Coming to Netflix in January 2022: 47 Exciting Originals

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Happy New Years! Curious what you can watch on Netflix in January 2022? Look no further.

Netflix has been busy coming up with 47 original series and movies that will be released on Netflix in January 2022.

January 1

Chief Daddy 2 – Going for Broke — NETFLIX FILM. The Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy’s inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company has anything to do with it.
The Hook Up Plan: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES. When Parisian Elsa gets hung up on her ex, her best friends secretly hire a male escort to help her move on. But their plan works a little too well.

January 4

Action Pack — NETFLIX FAMILY. With hearts, smarts and superpowers, the heroic kids of the Action Academy work together to battle the baddies — and even bring out the good in them!

January 5

Four to Dinner — NETFLIX FILM. In this rom-com challenging the concept of soulmates, parallel storylines portray four single friends as they pair up in different couple combinations.
Rebelde — NETFLIX SERIES. A new version of Rebelde, the iconic young adult soap opera returns to Elite way School, now EWS, the international boarding school that was the birthplace of the now legendary RBD. Now a new generation of students enrolls in the school with dreams of joining the prestigious music program and win the Battle of the Bands to become musical stars.

January 6

The Club: Part 2 — NETFLIX SERIES. In cosmopolitan 1950s Istanbul, a mother with a troubled past works at a nightclub to reconnect with and help the rebellious daughter she couldn’t raise.
The Wasteland — NETFLIX FILM. The tranquility of a family that lives isolated from society is suddenly disturbed by a horrific creature that would put the bounds that tights them to test.

January 7

Hype House — NETFLIX SERIES. Get an inside look at social media’s most talked-about stars as they navigate love, fame and friendship while creating content and living together.
Johnny Test: Season 2 — NETFLIX FAMILY. How much trouble could one imaginative boy, his faithful dog and two science-loving sisters possibly get into? Hmm, that sounds like a challenge!

January 10

Undercover: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES. The lines begin to blur for a pair of undercover cops as they try to infiltrate a drug kingpin’s operation by posing as a couple and moving in next door.

January 11

Dear Mother — NETFLIX FILM. When Jean-Louis’ heart stops beating, he must confront his Oedipal issues — and ask his mother an unthinkable question — or he’ll be dead in three days.

January 12

Cheer: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES. The Emmy-winning breakout sensation is back and the stakes have never been higher. As Navarro defends its championship crown against a slew of challenges, including their fiercest rivals at Trinity Valley Community College, unexpected events threaten the camaraderie of the team and the season itself.
How I Fell in Love with a Gangster — NETFLIX FILM. A mysterious woman recounts the rise and fall of Nikodem “Nikoś” Skotarczak, one of the biggest gangsters in Poland’s history. Inspired by a true story.

January 13

Brazen (REVIEW) — NETFLIX FILM. Prominent mystery writer and crime expert, Grace (Alyssa Milano), hurries back to her family home in Washington, D.C. because her estranged sister summons her. When her sister is killed and her double life as a webcam performer is revealed, Grace ignores the warnings of cool-headed detective Ed (Sam Page) and gets involved in the case. Based on the novel “Brazen Virtue” by Nora Roberts.
Chosen — NETFLIX SERIES. When a mysterious box arrives at his door, a doctor and father is forced to participate in a twisted killing game, or risk losing everything.
The Journalist — NETFLIX SERIES. In this new series, The Journalist stars Ryoko Yonekura (Doctor X, Legal V) playing the protagonist Anna Matsuda, a Toto Newspaper reporter known as the ‘maverick of news media,’ who strives to expose issues in modern Japanese society. The film is directed by Michihito Fuji who also directed the movie.
Photocopier — NETFLIX FILM. When photos of her at a party cause her to lose a scholarship, a student investigates whether something devastating happened to her that night.

January 14

After Life: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES. Struggling to come to terms with his wife’s death, a writer for a newspaper (Ricky Gervais) adopts a gruff new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help.
Archive 81 — NETFLIX SERIES. Archive 81 follows archivist Dan Turner (Mamoudou Athie), who takes a job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994. Reconstructing the work of a documentary filmmaker named Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi), he is drawn into her investigation of a dangerous cult at the Visser apartment building.
The House — NETFLIX SERIES. The House is an eccentric dark comedy about a house and the three surreal tales of the individuals who made it their home. An anthology directed by the leading voices in independent stop motion animation.
Riverdance: The Animated Adventure — NETFLIX FAMILY. An Irish boy named Keegan and a Spanish girl named Moya journey into the mythical world of the Megaloceros Giganteus who teach them to appreciate Riverdance as a celebration of life. Inspired by the global stage sensation and new music by Grammy winner Bill Whelan.
This Is Not a Comedy — NETFLIX FILM. A comedian finds new meaning in his life when his best friend asks him to be her sperm donor, and he meets a girl who connects with the cosmos.

January 18

Mighty Express: Train Trouble — NETFLIX FAMILY. A sneaky duo has tricked the trains and taken over Mission Station! Can Flicker flex his skills on the tracks to rescue his friends and save the day?

