What to watch in Australia in January 2025

Severance (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

In season two of this hit Apple TV Plus show, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

The Pitt (Season 1) | Binge | New episodes weekly

The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers 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 (Noah Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in the emergency room.

XO, Kitty (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available

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. 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.

Goosebumps: The Vanishing | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

"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 realise 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 find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994.

Protection | Stan | All episodes available

Following a witness protection officer at the centre of a breach, Protection shows how even the smallest leak of information could jeopardise witness safety. Following an extramarital romance, the series fights to unearth the cause of corruption within the unit.

A Real Bug's Life (Season 2) | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

"A Real Bug's Life" is back for a second season that’s bigger and bolder than ever. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life,” the original series from National Geographic takes us on another extraordinary adventure into the micro-bug world — where the forces of nature play out on a completely different scale.

Abbott Elementary (Season 4) | January 22 | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

In season four of this hilarious workplace mockumentary, the construction of a new golf course causes issues at Abbott Elementary, forcing the teachers to find creative solutions and an HR representative visits the school. Following their kiss in the season three finale, Janine and Gregory's relationship status is revealed.

Tracker (Season 2) | January 22 | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

Justin Hartley returns in Tracker as Colter Shaw, a trusted lone-wolf survivalist who uses his instincts to find the missing and collect rewards. Supported by lawyer Reenie Green (Fiona Rene), his business handler Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany) and tech expert Bobby Exley (Eric Graise), Colter will stop at nothing to get the job done.

Prime Target (Season 1) | January 22 | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

A young math postgraduate, Edward Brooks is on the verge of a 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 realise an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, an NSA agent who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behaviour. Together, they start to unravel the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.

High Potential | January 23 | Disney Plus | All episodes available

"High Potential" follows a single mum whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a seasoned detective.

The Night Agent (Season 2) | January 23 | Netflix | All episodes available

Based on the novel of the same name, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, 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 it does, propelling him into a fast-moving and dangerous conspiracy that leads to the Oval Office.

Paradise | January 28 | Disney Plus | All episodes available

Set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals, this tranquillity explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.

The Recruit (Season 2) | January 30 | Netflix | All episodes available

Netflix's poster boy, Noah Centineo is back for Season Two of "The Recruit". The season finds CIA Lawyer, Owen Hendricks (Centineo), pulled into a life-threatening espionage situation in South Korea, only to realise that the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the Agency.

Mythic Quest (Season 4) | January 29 | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

Back under the same fluorescent office lights for season four, the reunited team at Mythic Quest confronts new challenges in a changing video game landscape as stars rise, egos clash, relationships bloom and everyone tries to have a little more work-life balance.

All American (Season 7) | January 30 | Stan | New episodes weekly

"All American" Season 7 follows the crew as they leave college and enter adulthood, figuring out what their legacies are going to be. They'll attempt to take all they've learned in adolescence to settle into their chosen careers and attempt to change the world now they are officially on their own.

Back in Action | Netflix

Starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

Alien: Romulus | Disney Plus

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young colonisers come face-to-face with the most relentless and deadly life form in the universe.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | Netflix

In this brand new epic adventure, "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl", Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own.

Unstoppable | Prime Video

"Unstoppable" is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team.

Star Trek: Section 31 | January 24 | Paramount Plus

In Star Trek: Section 31, Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou as she joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.

You're Cordially Invited | January 30 | Prime Video

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. In a comedic battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

Missing You | Netflix | All episodes available

Eleven years ago, detective Kat Donovan's fiancé Josh disappeared and she's never heard from him since. After seeing his face reappear on a dating app, Kat's world explodes all over again, forcing her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father’s murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past.

Black Snow (Season 2) | Stan | Double episode premiere, then new episodes weekly

In this second season, cold case Detective Cormack (Travis Fimmel) tackles two missing persons cases. One is professional, as he investigates the disappearance of Zoe Jacobs (Jana McKinnon), who hasn’t been seen since her 21st birthday party in 2003. The other is personal, as Cormack searches for his own younger brother, who went missing when they were children.

