January 17 major TV shows: Wanda / Vision, Return of American Gods and Disappointment

January premieres

1. Guardians

Fantasy, comedy.
UK, 2021.
Premiere: January 3.

There is complete lawlessness in the city of Ankh-Morpork. Creatures of different races deceive each other and constantly fight for a place in the sun. The city guards, called upon to keep order, have long forgotten about their duties, but an energetic newcomer can make them return to work.

The BBC is bringing Terry Pratchett's books from the Discworld series on city guards to the screens. Something bright and very funny is expected.

2. Call me Kat

Comedy.
USA, 2021.
Premiere: January 3.

Almost forty-year-old Kate cannot prove her independence of the mother, who is endlessly looking for her fiancé. As a result, the heroine takes the money that was saved for the wedding and opens a cat cafe on it.

Mayem Bialik, who is remembered for The Big Bang Theory, will star in the American remake of the sitcom Miranda. The plot has changed a lot, and it is not known whether the adaptation will be able to repeat the author's humor of Miranda Hart.

3. Mister Mayor

Comedy.
USA, 2021.
Premiere: January 7.

A successful businessman is running for mayor of Los Angeles in order to improve relations with his daughter. Unexpectedly, even for himself, he wins and is now trying to figure out how to govern the city and what to do with the coyotes that have bred.

The series was created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, who once worked together on the famous "Studio 30". And the main role was played by Ted Danson, whom many remember from the comedy "In A Better World".

4. Coyote

Drama, crime.
USA, 2021.
Premiere: January 7.

Ben Clemons served on the border with Mexico for 32 years. But one day he begins to work for people from whom all these years he tried to protect the country. Here the hero realizes that the world is much more complicated than he imagined.

"Coyote" was created by Michelle McLaren, who directed over a dozen episodes of the legendary project "Breaking Bad" and even received several nominations for prestigious awards. The main role was played by the winner of "Emmy" and "Golden Globe" Michael Chiklis, known for the TV series "The Shield" about corrupt cops.

5. Arsene Lupine

Detective, crime.
USA, France, 2021.
Premiere: January 8.

The criminal Assan Diop, whose father was once set up by a wealthy family, intends to take revenge. Wanting to be like the literary hero Arsene Lupine, he commits daring robberies.

The star of the legendary film "1 + 1" Omar Si will play the main role in the rethinking of the famous character. Note that the authors use works about Arsene Lupine only as a source of inspiration, and do not film specific plots.

6. Wanda / Vision

Science fiction, drama.
USA, 2021.
Premiere: January 15.

Superheroes Wanda and Vision are building family life in a cozy home. But what is happening around is gradually becoming more and more strange and even frightening.

Due to the pandemic, not a single MCU movie was released in 2020. The Disney + series will continue the famous story and will probably lead to the second part of "Doctor Strange".

7. Walker

Action, crime, western.
USA, 2021.
Premiere: January 22.

Walker worked undercover for several years. Returning to his hometown to his family, he finds a new partner and begins a fight with local criminals.

This project of The CW is a relaunch of the legendary TV series starring Chuck Norris. Now the role of Walker went to the star of "Supernatural" Jared Padalecki.

8. Blast from space

Science fiction, comedy.
USA, 2021.
Premiere: January 28.

After the crash of the spaceship, the alien cannot get out of the small earthly town in any way. To settle among the locals, he works as a doctor. But the feds are already on the trail of the newcomer.

The SyFy series is based on the comics of the same name by Peter Hogan. And the main role in the film adaptation will be played by Alan Tudik.

New seasons of familiar TV series

1. Zoe's extraordinary playlist

Comedy, musical.
USA, 2020 - present.
Season 2 premiere: January 5.
IMDb: 8, 2.

Zoey, a software company employee, goes for an MRI. During the procedure, an earthquake occurs and the apparatus breaks down. Because of this, the heroine in a strange way begins to hear the thoughts of others. They take the form of not just words, but popular songs.

