After a year filled with engaging OTT content in 2023, it seems that 2024 is poised to continue the trend. Anticipate a delightful blend of new releases tailored to satisfy your binge-watching cravings. If you're eager to expand your watchlist with a variety of exciting shows and movies, here's a preview of what leading streaming services have in store for January 2024.
Fool Me Once
If you're a fan of the thriller genre, you're likely acquainted with Harlan Coben's well-known novels adapted into series, such as The Stranger or The Innocent. Coben's most recent endeavor, Fool Me Once, unfolds as an eight-part limited series centered around Maya, a widow. In the aftermath of her husband's murder, Maya is astounded to discover footage from a nanny camera showing him visiting their daughter. As she delves deeper, she unravels a connection between her sister's death and Joe's murder, both involving the same firearm. The ensuing investigation by a detective opens a Pandora's box for all parties involved.
Release date: January 1
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment
In a distinctive scientific experiment featured on the Netflix show, identical twins undergo a transformation in their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks. The experiment is crafted to investigate the effects of specific foods on the body, drawing inspiration from a recent study conducted at Stanford University. The series documents pairs of identical twins, with one twin adopting a vegan or plant-based diet (excluding meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy), while the other adheres to an omnivore diet (comprising plants, meat, and animal by-products).
Release date: January 1
Echo
In a groundbreaking move for Marvel Studios, Echo becomes the inaugural MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) series to debut using a binge-watching model. The five-episode show features Alaqua Cox as the deaf superhero Echo, a character introduced in the November 2021 series Hawkeye, led by Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld. Echo, also known as Maya Lopez, is a hearing-impaired Native American woman with the unique ability to flawlessly replicate someone else's fighting style. The series follows Lopez as she becomes the target of Wilson Fisk's (D'Onofrio) criminal empire. As the journey leads her back home, she grapples with confronting her own family and legacy, as outlined in the official plotline.
Release date: January 9
Killer Soup
Don't let this show slip through your fingers. With Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sen Sharma in the spotlight, the series centers on Swathi Shetty (Sharma), an aspiring home chef who concocts a scheme to substitute her husband Prabhakar (Bajpayee) with her lover, Umesh (also portrayed by Bajpayee). However, the plan takes an unexpected turn when a local inspector and a group of novice criminals create havoc, resulting in a delightful recipe for laughter.
Release date: January 11
Indian Police Force
The Indian Police Force is poised to deliver an exhilarating entertainment experience, providing audiences worldwide with an immersive journey into the latest installment of Rohit Shetty's cop universe. In his digital directorial debut, Shetty presents a spectacular showcase featuring Siddharth Malhotra in a refreshing cop role, backed by an exceptional cast including Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Vivek Oberoi, Shweta Tiwari, Nikitin Dheer, Rituraj Singh, Mukesh Rishi, and Lalit Parimoo in pivotal positions. This high-octane series serves as a tribute to the dedicated service and unwavering patriotism of Indian police officers.
Release date: January 19
Griselda
Embarking on a journey inspired by the real-life narrative of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian businesswoman turned drug lord known as 'The Godmother' in the 1970s Miami underworld, the six-part limited series promises a fresh perspective. Sofia Vergara steps into the lead role, revealing a side of her acting prowess unseen in previous works. As per Netflix's official description, "Griselda" unfolds the tale of the shrewd and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who crafted one of the most lucrative cartels in history. Against the backdrop of 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco's intriguing mix of unexpected brutality and charm allowed her to deftly navigate the intricate balance between business and family, earning her the notorious title of 'the Godmother.'
Release date: January 25