* Run Away
Available from: Thursday, January 1 on Netflix.
Story: Run Away revolves around Simon Green, whose daughter Paige has run away from home. He finds her under the influence of drugs somewhere in a park, but an attempt to bring her back ends in a violent confrontation with her companion. To get her back, he must now descend into a dangerous underworld, revealing secrets that could harm his family.
The cast: Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, James Nesbitt, Alfred Enoch
Genre: Miniseries
Country of origin: Great Britain
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Synden
Available from: Friday, January 2 on Netflix.
Story: In Synden, when teenager Silas is found dead in a barn on the Bjäre peninsula, the always angry, eccentric but highly intelligent detective Dani is paired with her newly graduated police colleague Malik to investigate the case. The investigation leads Dani and Malik to a patriarchal stronghold in the countryside of Skåne, where they soon find themselves in the middle of a dark family feud that has been going on for generations.
The cast: Krista Kosonen, Peter Gantman
Genre: Miniseries
Country of origin: Sweden
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* ZOT!
Available from: Friday, January 2 on Streamz.
Story: ZOT! takes place in the Middle Ages, within the walls of the castle of Countess Isabella of Haspengouw. The optimistic jester Diederik and his half-sister Marie travel with a group of itinerant artists through the country until a mysterious incident forces them to flee. They seek refuge in the castle of the newly crowned Countess Isabella of Haspengouw, who is determined to 'modernize' her county after her father's death. Diederik gets his first steady job as a jester. Marie, against her will, becomes a chambermaid. But secretly, she dreams of a position with the city guard.
The cast: Charlotte Timmers, Jens Dendoncker, Ayana Doucouré, Ruth Beeckmans
Genre: Comedy
Country of origin: Belgium
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
Available from: Sunday, January 4 on Tokyo MX.
Story: Kunon, a blind young man, aims to create new eyes with water magic in Kunon the Sorcerer Can See. After just five months of learning magic, Kunon surpasses his mentor and perfects his talent in an attempt to achieve an unprecedented feat. A fantasy story about a young, blind genius who discovers the world through his curiosity and quest for magic, is about to begin.
The cast: Saori Hayami, Maaya Uchida, Akari Kitō, Rikako Yamaguchi, Shimazaki Nobunaga
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Best Medicine
Available from: Tuesday, January 6 on FOX.
Story: In Best Medicine, Martin Best is a brilliant surgeon who abruptly gives up his illustrious career in Boston to become a general practitioner in a picturesque fishing village on the east coast, where he spent his childhood summers. Unfortunately, Martin's blunt and sometimes even rude way of dealing with patients meets resistance from the quirky, needy villagers, and he quickly alienates them, despite being the only doctor they have.
The cast: Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Annie Potts
Genre: Dramedy
Country of origin: America
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her
Available from: Tuesday, January 6 on Tokyo MX.
Story: Yoki was once a human in There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her but has been reincarnated as a demon. He now holds a mediocre position serving the Demon King, tasked with taking out the hero group. But when he finally faces them, Yoki thinks... "No way... she's perfect." He instantly fell in love with Cecilia, the priest of the hero group! Her serious look, every little gesture - everything about her is too cute! She's an angel! And so, Yoki decided he would confess his feelings to her.
The cast: Kōhei Amasaki, Kana Hanazawa
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
* A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation
Available from: Wednesday, January 7 on TV Tokyo.
Story: In A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation, when Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears strange similarities to his own but clearly is not his, he soon realizes the unlikely truth: this is a completely different world. Yet, the laid-back Lizel is not one to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, hiring an experienced adventurer named Gil as his guide and protector. Until he finds a way back home, Lizel sees this as the perfect opportunity to discover a new way of life and go on adventures as a member of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll eventually make it back home... so he might as well enjoy this extraterrestrial vacation now!
The cast: Souma Saitou, Yūichirō Umehara
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
* The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer
Available from: Wednesday, January 7 on Crunchyroll.
Story: Hajime Shinonome spent his youth in the slums desperately searching for strength to survive in The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer. Now he enjoys a peaceful and carefree life as an adventurer in the village of Komai. One day, during a mission, he ventures into a dungeon and finds a young girl partially consumed by one of the weakest types of monsters: a slime creature! The girl's name is Lirui. She has been abandoned by her parents, has nowhere to go, and fled into the dungeon to survive. Hajime couldn't just leave her there, so he took her back to the village to live with him.
