Premiering TV Shows in January 2024

Echo

Starts 9th January // Disney+ // Superhero

Official Synopsis: "Maya Lopez's ruthless behaviour in New York City, as part of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, catches up with her in her hometown; she must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community."

Why you should watch it: After being delayed from November, Echo is now releasing under Marvels new Spotlight group, and becomes the the first Marvel TV property to gain a Mature rating. So it should be more violent and action packed. Plus, Kingpin is back, and he's always the life of the party.

Expats

Starts 26th January // Amazon Prime Video // Drama

Official Synopsis: "Set against the sensational backdrop of 'The Vertical City' of Hong Kong, explore the vibrant lives of a close-knit expatriate community: where affluence is celebrated, friendships are intense but knowingly temporary, and personal lives, deaths and marriages are played out publicly - then retold with glee."

Ted

Starts 11th January // Peacock // Comedy

Official Synopsis: "In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it's 1993, and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed. He's now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, along with John's parents, Matty and Susan and cousin Blaire. Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he's a loyal pal who's always willing to go out on a limb for friendship."

Why you should watch it: Everyone loved Ted, right? And now there's less Marky Mark, which can only be a good thing...

The Brothers Sun

Starts 4th January // Netflix // Crime

Official Synopsis: "When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles 'Chairleg' Sun heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen, and his naive younger brother, Bruce - who's been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei's deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance - Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all."

Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale

Starts 4th January // SundanceTV // Supernatural

Official Synopsis: "In the small English town of Sanctuary, witches have lived in the open for hundreds of years as accepted and sacred members of the community. Sarah Fenn is a witch whom the townspeople rely on for remedies when other methods have failed. When Dan Whithall, a local teen, a rugby captain, and a bully is accidentally pushed to death at a party. His mother Abigail, out of her grief and convictions begin a modern witch hunt against Sarah believing her son to be a saint and Sarah's daughter, Harper whom Dan betrayed and abused for fun is the cause of her beloved son's death."

Masters of the Air

Starts 26th January // Apple TV+ // War Drama

Official Synopsis: "Masters of the Air follows the true, deeply personal story of an American bomber squadron in World War II who brought the war to Hitler's doorstep. During World War Il, airmen risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph."

Why you should watch it: This Apple TV+ mini-series serves as a follow up to Band of Brothers, one of the best WW2 series ever produced. Go watch that too, if you haven't already...

Zorro

Starts 25th January // Amazon Prime Video // Action

Official Synopsis: "Diego de la Vega returns to California to avenge his father's murder. After assuming the title of Zorro, he confronts the Governor, the malevolent leader of the Chinese community and a secret society, placing the common good above all."

Returning TV Shows in January 2024

NBC brings back their scripted shows before the rest of the networks start in February

True Detective

Returns 14th January // Network: HBO

Official Synopsis: "Ennis, Alaska is a town that is annually plunged into darkness 24 hours a day for several weeks. The locals refer to this natural phenomenon as 'the long night'. At some point during the last sunset before the long night, a group of men seemingly disappear from the Tsalal Arctic Research Station they operate, oddly leaving behind only their shoes as a clue. At the site where the men disappeared, Detective Liz Danvers is insistent that it should be treated as a crime scene. She teams up with Detective Evangeline Navarro to figure out what happened to the missing men."

La Brea

Returns 9th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "When a massive sinkhole opens in the middle of Los Angeles, pulling hundreds of people and buildings into its depths. Those who fell in find themselves in a mysterious and dangerous primeval land, where they have no choice but to band together to survive. Meanwhile, the rest of the world desperately seeks to understand what happened. In the search for answers, one family torn apart by this disaster will have to unlock the secrets of this inexplicable event to find a way back to each other. "

Chicago Fire

Returns 17th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "No job is more stressful, dangerous or exhilarating than those of the Firefighters, Rescue Squad and Paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51. These are the courageous men and women who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way. But the enormous responsibilities of the job also take a personal toll. With big reputations and hefty egos, the pressure to perform and make split-second decisions is bound to put squad members at odds. When a tragedy claims one of their own, there's plenty of guilt and blame to go around. In the middle of a divorce, Lt. Matthew Casey tries to go about business as usual, but can't help butting heads with the brash Lt. Kelly Severide of the Rescue Squad - and each blames the other for their fallen team member. When it's "go-time", though, they put their differences aside and put everything on the line for each other. This is a look inside one of America's noblest professions."

Chicago PD

Returns 17th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "District 21 of the Chicago Police Department is made up of two distinctly different groups: The uniformed cops who patrol the beat and deal with street crimes, and the intelligence unit, the team that combats the city's major offenses, such as organized crime, drug trafficking and high-profile murders. Leading the intelligence team is Sgt. Hank Voight, a man not against skirting the law in the pursuit of justice. Demanding and tough, only those who can take the heat survive under Voight's command. Take Det. Antonio Dawson, for example. Despite a troubled history with his boss, Dawson has ambitions of running the unit. If that means facing off against Voight every day, he'll persevere. From the street cops with dreams of moving up to the elite crew who are already in, life on the job is a daily challenge."

Chicago Med

Returns 17th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "The newest installment of the compelling 'Chicago' franchise, an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. They will tackle unique new cases inspired by topical events, forging fiery relationships in the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room, and through it all, familiar faces from the Chicago police and fire departments will intertwine as this third team of Chicago heroes hits the ground running."

Law & Order

Returns 18th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "This realistic yet fictional drama looks at crime and justice from a dual perspective. In the first half-hour, Detectives Joe Fontana and Edward Green investigate crimes and apprehend suspects under the supervision of their precinct lieutenant, Anita Van Buren. The focus shifts in the second half-hour to the criminal courts as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy and Assistant District Attorney Borgia work within a complicated justice system to prosecute the accused under the guidance of District Attorney Arthur Branch. Some cases may be simple, but most are multi-faceted. The investigations are challenging, prosecutions are complicated, and decisions about legal procedures and plea-bargaining are vexing. In the arduous and complex process of determining guilt and innocence, lives often hang in the balance."

Law & Order: SVU

Returns 18th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "The drama follows Det. Elliot Stabler, a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, and his partner, Olivia Benson, whose difficult past is the reason she joined the unit. Overseeing the team is Capt. Donald Cragen. Cragen's tough but supportive approach to the team's complex cases guides the squad through the challenges they face every day. Also featured is Det. John Munch, a transfer from Baltimore's homicide unit, who brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories and street-honed investigative skills. Munch is partnered with Det. Odafin Tutuola, whose unique sense of humor and investigative experience make him a formidable match for Munch. Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot, and her successor, ADA Casey Novak add a legal component to the series through their efforts to bring closure to the intense investigations. Also aiding the detectives is forensic psychiatrist Dr. George Huang, whose insight into the minds of the accused often provides significant clues that lead to the resolution of a case, and M.E. Melinda Warner, who helps the detectives get the evidence they need from the bodies they find."

Law & Order: Organized Crime

Returns 18th January // Network: NBC

Official Synopsis: "Detective Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD to battle organized crime after a devastating personal loss that rocks him to his core. The city and police department have changed dramatically in the decade he's been away, and he must adapt to a criminal justice system in the midst of its own moment of reckoning. Stabler journeys to find absolution and rebuild his life, while leading a new elite task force that is taking apart the city's most powerful criminal syndicates one by one."