The most anticipated series coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max, Prime Video and more in January

Screenshot of the official trailer for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
  • The Platform (Season 2)
  • American Primeval
  • The Pitt
  • Severance (Season 2)
  • Paradise
  • Your friend and neighbor Spider-Man

2025 starts off strongly in terms of series, offering a range of proposals for all types of audiences. Whether with continuations of acclaimed hits or with new titles, the main streaming platforms streaming They have something prepared for every type of viewer.

Among the most notable premieres we find the return of productions that left their mark on recent television such as Severance in addition to highly anticipated new projects such as American Primeval in Netflix y The Pitt in Max. Disney+ also joins the competition with the debut of Paradise and the long-awaited animated series Your friend and neighbor Spider-Manwhile Prime Video bet on drama and mystery with the second season of The platform. Join us as we review the releases for the month of January!

The Platform (The Rig) -
La platform (The Rig) – Promotional poster Credits: Prime Video

The platform (The Rig), the British sci-fi thriller series, returns to Prime Video with its second season this January 2, 2025. Created by David Macpherson and directed by John Stricklandthe first season featured an intriguing story set on an oil rig in the North Sea, where workers face supernatural phenomena and an imminent threat that defies both science and faith.

The end of the first installment left many questions unanswered, with a shocking twist that now promises to expand the universe of The platform. The new season will delve into the mystery of the unknown force that changed the natural balance of the planet. According to statements by the creator, this installment will offer a combination of action, drama and exploration of human relationships in extreme conditions.

The main cast returns with Iain Glen (Game of Thrones), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), y Martin Compston (Line of Duty) leading the series, along with new characters who will join the team to face the challenges of this season.

AMERICAN PRIMEVAL. (L to R)
AMERICAN PRIMEVAL. (L to R) Shawnee Pourier as Two Moons, Taylor Kitsch as Isaac, Betty Gilpin as Sara Rowell and Preston Mota as Devin Rowell in Episode 102 of American Primeval. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

American Primevalone of the great bets of Netflix for the month of January. This epic miniseries plans to explore the origins of the American Wild West, as well as the cultural and religious clashes. Created by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) and directed by Peter Berg (Lone Survivor), this production stars Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights), who plays Isaac, a man tormented by his past who seeks redemption in a ruthless and hostile environment. Over six episodes, the story addresses themes such as the fight for survival, human connection in the midst of chaos, and the cultural and political tensions of a nation in the making.

In addition to Kitsch’s talent, the cast includes notable names such as Dane DeHaan (Valerian), Betty Gilpin (GLOW), y Shea Whigham (Boardwalk Empire). Together, they bring to life complex and multifaceted characters that embody the rawness and hope of a time marked by conflict and expansion.

The Pitt - Capture of the
The Pitt – Screenshot of the official trailer Credits: Max

For the month of January Max The launch of The Pitt. This new original drama series from the service streaming will closely follow the daily lives of healthcare professionals at a Pittsburgh hospital as they face personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional burden of treating patients in critical situations. Starring by Noah Wyleknown for his role in ISthis original bet of the platform has the executive production of John Wellswho also worked on IS y The West Wing.

The Pitt will make its landing in Max with a double episode on January 9, while the rest will premiere on Thursdays, with a season finale scheduled for April 10, 2025.

Severance - Season 2 Official
Severance – Season 2 Official Teaser – Apple TV+

Almost three years since its launch, Severance returns to the screen Apple TV+. The first season of this acclaimed series followed in the footsteps of Mark Scout of Adam Scott (Big Little Lies), a worker who attends daily at a company where, in a mysterious way, they have managed to separate work life from personal life. This gives rise to Innies (the employees’ personas at work) and Outties (their personalities outside of the office). As expected, as the story progressed, Mark came across discoveries that call into question the company’s real intentions.

While our protagonist continues to question the true purpose of his work and the series returns to several questions that were left in the air in the previous installment, the new chapter of this exciting story will also incorporate talented performers such as Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice), Bob Balaban (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) y Merrit Wever (Unbelievable).

The actor and filmmaker, Ben Stiller (Zoolander), directed five of the ten episodes that make up this second installment of Severance. The first of them will make its debut on the platform on January 17, while the rest will be released weekly every Friday until its season finale on March 21.

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Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman, a winning duo who meet again in Paradise. (Credit: Disney+)

Starring by Starring Sterling K. Brown and produced by Dan Fogelmancreator of the acclaimed series This is Us, Paradise It is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the most prominent people in the world. The apparent tranquility of this place is disturbed when a shocking murder occurs and a high-risk investigation is unleashed.

This political thriller that, according to Fogelmanaims to function as an exploration of how appearances can be deceiving and how past decisions can have devastating consequences, it also features a cast made up of figures such as James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi y Percy Daggs IV.

Screenshot of the official trailer of
Capture of the official trailer for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Credits: Marvel)

The most beloved wall-crawler of all returns to the screens with Your friend and neighbor Spider-Man (Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), a new animated series that promises to explore the early years of Peter Parker, with some variations in its narrative.

Inspired by the iconic comic book art style of Steve Ditkothe series will be set before the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016), but with a surprising twist. According to the official synopsis, upon returning home, Peter does not meet Tony Stark, but Norman Osborn, who becomes his mentor, which opens the doors to a different dynamic between both characters.

This new production of Marvel Animation which promises to surprise fans of the Spider-Verse is scheduled for release by Disney+ next January 29.

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