January 19

El marginal: Season 4 — NETFLIX SERIES. After the fire at San Onofre, the fates of Pastor, Mario Borges and Diosito cross paths again in the Puente Viejo prison.
Heavenly Bites: Mexico — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY. This is a show about the food that Mexicans hate loving. It’s about those flavors that are worth the stomach aches that will most likely follow their consumption. An ode to those things that we are willing to eat no matter how out of control the recipe gets.
Juanpis González – The Series — NETFLIX SERIES. A Colombian snob forays into the uncharted territories of dirty politics and true love while attempting to pass a test to inherit the family business.
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY. In this harrowing docuseries, a cruel conman masquerading as a British spy manipulates and steals from his victims, leaving ruined families in his wake.
Too Hot to Handle: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES. It’s a new year, and it might be snowing outside, but the third season of TOO HOT TO HANDLE is back and steamier than ever.

January 20

Midnight Asia: Eat · Dance · Dream — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY. Night brings out the most playful side of Asia’s metropolises. This docuseries captures the food, drink, music — and night owls who shine in the dark.
The Royal Treatment — NETFLIX FILM. New York hairdresser Izzy seizes the chance to work at the wedding of a charming prince, but when sparks between them fly, will love — or duty — prevail?

January 21

Munich – The Edge of War — NETFLIX FILM. At the tense 1938 Munich Conference, former friends who now work for opposing governments become reluctant spies racing to expose a Nazi secret.
My Father’s Violin — NETFLIX FILM. Through their shared grief and connection to music, an orphaned girl bonds with her emotionally aloof, successful violinist uncle.
Ozark: Season 4 Part 1 — NETFLIX SERIES. Ozark is a thrilling drama set in the present-day and follows the Byrde family’s journey from their normal, suburban Chicago life to their dangerous criminal enterprise in the Ozarks, Missouri. The series explores capitalism, family dynamics, and survival through the eyes of (anything but) ordinary Americans.
Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series: Part 2 — NETFLIX FAMILY. As Ash battles his way through the World Coronation Series, Goh continues his quest to catch every Pokémon. Together, they’re on a journey to adventure!
Summer Heat — NETFLIX SERIES. A group of young adults working at a paradisiac resort live an unforgettable summer as they discover love, true friendships and devastating secrets.

January 24

Three Songs for Benazir — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY. Newly married and living in a displacement camp, an Afghan man struggles to balance his dream of joining the national army with family responsibilities.

January 25

Ada Twist, Scientist: Season 2 — NETFLIX FAMILY
Neymar: The Perfect Chaos — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY. One of the most famous and highest-paid athletes in history – like you’ve never seen before. NEYMAR is a hero on the field and a controversial figure off. This three-part docuseries, directed by David Charles Rodrigues, gets up close and personal with soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior.

January 27

Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery — NETFLIX SERIES. After two hapless TV technicians stumble upon a murder scene, every step they take to avoid becoming suspects lands them in deeper trouble.
Soy Georgina – NETFLIX SERIES. Georgina Rodríguez, with more than 28 million followers on Instagram, is, among many other things, a model, mother, influencer, businesswoman, dancer and Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner. Soy Georgina is an emotional and in-depth portrait of the woman behind the covers, the photos, the stories and the big headlines.

January 28

All of Us are Dead – NETFLIX SERIES. A group of students trapped in a high school and find themselves in dire situations as they seek to be rescued from a zombie invasion of their school.
Angry Birds: Summer Madness — NETFLIX FAMILY. Teen birds Red, Chuck, Bomb and Stella are crashing through Camp Splinterwood with their fellow feathered campers for a summer of high-flying hijinks!
Feria: The Darkest Light — NETFLIX SERIES. Two sisters must face a new reality — and supernatural elements — when it’s revealed their parents participated in a cult ritual ending in death.
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness — NETFLIX SERIES. Jonathan Van Ness lets his curiosity lead the way as he roves from snacks to wigs in this podcast spinoff chock-full of experts and special guests.
Home Team — NETFLIX FILM. Two years after a Super Bowl win when NFL head coach Sean Payton (Kevin James) is suspended, he goes back to his hometown and finds himself reconnecting with his 12 year old son by coaching his Pop Warner football team.
In From the Cold (REVIEW) — NETFLIX SERIES. A single mother’s (Margarita Levieva) life in suburban New Jersey is turned upside down when the FBI arrests her and forces her to make a choice: confront her long-buried past as a highly trained, bio-engineered Russian agent, and become an asset against Russia’s underworld drug trade, and shadow war on U.S. elections—or put her family and the new life she has built at risk.
The Orbital Children – NETFLIX SERIES. The story begins in the year 2045, when AI has advanced and anyone can travel into space. Children born on the moon and children from Earth who are on a trip to space meet at the Japanese-built Anshin space station.
The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window — NETFLIX SERIES. For heartbroken Anna (Kristen Bell), every day is the same. She sits with her wine, staring out the window, watching life go by without her. But when a handsome neighbor (Tom Riley) and his adorable daughter (Samsara Yett) move in across the street, Anna starts to see a light at the end of the tunnel. That is until she witnesses a gruesome murder… Or did she?

Save the Date

Bridgerton Season 2 Comes to Netflix on March 25, 2022. Bridgerton (based on Julia Quinn’s best selling books) is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted regency series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all.

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