Headlining this week’s top new shows and movies on Netflix is the return of one of Netflix’s surprise hits of 2023.
“The Night Agent” is officially back for a second season after the first season was one of the streaming service’s biggest hits. This spy thriller is ushering in an unexpected (but welcome) golden age for spy thrillers, and could become the second must-watch Netflix show after “American Primeval,” which hit Netflix earlier this month.
For more to watch, read our top picks for everything coming to Netflix this week. If you want more, check out my guide to what’s new on Netflix in January and my picks for the most anticipated Netflix shows of 2025.
New on Netflix this week: Top Picks
“The Night Agent” Season 2
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Gabriel Basso plays Peter Sutherland in The Night Agent. Peter is an FBI agent who works as a telephone operator for Night Action. It’s supposed to be a boring job, but one day the phone rings and he’s drawn into a conspiracy involving potential spies for the U.S. government. The plot not only uncovers treason, but also begins a budding romance between Peter and former technology company CEO Rose Larkin (Lewisian Buchanan), who, after his uncle and aunt are murdered, tells Peter make a call to.
This action-thriller has already been renewed for season 3, so it will be interesting to see how this season builds, considering it could tell even more stories beyond these 10 episodes. Probably. All we know for sure is that this season there will be a new conspiracy involving rogue CIA agents, ruthless information brokers, and deadly war criminals. Don’t miss Season 2 of The Night Agent this week.
Available on Netflix starting January 23rd
“From WAG to wealth”
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For those unfamiliar, “WAG” stands for wife and girlfriend, and is typically used to refer to the spouse or partner of a professional athlete or celebrity. And in many cases, they are only considered by the public to be the same as more famous figures.
But with ‘WAGs to Riches’, Netflix is launching a new reality show that aims to flip the script and showcase just how much these WAGs are up to. The film follows nine Miami women who date, marry, divorce, or co-parent with famous athletes and musicians. Part documentary, part melodrama, it follows them as they try to balance high-profile relationships with careers, motherhood, battling gossip and navigating the city’s social scene. .
Available on Netflix starting January 22nd
“You hurt my feelings.”
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You Hurt My Feelings is a comedy-drama starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Beth, a successful writer. Her career as a memoirist and creative writing teacher was going well, so she decided to write her first novel…and it came back with lots of notes. She shows it to her husband Don (Tobias Menzies) and he likes it and says Beth should find an agent who will be more supportive of her project.
However, that turned out to be a lie. One day while Beth was out shopping, Don told his brother-in-law Mark (Arian Moeed) that he didn’t like novels at all, but couldn’t tell Beth because he didn’t feel like he could be honest. I hear it. About anything. This causes a rift in their marriage, but you’ll have to watch the movie to find out how they repair it.
Available on Netflix starting January 26th
“Sakamoto Days” (new episode)
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“Sakamoto Days” is based on the popular manga series of the same name. The story revolves around Taro Sakamoto (Tomokazu Sugita, Matthew), a man who was once the world’s greatest hitman but gave up everything to become the husband of Aoi (Nao Higashiyama, Rosie Okumura). It revolves around Mercer (English). English)).
Now, as a father rather than a husband, he runs a convenience store with Aoi and her 6-year-old daughter Hana (Kino Hina). He vows never to kill anyone again, gains some weight, and tries to maintain a peaceful life as a husband and father. But the world of killers won’t leave him alone. Thankfully, he has another former hitman, Shin (Nobunaga Shimazaki (Japanese), Dallas Ryu (English)), who can read minds, and helps him protect his family while keeping his promise of non-killing. will do it for you. The first two episodes are already available, and the new episode will be released this Saturday. Check out this new Netflix anime in the original Japanese or the surprisingly good English dub.
Watch new episodes on Netflix starting January 25th
“NCIS” Seasons 1-5
If you’ve ever used a treadmill at the gym, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an episode of “NCIS.” Even if you’ve never stepped foot on a treadmill, there’s a good chance you’ve watched this long-running series, one of the most popular in network television history. Starring Mark Harmon as Naval Criminal Investigative Service Supervising Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the film features a solid ensemble cast, including fan favorite Pauley Perrette (forensic scientist Abby Sciuto), and a well-thought-out procedural. known for its format.
There are 22 seasons of NCIS so far, so there are tons of episodes you could potentially watch. But starting this Thursday, the first five seasons will be available for binge-watching on Netflix, so now is the perfect time to start watching.
Available on Netflix starting January 23rd
All new releases on Netflix: January 20-26
January 21st
“The Graham Norton Show: The Best Bits” Week of January 10, 2025
January 22nd
“WAGs to Riches” (Netflix series)
WAGs to Riches takes you into the high-stakes world of Miami’s ambitious women as they connect with Miami’s most elite athletes, musicians, and power players. This docu-soap breaks the mold and builds its own empire as it deals with the glamor and drama that comes with the rich life while balancing a prosperous career, motherhood, and high-profile relationships. It follows a group of bold women. From battling blog-fueled gossip to competing in a city where connections are everything, these women strive to prove that they’re no less than men’s trophies, and inside… Some people earn more than famous men. With fierce ambition, rivalries, and jaw-dropping moments, WAGs to Riches takes the world by storm like never before. Produced by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studio, Rasheed J. Daniel, Liz Fine, and Gardner Reed serve as executive producers.
January 23rd
“The Night Agent” Season 2 (Netflix series)
A hunt for a CIA agent accused of leaking secrets puts Peter and Rose in the crosshairs of a ruthless information broker and a deadly war criminal.
January 24th
“Sandcastles” (LB) (Netflix movie)
A family of four stranded on a deserted island scavenges to survive as their past is revealed and they are sent into a downward spiral of painful events.
January 25th
“Sakamoto Days” (JP) (Netflix Anime) New episodes
Taro Sakamoto, once the greatest assassin in history, retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up with him, he must fight to protect his beloved family.
January 26th
I’m leaving Netflix this week
Departure date 1/20/25
“The Gift”
Departure date 1/25/25
“The Babadook”
“The Rental”
Departure date 1/26/25
“Fullmetal Alchemist”
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”
