Amazon Prime Video is set to start January 2025 with a lineup of highly anticipated originals, offering a mix of comedies, crime thrillers, documentaries, and reality shows. From fresh releases to returning fan-favorite series and films, the platform promises an exciting start to the new year. Here’s a detailed look at the most hyped Amazon Prime Video originals coming your way this January.
9 Must-watch Amazon Prime Video Originals Premiering this January
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The Rig (Season 2) | Supernatural Thriller | January 02, 2025
Under the production of Wild Mercury Productions, this sci-fi thriller flourishes with David Macpherson its creator. Besides him, the episode writing team includes Matthew Jacobs Morgan and Meg Salter. The executive production is spearheaded by Derek Wax, David Macpherson, and John Strickland who also directed the series with Alex Holmes.
The mystery series unfolds on a remote Scottish oil rig, where workers preparing to return home are engulfed by an eerie fog, awakening supernatural forces that unravel their reality.
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In the aftermath of the Kinloch Bravo's destruction by a catastrophic tsunami, season two transports the survivors to the Stac. This is a hidden offshore facility amidst the Arctic Circle's stunning yet perilous landscapes.
The thriller welcomes back the beloved stars Iain Glenn, Martin Compston, Emily Hampshire, and Owen Teale. New faces are Ross Anderson, Phil McKee, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Johannes Roaldsen Furst, and Alice Krige.
On Call | Crime Action | January 09, 2025
Bankrolled by ATTN, Wolf Entertainment, and Universal Television, the procedural drama series has been created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, who also executive produced it. The executive production group also comprises Dick Wolf, Eriq LaSalle, Arthur Forney, and Peter Jankowski.
Set against the gritty backdrop of Long Beach, California, this crime drama chronicles veteran officer Traci Harmon and rookie Alex Diaz. They tackle high-stakes emergencies while grappling with the profound impact of a colleague's death.
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This eight-half-hour episode series stars Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente, Eriq La Salle, Rich Ting, Rich Ceraulo Ko, Crispin Alapag, and Mac Brandt.
LOL: Last One Laughing Quebec (Season 3) | Comedy Reality Show | January 10, 2025
Hosted by acclaimed Quebec actor Patrick Huard, this French adaptation brings a fresh twist to the Japanese documentary-style format (2016) presented by comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto.
This season ups the ante, challenging comedians to outwit their peers with laughter while maintaining their composure, all for a chance to win USD 100,000 for a charity.
This time the comedians are Jean-Michel Anctil, Real Beland, Anne-Elisabeth Bosse, Jo Cormier, Korine Cote, Mona de Grenoble, Erich Preach, Melanie Maynard, Dominic Paquet, and Maude Landry.
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Nicolas Boucher, Ginette Gauthier, and Marie-Elaine Nadeau serve as executive producers.
Unstoppable | Sports Biography | January 16, 2025
Highlighting the extraordinary life of American wrestler Anthony Robles, this biopic marks the feature directorial debut of Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg. Penned by John Hindman, Alex Harris, and Eric Champnella, this docudrama draws from the 2012 book of the same title co-authored by Robles himself and Austin Murphy.
The story traces Robles’ inspiring journey from his birth with one leg to clinching a national wrestling championship in 2011 while representing Arizona State University.
The sports film stars Jharrel Jerome as the main character with Robles as the stunt double. The supporting cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena, and Don Cheadle.
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Robles also serves as the producer alongside Ben Affleck, on behalf of Artists Equity, and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, through Nuyorican Productions.
The Calendar Killer | Crime Thriller | January 16, 2025
Klara’s life hinges on an unthinkable choice: kill her husband or face death herself. Her desperate call reaches Jules during his safety helpline shift. In the meantime, a vicious killer transforms a quiet night into a chilling race against time.
With this plot, ‘The Calendar Killer’ thrives with Sebastian Fitzek and Susanne Schneider as its writers and Adolfo J. Kolmerer as the director.
The crime movie stars Luise Heyer, Rainer Bock, Sabin Tambrea, Andreas Dohler, Dennenesch Zoude, and Friedrich Mucke.
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The credits for producing this film go to Tillman Geithe, Susa Kusche, Philip Pratt, Verena Schilling, Barbara Thielen, and Regina Ziegler.