We love being ushered into the new year anticipating exciting movies that make being glued to your screen worthwhile. Thankfully, Netflix has dropped and is still dropping some serious heat to cure whatever post-holiday blues you might be having.
Are you in the mood for a twisty thriller that will have you sleeping with the lights on? A swoon-worthy romance to thaw the harmattan chill? Or perhaps a juicy reality series to get your gossip fix? Whatever it is, your watchlist is about to get an upgrade.
So, grab your coziest blanket, heat up your popcorn, and get ready to dive into the best new treats Netflix is serving up this month.
His & Hers
First up is a psychological thriller that will have you questioning everyone and everything. Based on the bestselling novel by Alice Feeney, His & Hers stars the incredible Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as a divorced couple who are forced back into each other’s lives when a dead body is found in their hometown.
She’s a high-profile news anchor, and he’s the detective on the case, but as the investigation unfolds, dark secrets from their past begin to surface, and they both start to look suspiciously guilty.
With a gripping plot and two powerhouse leads, this limited series is the perfect dark and stormy night binge-watch. Early reviews are glowing, with the show debuting to a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, so you know it’s going to be good.
People We Meet on Vacation
If you’re looking for something a little more lighthearted, then get ready to fall in love with People We Meet on Vacation.
Based on the beloved novel by Emily Henry, this rom-com stars the charming Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as Alex and Poppy, two polar-opposite best friends who have spent a week-long summer vacation together every year for a decade. That is, until two years ago when something happened that drove them apart.Now, in a last-ditch effort to save their friendship, they’re embarking on one more trip.
Expect witty banter, breathtaking scenery, and a will-they-won’t-they romance that will have you rooting for them from the very first scene.
Materialists
For the girlies who appreciate a good love triangle, Materialists is the movie for you. From the brilliant mind of Past Lives director Celine Song, this film stars Dakota Johnson as a high-end matchmaker in New York City who finds her own love life in a tangle. She’s caught between a wealthy and charming bachelor played by Pedro Pascal and her struggling actor ex-boyfriend, portrayed by Chris Evans.
It’s a stylish and sharp romantic comedy-drama that explores the age-old question of whether to follow your head or your heart.
The Covenant
Get ready for a gritty, emotionally charged crime thriller that dives deep into the grim realities of kidnapping and armed violence in Nigeria.
From the director of Shanty Town, the late Dimeji Ajibola, comes The Covenant, a gripping five-episode limited series that is not for the faint of heart. The story follows Dagogo (Gideon Okeke), who is mourning his brother, Celestine (Zubby Michael), presumed dead for two years after a clash with militants. When Dagogo receives a tip that his brother has been spotted alive, he embarks on a dangerous journey into the Niger Delta to find him, plunging into a dark world of gang warfare, forbidden rituals, and supernatural forces.
Featuring a star-studded Nollywood cast including the legendary Sola Sobowale, Segun Arinze, and Bimbo Manuel, this series explores themes of family loyalty, survival, and the dangerous cost of power.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
Get ready for a classic whodunnit with a modern twist in this three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1929 novel. Set in a lavish English country house in 1925, a practical joke goes horribly wrong and results in murder. It’s up to the sharp and inquisitive Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent to unravel a sinister plot that is far more complex than it first appears. With an all-star cast that includes Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman, this is a must-see for any mystery fan.
Rick and Morty Season 8
The chaotic and beloved duo is back! While the eighth season of the hit animated series Rick and Morty premiered on Adult Swim back in May 2025, the full season is now available for your streaming pleasure on Netflix.
Expect more mind-bending sci-fi adventures, razor-sharp wit, and surprisingly poignant character moments as Rick and his grandson traverse the multiverse. One episode this season even sees the two of them trapped in a Matrix-like punishment by Rick for stealing his phone charger, leading to them mentally aging nearly 20 years.
Members Only: Palm Beach
Dive into the hilarious and superficial drama of Members Only: Palm Beach. This new reality series, which dropped on Netfli, follows the lives of five affluent women navigating the exclusive and hierarchical social scene of Palm Beach. Expect lavish parties, high fashion, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments as these women vie for social supremacy. If you’re a fan of shows like Selling Sunset and The Real Housewives, this is your next obsession.
Bridgerton, Season 4
Release Date: Part 1 on January 29, 2026; Part 2 on February 26, 2026
Dearest readers, the diamond of the season has been chosen, and this time it’s the artistic and ever-charming Benedict Bridgerton taking center stage. Get ready for a true Cinderella story as Benedict is captivated by a mysterious woman in a silver gown at a masquerade ball, only for her to vanish at midnight, leaving just a single glove behind. This season promises a heart-stopping search for the enigmatic Sophie Baek, an Earl’s daughter forced to live as a servant by her cruel stepmother. Expect all the fairytale romance, sizzling tension, and lavish ballroom drama you’ve been desperately waiting for.
Whether you’re in the mood to swoon, solve a mystery, or simply escape into a world of glamour, Netflix is making sure your social calendar is filled…with binge-watching appointments. Let the streaming marathon commence.
