The first weekend of the new year graces us with new movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, and other popular streaming platforms.
At the top of my viewing list this weekend are two of my favorite films of 2024 that will be released on video on demand: the musical blockbuster “Wicked” and the family comedy-drama “A Real Pain.” Added to this are new seasons of “Mayfair Witches” and “The Rig”, as well as the launch of the real estate reality TV series “Selling the City” and “Going Dutch” with Denis Leary. Best of all, the Golden Globes are happening this weekend, with stars like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jeremy Allen White and Kristen Bell mingling (and getting drunk).
Here’s our guide to what to watch this weekend. For more recommendations, check out the 3 must-see movies in Prime Video’s top 10.
New TV shows
‘The 82nd Golden Globes’ (CBS)
Nominations des 82èmes Golden Globes – YouTube
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After Jo Koy’s mixed performance at last year’s Golden Globes, this year, Nikki Glaser — who impressed during the Tom Brady roast — promises to bring a needed spark of freshness. Obviously, the ceremony will not lack memorable moments; seeing movie and TV stars a little tipsy will always garner attention. Concerning prices, the film “Emilia Pérez” evokes with 10 Golden Globe nominationswhile “The Bear” takes the lead with five nominations in the series field.
►Watch Sunday, January 5 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount Plus with Showtime
‘The Witches of Mayfair’ season 2 (AMC)
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This second season of Anne Rice’s adaptation begins with Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) confronted with the unexpected birth of the demon Lasher (Jack Huston). As she tries to determine whether he is human or monster, she is determined to fulfill her destiny as a healer. However, a family tragedy forces him to put aside his personal quest to protect his family.
►The first episode will air Sunday, January 5 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC (via Sling or Fubo)
‘Missing You’ (Netflix)
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Harlan Coben’s latest series kicks off the year with a gripping mystery. Detective Kat Donovan (Rosalind Eleazar) is stunned when she spots Josh (Ashley Walters), her fiancé of 11 years, while browsing a dating app. His reappearance reopens old wounds and turns his life upside down again. As Kat digs deeper, Josh’s return draws her into the unsolved mystery of her father’s murder, uncovering secrets long buried in her past.
►Episodes 1-5 are available now on Netflix
‘Lockerbie: A Quest for Truth’ (Peacock)
Colin Firth plays the lead role in this British mini-series inspired by true events. On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was shot down by a bomb over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 259 passengers and crew, as well as 11 people on the ground. After this, Dr. Jim Swire (Firth) becomes the spokesperson for the families of the British victims, determined to uncover the truth. Jim’s relentless quest for answers takes him across continents and political obstacles. Along the way, his faith in the justice system crumbles, forever transforming his perception of the world.
►Episodes 1-5 are available now on Peacock
‘Going Dutch’ (Fox)
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Denis Leary returns for his first television series since FX’s “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” ended in 2016. He plays U.S. Army Col. Patrick Quinn, a decorated combat commander known for his bold and unfiltered remarks. After a particularly epic speech, he is sent to a base in the Netherlands as punishment. Having spent decades in war zones, Quinn now finds himself in charge of a virtually insignificant outpost — with a bowling alley and the army’s only cheese factory, but without weapons or strategic significance. He must train his disparate group of under-executives, including his own daughter.
►The first episode is available now on Hulu
‘The Rig’ saison 2 (Prime Video)
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This supernatural thriller returns with even more chilling horrors for the crew of the Kinloch Bravo oil rig. The survivors find themselves in a hidden offshore settlement known as Stac, located in the remote and unforgiving Arctic Circle. There, they must deal with the emotional and physical consequences of the cataclysmic tsunami that wiped out the Bravo. But their struggles don’t end there — they soon find themselves caught up in complex conspiracies, corporate clashes, and dangers emerging from the ocean depths.
►Episodes 1-6 are available now on Prime Video
‘Selling the City’ (Netflix)
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