Three Notable Originals From Netflix In January 2023
After an explosive December with original titles like Glass Onion, Pinocchio, and White Noise, one might think that Netflix would slow down with original content while ramping up for their summer slate, but that’s clearly not the case. January’s Netflix slate is great for fans of crime, mystery, and nostalgia. Check out some highlights below:
Kaleidoscope
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An original non-linear anthology heist series that spans over 25 years, Kaleidoscope follows a crew of thieves as they attempt to break into the world’s most unbreakable vault. Viewers can watch the series in any order, impacting their experience and how they view the story, characters, and the heist itself. The series is loosely inspired by the real-life events where 70 billion dollars went missing in Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy. With episodes ranging from 24 years before the heist to 6 months after and over 5,000 viewing orders, in what order will you watch Kaleidoscope, hitting Netflix on January 1?
The Pale Blue Eye
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Based on the novel of the same name by Louis Bayard, The Pale Blue Eye is a period mystery drama set at West Point in the 1830s. Following local detective Augustus Landor (Christian Bale), the film finds Landor teaming up with a young Edgar Allen Poe (Harry Melling) to solve the murder of a military cadet. The film also features Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Simon McBurney, Hadley Robinson, Timothy Spall, and Robert Duvall in supporting roles. With early reviews leaning mostly positive, will you watch The Pale Blue Eye when it hits Netflix on January 6?
That '90s Show
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Picking up 16 years after That '70s Show, That '90s Show follows Leia Forman (Callie Haverda), the daughter of Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon), as she moves in with her grandparents for the summer. As Leia finds new friends with her new neighbors, bonds are formed, and lifelong friendships are made. While attempting to reinvent herself, Leia also convinces her parents to stay for the summer, treating audiences to nostalgic glimpses of their own childhoods. The show’s first trailer has also revealed that Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie (Mila Kunis) will reprise their roles as well. The first season of That '90s Show has 10 episodes and is set to hit Netflix on January 19. Catering to fans of all ages, new and old, will you be watching That '90s Show when it hits Netflix on January 19?
Netflix also has tons of existing shows and movies hitting their platform in January, with notable titles such as Forrest Gump, Minority Report, and even Minions: The Rise Of Gru. Keep an eye out for our reviews of Netflix’s original content, coming in 2023.