Lockerbie: A Search For Truth (Limited Series) | Binge | All episodes available

The five-part series shows how a father (played by Colin Firth) embarks on a journey that spans three decades in his quest for answers about the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, where he tragically lost his beloved daughter.

Selling The City (Season 1) | Netflix | All episodes available

From the creators of Selling Sunset and Selling The OC comes Selling The City, a new series following a dynamic group of no-nonsense agents at Douglas Elliman as they navigate the cutthroat world of luxury real estate in New York City.

On Call (Season 1) | Prime Video | All episodes available

The series stars Troian Bellisario as veteran officer Traci Harmon, who struggles to find her place in the department while training the next generation of officers. Brandon Larracuente plays Alex Diaz, an ambitious rookie who holds onto his optimistic outlook as he realises the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate.

Bump (Season 5) | Stan | All episodes available

In season five, a peek into the future hints at where our favourite characters will go. Jumping through both the past and the present, the Chalmers-Davis clan are tackling the never-ending hurdles thrown at them, as they face Angie's diagnosis while also trying to celebrate Oly's second pregnancy.

Squid Game (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available

Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up on going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game and fights once again for his chance at the prize of 456 million won.

What If... ? (Season 3) | Disney Plus | All episodes available

Marvel's acclaimed animated series is back for season three and this time around, The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) will guide viewers as the series transverses new genres, bigger spectacles and incredible new characters.

Laid (Season 1) | Binge | New episodes weekly

When her exes start dying in unusual circumstances, Ruby (Stephanie Hsu) must go back through her sex timeline, and confront her past in order to move forward.

No Good Deed | Netflix | All episodes available

When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to start a new life, they list their home, a 1920s Spanish-style villa in LA. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare.

The Sticky (Season 1) | Prime Video | All episodes available

Inspired by the true story of the "Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist", this series follows Ruth Landry, a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves.

Black Doves | Netflix | All episodes available

Set in London at Christmas, this film follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley) a quick-witted, dedicated wife and mother, who's also a professional spy. For 10 years, she's been passing her politician husband's secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for, the Black Doves. When her secret lover is assassinated, she must set off on a mission to investigate who killed him and why, and how it all links the murky London underworld to a looming political crisis.

Elton John: Never Too Late | Disney Plus

This special documentary follows Elton John as he reflects on his life and the early days of his astonishing 50-year career. As he prepares for this final concert in North America, Elton takes viewers back in time and recounts the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction.

Carry On | Netflix

A young TSA agent (Taron Edgerton) fights to outsmart a mysterious traveller who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Fly Me To The Moon | Apple TV Plus

Fly Me To The Moon is a stylish comedy-drama, set in the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA's public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven (Kelly Jones) wreaks havoc on Cole Davis' (Channing Tatum) task at hand.

How to Make Gravy | Binge

In Binge's first original feature and based on Paul Kelly's iconic song, the film explores the lives of Joe and his family as they prepare for their first Christmas without him.

1. Squid Game (Season 2) | Drama / Thriller | 1h per episode

Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up on going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game and fights once again for his chance at the prize of 456 million won.

• Stream Squid Game on Netflix now.

2. Black Doves | Spy / Thriller | 1hr per episode

Set in London at Christmas, this film follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley) a quick-witted, dedicated wife and mother, who's also a professional spy. For 10 years, she's been passing her politician husband's secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for, the Black Doves. When her secret lover is assassinated, she must set off on a mission to investigate who killed him and why, and how it all links the murky London underworld to a looming political crisis.

• Stream Black Doves on Netflix now.

3. Missing You | Drama / Thriller | 1hr per episode

Eleven years ago, detective Kat Donovan's fiancé Josh disappeared and she's never heard from him since. After seeing his face reappear on a dating app, Kat's world explodes all over again, forcing her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father’s murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past.

• Stream Missing You on Netflix now.

4. No Good Deed | Drama / Comedy | 34mins per episode

When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to start a new life, they list their home, a 1920s Spanish-style villa in LA. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, most convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare.

• Stream No Good Deed on Netflix now.

5. Arcane: League of Legends (Season 2) | Animation / Action | 41mins per episode

In this final instalment of Arcane, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun.

• Stream Arcane on Netflix now.

