Streaming TV Shows and Movies To Look Forward to in January: The Pitt, Severance, You’re Cordially Invited

If you ever feel like you’re the last to know about a new TV show or movie that’s streaming, our What to Stream articles are for you. We’ve gathered our picks of movies, series, and new TV show seasons premiering on various streaming platforms in January that you’ll definitely want to watch.

This month, reunite with Kitty and her friends at KISS with XO, Kitty Season 2, uncover a mystery with Goosebumps: The Vanishing, or check back in with some old friends on Harlem Season 3.

Here are our picks for what to stream in January:

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (Peacock) – January 2

Dr. Jim Swire sets out to uncover the truth behind the Pan Am flight explosion and get justice for those who lost their lives because of it. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth premieres with all episodes on January 2 on Peacock.

Limited Series Description: Inspired by the true-life story, on December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr Jim Swire (Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever changed. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search For Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.

When the Stars Gossip (Netflix) – January 4

The space station is an unlikely spot for a meet-cute, but romance can happen anywhere. When the Stars Gossip premieres on January 4 on Netflix with new episodes releasing weekly.

Series Description: A romantic comedy about an astronaut and a tourist who meet and fall in love at a space station.

On Call (Prime Video) – January 9

A rookie and veteran police officer are at the center of this new police drama. On Call premieres with all episodes on January 9 on Prime Video.

Series Description: On Call is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Shot with a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam and dash-cam footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.

The Pitt (Max) – January 9

This new medical series follows Dr. Robby at a hospital in Pittsburgh, where each episode is one hour of his 15-hour shift. The Pitt premieres with two episodes on January 9 on MAX with new episodes releasing weekly.

Series Description: The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.

Goosebumps: The Vanishing (Disney+) – January 10

Devin, Cece, and their friends begin investigating a threat in their town, which is unexpectedly tied to the disappearance of four teenagers 30 years prior. Goosebumps: The Vanishing premieres with all episodes on January 10 on Disney+.

Series Description: Goosebumps: The Vanishing begins with fraternal twins Devin and Cece adjusting to life with their recently divorced dad, Anthony. When the duo discovers a threat stirring, they quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, triggering a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, Devin, Cece and their friends — Alex, CJ and Frankie — find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994.

XO, Kitty Season 2 (Netflix) – January 16

It’s time for a new semester at KISS, and Kitty’s ready to casually date. In addition to navigating her dating life and feelings for her classmates, Kitty’s also searching for answers about her mom. XO, Kitty Season 2 premieres on January 16 on Netflix.

Season Description: Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey is back in Seoul for a new semester at KISS. She’s single for the first time in a long time, and ready for a fresh start: no more meddling, no more drama. Maybe just some casual dating. Emphasis on casual. But she has more to worry about than her love life, as a letter from her mother’s past sets her on a wild journey, and new faces at KISS bring change. As secrets unravel and bonds are tested, Kitty will learn that life, family and love are more complicated than she ever imagined.

Severance Season 2 (Apple TV+) – January 17

Mark and his friends learn what happens when they mess with the severance barrier. Severance Season 2 premieres with one episode on January 17 on Apple TV+ with new episodes releasing weekly.

Season Description: In Severance, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work … and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

Prime Target (Apple TV+) – January 22

Edward Brooks finds himself being targeted by unseen forces due to his impending mathematic breakthrough, and he’ll have to rely on NSA Agent Taylah Sanders for help if he wants to stay alive. Prime Target premieres with two episodes on January 22 on Apple TV+ with new episodes releasing weekly.

Series Description: Prime Target features a brilliant young math postgraduate, Edward Brooks (played by Leo Woodall), who is on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon, he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, a female NSA agent (played by Quintessa Swindell) who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior. Together, they start to unravel the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.

The Night Agent Season 2 (Netflix) – January 23

Now an official Night Agent, Peter’s off on a new mission: hunting down a mole. The Night Agent Season 2 premieres on January 23 on Netflix.

Series Description: Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent who works in the basement of the White House, manning a phone that never rings — until the night that it does, propelling him into a fast moving and dangerous conspiracy that ultimately leads all the way to the Oval Office.

Harlem Season 3 (Prime Video) – January 23

It’s been almost two years since we last checked with Camille, Angie, Tye, and Quinn, and the wait has been brutal. Harlem Season 3 premieres on January 23 on Prime Video.

Season Description: After a shocking Season 2 finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, Harlem Season 3 will follow the core four women on the precipice of change like never before. Whether it be motherhood, singlehood, sisterhood, complicated career journeys, or even more complicated families, our stylish and ambitious best girlfriends strive to finally choose themselves above all else.

Star Trek: Section 31 (Paramount+) – January 24

Emperor Philippa Georgiou takes center stage in this latest Star Trek film, which finds her joining a secret branch of Starfleet. Star Trek: Section 31 premieres on January 24 on Paramount+.

Film Description: In Star Trek: Section 31, Michelle Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou – a character she played in Star Trek: Discovery – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.

Paradise (Hulu) – January 28

A peaceful community is rocked when a murder occurs, prompting an investigation. Paradise premieres with three episodes on Hulu on January 28 with new episodes releasing weekly.

Series Description: Paradise is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.

Mythic Quest Season 4 (Apple TV+) – January 29

Our favorite group of video game nerds are back working in the same office. Mythic Quest Season 4 premieres with two episodes on January 29 on Apple TV+ with new episodes releasing weekly.

Season Description: Back under the same florescent office lights, the reunited team at Mythic Quest confronts new challenges amongst a changing video game landscape as stars rise, egos clash, relationships bloom and everyone tries to have a little more “work work” life balance.

You’re Cordially Invited (Prime Video) – January 30

Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell star in Prime Video’s newest comedy about the chaos that ensues when a venue accidentally books two weddings for the same time. You’re Cordially Invited premieres on January 30 on Prime Video.

Film Description: When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

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