illinois during the 1970s.
Streaming Exclusives and International Intrigue
Paramount+ has several notable additions. On Thursday, the service premieres "Girl Taken," a drama starring Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny about twin sisters shattered when one is abducted by their teacher. Friday sees the second season premiere of "Red Eye," with Jing Lusi returning as Detective Hana Li, who investigates a murder at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Paramount+ also adds the film reboot "Red Sonja," starring Matilda Lutz as the iconic warrior. Disney+ continues "A Thousand Blows" for a second season on Friday, following a Jamaican boxer in 1880s London.
Canadian content is highlighted by the return of "Saint-Pierre" for a second season on CBC on Monday. The series stars Allan Hawco as a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary inspector who teams up with a Parisian deputy chief, played by Josephine Jobert, to hunt a potential serial killer in the French islands of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
With this diverse mix of genres—from high-stakes thrillers and historical dramas to true crime and heartwarming series—there is compelling content for every viewer's taste this week.
