What’s new on Netflix Canada in January 2020

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada.

Coming to Netflix Canada in January is the first season of the original series Messiah, a thriller about a charismatic man (Mehdi Dehbi) who mysteriously appears in the Middle East and claims to be the second coming of Christ.

His alleged miracles gain him a cult following, but not everyone is convinced he is as holy as he says. As doubts around him increase, CIA officer Eva Geller (Michelle Monaghan) becomes dedicated to discovering the truth behind this enigmatic figure.

VIDEO: Messiah (Season 1) Trailer

Other new original Netflix series in January include Dracula (no date specified), Spinning Out and The Circle (both on Jan. 1), Thieves of the Wood (Jan. 10), Medical Police (Jan. 10), Next In Fashion (Jan. 29), and The Stranger (Jan. 30).

Returning series include season two of Vikings, season five of Line of Duty (Jan. 1), season five of Gotham (Jan. 3), season six of Grace and Frankie (Jan. 15), season four of Hip-Hop Evolution and season two of Sex Education (both on Jan. 17), and The Ranch: The Final Season and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 3 (both on Jan. 24).

Documentaries include Sex, Explained: Limited Series (Jan. 2), Cheer (Jan 8.), Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (Jan. 22), Night on Earth (Jan. 29), and season two of I Am A Killer (Jan. 31).

VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in January

Original Netflix films include Ghost Stories (Jan. 1), All the Freckles in the World (Jan. 3), Tyler Perry’s A Fall from Grace (Jan. 17), A Sun (Jan. 24), and 37 Seconds and Uncut Gems (both on Jan. 31).

Theatrical films coming in January include American Graffiti, Mamma Mia!, The Imitation Game, and The Post (all on Jan. 1), Captain America: The First Avenger (Jan. 25), and Star Trek Beyond (Jan. 31).

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in January, along with what’s leaving.

 

 

Coming in January (no release date specified)

• Dracula (Netflix original) – From the makers of Sherlock, Claes Bang stars as Dracula in this series inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
• What the Love! with Karan Johar (Netflix original) – Multihyphenate celebrity Karan Johar guides perennially lonely singletons through physical and emotional makeovers to set them up for dating success.

 

Wednesday, January 1st

• Ghost Stories (Netflix film) – From the directors of “Bombay Talkies” and “Lust Stories” come four new short films taking a twisted turn into the spine-chilling realm of horror.
• Messiah (Netflix original) – When CIA officer Eva Geller (Michelle Monaghan) uncovers information about a man (Mehdi Dehbi) gaining international attention through acts of public disruption, she begins an investigation into his origins. As he continues to cultivate followers who allege he’s performing miracles, the global media become increasingly beguiled by this charismatic figure. Geller must race to unravel the mystery of whether he really is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist capable of dismantling the world’s geopolitical order. As the story unfolds, multiple perspectives are interwoven including that of an Israeli intelligence officer (Tomer Sisley), a Texas preacher (John Ortiz) and his daughter (Stefania LaVie Owen), a Palestinian refugee (Sayyid El Alami) and the journalist (Jane Adams) who covers the story. The series also stars Melinda Page Hamilton, Wil Traval, Fares Landoulsi, Dermot Mulroney and Beau Bridges. Created by Michael Petroni (The Book Thief), directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) and Kate Woods (Rectify), and executive produced by Petroni, McTeigue, Andrew Deane (The Double), Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (The Bible Series, Ben Hur), the Netflix original series Messiah is a provocative and suspenseful thriller that explores the power of influence and belief in the social media age.
• Nisman: Death of a Prosecutor (Netflix documentary) – This series follows a prosecutor who investigated the biggest attack against a Jewish community outside Israel since World War II — and met a violent and mysterious death.
• Spinning Out (Netflix original) – After choking during an important performance, a competitive skater dealing with family issues and her own inner demons struggles to revive her career.
• The Circle (Netflix original) – Welcome to the ultimate popularity contest. To win the cash prize, would you be yourself, a better version of yourself — or someone else altogether?
• American Graffiti
• Curious George
• Definitely, Maybe
• Drugs, Inc.: Season 6
• Line of Duty: Season 5
• Mamma Mia!
• Manhattan Murder Mystery
• Maze Runner: Death Cure
• Saint Seiya: Season 4-5
• The 15:17 to Paris
• The Imitation Game
• The Post
• Vikings: Season 1-2

