This week’s streaming landscape is a powerhouse of premieres, with Netflix’s Bridgerton returning for a scandalous new season, Ryan Murphy unleashing his new horror series The Beauty on Hulu, and Oscar-nominated films like If I Had Legs I’d Kick You landing on HBO Max. Here’s your definitive guide to what matters.
The final week of January delivers a firehose of new content, with major platforms dropping highly anticipated films and TV shows. Whether you’re in the mood for sweeping romance, psychological horror, or high-octane action, there’s something new for every kind of viewer. We’ve broken down the five biggest premieres you need to know about, and why they are essential viewing.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 — Netflix
Netflix’s cultural phenomenon returns with season 4 of Bridgerton, shifting its focus to the second-eldest Bridgerton sibling, Benedict (Luke Thompson). The new season promises a “very different trajectory.” While fans will still see familiar faces like Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the spotlight on Benedict signals a fresh chapter in the Regency-era saga. The series continues to blend classic period melodrama with modern sensibilities, diverse casting, and the dreamy production design that has made it a global escapist hit. The season premieres January 29.
‘The Beauty’ Season 1 — Hulu
Ryan Murphy is back with a new genre-bending series for Hulu, and it’s already turning heads. The Beauty is based on a comic book and explores a sexually transmitted treatment that aesthetically enhances its victims while carrying horrifying side effects. The show marks a return to form for Murphy, drawing favorable comparisons to his early work on Nip/Tuck and last year’s acclaimed horror film The Substance. The cast is a powerhouse, featuring Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Bella Hadid, Isabella Rossellini, and Ashton Kutcher. Early reviews suggest The Beauty is a sharper, more focused piece of horror-satire than Murphy’s recent output, making it a must-watch for fans of his more twisted creations.
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ (2025) — HBO Max
This week on HBO Max, the Oscar-nominated drama If I Had Legs I’d Kick You arrives, anchored by a revelatory performance from Rose Byrne. Byrne plays Linda, a therapist and mother pushed to her breaking point as she cares for her ill daughter and contends with a hole that has inexplicably opened in her apartment ceiling. The film is a raw and discomforting portrait of motherhood and mental illness, compounded by her husband’s absence and a patient’s disappearance. The supporting cast, which includes ASAP Rocky, Christian Slater, and Danielle Macdonald, elevates this anxiety-inducing character study. It’s a challenging but deeply rewarding film that showcases some of the finest acting of the year.
‘Shrinking’ Season 3 — Apple TV
After two critically acclaimed seasons, Jason Segel and Harrison Ford return for the third and final season of Shrinking. The series follows Segel’s Jimmy Laird, a therapist grieving his wife’s death who begins treating his patients with brutal honesty, breaking all ethical rules in the process. The show has been praised for its deft handling of grief and the incredible chemistry between its leads. As it enters its final chapter, Shrinking promises to deliver more heartfelt, funny, and poignant moments. Co-starring Jessica Williams and Michael Urie, this series is a balm for anyone looking for a show with genuine emotional depth.
‘The Wrecking Crew’ (2026) — Prime Video
If you’re in the mood for pure, unadulterated action, look no further than The Wrecking Crew on Prime Video. The film stars Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa as estranged half-brothers—a cop and a Navy SEAL—who reunite in Hawaii to investigate their father’s mysterious death. What they uncover is a sprawling conspiracy that threatens their entire family. Early reviews have praised the fun, throwback action vibes and the surprisingly effective chemistry between the two muscular leads. While not aiming for highbrow cinema, The Wrecking Crew delivers exactly what fans want: plenty of ultra-violence and thrilling escapism.
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