January is difficult for the world of cinema. Also for Netflix. The industry must find a balance between maintaining the pace of December releases (though not always achieving it) and new offerings. And all this against the backdrop of the gloom of the first days of the year and the bustle of the awards season. The truth is that a film’s billboard needs to find a happy medium between being attractive and suggesting it’s the start of a new yearly cycle. With all the little pitfalls and problems that this can entail.
But for online platforms the dilemma is much simpler. Essentially, the first month of the year became a showcase showing everything subscribers can expect from now on. From announcements of new original content to what will gradually be included in the catalogues. January is the ideal time to clarify the growth of both programs and ambitions of various industries. What does this include, of course? great titles that will add to the most popular collections and lists.
To make it easier to browse through this wide selection, we’re leaving you with five premieres coming to Netflix in the final weeks of the month. From the controversial biography of a criminal to the first film of a beloved Spanish actor. The list is interesting enough to turn some of the titles into must-haves that you can enjoy in just a few days. One of the most interesting points.
Kubra
Premiere: January 18
Gökhan (Çağatay Ulusoy, from Hakan) has never been a big believer in the supernatural. Moreover, while you are going through some stage of your life, especially a dark and depressive one. That is, until he starts receiving cryptic messages that end up being predictions about the future.
Things get even worse when a seemingly accident turns the character into some kind of unwitting messiah. This will lead to him being admired by a legion of ardent followers. like hated enemies behind the scenes, a discovered phenomenon.
Turkish productions have become one of Netflix’s rare hits. And Kübra, in particular, has everything to become an obsession for big fans of village stories. The plot is mysterious and well constructed, with a supernatural undertone and a pertinent meditation on unexplained events and their possible consequences. With Istanbul as the setting and a clever script that becomes unpredictable. It is ideal for lovers of suspense stories with a touch of horror.
Heritage
Premiere: January 19
Yoon So-ha (Kim Hyun Joo) receives perhaps the biggest surprise of his life when an unknown relative inherits his property. More precisely, a cemetery of significant antiquity. Immediately, the young woman must confront more than just what it means to take possession of what is considered sacred property. At the same time, figure out the secrets that the earth and the surrounding places that now belong to it keep.
What may seem like the premise of a horror story is actually the beginning of a series of increasingly dangerous situations that Yoon Seo Ha will have to deal with. Especially when it is obvious that the cemetery keeps some secrets.more associated with the world of crime than the world of spirits.
True to South Korean production tradition, the Netflix series takes its time to unravel its mysteries. But when he does, the action becomes a very mundane and cruel perception of evil.
My loneliness has wings
Premiere: January 20
Actor Mario Casas ventures into directing and writing, telling a story of growth that is a highly emotional epic for Netflix. The story of a boy trying to find his place in the world amid the pressure of the streets and the carelessness of those around him is not new. What it can do is the way the film sensitively analyzes its characters. It is also a journey that reflects all the experiences that the early years of adulthood bring with them.
On this occasion, Casas invited his brother Oscar to play the main role. But at the center of this well-intentioned and enthusiastic story is the music of an inspired soundtrack that pays tribute to the eighties and nineties of the last century. However, the most interesting thing about the plot remains the attention to the details of how its main characters grow up step by step. At the same time, they become more aware that art is a wonderful way to turn away from the dark side of life.
Perhaps a little topical and chaotic at times, My loneliness has wings, this is a great celebration of youth and debauchery. Perfect to start the new year with a production that leaves questions about life and youthful insecurities.
Capture the King
Premiere: January 21
Another South Korean melodrama from Netflix for fans of the genre. This time with medieval historical overtones, as well as an intriguing look at power and influence. As the title suggests, the series follows Yi In (Jo Jung Suk), a king isolated by court intrigue and also forced to deal with the reality of the country’s crisis. In a similar situation, he takes cover on the board. go, a challenging traditional Korean game. In the privacy of your rooms, the sovereign seeks to try to understand his mind through a seemingly harmless pastime.
But when he has to admit that people not only hate him, but that there is tension around him to kill him, he will come out of his isolation. Especially when he encounters a mysterious woman who matches his character and ingenuity as a player. Yes, we all know how it ends. However, in favor of the production’s script, it can be said that there is more to its story than just sweet romance.
Griselda
Premiere: January 25
Griselda Blanco (unrecognizable Sofia Vergara, from Modern family), a shrewd businesswoman who ends up leading Colombia’s most dangerous cartel. Along the way, he will have to face not only armed enemies, but also political leaders who will want to use their influence to their advantage. Finally, those who try to take her hostage in the midst of a complex power game that goes beyond the bounds of the law.
What may seem like just another Netflix drug drama is actually an elaborate story about the dark world of drug crime. Gradually, Griselda will become a symbol of the type of cruelty and violence that shows the places of power in Latin America. At the same time, the horrors of corruption and the perverse gravity of criminal manipulation.
Source: Hiper Textual
