Netflix has announced a raft of new shows for 2021, including much-awaited ones such as season three of Cobra Kai and History of Swear Words. Here’s the line-up for January.
‘Cobra Kai’ Season 3
Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence return for the third season of this martial arts series (pictured above), where a new sensei is now at the helm of Cobra Kai dojo. A three-way feud takes center stage as old grudges come to surface.
Directors: Lin Oeding, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Writers: Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Stacey Harman, Mattea Greene
Cast: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan
Release: Friday, January 1
‘Dream Home Makeover’ Season 2
Shea and Syd McGee keep the dream alive for families in search of stylish spaces, whether it’s a comfy cabin or a manor.
Cast: Shea McGee, Syd McGee
Release: Friday, January 1
‘Monarca’ Season 2
The Carranza siblings and their tequila empire face a new enemy in their cousin Sofia in the second season of this Mexican drama.
Creator: Diego Gutierrez
Cast: Irene Azuela, Juan Manuel Bernal, Osvaldo Benavides, Antonio de la Vega
Release: Friday, January 1
‘When Calls The Heart’ Season 5
In season five of this Canadian drama, wedding bells are in the air for Jack and Elizabeth before a tragic turn of events threatens to sabotage their plans.
Directors: Neill Fearnley, Martin Wood, Peter DeLuise
Writers: Annie Brunner, Alfonso Moreno, Janette Oke, Elizabeth Stewart, Derek Thompson
Cast: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Martin Cummins, Pescale Hutton
Release: Monday, January 4
‘History Of Swear Words’
Nicolas Cage hosts this proudly profane series that explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
Director: Christopher D’Elia
Writer: Bellamie Blackstone
Cast: Nicolas Cage
Release: Tuesday, January 5
‘Surviving Death’
What happens after we die? This docuseries explores stories and research on near-death experiences, reincarnation and paranormal phenomena.
Release: Wednesday, January 6
‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’ Season 5
Raphael Rowe goes behind bars in the Phillipines, Greenland and South Africa this season.
Cast: Raphael Rowe, Paul Connelly
Release: Friday, January 8
‘Lupin’
Inspired by the adventures of Arsene Lupin, a thief sets out to avenge his father for injustices inflicted by a wealthy family in this thriller.
Directors: Marcela Said, Ludovic Bernard, Louis Leterrier
Writers: George Kay, Francois Uzan
Cast: Omar Sy, Vincent Londez, Shirine Boutella, Nicole Garcia
Release: Friday, January 8
‘Pretend It’s A City’
Wander the streets of New York City and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese in this limited series.
Cast: Fran Lebowitz, Martin Scorsese
Release: Friday, January 8
‘Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer’
A relentlessly evil serial killer lurks in 1985 Los Angeles. Two detectives won’t rest until they catch him in this true-crime limited series.
Release: Wednesday, January 13
‘Bling Empire’
Follow LA’s wildly wealthy Asian and Asian-American folks in this reality series that packs fabulous parties, glamour and drama.
Release: Friday, January 15
‘Dawson’s Creek’
Four friends in a small coastal town help each other cope with adolescence in this teen drama from the 1990s.
Creator: Kevin Williamson
Cast: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Release: Friday, January 15
‘Daughter From Another Mother’
Originally titled Madre Solo hay Dos, this Mexican comedy drama is about two women whose babies were exchanged at birth. They come up with a plan to adjust to their new lives by creating a single, peculiar family.
Directors: Kenya Marquez, Sebastian Sarinana, Carlos Gonzalez Sarinana, Fernando Sarinana
Writers: Carolina Rivera, Fernando Sarinana
Cast: Ludvika Paleta, Paulina Goto, Martin Altomoro, Liz Gallardo
Release: Wednesday, January 20
‘Fate: The Winx Saga’
This is a teenage fantasy drama about a group of fairies who learn to master their magical powers and fight monsters, while navigating through love and rivalries.
Creators: Iginio Straffi, Brian Young
Cast: Abigail Cowen, Danny Griffin, Hannah Van Der Westhuysen, Elisha Applebaum
Release: Friday, January 22
‘Snowpiercer’ Season 2
With Big Alice anchored to Snowpiercer’s tail, Mr. Wilford sets out to take his train back. Mel and Layton, however, hatch a scheme to keep him at bay in season two of Snowpiercer. Sean Bean joins the cast.
Director: Christoph Schrewe
Writers: Josh Friedman, Graeme Manson
Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Bess Till, Alison Wright, Sean Bean
Release: Tuesday, January 26
‘Bonding’ Season 2
Broke and banned from every dungeon in New York City, dominatrix Tiff and her BFF Pete try to rebuild their reputation in the BDSM community, in season two of this raunchy drama.
Director: Rightor Doyle
Writer: Rightor Doyle
Cast: Zoe Levin, Brendan Scannell, Micah Stock, Theo Stockman
Release: Wednesday, January 27
’50M2′
This Turkish comedy-drama centers around a hitman who, after betraying his bosses decides to hide out in a vacant tailor shop. He is mistaken for the late owner’s son, an identity he decides to embrace.
Directors: Burak Aksak, Selcuk Aydemir
Writer: Burak Aksak
Cast: Frank Gerrish, Engin Ozturk, Aybuke Pusat, Cengiz Bozkurt
Release: Wednesday, January 27
