The new year brings a fresh wave of must-watch entertainment to Netflix Canada, packed with highly anticipated series returns, major film releases, and nostalgic reboots. January 2025's lineup is designed to chase away the winter blues with a compelling mix of romance, mystery, comedy, and high-stakes drama.
Major Series Premieres and Finales
The month is dominated by the return of the streaming giant's beloved period romance. "Bridgerton" Season 4, Part 1 premieres on January 29, shifting focus to Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his Cinderella-style encounter with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) at a masquerade ball. The cast also features Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, and the iconic voice of Julie Andrews.
Fans of gripping thrillers have two major options. The limited series "His & Hers" arrives on January 8, starring Tessa Thompson as a reclusive news anchor and Jon Bernthal as a detective, both linked to a shocking murder in a Georgia town. Meanwhile, on New Year's Day, the mystery series "Run Away" debuts, based on Harlan Coben's novel and following a father (James Nesbitt) whose search for his missing daughter entangles him in a murder case.
January also marks a farewell, as the popular sitcom "The Upshaws" concludes with its final season (Part 7) on January 15, starring Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes.
Blockbuster Movies and Stand-Up Specials
The film slate is headlined by a major crime thriller reuniting two Hollywood heavyweights. "The Rip" hits Netflix on January 16, featuring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as Miami cop partners whose squad discovers $24 million in a safehouse, testing their trust and survival instincts. The film is directed by Joe Carnahan and co-stars Steven Yeun and Teyana Taylor.
Romance readers will rejoice as Emily Henry's novel "People We Meet on Vacation" gets its first film adaptation on January 9. The rom-com stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth as best friends whose decade-long summer vacation tradition leads them to question if their friendship could be something more.
For comedy lovers, "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández launches his Netflix stand-up special, "Marcello Hernández: American Boy," on January 7, sharing stories about his Latino roots and family.
Nostalgic Reboots and Live Events
In a blast from the past, the legendary talent competition "Star Search" returns as a live reboot on January 20. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the revived show will air new episodes live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, featuring live fan voting as it searches for the next generation of stars in music, dance, comedy, and kids' acts.
This diverse January lineup ensures Canadian subscribers have plenty of options, from solving small-town murders and navigating Regency-era romance to laughing with stand-up comedians and voting for the next big talent in real-time.
