The beginning of 2026 marks a turning point for TV series, with debuts that have been awaited for years, returns of much-loved titles and new Italian and international proposals that promise to leave us with many hours of conversation and shared vision. After a 2025 full of new features, January 2026 becomes a month of narrative restart, in which traditional platforms and networks compete for the public’s attention with highly ambitious productions, different genres and transversal targets.
January TV series: the big returns and the most anticipated international premieres
January 2026 marks a significant moment for television series in Italy and around the world. Between returns of iconic titles, international franchises of great appeal and new Italian productions that deserve attention, the month inaugurates a year full of different and stimulating narratives. From epic fantasy to romantic comedies, from intense thrillers to family series, there truly is something for every viewer.
It is a calendar that speaks of the expansion of platforms, narrative audacity and the desire to experiment with new serial languages, a good reason to look at 2026 as a year of great television.
Stranger Things 5 (Volume 3) – Netflix
On January 1, 2026, the third part of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things arrives on Netflix, the global phenomenon series that has rewritten the way of making nostalgic science fiction and mass seriality. This final installment promises to close the events of Hawkins with a narrative and emotional crescendo awaited by millions of fans.
Fuga – Netflix
Also on January 1st, Fuga (season 1) debuts on Netflix, a new original series that follows the trend of contemporary psychological thrillers, with a narrative built on tension and mystery.
Time of the Flies – Netflix
Also released on January 1st on Netflix, The Time of the Flies presents itself as one of the most intriguing original series on the platform for 2026, with themes that intertwine drama, social phenomena and choral narration.
Love in the Office – Netflix
Also new on January 1st on Netflix, Love in the Office is a series that explores romantic and professional dynamics, a bridge between comedy and reflection on relationships in the contemporary world.
Sin – Netflix
Also on January 2, Synden (season 1) arrives on Netflix, adding to the lineup from the beginning of the year an original proposal with a mysterious and potentially serial charm.
Accidental gigolo – The sex guru (season 2) – Prime Video
On January 2, Gigolò per caso – The sex guru returns to Prime Video, with new episodes that continue the brilliant romantic comedy that began in the first season, attracting an audience that loves light but well-constructed serials.
The Crimes of BarLume (season 13) – Sky/Now
From 5 January, the historic Italian series I Delitti del BarLume resumes with its thirteenth season on Sky Cinema and Now, confirming itself as one of the most loved dramas by the Italian public thanks to its balance between detective stories, irony and a local setting.
Before us – Rai 1
Prima di noi (season 1) debuts on Rai 1 on Sunday 4 January, a new series that explores family and relational themes with an emotional and narrative slant with a strong impact.
Wild Park – Paramount+
Wild Park (season 1) arrives on Paramount+ on January 16, a title that aims to combine an adventurous setting and narrative tension.
How do you say “love”? – Netflix
Also on January 16th on Netflix, How do you say “love”? (season 1) offers another perspective on modern relationships, integrating comedy and real feelings.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – HBO Max
The world of great fantasy returns to the forefront on January 18th with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the official prequel to Game of Thrones, based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg novels by George RR Martin. Set nearly a century before the events of the main saga, the series follows the adventures of Dunk and the young Egg, engaged in epic quests and in a changing kingdom. It is one of the most anticipated arrivals of the month for fans of television fantasy.
Steal – La rapina – Prime Video
Steal (season 1) arrives on Prime Video on January 21st, a thriller that focuses on a group of characters intertwined in a great heist with unpredictable consequences.
Nectar of the Gods – Apple TV
Also on January 21st, the second season of Nettare degli dei arrives on Apple TV, a series that has stood out for its original narration and characterization of the characters.
The Beauty – Disney+
The Beauty (season 1) arrives on Disney+ on January 22, a series that combines dramatic and reflective elements, designed for an audience sensitive to stories of formation and internal challenges.
Finding Her Edge – Passion on Ice – Netflix
Always the 22nd, Netflix offers Finding Her Edge – Passion on ice (season 1), a title that combines sport, emotion and relationship dynamics in a competitive context.
