Previously released:
Love Child (movie) (Netflix, Jan. 2)
While raising their autistic son, Ayla and Paolo face societal skepticism and economic stress, forcing them to reassess their future plans. 2024 Filipino film; 1hr 41m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81946499https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32915305/The Black Swindler [Kurosagi] [new to US?; complete miniseries) (Netflix, Jan. 1)
After Kurosaki loses his family to a devastating scam, he decides to seek revenge and becomes a "black swindler" who cons other con artists. 2022 Japanese series; 10 episodes. Remake of 2006 series, which was also added to Netflix today.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81780778https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23062408/2006 series:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81781809https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824021/ [as "Kurosagi"; rating 7.1]
Seven Figures [new to US?; complete miniseries] (Netflix, Jan. 1)
To prepare them for the big change in their lives, six lottery winners are only entitled to their newfound wealth after completing a mandatory workshop. 2023 Israeli comedy; 8 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81779209https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28079116/ [as "Six Zeroes"]
Dune: Part Two (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 31)
2hr 45m. Also streaming on Max. "Dune: Part One" from 2021 was also added.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81602836https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15239678/ [rating 8.5]
Norman's Rare Guitars (documentary) (Netflix, Dec. 31)
At his world-famous LA guitar shop, founder Norman Harris reflects on his legacy as legendary musicians sing his praises in this heartfelt documentary. 2024 film; 1hr 38m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81979064https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12914718/Kang Mak from Pee Mak (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 31)
Returning home with his friends, a soldier reunites with his wife, not knowing she's become a ghost. But her death's not the end of their love story. 2024 Indonesian film; 2hr 2m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81971170https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31109457/ [as "Kang Mak"; rating 6.8]
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 30)
The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max. Stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne, George Shevtsov, and Lachy Hulme. 2024 Australian film; 2hr 28m. Also streaming on Max.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81610642https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12037194/ [rating 7.5]
Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1 (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 30)
During the Civil War, American settlers confront history and seize the future as they encroach on Western Apache land in newly established territory. Stars Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Owen Crow Shoe, and Will Patton. 2024 film; 3hr 1m. Also streaming on Max. Chapter 2 is complete but has not yet been released theatrically.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81902151https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17505010/ [rating 6.7]
I Am the Secret in Your Heart (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 30)
Swooning over a charming transfer student, a high school teen becomes entangled in a love triangle between her crush and a close childhood friend. 2024 Taiwanese film; 1hr 51m
https://www.netflix.com/title/81942170https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32991372/ [as "Xia ri de ning meng cao"]
Suffocating Love (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 30)
Feeling trapped by his controlling girlfriend, a young man wishes for freedom -- only to discover the terrifying consequences when his dream comes true. 2024 Taiwanese film; 1hr 42m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81945658https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32536634/The Watchers (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 30)
When Mina's car breaks down in a bleak forest, three strangers take her into their bunker -- where mysterious creatures take note of their every move. Stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, Oliver Finnegan, Alistair Brammer, and John Lynch. 2024 film; 1hr 41m. Also streaming on Max.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81776691https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26736843/ [rating 5.7]
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Saturday, Jan. 4
When the Stars Gossip [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
From two different worlds and with separate missions, an astronaut and a space tourist entangle in space--only to start falling for each other. Korean limited series; 16 episodes released individually on Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vexDWztUJyEhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81970550https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26215550/Love of the Irish (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
Tired of her bad luck, Fiona takes her mom on a trip to Ireland to turn things around where she meets a charming single dad who helps her make her own luck. Stara Shenae Grimes-Beech, Stephen Hagan and Moira Kelly.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/love-of-the-irishhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt31943282/Vanished Out of Sight (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
Claire Lewis, a blind woman, is overly cautious with her six-year-old daughter Briar. When Briar goes missing Christmas day Claire faces her worst nightmare and sets out in darkness to find her. Stars Annalise Basso, Steven Ogg, Jay Huguley, Tracy Campbell, and Avalon Reign.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/vanished-out-of-sighthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt19356084/ [as "Blind River"]
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Sunday, Jan. 5
America's Funniest Home Videos (season 35 winter premiere) (7 pm, ABC)
82nd Golden Globe Awards (live event) (8-11 pm ET/ 5-8 pm PT, CBS)
Nikki Glaser hosts.
Vanished in Death Valley (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
A teenage girl goes missing when her family’s car breaks down in Death Valley and her parents will need to make unlikely allies if they are to find their daughter before she disappears forever. Stars Aryè Campos, Katherine Joan Taylor, and Matthew Pohlkamp.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/vanished-in-death-valleyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt34867028/The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (season 3 premiere) (8 pm, CNN)
Mayfair Witches (season 2 premiere) (9 pm, AMC)
Eight episodes running through March 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNwkfKwNwYWhen Calls the Heart (season 12 premiere) (9 pm, Hallmark Channel)
12 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXUf8tCOW3oVienna Blood (season 4 premiere) (10 pm, PBS)
1900s Vienna is a hotbed of philosophy, science and art. Dr. Max Liebermann's extraordinary skills of perception and Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt's determination lead them to some of the city's most mysterious and deadly cases. Four episdoes running through Jan. 26.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9179616/ [rating 7.6]
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Selected programming for Jan. 4-5, 2025
vienna Blood season 4 to air 1/5/2025 PBS (was: Selected programming for Jan. 4-5, 2025)