6. Lockerbie: A Search For Truth (Limited Series) | Drama / History | 54mins per episode

The five-part series shows how a father (played by Colin Firth) embarks on a journey that spans three decades in his quest for answers about the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, where he tragically lost his beloved daughter.

• Stream Lockerbie on Binge now.

7. The Sticky (Season 1) | Drama / Comedy | 29mins per episode

Inspired by the true story of the "Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist", this series follows Ruth Landry, a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves.

• Stream The Sticky on Prime Video now.

8. Say Nothing | Drama / Crime | 43mins per episode

FX’s limited series, Say Nothing, tells a gripping story of murder in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Based on the book of the same name, the story spans four decades and opens with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972.

• Stream Say Nothing on Disney Plus now.

9. Black Snow (Season 2) | Crime / Drama | 52mins per episode

In the second season, cold case Detective Cormack (Travis Fimmel) tackles two missing persons cases. One is professional, as he investigates the disappearance of Zoe Jacobs (Jana McKinnon), who hasn’t been seen since her 21st birthday party in 2003. The other is personal, as Cormack searches for his own younger brother, who went missing when they were children.

• Stream Black Snow on Stan now.

10. A Man on the Inside | Comedy / Crime | 29mins per episode

Charles (Ted Danson), a retiree, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation.

• Stream A Man on the Inside on Netflix now.

1. Wicked | Musical / Fantasy | 2hr 40min

Inspired by the hit Broadway musical, Wicked tells the story of the witches of Oz. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, who is constantly misunderstood due to her unusual green skin and has yet to discover her true power. Ariana Grande plays Galinda, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two cross paths as students of Shiz University and forge an unlikely but profound friendship, until it reaches a crossroads when their lives take very different turns.

• Rent or buy Wicked on Prime Video now.

2. Juror #2 | Mystery / Thriller | 1hr 54min

This thriller film follows family man, Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) as the titular Juror #2. While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, Justin finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma — one that he could use to sway the jury and potentially free or convict the accused murderer.

• Rent or buy Juror #2 on Apple TV Plus now.

3. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | Comedy / Animation | 1hr 19min

In this brand new epic adventure, "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl", Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own.

• Watch Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix now.

4. Deadpool & Wolverine | Action / Comedy | 2h 8mins

In the third instalment in Deadpool's franchise, his peaceful existence comes crashing down when the TVA recruits him to help safeguard the universe — in which he pairs up with would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete his mission.

• Watch Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney Plus now.

5. Dune: Part Two | Sci-Fi / Action / Adventure | 2h 46mins

In the second film of this epic space tale, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, Paul fights to prevent a terrible future that only he can foresee.

• Watch Dune: Part Two on Binge or Netflix now.

6. Inside Out 2 | Comedy / Animation | 1hr 36mins

As the highest-grossing animated film of all time, this Disney Pixar sequel is a must-watch. Following on from the events of the first film, Riley and her Emotions — Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness — are faced with all new challenges now that Riley is a preteen, including a slightly batty, but loveable new Emotion, Anxiety.

• Watch Inside Out 2 on Disney Plus now.

7. Twisters | Drama/History | 2hr 2mins

Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, this remake of the classic film blew audiences away. Edgar-Jones is Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser who is lured back to the open plains to test a new technology. Along the way, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), a charming and reckless social media star who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures online.

• Rent or buy Twisters on Prime Video or Apple TV.

8. Carry On | Thriller / Action | 1h 59mins

A young TSA agent (Taron Edgerton) fights to outsmart a mysterious traveller who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

• Watch Carry On on Netflix now.

9. The Substance | Horror / Drama | 2h 21mins

This satirical body horror film follows fading celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), who after being fired due to her age, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley) with unexpected side effects.

• Rent or buy The Substance now on Apple TV or Prime Video.

10. Cunk on Life | Documentary / Comedy | 1h 10mins

Pioneering documentary maker, Philomena Cunk is back with her most ambitious quest to date: venturing the universe to examine life and everything in between to discover the point of it all. Along the way, Cunk interrogates experts on subjects like the Big Bang to biology and art.

• Watch Cunk on Life on Netflix now.