Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2019
As the new year rolls in, Netflix brings us a fantastic line-up of new titles and some familiar ones that will surely help us start the year with a bang!
With last month’s fantastic line-up, this month’s films and shows will undoubtedly be an amazing start of the year. Here are some binge-worthy titles that are coming your way this January only on Netflix Philippines!
A Series of Unfortunate Events (Season 3)
The third season of Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events brings the end of the series and the misadventures of the Baudelaire children. The third season adapts the plots of Snicket’s last four books in the A Series of Unfortunate Events series: The Slippery Slope, The Grim Grotto, The Penultimate Peril, and The End. What lies in store for the Baudelaire children and the viewers in the thrilling last installment of A Series of Unfortunate Events?
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Episodes: 7
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes, K. Todd Freeman, Presley Smith, Lucy Punch
Matilda
Netflix brings back a classic movie from 1996 with Matilda. Based on the novel of the same name by Roald Dahl, the film narrates the story of Matilda Wormwood; a young girl who is intelligent and is gifted with telekinetic powers. What transpires is a tale of family, friendship and magic that will not only entertain but also inspire everyone.
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Running Time: 98 minutes
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
Meet Marie Kondo, the creator of the “KonMari” method of decluttering. The “KonMari” method involves piling up all your clothes, books, etc., and dispose of those that don’t spark joy. In each episode, Marie enters different households in Los Angeles to help families and individuals who are not hoarders but those who have accumulated many things that they bought from sales and the likes. This show is not free from the occasional emotional breakdowns but it’s guaranteed to give viewers a new outlook on life and on the things that they buy.
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Episodes: 8
Cast: Marie Kondo
Pinky Malinky
Pinky Malinky is a fun fly-on-the-wall show that features an infectiously positive hotdog named Pinky who lives in the human world. This show will surely provide laughs and entertainment for those who’ll watch it–both kids and kids at heart!
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Episodes: 8
Cast: Lucas Grabeel, Nathan Kress, Diamond White
Catwalk: Tales from the Cat Show Circuit
This documentary follows a group of individuals as they go through the climax of a season of Canada’s competitive cat show circuit. The documentary features the preparation to the show itself and of course, the cats who are the stars of the show. It’s a show that will undoubtedly cause laughter and an in-depth understanding of what goes on behind the curtains of cat shows.
Release Date: January 7, 2019
Running Time: 77 minutes
Cast: Kim Langille, Shirley McCollow, Sabrina Rehman, Sharon Soules
The Accountant
This crime thriller first premiered in 2016 and follows Christian “Chris” Wolff, a public accountant from Illinois with high-functioning autism. Chris makes his living by uncooking the books for criminal organizations that are experiencing internal embezzlement. As of writing, a sequel for the film is currently in development. It’s a thriller that you wouldn’t want to miss out on if you haven’t seen it!
Release Date: January 8, 2019
Running Time: 128 minutes
Cast: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal
Friends from College (Season 2)
The Netflix original series comes back with a second season this month! This season will still follow the Harvard alums and the complicated relationships that they have with each other. With many events happening, they will have to overcome their past and learn how to function as a group of friends again.
Release Date: January 11, 2019
Episodes: 8
Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Nat Faxon, Fred Savage, Jae Suh Park
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Season 4 Part 2)
The second half of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is coming to Netflix this January, and unfortunately, this also signals the end of the series. This second part that is set to premiere on the 25th will act as a shortened version of the fifth season that was initially envisioned for the show. Tune in and find out what the second half of season four has in store!
Release Date: January 25, 2019
Episodes: 6
Cast: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, Jane Krakowski
Ant-Man and the Wasp
One of the latest films to be added in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp comes to Netflix this month! Featuring Marvel heroes Ant-Man / Scott Lang and the Wasp / Hope van Dyne. In this film, our heroes work with former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Hank Pym, to retrieve Janet van Dyne from the quantum realm.
Release Date: January 29, 2019
Running Time: 118 minutes
Cast: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña
The Incredibles 2
One of the most anticipated animated movies of all time comes to Netflix this month! The Incredibles 2 follows the Parr family as they attempt to balance family life with regaining the public’s trust in superheroes. It’s a film that is perfect for the whole family and a perfect start for the year!
Release Date: January 29, 2019
Running Time: 118 minutes
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huckleberry Milner, Eli Fucile, Samuel L. Jackson
Are any of these shows on your binge-watch list for January? Which of these shows are you most excited for? We’d love to hear what you think in the comments!
Happy New Year!
