Best Streaming Shows This Month (January 2021)

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Want to know the best streaming shows this month? You’ve come to the right place!

These are the 10 we’re watching now, or top picks for what we’re waiting for. From the surprisingly good See to the hotly anticipated second season of The Mandalorian in October, there’s plenty to be excited for.

We give you key information, the Rotten Tomatoes verdict, and release dates if they’re not out yet. If you prefer movies, check out this month’s best now.

If you’re still here, let’s begin!

His Dark Materials (HBO MAX)

The plot: Set in a parallel universe where magic, science, and theology intermingle. We follow the story of Lyra, an orphan with a mysterious past and a future tied to a prophecy. Her journey begins with the search for a missing friend and the reveal of a phenomenon called Dust.

What you need to know:

The verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes critics have rated the show at 80 percent, while the audience rated it 83 percent. His Dark Materials is one of the best new streaming shows so far this year!

See (Apple TV+)

The plot: Everyone is blind, and the ability to see is considered witchcraft. Warrior and tribe chieftain Baba Voss’ wife gives birth to a set of twins. Voss is not the biological father — an outlaw with the ability to see is. Treachery unfolds as rumors spread, and a tyrannical queen chases the tribe down for the twins.

What you need to know:

The verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes critics have rated the series 41 percent so far, while the audience has rated it 87 percent. See is a massive surprise from Apple. Don’t let the trailers put you off — it’s one of the best streaming shows this month.

The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

The plot: Set in the cutthroat world of breakfast television. Jennifer Aniston’s co-host Steve Carrell gets fired amidst a sexual misconduct scandal. Aniston then ends up fighting to keep her job as the breakfast show looks to have a career rebound of her own.

What you need to know:

The verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes, critics have rated the series 63 percent so far, with audiences rating it 94 percent.

For All Mankind (Apple TV+)

The plot: In an alternative history during the race to the Moon, Russia gets their first. Unlike our own history, the space race doesn’t end, and the United States becomes desperate to be the first to put a woman on the moon.

What you need to know:

The verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes critics have rated the series 71 percent so far, with audiences rating it 85 percent.

The End Of The F****** World (Netflix)

The plot: Teenager James thinks he is a psychopath, and Alyssa is the new girl at school. They come together as Alyssa persuades James to take a road trip in search of her real father. The second season sees this story continue with a new traveler, Bonnie.

What you need to know:

The verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes critics rate the series 93 percent, with audiences rating it at 90 percent.

The Mandalorian (Disney+)

The plot: The show is set five years after Return of the Jedi, and 25 years before The Force Awakens. The Mandalorian follows a bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the New Republic.

What you need to know:

The verdict: The Mandalorian is a must watch show for any Star Wars fan. From the story, through its characters and production value, it’s absolute top-tier and makes the Disney+ subscription worthwhile.

The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Prime Video)

The plot: Set in a parallel universe where Germany and Japan won World War II. Season 1 begins in 1962, with the United States split into two nations. The east is controlled by Germany, while the west is controlled by Japan. The story focuses on the discovery of newsreels that show an alternate timeline where both nations lost.

What you need to know:

Verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes, critics have rated the series 81 percent, with audiences rating it 89 percent.

The Crown (Netflix)

The plot: The Crown tells the story of the second half of the 20th century from the perspective of England’s two most famous addresses: Buckingham Palace and No. 10 Downing Street.

What you need to know:

Verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes, critics have rated the show 89 percent and audiences 90 percent.

The Dragon Prince (Netflix)

The plot: Elves attempt to assassinate the human King Harrow and his heir, Prince Ezran. Ezran, his brother Callum and an elf named Rayla embark on a journey to return the stolen dragon egg so that the conflict can end.

What you need to know:

Verdict: On Rotten Tomatoes, critics rated the show 100 percent and the audience rated it 93 percent.

Servant (Apple TV+)

The plot: A Philadelphia couple suffers a tragedy, and as the couple is in mourning, they let in a young nanny. It soon becomes clear things aren’t quite as they seem.

What you need to know:

Verdict: This is Apple TV+ best show so far. It’s dark, twisted and absolutely compelling. Check out our review for Servant now.

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