Best New Netflix Series Released in January 2026

Best New Netflix Originals – January 2026

Netflix started 2026 with a strong lineup. January featured psychological thrillers, mysteries, rom-coms, anime, and the return of popular shows. New series arrived almost every week, offering something for every type of viewer.

Here are the best new series and seasons released on Netflix in January 2026:

His & Hers

Release date: January 8

Genre: Psychological Thriller

This tense thriller stars Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson as an estranged couple — a detective and a journalist — who find themselves on opposite sides of a murder investigation. As the case deepens, suspicion begins to fall uncomfortably close to home. Slow-burn, unsettling, and emotionally sharp.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

Release date: January 15

Genre: Mystery / Period Drama

Set in the glamorous 1920s, this stylish whodunit follows a young aristocrat investigating a country house prank that turns deadly. Created by the mind behind Broadchurch, the series leans heavily into classic Agatha Christie vibes with a modern edge.

No Tail to Tell

Release date: January 16

Genre: K-Drama / Romantic Comedy

A charming fantasy rom-com about a cynical nine-tailed fox who accidentally turns human after crossing paths with a famous footballer. Light, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt, this one quickly became a comfort watch for K-drama fans.

Finding Her Edge

Release date: January 22

Genre: YA Drama

Set in the competitive world of ice skating, this series follows a young skater who enters a fake-dating arrangement to save her family’s struggling skating empire. Expect ambition, romance, rivalry, and plenty of emotional pressure.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Release date: January 22

Genre: Anime / Fantasy

From Studio Colorido comes a colourful musical fantasy about a teenage girl who befriends a runaway alien princess. It’s imaginative, visually stunning, and perfect for viewers looking for something uplifting and different.

Here are the major returning series that released new seasons on Netflix in January 2026:

Bridgerton (Season 4, Part 1)

Release date: January 29

The ton is back. This season shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton and his search for the mysterious “Lady in Silver” after a masked ball encounter. Romance, secrets, and classic Bridgerton drama return in full form.

The Upshaws (Part 7)

Release date: January 15

The working-class family comedy returns with more chaos, warmth, and humour. The Upshaws continue to balance real-life struggles with laugh-out-loud moments.

Queer Eye (Season 21 – Final Season)

Release date: January 21

The Fab Five take on Washington D.C. for their final season. Expect emotional transformations, meaningful conversations, and a heartfelt farewell to one of Netflix’s most loved reality shows.

Here are the documentaries and live events released on Netflix in January 2026:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

Release date: January 21

This powerful docuseries revisits Elizabeth Smart’s 2002 abduction, told largely through her own voice. It focuses on survival, recovery, and reclaiming one’s life after trauma.

Skyscraper Live

Release date: January 23

A high-risk live event where climber Alex Honnold attempts to scale Taipei 101 without ropes. Tense, nerve-wracking, and unlike anything else Netflix released this month.