Girl Taken is a chilling British psychological thriller premiering January 8th on Paramount+, based on Holly Overton's novel Baby Doll. The story centres on a young woman who escapes years of captivity only to find that the world she left behind has moved on in unsettling ways. Starring Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny, this UK production masterfully explores the trauma of homecoming and the lingering shadows of a predator still at large. The narrative blends suspense, emotional trauma, and shocking twists — a dark, emotionally charged thriller about a family torn apart by a trusted teacher's crime.

“A tense, psychologically complex thriller that subverts traditional kidnapping narratives with devastating emotional honesty.”

Set in the distant future of the 32nd century, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres on January 15th on Paramount+. The series follows a fresh class of cadets as they navigate the rigorous training, blossoming friendships, and galactic threats of the galaxy's most prestigious school. Blending coming-of-age storytelling with the high-concept sci-fi of the Discovery era, it offers a hopeful yet adventurous look at the next generation of explorers. Friendships, rivalries, and ideals are tested under immense pressure as the cadets confront both internal drama and external galactic dangers.

“A perfect entry point for new Star Trek fans and a nostalgic homecoming for longtime Trekkies — the franchise's most character-driven new chapter in years.”

Coldwater is a dark drama set in a small Scottish town filled with buried secrets. A single crime begins to expose what lies beneath the quiet surface, and as truths emerge, tensions rise among the residents. The series builds suspense through atmosphere and character-driven storytelling, leaning into the kind of slow-burn Nordic-adjacent drama that reveals its hand gradually and rewardingly. Set in Scotland with an outsider couple whose arrival unsettles the community, it draws on the tradition of intimate, place-specific crime dramas.

“A quietly gripping rural crime drama that builds dread through atmosphere rather than spectacle.”

School Spirits returns for Season 3 on January 28th on Paramount+. The mystery of Split River High deepens as Maddie Nears continues her search for answers in the afterlife, but the veil between the living and the dead is becoming dangerously thin, threatening her remaining friends. With the addition of Jennifer Tilly to the cast, the stakes are higher and the ghostly lore is more complex than ever before. It remains a standout young adult drama for its clever blend of supernatural intrigue and genuine, grounded emotional stakes.

“One of the best YA supernatural dramas on streaming raises its stakes for a third season with a compelling new cast addition.”