The shows of 2026 are well and truly coming at us, and January is not slowing down as this week’s batch of television offerings continue to deliver nothing but quality. There are some stunning watches on their way, including a new Agatha Christie murder-mystery adaptation (prepare to get your armchair sleuthing in full swing!), not to mention the return of Idris Elba’s action hit Hijack. And if you thought Stranger Things was all said and done, think again, as a new documentary has been confirmed.
So what are you waiting for? Get settled in, and see what television gems await you this week…
Netflix
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
This new adaptation, coming to Netflix, has assembled an impressive cast. Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman join lead star Mia McKenna-Bruce in the mystery drama, that takes place in 1925 during a lavish English country house party.
When a practical joke turns into murder, McKenna-Bruce’s Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent becomes the most unlikely sleuth as she gets cracking on unravelling a chilling plot that will change her life.
Described by the streamer as a “witty, epic and fast-paced drama from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie”, the series is one not to miss.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is available to watch from Thursday 15 January on Netflix.
Netflix
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things
However you felt about it, and whatever you thought about Eleven’s fate, you can’t deny that Stranger Things season five generated much excitement and buzz. From its debut in November to the New Year’s Day finale, it has been the television talking point.
Now fans will get a behind the scenes look at the making of the final instalment of this “generation-defining” series (via the synopsis). It’s set to follow the cast, creators, and crew as they bring the series’ conclusion to life—and “say goodbye to the show that changed them forever”.
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things is available to watch from Monday 12 January on Netflix.
Apple TV
Hijack, season 2
Idris Elba is back as negotiator Sam Nelson in the thrilling Apple series Hijack. Season two moves the action from a plane to an underground train where the commuters are taken hostage.
Now it’s down to Sam to diffuse the crisis onboard, with hundreds of lives in the balance, but one wrong move could lead to disaster.
Hijack season 2 available to watch from Wednesday 14 January on Apple TV+.
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The Boyfriend, season 2
There’s also the second series of Netflix dating show The Boyfriend, where men hope to find love in Hokkaido, Japan.
The same-sex relationship show takes place against the romantic backdrop of a snow-covered lodge, a winter wonderland, the perfect setting for the housemates to fall in love. Across the 15 episodes that span a two month period, new connections will be made, but whose will be lasting?
The Boyfriend season 2 is available to watch from Tuesday 13 January on Netflix.
Disney
Tell Me Lies, season 3
Romance is back on the table for Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, who have rekindled their relationship despite a bumpy ride last season.
Their intentions to chart a different, calmer path together are disrupted by former indiscretions. Lucy also finds herself caught up in a controversy, while a scandalous secret breaks out across Baird College’s campus.
Tell Me Lies season 3 is available to watch from Tuesday 13 January on Disney+.
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TV writer, Digital Spy Janet completed her Masters degree in Magazine Journalism in 2013 and has continued to grow professionally within the industry ever since. Â For six years she honed her analytical reviewing skills at the Good Housekeeping institute eventually becoming Acting Head of Food testing. Â She also freelanced in the field of film and TV journalism from 2013-2020, when she interviewed A-List stars such as Samuel L Jackson, Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson. In 2021 she joined Digital Spy as TV writer where she gets to delve into more of what she loves, watching copious amounts of telly all in the name of work. Since taking on the role she has conducted red carpet interviews with the cast of Bridgerton, covered the BAFTAs and been interviewed by BBC Radio and London Live. In her spare time she also moonlights as a published author, the book Gothic Angel.
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