 

Thursday, January 2nd

• Sex, Explained: Limited Series (Netflix documentary) – Attraction. Fantasies. Fertility. Discover the ins and outs of sex in this fun and informative series, narrated by singer-actress Janelle Monáe.
• Thieves of the Wood (Netflix original) – In this historical drama series, infamous Flemish highwayman Jan de Lichte becomes a local hero during the Austrian occupation of 18th-century Belgium.

 

Friday, January 3rd

• All the Freckles in the World (Netflix film) – In Mexico City, a 13-year-old falls for the most beautiful girl in school. With some help from his friends, he will try everything in order to win her heart.
• Gotham: Season 5

 

Saturday, January 4th

• Game Night
• Go! Go! Cory Carson (Netflix family) – Join kid car Cory Carson on his adventures around the winding roads of childhood in Bumperton Hills! Based on the hit toy line Go! Go! Smart Wheels.

 

Tuesday, January 7th

• Rust Valley Restorers: Season 1

 

Wednesday, January 8th

• Cheer (Netflix documentary) – From the team behind Last Chance U, Netflix’s documentary series Cheer follows the competitive cheerleaders of Navarro College in Corsicana, TX. Led by Monica Aldama, the small junior college has won 14 National Championships since 2000. The stakes on the mat are high, but for these athletes, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the team members themselves. Over the course of six episodes, viewers will join the Navarro College cheerleaders as they face injuries, sacrifice, personal setbacks and triumphs, all leading up to one nail-biting and adrenaline pumping final competition at the National Championship.

 

Friday, January 10th

• AJ and the Queen (Netflix original) – RuPaul stars in this outrageous series as a down-on-her-luck drag queen traveling across America in a van with a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway.
• Giri / Haji (Netflix original) – Family duty sends a lawman to London to look for his mob-assassin brother as a yakuza war threatens to engulf Tokyo. Trust is even tougher to find.
• Harvey Girls Forever!: Season 4 (Netflix family) – A robot band, a pirate adventure … and a run-in with a friendly ghost? Just another season on Harvey Street, where every day’s out of the ordinary.
• The Inbestigators: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Who? When? Where? These school-age sleuths ask smart questions — and they always solve the case! When crime strikes, call the Inbestigators.
• Medical Police (Netflix original) – Two American doctors who discover a deadly virus in Brazil are recruited as government agents in a race to find a cure and uncover a dark conspiracy.
• Scissor Seven (Netflix anime) – With a trusted pair of hairdressing scissors and the ability to disguise himself, Seven offers contract killing on the cheap. The only problem? He often has trouble completing assignments.
• Titans: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Things have changed. Robin and the Titans aren’t the same group of outcasts they used to be, and neither are their enemies.
• Until Dawn (Netflix original) – France’s funniest comics carry out ghastly tasks as they try to outlast — and outwit — one another while overnighting in famously haunted locations.

 

Monday, January 13th

• The Healing Powers of Dude (Netflix family) – When an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder has to start middle school, he finds strength in a lovable comfort mutt named Dude.

 

 

Tuesday, January 14th

• Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Netflix family) – “Burrow girl” Kipo’s life turns upside down when she surfaces in a wild world of mutant creatures. She’ll need all the help she can get to go home.

 

Wednesday, January 15th

• Grace and Frankie: Season 6 (Netflix original) – Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are two women reinventing their lives in this funny and honest series, now returning for Season 6.
• Quien a hierro mata (Netflix film) – A cartel boss is released from prison and put in the care of nurse Mario (Luis Tosar), who questions his duty and reconnects with his traumatic past.

 

Thursday, January 16th

• NiNoKuni (Netflix anime) – High school colleagues Yuu and Haru travel between the real world and a parallel fantasy universe to help their friend Kotona, whose life is in danger.