The series combines the atmosphere of a typical comedy about relationships with others and a musical filled with famous compositions. And in the second season they promise to tell a little more about the origin of Zoe's powers.

2. Cobra Kai

Drama, action.
USA, 2018 - present.
Season 3 premiere: January 8.
IMDb: 8, 7.

The aged heroes of the film "The Karate Kid" meet again at the martial arts competitions. Only now they are coaches themselves, who are educating a new generation of fighters.

After the second season, YouTube Premium planned to close the series. But the project moved to the Netflix streaming service, where it has already been extended for a fourth season in advance.

3. Discovery of witches

Fantasy, melodrama.
UK, 2018 - present.
Season 2 premiere: January 8.
IMDb: 8, 1.

Historian Diana Bishop accidentally discovers an enchanted manuscript in the library. Trying to understand its content, she plunges into the world of magic with the support of geneticist Matthew Claremont. But Diana turns out to be a hereditary witch, and her companion is a vampire.

Deborah Harkness, author of the "All Souls" trilogy, on which the series was filmed, personally participated in the development of the project. And the channel has already extended it in advance for the third season.

4. Dickinson

Drama, comedy.
USA, 2019 - present.
Season 2 premiere: January 8.
IMDb: 7, 3.

The rebel Emily Dickinson was not used to following the rules set by 19th century society. She was also determined to become America's greatest poet.

Despite the fact that the series tells about a real celebrity, it is filmed in a comedic key. The project has already been extended for a third season, although the second has not yet been released.

5. American gods

Drama, fantasy, thriller.
USA, 2017 - present.
Season 3 premiere: January 11.
IMDb: 7, 8.

Former prisoner Shadow Moon becomes an assistant to the mysterious Mr. Wednesday and goes with him on a journey across America. It turns out that a confrontation between old and new gods is taking place in the country.

Based on the book of the same name by Neil Gaiman, the series retells the plot very slowly and with a lot of liberties. But the author himself takes part in the work, so he clearly approves of such changes.

6. House with a servant

Drama, thriller, horror.
USA, 2019 - present.
Season 2 premiere: January 15.
IMDb: 7, 6.

A wealthy couple is looking for a nanny for their newly born child. An introverted and religious girl settles in for them. But not only is she acting strange, the employers also have many secrets.

The series by M. Night Shyamalan never ceases to amaze the viewer. Unusual twists and turns happen in every episode, and the finale of the first season did not answer all of the questions. By the way, "House with a Servant" has already been extended for a third season.

7. Disappointment

Fantasy, comedy, adventure.
USA, 2018 - present.
Premiere of the 1st part of the 2nd season: January 15th.
IMDb: 7, 2.

The animated series from the creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama" Matt Groening is dedicated to Princess Bean from the magic kingdom. She is prone to alcoholism and eccentric behavior, so she constantly gets into trouble. The heroine is accompanied by the elf Elfo and the demon Luci.

In January, the third part of the series comes out, but this is only half of the second season. Another 10 episodes are to be expected later.

8. Riverdale

Drama, detective.
USA, 2017 - present.
Season 5 premiere: January 21.
IMDb: 6, 9.

Football star Archie Andrews and his friends investigate mysterious affairs in the town of Riverdale. At the same time, they have to sort out their personal lives and experience the loss of loved ones.

In the new season of the series, based on the comics of the same name, viewers will have a time leap of several years. It is a pity that the crossover with "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" conceived by the showrunner will not take place: the second project will be completed in the fourth season.

9. Through the snow

Detective, science fiction, thriller.
USA, 2020 - present.
Season 2 premiere: January 26.
IMDb: 6, 7.

A global catastrophe has occurred in the world, as a result of which only a small number of people survived. They live in a huge train that rushes along the snow-covered land. One day, a hero from a poor carriage at the back of the train is taken to the elite head carriages to investigate a murder.

The series is based on the graphic novel of the same name, based on which a film was released in 2013. However, in the television version, the plot was greatly changed, and the relationship between the characters became more complicated.