The cast: Makoto Furukawa, Sayumi Suzushiro, Shizuna Ito, Yuuki Kuwahara, Tomohiro Ono
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
* Girl Taken
Available from: Thursday, January 8 on Paramount+.
Story: Follow the story in Girl Taken of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are turned upside down when Lily is kidnapped from their quiet, rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes but soon discovers that freedom comes with its own challenges.
The cast: Tallulah Evans, Delphi Evans, Jill Halfpenny, Alfie Allen, Vikash Bhai, Niamh Walsh
Genre: Drama
Country of origin: Great Britain
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* His & Hers
Available from: Thursday, January 8 on Netflix.
Story: In His & Hers, Anna lives in the sweltering heat of Atlanta in a ghostly secluded environment, wasting away from her friends and career as a journalist. But when she hears about a murder in Dahlonega, the sleepy town where she grew up, Anna comes back to life, throws herself into the case, and searches for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely distrustful of her involvement and chases her into the sights of his own investigation. Every story has two sides: his and hers, which means someone is always lying.
The cast: Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Crystal R. Fox, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Sunita Mani
Genre: Crime
Country of origin: America
* Noble Reincarnation
Available from: Thursday, January 8 on Tokyo MX.
Story: Noa's past as a young adult in a village was not exactly a remarkable life. But now, in Noble Reincarnation, he is reborn as the thirteenth prince of an empire! His stats show that he becomes stronger as more people serve under him. To gain ultimate power, he will do whatever it takes to ensure his servants serve him for life!
The cast:
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord
Available from: Saturday, January 10 on TV Tokyo.
Story: Van, the fourth son of a marquis, is just a toddler when he realizes he has been reincarnated. Thanks to his lifelong knowledge in Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord, he is raised as a prodigy – until his magical powers manifest, and that's the last thing his snobbish magical family wants to see! His disappointed father banishes him to a remote town that is crumbling, but Van only sees the potential of the place. Can our hero's stronghold create a better life than combat magic ever could?!
The cast:
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
* Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
Available from: Saturday, January 10 on MBS.
Story: Kenichi Yamada, a 35-year-old single businessman, has spent most of his adult life playing every MMORPG that hit the market in Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing. Tired of the constant cycle of repetitive, beginner-focused gameplay, he is immediately drawn to the promise of a new game that, besides being endless, offers a "Hell Mode" – a difficulty level that makes leveling up nearly impossible, but also promises limitless growth potential. When he chooses the newly released Summoner class, Kenichi is reborn as Allen, a baby in a serf family, with nothing but his wits and old memories to guide him.
The cast:
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
Available from: Saturday, January 10 on Crunchyroll.
Story: A hero, reborn as an egg in a forest surrounded by beasts in Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling, strives to become the strongest dragon despite having no combat skills or magical powers.
The cast: Shunichi Toki, Ami Koshimizu, Miku Ito
Genre: Anime
Country of origin: Japan
* Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
Available from: Thursday, January 15 on Netflix.
Story: The story of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials takes place in England in 1925 during a luxurious weekend party at a large estate. What begins as an innocent prank quickly turns into a tragedy when one of the guests is mysteriously murdered. The case seems inexplicable at first glance, but the young and lively Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent decides to investigate herself. As she digs deeper, she uncovers an alarming plot that not only puts her own life at risk but also shakes the apparent tranquility of the English elite.
The cast: Edward Bluemel, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, Corey Mylchreest, Nabhaan Rizwan
Genre: Crime
Country of origin: Great Britain
* PONIES
Available from: Thursday, January 15 on Peacock.
Story: Moscow, 1977. Two 'PONIES' (in intelligence parlance 'persons of no interest') work anonymously as secretaries at the US embassy. Until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and the duo becomes CIA agents. Bea is a highly educated, Russian-speaking daughter of Soviet immigrants. Her colleague, Twila, is a small-town girl, as blunt as she is fearless. Together, they try to uncover a large-scale Cold War plot and solve the mystery that made them widows in the first place.
