7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 20)
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We’ll agree: this weekend isn’t exactly a great weekend for new things to watch on streaming services. While The Last of Us, Vikings: Valhalla, and The Menu got off to a good start to January, the next few days are decidedly less interesting in terms of entertainment.
That’s not to say there aren’t new movies and TV shows to stream, but when that ’90s Show on Netflix and Violent Night on Peacock top our list of recommendations, it’s hard to get excited about the weekend on pass the bank. . Trip to the cinema, anyone?
In any case, we still went ahead and rounded up seven of the biggest additions to Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more to help you find something — anything! – to enjoy for the next few days.
That ’90s Show (Netflix)
The long-running Fox sitcom That ’70s Show is getting a Netflix-based revival this weekend in the form of That ’90s Show.
Unlike the short-lived That ’80s Show, this sequel series is set in the same world as the original production – albeit 15 years later – and follows Eric and Donna’s daughter, Leia Foreman (Callie Haverda), as she visits her grandparents (played again by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp) for a summer in Wisconsin.
Newcomers to Point Place include Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan and Reyn Doi – but Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace and Mila Kunis will also make guest appearances on the ten-episode first season of That ’90s Show. Can this one earn a spot on our list of the best Netflix shows? Unlikely, but we’re not ruling it out just yet.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Violent Night (Peacock)
If you’ve ever wanted to see Santa go on a murderous rampage (no, neither have we), then look no further than Violent Night on Peacock.
Starring Stranger thingsDavid Harbour, this gleefully cheeky black comedy – which debuted in theaters just before Christmas last year – pits the Big Man himself against a group of mercenaries who attack the estate of an unsuspecting family on Christmas Eve.
Unsurprisingly, reviews for Violent Night were mixed upon release, with statements ranging from “funny heist-shocker” to “overly indulgent.” But if you’re in the mood for some *checks notes* January festive antics, you’ll probably find plenty to enjoy here. UK viewers can still see these playing in theatres.
Now available to stream on Peacock.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 (Prime Video)
One of the best Prime Video shows, The legend of Vox Machinareturns to Amazon’s streamer this weekend for its highly anticipated second season.
Once again set in the fictional Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) kingdom of Tal’Dorei, new episodes of this animated fantasy series Vox Machina find themselves tasked with saving the world from a sinister group of dragons known as the Chroma Conclave.
The first three episodes of Season 2 of The Legend of Vox Machina are available to stream now, with the remaining nine arriving in three-part batches every Friday through February 10.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.
Jung_E (Netflix)
Netflix continues its commitment to big-budget Korean storytelling with the new sci-fi film Jung_E.
Set in a post-apocalyptic 22nd century, the film follows a researcher in an AI lab who is in charge of ending a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier – her mother. Written and directed by Train to Busan filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, it stars Kang Soo-yeon (in her last appearance before her death), Kim Hyun-joo and Ryu Kyung-soo.
Critics have called Jung_E “beautifully heartbreaking” and a “slick and sentimental surprise,” so the movie could earn another spot on our list of the best netflix movies in 2023.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Truth Be Told Season 3 (Apple TV Plus)
Full disclosure: We forgot Truth Be Told Apple TV Plus. Not because it doesn’t need to be remembered, but the Octavia Spencer-led series has never generated quite the same buzz as Dismissal and Ted Lassoboth of which feature prominently in our list of the best Apple TV Plus shows.
Anyway, new episodes of the slick crime drama will see Spencer’s investigative reporter and true crime podcaster, Poppy Parnell, hunt for leads to a suspected sex trafficking ring that may be responsible for the disappearances of several young girls.
The first episode of Truth Be Told season 3 is available to stream now, with the remaining nine entries arriving every Friday through March 24.
Now available to stream on Apple TV Plus.
Accused (Fox Now)
Sticking to the theme of bleak crime dramas, the new anthology series Accused begins streaming on Fox Now in the US from Sunday.
Based on the 2010 BBC production of the same name, this 15-episode thriller follows several characters as they await their verdict in court and tell the story behind how they are accused. Michael Chiklis, Margo Martindale, Wendell Pierce, Rachel Bilson and Abigail Breslin are among the show’s cast.
The first episode of Accused is now available to stream, with subsequent episodes set to air every Tuesday night shortly after their terrestrial debut. It’s not yet known when viewers in the UK will be able to stream the series, but the BBC original is still available on BritBox.
Streaming on Fox Now from Sunday.
Game Theory with Bomani Jones Season 2 (HBO Max)
In truth, this week’s selection of documentaries is rather lackluster – so we’ve decided to show HBO Max some love by recommending the second season of Game Theory With Bomani Jones.
In this popular chat show, journalist Bomani Jones solves current issues in the sports world through in-depth analysis, interviews with special guests and his signature commentary style. New episodes become available to stream every Friday.
Now available to stream on HBO Max.