Netflix Is Kicking Off the New Year With 16 New and Returning Shows, and We Are SO Ready
Hello, 2021, and hello to a whole bunch of new Netflix original series. While plenty of our old favorites are returning with new seasons in January, you can expect to see just as many exciting originals debut this month. You can look forward to a second season of Bonding, a second season of Dream Home Makeover, a third season of Cobra Kai, a third season of Disenchantment, and so much more. Brand-new shows include an informative series hosted by Nicholas Cage and a magical teen drama set at a boarding school for fairies, among others. Here are all the new and returning shows you should have on your radar this month.
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History of Swear Words, Season 1
Hosted by Nicholas Cage, this hilarious series explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science, and cultural impact of curse words. You can expect to see a lot of famous faces make appearances in this one, including Joel Kim Booster, DeRay Davis, Open Mike Eagle, Nikki Glaser, Patti Harrison, London Hughes, Jim Jefferies, Zainab Johnson, Nick Offerman, Sarah Silverman, Baron Vaughn, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
When it's available: Jan. 5
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Cobra Kai, Season 3
This sequel series to The Karate Kid takes place 34 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, following Johnny Lawrence (who's still played by William Zabka) as he reignites his old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso (who's still played by Ralph Macchio) by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo. Season three picks up after the dojo battle that left Miguel hospitalized.
When it's available: Jan. 8
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Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons, Season 5
In the fifth season of this investigative series, journalist (and former prisoner) Raphael Rowe takes viewers inside dangerous prisons in the Philippines, Greenland, and South Africa, all while living like a prisoner himself.
When it's available: Jan. 8
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Disenchantment, Season 3
This adult animated comedy from The Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening is coming back for a third installment, continuing the story of alcoholic princess Bean as she tries to restore her father's kingdom with the help of her elf sidekick and personal demon.
When it's available:Jan. 15
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Fate: The Winx Saga, Season 1
Based on the cartoon series by Iginio Straffi and created by The Vampire Diaries' Brian Young, this teen drama follows five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where students learn how to master their magical powers.
When it's available: Jan. 22
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Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce), Season 1
This series revolves around three successful women working on a radio show, following the slow and unexpected unraveling of their marriages.
When it's available: Jan. 23