The Best New Shows Streaming Now: Lockerbie, Superman & Lois, and More on Netflix, Hulu, Max
Streaming services start 2025 with a relatively quiet January, highlighted by Peacock's new drama "Lockerbie: A Search for Truth." Max adds Superman & Lois season 4, while viewers can catch up on recent releases like Squid Game season 2, What If…? season 2, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Notable New Streaming Releases:
Peacock
- Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025): Colin Firth stars as Jim Swire, who investigates the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed his daughter and 269 others. This miniseries follows his pursuit of truth beyond the official narrative of Libyan terrorism.
Max
- Superman & Lois (Final Season): The series concludes as Superman faces Doomsday while Lex Luthor seeks revenge on the Kent family. The fate of Clark, Lois, and their sons hangs in the balance.
- Creature Commandos: James Gunn's animated series follows Amanda Waller's monster team on covert missions, led by Rick Flagg Sr.
Disney+
- What If…? Season 2: Features mech Avengers, Hulk kaijus, and Western Marvel characters, with appearances from Storm, Moon Knight, and Shang-Chi.
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: A youth-focused adventure following four children lost in space, featuring Jude Law as a Force-sensitive con man.
Netflix
- Squid Game Season 2: Seong Gi-hun returns to take down the games from within, facing new challenges and uncertain alliances.
- Virgin River Season 6: Continues the small-town romance as Mel and Jack prepare for their wedding.
Apple TV+
- The Secret Lives of Animals (2024)
- Silo Season 2: Follows Juliette's journey in a new silo while revolution brews in her original home.
Paramount+
- Dexter: Original Sin: Prequel series exploring young Dexter's early years with Michael C. Hall narrating.
- Landman: Taylor Sheridan drama starring Billy Bob Thornton as an oil company fixer.
Amazon Prime Video
- Secret Level: Anthology series exploring stories behind various video games, including Pac-Man and modern titles.
Hulu
- Paris Has Fallen: French-set terrorism thriller following security officer Vincent Taleb and MI6 agent Zara Taylor.
- Say Nothing: FX miniseries about The Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on the Price sisters' involvement in the IRA.
Note: Most streaming services now offer ad-supported tiers at lower prices.
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