Binge-Worthy: 5 Fresh Shows To Stream This January

Stream fresh new shows this January, from romance to thrilling adventures.

Lim Zhi Hao

January 10, 2025

(Lee Min Ho in When The Stars Gossip. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix)

As the new year begins, it’s easy to get caught up in resolutions and the pressure of self-improvement. But if you’d rather ease into 2025 without the stress of major lifestyle changes, we’ve got the perfect solution—new shows to binge! This January, sit back and enjoy fresh releases on Netflix and Disney+, from swoon-worthy romances to heart-pounding thrillers.

If you’re in the mood for love, When The Stars Gossip and XO, Kitty promise heartfelt moments that will leave you either emotional or grinning ear to ear. For those craving suspense and adventure, Alien: Romulus and Unmasked deliver gripping stories packed with mystery and action. Keep scrolling for a list of must-watch titles hitting your screen this month.

Single’s Inferno: Season 4

Fans of the hit reality series Single’s Inferno, get ready—season four is set to turn up the heat. With even higher stakes, unexpected drama, and a fresh lineup of singles, this season promises intense romance and fierce competition as contestants search for love in paradise. Will sparks fly, or will the heat prove too much to handle?

Streaming on Netflix from 14 January

When The Stars Gossip

This highly anticipated Netflix original K-drama, starring Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin, is a must-watch this January. Set against the backdrop of space, the series follows Gong Ryong (Lee), a space tourist, and Commander Eve Kim (Gong), an astronaut on a secret mission. As they navigate the unknown, love and adventure collide in a thrilling, genre-defying journey.

Streaming on Netflix from 4 January

Alien: Romulus

The latest installment in the legendary Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, has already garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson, and Isabela Merced, the film follows a group of young colonists who stumble upon an uncharted world—only to come face-to-face with the terrifying origins of the Xenomorph.

Now streaming on Disney+

Unmasked

For mystery lovers, Unmasked is an upcoming Disney+ original series that follows a group of investigative journalists as they unravel the disappearance of a famous 20-year-old actor. Starring Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, and Joo Jong-hyuk, this gripping drama blends political intrigue with criminal conspiracies, pushing the journalists to the edge as they fight to uncover the truth—and save their careers.

Streaming on Disney+ from 15 January

XO, Kitty

The beloved Jenny Han series returns for another season of teen romance and self-discovery. Anna Cathcart reprises her role as Kitty Song-Covey, navigating new challenges in her love life alongside co-stars Choi Min-yeong and Gia Kim at KISS (Korean Independent School of Seoul). This season also teases a cameo from Noah Centineo, reprising his role as Peter Kavinsky from To All The Boys I Loved Before.

Streaming on Netflix from 16 January

With an exciting lineup of shows, January is the perfect time to unwind and indulge in the best new content streaming has to offer. Which series will you be watching first?