17 Gripping films and TV shows to stream in January 2025

Hello, 2025! Say hello to a brand-new lineup of small-screen entertainment to start the year on a high note. From swoon-worthy romance and mystery thrillers to side-tickling comedies, these are the best films and TV shows to stream in January 2025. 

When the Stars Gossip

When and where: 4 January 2025 on Netflix 

Watch if: You want a love story in an unconventional setting

Starring: Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, Oh Jung Se, Ha Ji Eun

Is it possible for love to blossom in space? Gong Ryong is the son-in-law of the largest conglomerate in South Korea who wishes to escape society’s clutches. Naturally, he pays a large sum to travel to a space station as a space tourist. There, he meets elite space scientist, Eve Kim, and sparks begin to fly between the unlikely pair.  

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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Season 6

When and where: 6 January 2025 on Astro channel 717, UnifiTV channel 512 and BBC Player.

Watch if: You are feeling intense wanderlust right now

Join Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder as they explore eight incredible hotels in stunning locations, from the high mountains of Bhutan to the crisp snowy landscapes of Finland. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how these remarkable establishments deliver exceptional service and showcase their distinct cultures. Fun fact: Malaysia’s very own Datai Langkawi is featured in episode five!                   

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The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

When and where: 8 January 2025 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You’re a long-time fan of the award-winning series 

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, Pollyanna McIntosh, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Terry O’Quinn, Matthew August Jeffers, Andrew Bachelor, Breeda Wool, Craig Tate

Rick and Michonne are thrown into another world, built on a war against the dead…and ultimately, a war against the living. Can they find each other and who they were in a place unlike any they’ve ever known before it’s too late? 

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On Call Season 1

When and where: 9 January 2025 on Prime Video

Watch if: You want to see the gritty side of a cop’s job

Starring: Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente, Lori Loughlin, Rich Ting, Eriq La Salle

In this visceral police drama, a rookie and veteran officer go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Using a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam, and dash-cam footage to create a cinema verité effect, On Call explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.

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The Pitt 

When and where: 10 January 2025 on Max

Watch if: You’re a fan of Grey’s Anatomy and ER

Starring: Noah Wyle, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa 

Follow a group of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients in this realistic examination of modern-day frontline heroes.

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Goosebumps: The Vanishing 

When and where: 10 January 2025 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You need your horror fix

Starring: David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy, Francesca Noel, Elijah M. Cooper

Inspired by the spooky tales of horror maestro R.L. Stine, Goosebumps: The Vanishing tells the story of a group of high schoolers who embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing of a teen named Harold Biddle that transpired 30 years ago when strange things begin to happen to them.

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Single’s Inferno Season 4

When and where: 14 January 2025 on Netflix

Watch if: You can’t stop watching dating reality shows

The hottest dating show is back! Stranded and ready to mingle, watch these flirty singles search for love on a deserted island where they can only escape if they match as a couple. With even more brutal games and risque contestants, this season promises to be the most sizzling one yet. 

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Unmasked

When and where: 15 January 2025 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You wonder how journalists get the scoop on things

Starring: Lee Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il

After years of breaking some of the country’s biggest and most contentious news stories, an investigative news team’s days are numbered after broadcasting an exceptionally controversial story. With time running out on their careers, the team is challenged to accomplish the impossible if they want to save their jobs: solve a 20-year-old cold case involving a famous actor who disappeared without a trace.

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Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2

When and where: 16 January 2025 on Netflix

Watch if: You can’t wait to see more of Alucard

The battle between vampires and vampire hunters wages on. As revolution sweeps France, Richter Belmont fights to uphold his family’s legacy and prevent the rise of a ruthless, power-hungry vampire ruler.

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Unstoppable

When and where: 16 January 2025 on Prime Video

Watch if: You’re looking for an inspirational film to motivate you in the new year

Starring: Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, 

Based on the incredible true story of Anthony Robles, Unstoppable chronicles the journey of a wrestler born with one leg who defied all odds with his unyielding determination and powerful spirit. With the unwavering support of his mother and the guidance of his coaches, Robles must push himself beyond his limits, both physically and mentally, to make it onto the Arizona State Wrestling team.

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XO, Kitty Season 2

When and where: 16 January 2025 on Netflix 

Watch if: The first season left you wanting more

Starring: Anna Cathcart, Choi Min Yeong, Gia Kim, Lee Sang Heon

After an eye-opening first year at an elite high school in Seoul, Kitty Covey is back and ready to discover more about life, love, family, and herself in this romantic comedy series.

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Back in Action 

When and where: 17 January 2025 on Netflix

Watch if: You can’t believe Cameron Diaz is back!

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Tom Brittney, Leela Owen, Glenn Close

Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt are pulled back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

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Severance Season 2

When and where: 17 January 2025 on AppleTV+

Watch if: You think work-life balance is a farce

Starring: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, Jen Tullock, Micharl Chernus, Dichen Lachman, Sarah Bock

If there is a procedure where you can surgically divide your memories between your work and personal lives, would you do it? At Lumon Industries, all employees are required to take the severance procedure. 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.

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Prime Target

When and where: 22 January 2025 on AppleTV+

Watch if: You want a no-nonsense action thriller 

Starring: Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, Joseph Mydell

A brilliant young math postgraduate 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. However, an enemy in the shadows seeks to destroy his idea before it’s ever born. Together with an NSA agent who’s been tasked with watching the mathematician, they unravel the troubling conspiracy the genius is at the heart of.

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Paradise

When and where: 28 January 2025 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You want to be left guessing at every turn

Starring: Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Maston, Percy Daggs IV

In this intense drama full of suspense and mystery, a utopian community where the world’s most brilliant and influential minds live together is about to be turned upside down. When a shocking murder occurs, the secrets of its inhabitants begin to unravel as a high-stakes investigation unfolds, destroying everyone’s illusion of perfection.

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Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man 

When and where: 29 January 2025 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You’ll never get bored of this superhero

Starring: Hudson Thames, Eugene Byrd, Grace Song, Hugh Dancy, Kari Wahlgren, Zeno Robinson

If you think you’ve seen it all with Spider-Man, think again! Follow Peter Parket’s journey as he grows into his iconic role as Spider-Man. As the animated series is not connected to the main Marvel canon, expect fresh takes on beloved characters, unique villains, and a deeper exploration into Peter’s personal struggles.

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You’re Cordially Invited

When and where: 30 January 2025 on Prime Video

Watch if: You’re a sucker for trope-y movies

Starring: Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro

What happens when two weddings are mistakenly scheduled for the same day at the same venue? Absolutely chaos. Watch as two bridal parties attempt to one up each other in this hilarious showdown of determination and stubbornness. All’s fair in love and war as the father of the bride and the sister of the other bride, go head-to-head to make sure their loved ones have an unforgettable celebration.

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