The cast: Bella Shepard, Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diane, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins
Genre: Thriller
Country of origin: America
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Available from: Thursday, January 15 on Paramount+.
Story: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers while navigating blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves, and a new enemy threatening both the academy and the Federation itself.
The cast: Bella Shepard, Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diane, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins
Genre: Science fiction
Country of origin: America
* A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight
Available from: Sunday, January 18 on HBO.
Story: A century before the events of 'Game of Thrones,' two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight... a young, naive but brave knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his small squire, Egg. It takes place in an era where the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not faded from living memory. Great destinies, powerful enemies, and dangerous heroics await these unlikely and incomparable friends.
The cast: Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Sam Spruell, Peter Claffey, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford
Genre: Fantasy
Country of origin: America
* Alpha 00
Available from: Sunday, January 18 on NTR.
Story: In the new six-part drama series 'Alpha 00,' Diana, played by Sallie Harmsen, leads a specialized investigative team on the most urgent cases. From the state-of-the-art mobile command center – the ALPHA 00 – the team coordinates complex operations on site. Each episode focuses on one urgent case where undercover work, live intelligence, and rapid tactical interventions come together. A series full of tension, action, and intrigue. In addition to Sallie Harmsen, the unit consists of Tarikh Janssen, Carly Wijs, Alidtcha Binazon, and Alex Hendrickx.
The cast: Sallie Harmsen, Tarikh Janssen, Carly Wijs, Alidtcha Binazon, Alex Hendrickx
Genre: Drama
Country of origin: Netherlands
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* The Beauty
Available from: Wednesday, January 21 on FX.
Story: The Beauty is a TV series adaptation based on the comic of the same name about an STD that makes those affected beautiful. But the disease, called 'The Beauty,' eventually kills its hosts as part of a supposedly sinister government plot.
The cast: Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall
Genre: Science fiction, Horror
Country of origin: America
* The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
Available from: Thursday, January 22 on DailyWire+.
Story: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is a retelling of the Arthurian legend set in Roman-occupied Britain, where barbarian invaders threaten to lay claim to the island.
The cast: Tom Sharp, Rose Reid, Myles Clohessy, Alex Laurence - Phillips, Brett Cooper, Emree Franklin
Genre: Fantasy
Country of origin: Great Britain
* Blind Sherlock
Available from: Friday, January 23 on Netflix.
Story: Thanks to his exceptional hearing, the blind Roman Mertens gets his dream job in the police's wiretapping unit in Blind Sherlock. But the work proves more dangerous than he thought...
The cast: Bart Kelchtermans, Frank Lammers
Genre: Crime
Country of origin: Belgium
Unfortunately, no trailer available yet.
* Memory of a Killer
Available from: Monday, January 26 on FOX.
Story: Angelo Ledda leads two completely different lives in Memory of a Killer: a terrifying hitman from New York and a sleepy copier salesman and father from Cooperstown. Both are threatened when he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a disease he has already lost his older brother to.
The cast: Patrick Dempsey, Michael Imperioli, Odeya Rush
Genre: Crime
Country of origin: America
* Wonder Man
Available from: Tuesday, January 27 on Disney+.
Story: Wonder Man, also known as Simon Williams, is the son of industrialist Sanford Williams and takes control of his munitions suit after his death, as the successes are limited compared to rival Stark Industries of Tony - Iron Man - Stark. The younger Williams develops ion-based superpowers, including super strength, while working under the evil Baron Zemo and sets himself up as an antagonist of The Avengers, although he later decides to become part of that same superhero team.
The cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sir Ben Kingsley, Byron Bowers, Arian Moayed, X Mayo, Zlatko Buric
Genre: Science fiction
Country of origin: America
Enjoy all the new series premieres, and we look forward to providing you with next month's latest overview!
* These are the dates and times we currently know. It's possible that new dates will be added for premieres that are announced. Since this may change after publication, feel free to let us know if we've missed anything or if there's a mistake in a date. Share your comments below!
** After consultation, we have decided not to include programs such as reality, competition, home and garden, game, cooking, talk, sports, special interest, children, and family programs, and children's animation in this overview. The overview with these programs can be found here.
