The last week of January is deep winter at its coziest, the perfect excuse to curl up with some new TV shows premiering on Netflix, Apple TV, other streaming services, broadcast and cable TV.
This week brings plenty to keep your screens warm. “Bridgerton” returns for a sumptuous fourth season of romance, scandal and glittering gowns; “Shrinking” brings back heartfelt chaos as Jason Segel’s therapist pushes boundaries in unexpected ways. And Marvel’s “Wonder Man” promises a meta, star-studded adventure through Hollywood’s superhero machine. Here’s our guide on the top new TV shows to check out this week.
Show |
Platform |
Genre |
Release Date |
"Wonder Man" |
Disney+ |
Superhero action |
Jan. 27 |
"Shrinking" season 3 |
Apple TV |
Comedy-drama |
Jan. 28 |
"Bridgerton" season 4 |
Netflix |
Period romance |
Jan. 29 |
The Grammys |
CBS |
Awards show |
Feb. 1 |
"Vanished" |
MGM+ |
Mystery thriller |
Feb. 1 |
‘Wonder Man’ (Disney+)
This miniseries might just be the MCU’s cheekiest new entry. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as Simon Williams, an aspiring actor with secret powers, desperate to land the lead in a remake of a famously cheesy superhero flick. Alongside him, Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery is a has-been who fumbles and stumbles through auditions.
Equal parts meta-satire and superhero spectacle, "Wonder Man" gleefully skewers superhero fatigue while proving that in Hollywood, the real power is sheer, unhinged ambition.
All 8 episodes premiere Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 9 p.m. ET on Disney+
‘Shrinking’ season 3 (Apple TV)
The hangout comedy that quietly became one of TV’s best ensembles is officially back for season 3, with Jimmy (Jason Segel) finally on the other side of grief and forgiveness and nervously inching toward whatever comes next.
And yes, that means dating. Cobie Smulders reprises her role as Sofi, reopening old sparks and new complications. Meanwhile, Paul (Harrison Ford) remains the blunt truth speaker he’s always been. "Shrinking" season 3 promises more ethically dubious “Jimmying,” warm laughs, and a standout guest turn from Michael J. Fox.
Episode 1 premieres Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 12 a.m. ET on Apple TV
‘Bridgerton’ season 4 (Netflix)
Dearest readers, “Bridgerton” is back, so prepare to swoon! Season 4 finally shines the spotlight on bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson), a reluctant romantic who’s shied away from commitment … until now. At his mother’s glittering masquerade ball, he falls for a mysterious Lady in Silver, but the object of his desire is secretly a clever housemaid named Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).
With sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie) at his side, Benedict must untangle fantasy from reality while society buzzes with scandal. And Penelope is now publicly penning her Lady Whistledown gossip column as love proves it doesn’t play by the rules or by class.
Episodes 1-4 premiere Thursday, Jan. 29 at 3 a.m. ET on Netflix
‘The 68th Annual Grammy Awards’ (CBS)
The music industry’s biggest night honors the year’s best artists, albums and songs. Trevor Noah is hosting for the sixth consecutive time, and the ceremony is airing for the last time on CBS before moving to ABC.
All of the Best New Artist nominees — Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Katseye, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young, and The Marias — will perform live from Crypto.com Arena. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with nine nominations, while Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Sabrina Carpenter follow close behind. First-time nominees include Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, and yes, Timothée Chalamet, proving the Grammys still love a twist.
Special premieres Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS (via Fubo or YouTube TV) or Paramount+ Premium
‘Vanished’ (MGM+)
A romantic getaway in Paris quickly turns into a nightmare in this mystery thriller. When Tom (Sam Claflin) suddenly disappears on a train to the south of France, Alice (Kaley Cuoco) is plunged into a web of secrets and lies, discovering that the man she thought she knew is hiding a mysterious past.
During her desperate search, she crosses paths with a woman (Karin Viard) investigating Tom. Each revelation drags Alice deeper into danger, testing her trust, her instincts and her heart in a tense, twist-filled journey where nothing is as it seems.
Episode 1 premieres Sunday, Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. ET on MGM+
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