Are you feeling the pull of the January Blues now that the New Year's Eve confetti has finally settled? Whether you're recovering from an evening of celebrations or kick-starting 2026 with a productive day of errands, we have just the thing for you to settle down with this evening: our 2026 watchlist.
While January can often be a tough month as the dark winter evenings draw in, I like to think of it as the perfect opportunity to catch up on some much-needed TV time. And with the look of this year's slate, there's plenty of shows to choose from.
From a twisty, star-studded murder mystery to a steamy ice hockey romance and the return of a beloved period drama, here are seven standout shows to sink your teeth into this month.
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© Courtesy of Netflix © 2025His & Hers
If you're feeling the hole left by Clare Danes' The Beast in Me and want to binge another twisty psychological thriller, then this one's for you. Adapted from Alice Feeney's novel, this six-part crime drama stars Tessa Thompson (Hedda) and Jon Bernthal (The Wolf of Wall Street) as Anna Andrews and Jack Harper, an estranged couple with an intriguing connection to a shocking murder.
His & Hers lands on Netflix on 8 January
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© Robert Viglasky/Disney+A Thousand Blows season 2
Created by Steven Knight, the man behind Peaky Blinders and House of Guinness, A Thousand Blows proved a hit with Disney+ viewers back in February 2025, and returns for another instalment that charts the lives of the people living in London's East End in the 1880s.
A Thousand Blows season 2 lands on Disney+ on 9 January
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© Ludovic Robert/Prime VideoSteal
Starring Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner, this high-octane six-part thriller tells the story of office worker Zara, who is accidentally drawn into the heist of the century when a group of thieves infiltrates the pension fund investment company she works at. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (Bodies, The Queen's Gambit) and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo) also feature.
Steal drops on Prime Video from 21 January
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© sabrina lantosHeated Rivalry
It's the ice hockey romance that everyone on the internet's been talking about, and I can safely say that it's worth the hype! This six-parter is based on the book series by Rachel Reid and follows two rival hockey players, Shane and Ilya, played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. Despite their rivalry on the ice, the two begin a fling that evolves into years of denial, self-discovery, love and a whole lot of yearning.
Heated Rivalry drops on Sky and NOW on 10 January
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© Simon Ridgway/NetflixAgatha Christie's Seven Dials
Penned by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall and produced by The Crown's Suzanne Mackie, this three-parter adapts the queen of crime's 1929 novel and follows Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, a razor-sharp amateur sleuth who investigates a murder at a lavish country estate. With a star-studded cast including Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, Corey Mylchreest, Edward Bluemel and Nabhaan Rizwan, this one is a must-watch for detective drama fans.
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials lands on Netflix on 26 January
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© LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXBridgerton season 4
The wait is almost over for the ton as Bridgerton season four is nearly upon us. Told in eight parts, this season follows the dashing second-oldest Bridgerton brother, Benedict (Luke Thompson), who meets his match in maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). Expect even more high-society scandal, drama and romance.
Part 1 of Bridgerton season 4 will be available to watch on Netflix on 29 January, with part 2 landing on 26 February
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© Sky / Little DoorUnder Salt Marsh
Fancy a gripping crime drama set in Wales that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Under Salt Marsh is the six-part detective series bound to satisfy – and it has none other than Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly at the helm. Set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, the show follows a former detective who makes a discovery that pulls her back into a life she thought she'd left behind.
Under Salt Marsh drops on Sky and NOW on 30 January