 

Friday, January 17th

• Ares (Netflix original) – When her friend suffers a bizarre accident, Rosa realizes the secret student society they’ve just joined is built on demonic secrets from Dutch history.
• Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 4 (Netflix original) – Season 4 of the music series follows hip-hop in the U.S., showcasing the stories and sounds that shaped its history and culture.
• Sex Education: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Sex Education is about Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother, Jean. In season 1 Otis and his friend Maeve Wiley set-up a sex clinic at school to capitalise on his intuitive talent for sex advice. In season 2, as a late bloomer Otis must master his newly discovered sexual urges in order to progress with his girlfriend Ola whilst also dealing with his now strained relationship with Maeve. Meanwhile, Moordale Secondary is in the throes of a Chlamydia outbreak, highlighting the need for better sex education at the school and new kids come to town who will challenge the status quo.
• Tiny House Nation: Volume 2
• Tyler Perry’s A Fall from Grace (Netflix film) – Grace Waters (Crystal Fox), a longtime pillar of her Virginia community, stays composed when her ex weds his mistress and her son moves away. With convincing from her best friend Sarah (Phylicia Rashad), she tries putting herself first, and a handsome stranger (Mehcad Brooks) becomes her surprise second love. Yet any woman can snap, and Grace’s new husband soon ravages her life, her work and — many say — her sanity. Shuttered in a cell awaiting trial for his murder, Grace’s only hope for vindication lies with Jasmine Bryant (Bresha Webb), a public defender who has never tried a case. Co-starring Oscar nominee Cicely Tyson and writer/director Tyler Perry, A FALL FROM GRACE is a mesmerizing thriller built from unthinkable secrets.
• Vivir dos veces (Netflix film) – Emilio searches for the great love of his youth, with the help of his daughter and granddaughter. Will he be able to reconnect with this lost love before his memory fails?
• Wer kann, der kann! (Netflix original) – “Nailed It!” takes its cakes to Germany, where amateurs try to re-create fantastic sweets. Model Angelina Kirsch hosts alongside chef Bernd Siefert.

 

Monday, January 20th

• Family Reunion: Part 2 (Netflix family) – This sitcom about a Seattle family who must readjust to simple living in Georgia returns for its second season.
• Good Time

 

Tuesday, January 21st

• Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty (Netflix original) – Southern-born comedian, writer and actress Fortune Feimster is back with her first hour-long Netflix original comedy special, Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty. The comedian recalls her childhood misadventures as a former Girl Scout, debutante and (disqualified) swim meet champion; her family’s complicated relationship with Hooters; and how a movie helped her realize she was a lesbian.
• God’s Own Country
• Word Party: Season 4 (Netflix family) – Cue the music: It’s time for a party! Join animal babies Franny, Bailey, Kip, Lulu and their new friend, Tilly, for more learning and language fun.

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

• Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (Netflix documentary) – The six episode docuseries explores the ways influenza evolves and how prepared humans are — or aren’t — for the next devastating global outbreak.

 

Thursday, January 23rd

• The Ghost Bride (Netflix original) – In 1890s Malacca, a young woman finds herself in the afterlife and becomes mired in a murder mystery connected to the deceased son of a wealthy family.
• October Faction (Netflix original) – Monster hunters Fred (J.C. Mackenzie) and Deloris Allen (Tamara Taylor) hide their identities as members of a covert syndicate while their teenage kids, Geoff (Gabriel Darku) and Viv (Aurora Burghart), are forced to live in a town trapped in the past. From the comics by Steve Niles and Damien Worm.
• The Queen
• SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac: Season 1 / Part 2 (Netflix anime) – Hard work and training have paid off for Seiya, who is now one of Athena’s Saints. But it doesn’t end here. What new adventures await the heroes of this epic saga in Part II?

