Are you feeling the pull of the January Blues now that the New Year‘s Eve confetti has finally settled? Whether you’re recovering from an evening of celebrations or kick-starting 2026 with a productive day of errands, we have just the thing for you to settle down with this evening: our 2026 watchlist.
While January can often be a tough month as the dark winter evenings draw in, I like to think of it as the perfect opportunity to catch up on some much-needed TV time. And with the look of this year’s slate, there’s plenty of shows to choose from.
From a twisty, star-studded murder mystery to a steamy ice hockey romance and the return of a beloved period drama, here are seven standout shows to sink your teeth into this month.


