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Prime Video Unveils New January Lineup & Top Original Series

At a Glance

  • New Prime Video releases start January 7 with Beast Games and The Night Manager.
  • Prime Video’s best originals span thrillers, crime, sci-fi, comedy and more.
  • Over 30 shows debut or get new seasons since 2022.

Why it matters: Fans get fresh content and a curated list of must-watch Prime Video originals.

Prime Video is rolling out a fresh slate of shows in January while highlighting the best of its original lineup. From high-stakes reality competitions to gripping thrillers, the streaming giant has something for every taste.

January New Releases

Prime Video’s January lineup kicks off with four new premieres. Beast Games, a reality contest, brings a $5,000,000 prize to the competition of strong versus smart competitors. The Night Manager returns for season two after an eight-year gap. Judy Justice and Steal also debut new seasons.

Release Date Show Genre/Notes
Jan. 7 Beast Games Reality competition, $5,000,000 prize
Jan. 11 The Night Manager Thriller, season 2
Jan. 19 Judy Justice Reality courtroom drama
Jan. 21 Steal Thriller, season 1

Best Prime Video Originals

Prime Video’s strongest originals have premiered a new season since 2022. They cover a range of genres, from psychological thrillers to animated comedies and sci-fi adventures.

Thrillers

  • The Girlfriend
  • The Devil’s Hour
  • Dead Ringers
  • Chloe
  • Ballard
  • Reacher

Crime

  • Ballard
  • Reacher

Sci-Fi

  • Fallout
  • The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
  • Paper Girls

Comedy

  • Overcompensating
  • The Outlaws
  • Undone
  • The Kids in the Hall
  • A League of Their Own
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
  • Gen V
  • Invincible
  • The Boys

Drama

  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith
  • The Summer I Turned Pretty
  • With Love
  • Expats
  • Riches
  • The English
  • As We See It

Fantasy

  • I’m a Virgo
  • The Legend of Vox Machina
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
  • My Lady Jane
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Documentary

  • LuLaRich

Key Takeaways

  • Prime Video’s January slate offers strong reality and thriller debuts.
  • The platform’s best originals span thrillers, crime, sci-fi, comedy, drama, fantasy and documentary.
  • Over 30 shows have new seasons or premieres since 2022, showcasing Prime Video’s growing catalog.

Prime Video’s expanding library means subscribers can dive into fresh stories while revisiting their favorites, ensuring binge-watching stays exciting all year long.

Author

  • Natalie A. Brooks covers housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Fort Worth, reporting from planning meetings to living rooms across the city. A former urban planning student, she’s known for deeply reported stories on displacement, zoning, and how growth reshapes Fort Worth communities.

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