 

 

Friday, January 24th

• A Sun (Netflix film) – A family reckons with the aftermath of their younger son’s incarceration and a greater misfortune that follows.
• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 3 (Netflix original) – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina re-imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Part Three finds Sabrina reeling from the harrowing events of Part Two. Though she defeated her father Lucifer, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison of her beloved boyfriend, Nicholas Scratch. Sabrina can’t live with herself, knowing that Nick made the ultimate sacrifice and is suffering, burning in Hell under Madam Satan’s watchful eye. So with an assist from her mortal friends, “The Fright Club” (consisting of Harvey, Rosalind, and Theo), Sabrina makes it her mission to free him from eternal damnation and bring him back into her arms. However, the Dark Lord’s unseating has sent shockwaves through the realms—and, with no on the throne, Sabrina must assume the title of “Queen” to defend it against a challenger, the handsome Prince of Hell Caliban. Meanwhile, in Greendale, a mysterious carnival rolls into town, bringing with it a threat to the Spellmans and the coven: A tribe of pagans looking to resurrect an ancient evil …
• The Ranch: The Final Season (Netflix original) – This comedy series set on a ranch and starring Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott returns for its final season.
• Rise of Empires: Ottoman (Netflix original) – With a mix of scripted and documentary elements, this series examines the history of the Ottoman Empire.
• You Cannot Hide (No te puedes esconder) (Netflix original) – This thriller follows a nurse who’s rebuilding her life, an ex-cop turned hit man, a photographer obsessed with death, a corrupt politician and a group of idealist friends — all linked by darkness and danger.

 

Saturday, January 25th

• Captain America: The First Avenger

 

Sunday, January 26th

• Vir Das: For India (Netflix original) – Vir Das takes his audience on a celebratory journey through the history of India, from its people and traditions to modern culture and famous films.

 

Tuesday, January 28th

• Alex Fernández: El mejor comediante del mundo (Netflix original) – A new stand-up special from Mexican comedian Alex Fernández.
• Legend

 

Wednesday, January 29th

• Frères Ennemis (Netflix film) – A cop and a drug dealer who grew up in the same neighborhood reluctantly join forces to solve a murder. Matthias Schoenaerts and Reda Kateb star.
• Next In Fashion (Netflix original) – Next In Fashion is a high-stakes competition series featuring some of the world’s best and quietly innovative designers who compete for a chance to become the next big name in fashion. The series is hosted by fashion designer and TV personality Tan France (Queer Eye) and designer, model and global style icon Alexa Chung.
• Night on Earth (Netflix documentary) – From the award-winning producers of “Planet Earth II,” “Life” and “Blue Planet,” this stunning natural history series reveals the wonders of the nocturnal world.
• Omniscient (Netflix original) – In a future where each citizen is monitored 24/7 by a drone, a woman discovers a murder unaccounted by this surveillance system, and investigates why.

 

Thursday, January 30th

• Ainori Love Wagon: African Journey (Netflix original) – To find love, seven strangers leave Japan and embark on a journey through the continent of Africa together. Challenges, adventure and romance await!
• The Stranger (Netflix original) – Secrets, violence and a conspiracy send family man Adam Price on a desperate quest to uncover the truth about the people closest to him.

 

Friday, January 31st

• 37 Seconds (Netflix film) – A young woman with cerebral palsy is torn between family obligations and her dream to become a successful manga artist.
• Bojack Horseman: Season 6 (Part B) (Netflix original) – BoJack inches his way toward redemption as a stint in rehab forces him to confront his mistakes and start making amends.
• Diablero: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Demons walk among everyday citizens, and the angels took off long ago. Who’s left to save humanity? Diablero returns for Season 2.
• I Am A Killer: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Season 2 of the documentary series features death row inmates convicted of capital murder giving a firsthand account of their crimes.
• Luna Nera (Netflix original) – In 17th-century Italy, a teenage midwife accused of witchcraft must choose between a star-crossed love and fulfilling her powerful destiny.
• Ragnarok (Netflix original) – A small Norwegian town experiencing warm winters and violent downpours seems to be headed for another Ragnarok — unless someone intervenes in time.
• Star Trek Beyond
• Uncut Gems (Netflix film) – With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hopes of staying afloat and alive.

 

 

Leaving Netflix Canada in January

Wednesday, January 15th

• Helix: Season 1-2

Friday, January 17th

• Short Term 12

Friday, January 31st

• Little Women
• Spartacus: Blood and Sand
• Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
• Spartacus: Vengeance
• Spartacus: War of the Damned
• Horrible Bosses

 

All titles and dates are subject to change.