2025 is here! Now that the New Year celebration has been done and dusted, it’s time to take a seat, kick up your feat and binge on these exciting shows on Prime Video in January.
From hysterical romcoms to thrilling action flicks – here are the latest movies and series that will ease you into 2025.
The Rig Season 2 (2nd January)
Helicopters have taken the surviving crew of the Kinloch Bravo to a new secret offshore facility called the Stac, nestled deep in the extraordinary and deadly landscapes of the Arctic Circle. Here, the trapped crew must deal with the emotional and physical fallout of the devastating tsunami that destroyed the Bravo, and contend with swirling conspiracies, corporate conflicts, and new threats from the dark depths of the world’s ocean. The second series will continue exploring global themes – weaving together the past, present, and future of the planet while taking the viewer to spectacular environments and drawing on the frontiers of cutting edge ocean technology – including the controversial world of deep sea mining. David Macpherson has created a new story that delivers epic thrills and gripping action for a compelling cast of characters, both returning and new.
On Call Season 1 (9th January)
On Call is an adrenalised and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Shot with a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam and dash-cam footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
The series stars Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) as hard-charging but protective veteran officer “Traci Harmon,” who struggles to find her place in the department while training the next generation of officers. Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) stars as “Alex Diaz,” an ambitious rookie who grapples with holding onto his optimistic outlook as he realises the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate.
Additional cast includes Lori Loughlin (Fuller House) as “Lieutenant Bishop,” Rich Ting as “Tyson Koyoma” and Eriq La Salle (Chicago PD) as “Sergeant Lasman” who also serves as an executive producer on the series and directed multiple episodes.
Unstoppable (16th January)
Unstoppable showcases the incredible true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a wrestler born with one leg, who defied all odds with his unyielding determination and powerful spirit. With the constant love and support of his mother, Judy (Jennifer Lopez), and the guidance of his coaches, Anthony fights through every obstacle to make it onto the Arizona State Wrestling team. But to reach his ultimate goal of becoming an NCAA Champion, he’ll have to push himself beyond his limits, both physically and mentally.
The Calendar Killer (16th January)
It is Friday night. Jules Tannberg is a volunteer for a telephone hotline for women who seek a calming voice on the other end of the line to accompany them as they make their way home late at night, or who call for help in an emergency. None of the calls has ever been a really serious case. Until today, when Jules speaks with Kara. The young woman is terrified. She believes she is being followed by a man who had already attacked her once before. And who drew a date on her bedroom wall in blood, announcing the date of her death. And that day is just around the corner…
The Killer’s Game (23rd January)
Follows veteran assassin Joe Flood, who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorises a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill; he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Harlem Season 3 (23rd January)
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, Harlem Season 3 will follow the core four women on the precipice of change like never before. Whether it be motherhood, singlehood, sisterhood, complicated career journeys, or even more complicated families, our stylish and ambitious best girlfriends strive to finally choose themselves above all else.
You’re Cordially Invited – (30th January)
Get ready to watch what happens when two weddings are mistakenly scheduled for the same day at the same venue, both bridal parties are thrown into a frenzy trying to protect their families’ big day, all while making the best of the cramped space. In a hilarious showdown of determination and stubbornness, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and the sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) go head-to-head, each willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their loved ones have an unforgettable celebration.
