Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Adding 64 New Releases This Weekend: The 7 to Watch
By Phillip Swann
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The top streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and HBO Max, will add 64 new TV shows and movies this weekend (January 8-11, 2026). Here are the seven to watch, in my humble opinion:
His & Hers
When to Watch: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Where to Watch: Netflix
What Kind of Show: Mystery/Thriller
Based on the Alice Feeney novel, Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal (pictured above) play a reporter and detective respectively who investigate a small town murder. The plot thickens when the two begin to suspect each other, which gets even messier when you discover they were once married to each other. “There are two sides to every story: his and hers, which means someone is always lying,” Netflix says coyly in its program description. If you’re a true crime fan, or just love a good mystery, this looks irresistible; all six episodes debut on January 8.
A Thousand Blows – Season Two
When to Watch: Friday, January 9
Where to Watch: Hulu
What Kind of Show: Historical Drama
Malachi Kirby stars as Hezekiah, an illegal boxer who’s recruited to help run an all-female shoplifting ring in the 19th Century. However, the plan hits a roadblock when he runs up against a punishing pugilist played by Stephen Graham. Based on a real story, the first season tapped the vibe of the popular British crime drama, Peaky Blinders (PB’s creator, Stephen Knight wrote A Thousand Blows). In season two, Hezekiah suffers regrets from his actions in season one while the gang’s leader (Erin Doherty from Netflix’s Adolescence) tightens the reins on the gang and Hezekiah. (Graham will reprise his role as well.)
The Pitt – Season Two Premiere
When to Watch: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Where to Watch: HBO Max
What Kind of Show: Medical Drama
Noah Wyle stars in this medical dramatic series about the hellish life of emergency room workers at a Pittsburgh hospital. In season one, each episode covered one hour in the 15-hour day shift and the show quickly became a streaming obsession for many viewers, particularly those who fondly remember Wyle in NBC’s ER. (R. Scott Gemmill, who won Emmys for his writing and producing ER, is The Pitt’s showrunner.) In season two, the medical staff will be pushed like never before attending multiple victims from the July 4th Pittfest shooting. (The first episode debuts January 8 with subsequent episodes every Thursday until the season finale on March 26, 2026. Season one is now available on HBO Max.)
Industry (Season 4 Premiere)
When to Watch: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Where to Watch: HBO Max
What Kind of Show: Workplace Drama
The series focuses on a group of young (and somewhat ruthless) college graduates who hope to climb their way to the top at a prestigious investment bank in London. Along the way, they stab each other in the back, kiss up to their bosses and have lots of sex. Industry has generated strong critical reviews, some of whom compare the show favorably to HBO’s Succession. Seasons one through three are now on HBO Max and season four will focus on the grads living the good life while navigating around some new players. (Display image at the top of article is from Industry.)
The Night Manager (Season Two)
When to Watch: Sunday, January 11
Where to Watch: Amazon’s Prime Video
What Kind of Show: Drama
In season one, Tom Hiddleston stars as a former British intelligence officer working as a hotel night manager who’s recruited to help bring down a dangerous international arms dealer (Hugh Laurie from House). The six-episode series was a taut thriller with riveting performances from Hiddleston, Laurie and Elizabeth Debicki as the femme fatale caught between the two men. In season two, Hiddleston is living in hiding under an assumed name but soon must return to action when he spots another dangerous arms dealer (Diego Calva from Babylon) up to no good.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
When to Watch: Friday, January 9
Where to Watch: Amazon’s Prime Video
What Kind of Show: Animated comedy
Jack Black voices Po, the martial arts-proficient panda who must find a new Dragon Warrior to replace him because he’s ascending to Spiritual Leader. Along the way, he teams with the fox pilferer, Zhen, to defeat an evil sorceress. While the franchise is on level four here, the animated film still delivers plenty of laughs for the kids (and more than a few for their parents.)
Coldwater (Series Premiere)
When to Watch: Friday, January 9 (Series Premiere)
Where to Watch: Paramount Plus
What Kind of Show: Psychological Drama
Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) stars as John, a London native who uproots his family after a violent incident, moving to Scotland in search of a more peaceful existence. He soon befriends a neighbor (Ewen Bremner), Tommy, but is alarmed when he starts to exhibit psychotic tendencies. John tries to break his relationship with Tommy but can’t because the man is expert at the art of manipulation and is obsessed with John. The six-episode series, which first aired in Great Britain, could be your next obsession, too.
Shows & Movies Coming This Weekend to Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and Amazon’s Prime Video
Netflix
Thursday, January 8
His & Hers
Love Is Blind: Germany: Season 2
Friday, January 9
Alpha Males: Season 4
People We Meet on Vacation
Prodigal Son: Seasons 1-2
Stone Cold Fox
The Threesome
Hulu
Thursday, January 8
Beer Budget Reno: Complete Season 1
The Masked Singer: Season 14 Premiere [Fox]
Dateless and Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life
The Judd Family: Truth Be Told: Complete S1
Kevin Costner’s The West: Complete S1
The Mega-Brands That Built America: Complete Season 3A
Zombie House Flipping: Complete Season 7
Gracie’s Choice (2004)
Friday, January 9
A Thousand Blows: Complete Season 2 [Hulu Original]
Fire Force: Season 3, Pt. 2 Premiere (SUBBED) [Crunchyroll]
Inferno (2016)
Inferno En Espanol (2016)
Saturday, January 10
911: Did the Killer Call?: Complete Season 1
Mean Girl Murders: Complete Season 3
Naked and Afraid: Complete Season 16
Sister Wives: Complete Seasons 10-11
Who Killed the Co-ed? An ID Murder Mystery: Complete Season 1
Fremont (2023)
HBO Max
Thursday, January 8
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Expedition X, Season 11 (Discovery)
My Strange Addiction, Season 7 (TLC)
Neighborhood Watch, Season 1 (HGTV)
The Pitt, Season 2 (Max Original)
Real PD: Kansas City: Death Before Dishonor (ID)
Ugliest House in America, Season 7 (HGTV)
Friday, January 9
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 206 (HGTV)
Sunday, January 11
Industry, Season 4 (HBO Original)
Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Season 10 (OWN)
Maxed Out, Season1 (OWN)
Totally Spies, Season 7B
Unexplained: Caught on Camera, Season 4 (Travel)
Amazon’s Prime Video
Friday, January 9
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Saturday, January 10
NBA on Prime: Minnesota at Cleveland at 1 p.m. ET.
Sunday, January 11
The Night Manager S2 (2026)
Apple TV
Friday, January 9
Tehran
Disney Plus
Friday, January 9
The Tale of Silyan
Theme Song Takeover (Season 5)
Saturday, January 10
The Artful Dodger (Season 1)
Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Season 4) – New Episodes
Peacock
Thursday, January 8
Southern Charm After Show S2 (Bravo Digital)
The Traitors, Season 4 – Premiere, 3 Episodes, 60 min (Peacock Original)*
The Traitors Podcast, Season 1 – Premiere, 1 Episode (Peacock Original)
Friday, January 9
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, Seasons 1-2 (DreamWorks)
The Hunting Party, Season 2 – Premiere (NBC)
The Valley: Persian Style, Season 1 – Premiere (Bravo)
Sunday, January 11
E! Live from the Red Carpet – Golden Globes 2026 (E!)
NFL Wild Card
Paramount Plus
Thursday, January 8
Girl Taken (series premiere)
Golden Eve (CBS Special)
Friday, January 9
Coldwater (series premiere)
Sunday January 11
ET: Live on the Golden Globes Red Carpet
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