December 27, 2024
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The new year ushers in a period of resetting and renewal, but it also brings in plenty of great watches. Read on for the not-to-miss shows and movies arriving in January.
They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce
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Jason Kelce has made it to late-night television. Spanning five episodes (through the end of the NFL’s regular season), the former Eagles center will host a one-hour program from Union Transfer in Philadelphia. The immersive experience will see Kelce and his guests from football and beyond dive into NFL topics in front of a studio audience—all of which will be accented by Kelce’s signature charm and humor.
Where to watch: ESPN Jan. 4
Abbott Elementary- Season 4B
Everyone’s favorite Philly teachers return in early January after a much-needed holiday break. The second half of season 4 kicks off with a highly anticipated crossover: Janine (Quinta Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams) and the rest of the Abbott Elementary staff cross paths with the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia gang.
Where to watch: ABC Jan. 8
The Traitors- Season 3
Peacock’s beloved reality competition hosted by Alan Cumming is back. Featuring a cast of stars from Big Brother, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, The Real Housewives, Selling Sunset and more, 21 of reality TV’s favorite characters will go head to head at a castle in the Scottish Highlands for the ultimate murder mystery game.
Where to watch: Peacock Jan. 9
September 5
Following a limited theatrical release, this Golden Globe-nominated film will expand into more theaters this month. September 5 stars Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin and Leonie Benesch in a historical drama about how an American sports broadcasting team must adapt from covering the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich to the hostage crisis of Israeli athletes.
Where to watch: In theaters Jan. 17
The Last Showgirl
After a limited theatrical release in December, Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl hits more theaters in January. The drama depicts the life of a showgirl—played by Pamela Anderson—whose show abruptly ends after a successful three-decade run. The cast also includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd and Jason Schwartzman.
Where to watch: In theaters Jan. 10
Severance- Season 2
One of television’s most anticipated returns happens this month with the debut of Severance season 2. The first batch of episodes unfolded a daring work-life balance experiment that surgically divided the work and personal-life memories of the employees at Lumon Industries. Now, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) and his friends will come to learn the grim consequences of toying with the severance barrier.
Where to watch: Apple TV Plus Jan. 17
Mo- Season 2
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Mo Amer’s semi-autobiographical Netflix series inspires laughs and heartfelt moments, capturing his life as a Palestinian refugee in Houston as he and his family work to secure asylum. The end of season 1 leaves Mo stranded on the other side of the Texas-Mexico border. Without a passport, the new slate of episodes sees Mo hustle back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing and before a new guy in town wins over his longtime love.
Where to watch: Netflix Jan. 30
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