Top 10 TV series to watch this January

This article introduces several upcoming television series and provides insights into their premises, casts, and anticipated release dates.

Top 10 TV series to watch this January

The Tourist: Jamie Dornan stars in the second season of this thrilling series set in a different location. After his character’s memory loss in Australia during the first season, he discovers disturbing truths about himself. Now back in Ireland with a new partner, they become embroiled in a dangerous family feud. Critics have praised the new season as “wildly fun,” noting its ’80s music and Dornan’s ballet skills. Premiered on BBC in the UK on January 1 and arrives on Netflix in the US on February 29.

1. The Brothers Sun: Michelle Yeoh headlines this action-packed series as Eileen Sun, the reluctant head of a crime family. Her sons, raised in different environments, find themselves tangled in the family’s criminal legacy. Premiering internationally on Netflix on January 4.
2. Echo: A Marvel spinoff featuring a deaf Native American superhero grappling with morality and family after breaking ties with a crime boss. Noteworthy for its gritty tone, violence, and focus on a Native hero. Premieres on Disney+ and Hulu in the US and on Disney+ internationally on January 10.
3. Criminal Record: Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo star in a gripping thriller centered around an old case and themes of police corruption. Premiering on AppleTV+ internationally on January 10.
4. True Detective: Night Country: Jodie Foster leads a chilling mystery set in Arctic Alaska, investigating the disappearance of scientists. Premieres on HBO in the US on January 14 and Sky Atlantic in the UK on January 15.
5. Monsieur Spade: Clive Owen stars as a retired San Francisco detective in France, solving mysteries while navigating love and post-war complexities. Premieres on AMC in the US and Acorn TV in the UK on January 14.
6. Expats: Directed by Lulu Wang, this series explores the lives of Americans in Hong Kong, touching on diversity and changing city dynamics. Premieres on Amazon Prime Video internationally on January 26.
7. Griselda: Sofia Vergara portrays Griselda Blanco, head of a Miami drug cartel, in a dramatic narrative. Premieres on Netflix internationally on January 25.
8. Masters of the Air: Expansive series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks depicting Americans in World War II flying bombing missions over Nazi Germany. Set to premiere on Apple TV+ internationally on January 26.
9. Feud: Capote vs the Swans: A gossipy anthology about Truman Capote’s betrayal of his socialite friends. Stars Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, and Diane Lane. Premiere dates unspecified for FX in the US and UK.