A documentary from Martin Scorsese, a bomb from Nicolas Cage, a return to Alfea, and potentially Oscar-winning films from Netflix in January 2021.
Let's take a look at the most anticipated new releases on Netflix in early 2021. Fans of documentaries, teen series, crime dramas, and Turkish series will find something for themselves. The list even includes Oscar contenders.
History of Swear Words
Premiere: January 5
A story about the most common swear words in the English language, their history, and their impact on culture on Netflix. The series attracts attention with the participation of Nicolas Cage as the host. The project also features experts in etymology, culture, history, as well as other artists. Lots of humor and cool information to broaden your horizons.
Pieces of a Woman
Premiere: January 7
A film featured at the Venice Film Festival, produced by Martin Scorsese himself. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, and Sarah Snook. You may have already heard about the buzz surrounding this film: at the end of 2020, Netflix removed Shia's name from the Oscar campaign and the credits following allegations by his ex-girlfriend.
The plot follows a young mother who loses her child due to complications during childbirth. She tries to cope with grief while navigating complex relationships with her husband and mother. Emotional, poignant, relevant, and tear-jerking.
Read our review of the film at
«Pieces of a Woman» is a beautifully shot and impeccably acted film that fails to handle the weight of its subject matter.
Open materialPretend It's a City
Premiere: January 8
The main reason to watch this project is the involvement of Martin Scorsese, who once again entrusts his work to Netflix. He talks about critic and essayist Fran Lebowitz through her relationship with New York. It will be a kind of guide to the city — a walk through the eyes of two true locals of the Big Apple.
«Pretend It's a City» covers a wide range of topics: from tourists, money, and the subway to art and walks through Times Square.
Lupin
Premiere: January 8
Charismatic Omar Sy conquers Netflix with a new adaptation of the story of Arsène Lupin. The action takes place in Paris, where the protagonist is inspired by the image of a typical gentleman thief from books about the burglar. He intends to avenge his father and possibly steal a fortune.
Read our review of the series at
«Lupin» from Netflix is a new attempt to bring one of the most popular literary characters to the screen. But how successful is it?
Open materialNight Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Premiere: January 13
Dedicated to fans of documentary projects about serial killers and crime solving on Netflix. Four episodes about the capture of Richard Ramirez, aka the «Night Stalker», who operated in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
Outside the Wire
Premiere: January 15
An action thriller starring Anthony Mackie (Altered Carbon, Captain America), Demson Idris (Snowfall), and Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones).
The action takes place in the future, where wars are fought using piloted drones. One day, a drone pilot is forced to go to a war zone, where together with an android, he must prevent a nuclear explosion.
The White Tiger
Premiere: January 22
A long-awaited adaptation of Aravind Adiga's 2008 novel. The drama's plot revolves around an Indian driver who goes through a long and thorny path of self-discovery. The project is attractive due to the participation of Priyanka Chopra, who notes with admiration that she got a truly dramatic role that she was never offered in Hollywood.
Fate: The Winx Saga
Premiere: January 22
If you were a fan of the Winx Club animated series as a child, get ready for a darker adaptation (remake) from Netflix. This is a teen series about five fairies who enroll in a boarding school in the otherworldly realm of Alfea. There, they learn to use their powers, fight monsters, and deal with teenage problems. Three seasons are expected, and the creator of «The Vampire Diaries» is among the producers. Don't expect similarities in plot or even some characters.
Penguin Bloom
Premiere: January 27
Missing Rick from The Walking Dead? Andrew Lincoln returns to the screen in a new festival drama starring Naomi Watts.
The film is based on the book of the same name by writer Bradley Trevor Greive, which tells the story of a woman paralyzed after a fall. At some point, her family, trying to cope with the new situation, takes in an injured chick.
The film is predicted to receive several Oscar nominations, and the young actors are noted for their strong start.
The Dig
Premiere: January 29
If your life is missing a drama with Brits, then turn on «The Dig» starring Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan, and Lily James. A wealthy widow and an amateur archaeologist embark on a journey to uncover the true history of Great Britain. Based on real events and the novel by John Preston.
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Premiere: January 27
Another Turkish series on Netflix, but this time a crime drama about a hitman who betrays his bosses and adopts a new identity. Intrigue, investigation, and secrets promise to fill the series with an incredible atmosphere. Starring Engin Öztürk, known for his role as Selim in the series «The Magnificent Century».
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