For U.S. viewers, the week of January 5–11, 2026 brings a new season of The Pitt, Netflix’s full-season thriller His & Hers, and the film People We Meet on Vacation. The week also includes a reality-competition premiere, a period-drama binge, and Sunday arrivals that fall after January 9.
The week’s biggest picks
- For a weekly drama: The Pitt Season 2 premiered January 8 on HBO Max. New episodes arrive weekly.
- For a complete thriller binge: All six episodes of His & Hers arrived on Netflix January 8.
- For a new movie: Netflix released People We Meet on Vacation on January 9, adapting Emily Henry’s novel.
- For period crime drama: All six episodes of A Thousand Blows Season 2 arrived January 9. Its U.S. home is Hulu; internationally, it is on Disney+.
- For reality competition: The Traitors Season 4 premiered with three episodes on Peacock January 8.
- For Sunday viewing: The Night Manager Season 2 begins with three episodes on Prime Video January 11.
This guide covers U.S. streaming releases from Wednesday, January 7, through Sunday, January 11. “New” includes streaming film debuts and returning seasons, not just brand-new series.
What arrived Wednesday, January 7
Beast Games Season 2 — Prime Video
The reality competition series began its second season with a three-episode premiere. It is a partial drop, not a full-season binge.
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 — Netflix
The reality docuseries returned with all eight episodes available to binge.
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Tron: Ares — Disney+
The feature film made its streaming debut during the week; TVLine lists January 7. Check Disney+ for current U.S. availability.
Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live — Hulu
This music special is another option for viewers looking for a concert-focused watch.
Marcello Hernández: American Boy — Netflix
The stand-up special arrived January 7.
What arrived Thursday, January 8
The Pitt Season 2 — HBO Max
The medical drama returned with weekly episodes. Axios reported that the season was scheduled to continue through April 16, so it suits viewers who want an ongoing weekly watch more than those looking to finish a season in one sitting.
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His & Hers — Netflix
This limited crime thriller arrived as a complete six-episode series, making it the clearest full-weekend binge among the week’s major releases.
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Girl Taken — Paramount+
The six-episode psychological thriller arrived as a binge. It is a secondary pick for viewers looking for a complete thriller season.
What arrived Friday, January 9
People We Meet on Vacation — Netflix
Emily Henry’s novel comes to the screen in this week’s featured new movie. It is the straightforward pick for viewers seeking a romantic comedy rather than a returning series.
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A Thousand Blows Season 2 — Hulu in the U.S.
All six episodes of the period drama are available to stream in the United States on Hulu. TechRadar identifies Disney+ as its international home, so viewers outside the U.S. should check their local catalog rather than assume Hulu availability.
Tehran Season 3 — Apple TV+
The spy thriller returned Friday, January 9. It is the week’s Friday option for viewers who prefer espionage drama.
Alpha Males Season 4 — Netflix
The Spanish comedy returned for a fourth season on January 9.
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What arrives Sunday, January 11
The Night Manager Season 2 — Prime Video
The spy thriller returns with its first three episodes on Sunday. It is a partial season launch, not a January 9 release.
Industry Season 4 — HBO Max
The drama returns Sunday, giving HBO Max subscribers another weekly-series premiere after The Pitt.
The Golden Globes — CBS and Paramount+
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are a weekend live event, not an on-demand series premiere. Coverage around the weekend places the ceremony on Sunday, but does not establish the exact date or which Paramount+ plan includes live viewing. Check the current Paramount+ event listing and plan details before subscribing specifically to watch it.
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Pick by service
| Service | Most relevant release | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | His & Hers, People We Meet on Vacation, Alpha Males Season 4 | A new movie plus a complete thriller and a returning comedy. |
| HBO Max | The Pitt Season 2; Industry Season 4 | Viewers who want weekly drama. |
| Hulu | A Thousand Blows Season 2 | A complete period-drama season in the U.S. |
| Disney+ | Tron: Ares | Viewers looking for a streaming film debut; check the U.S. catalog. |
| Prime Video | Beast Games Season 2; The Night Manager Season 2 | Reality competition earlier in the week and spy drama on Sunday. |
| Apple TV+ | Tehran Season 3 | A returning spy thriller. |
| Peacock | The Traitors Season 4 | Reality-competition fans; the premiere has three episodes. |
| Paramount+ | Girl Taken; Golden Globes event ecosystem | A complete psychological thriller; verify live-event access by plan. |
Netflix catalog additions on January 9
These are additions to Netflix’s catalog, rather than new series premieres: Prodigal Son Seasons 1–2, plus the films Stone Cold Fox and The Threesome. They may suit viewers browsing for something familiar or outside the week’s headline releases.
How to choose what to watch
- One full-season binge: Choose His & Hers for a crime thriller or A Thousand Blows Season 2 for period drama.
- One weekly appointment: Start The Pitt Season 2; Sunday brings Industry Season 4.
- One movie: Start with People We Meet on Vacation for a new romantic comedy, or check Disney+ for Tron: Ares.
- One reality show: The Traitors Season 4 starts with three episodes Thursday; Beast Games Season 2 also began with three episodes Wednesday.
- One spy thriller: Tehran Season 3 arrived Friday; The Night Manager Season 2 starts Sunday.
Release services here refer to the United States unless an international distinction is stated. Catalogs and live-event access can vary by country and subscription plan.
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