Netflix Is Kicking Off the New Year With 16 New and Returning Shows, and We Are SO Ready

Hello, 2021, and hello to a whole bunch of new Netflix original series. While plenty of our old favorites are returning with new seasons in January, you can expect to see just as many exciting originals debut this month. You can look forward to a second season of Bonding, a second season of Dream Home Makeover, a third season of Cobra Kai, a third season of Disenchantment, and so much more. Brand-new shows include an informative series hosted by Nicholas Cage and a magical teen drama set at a boarding school for fairies, among others. Here are all the new and returning shows you should have on your radar this month.

01
Dream Home Makeover, Season 2
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Dream Home Makeover, Season 2

Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee host this makeover series — which spotlights real families who need help updating their homes in order to reflect their personal styles and tastes — and it's back for a second installment.

When it's available: Jan. 1

02
Monarca, Season 2
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Monarca, Season 2

In the second season of this Mexican drama (which revolves around a billionaire tequila magnate and his family), the Carranza siblings face off against their cousin Sofía, whose actions threaten the future of the Monarca empire.

When it's available: Jan. 1

03
History of Swear Words, Season 1
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History of Swear Words, Season 1

Hosted by Nicholas Cage, this hilarious series explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science, and cultural impact of curse words. You can expect to see a lot of famous faces make appearances in this one, including Joel Kim Booster, DeRay Davis, Open Mike Eagle, Nikki Glaser, Patti Harrison, London Hughes, Jim Jefferies, Zainab Johnson, Nick Offerman, Sarah Silverman, Baron Vaughn, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.

When it's available: Jan. 5

04
Nailed It!: Mexico, Season 3
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Nailed It!: Mexico, Season 3

The Netflix cooking competition Nailed It!: Mexico — where amateur bakers attempt to re-create elaborate cakes for cash prizes and often find themselves subject to hilarious baking fails — is heading back to Mexico for a third season.

When it's available: Jan. 5

05
Cobra Kai, Season 3
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Cobra Kai, Season 3

This sequel series to The Karate Kid takes place 34 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, following Johnny Lawrence (who's still played by William Zabka) as he reignites his old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso (who's still played by Ralph Macchio) by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo. Season three picks up after the dojo battle that left Miguel hospitalized.

When it's available: Jan. 8

06
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons, Season 5
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Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons, Season 5

In the fifth season of this investigative series, journalist (and former prisoner) Raphael Rowe takes viewers inside dangerous prisons in the Philippines, Greenland, and South Africa, all while living like a prisoner himself.

When it's available: Jan. 8

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Lupin, Season 1
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Lupin, Season 1

Inspired by Maurice Leblanc's famous character Arsène Lupin, this French comedy revolves around a mild-mannered thief who targets a wealthy family in the hopes of avenging his father, who was wronged by the family.

When it's available: Jan. 8

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Disenchantment, Season 3
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Disenchantment, Season 3

This adult animated comedy from The Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening is coming back for a third installment, continuing the story of alcoholic princess Bean as she tries to restore her father's kingdom with the help of her elf sidekick and personal demon.

When it's available: Jan. 15

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Daughter From Another Mother, Season 1
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Daughter From Another Mother, Season 1

In this Mexican comedy series, two very different mothers decide to join their families after realizing that their six-month-old babies were accidentally exchanged at birth.

When it's available: Jan. 20

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Call My Agent!, Season 4
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Call My Agent!, Season 4

In the latest season of this French comedy, Andrea takes change of A.S.K., which puts the Paris talent firm and its agents into a precarious state.

When it's available: Jan. 21

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Blown Away, Season 2
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Blown Away, Season 2

The second season will follow 10 new master artists as they compete to win glassblowing sculpture challenges and potential win the big $60,000 prize.

When it's available: Jan. 22

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Busted!, Season 3
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Busted!, Season 3

This Korean whodunnit series returns for a third installment, revolving around a team of celebrity sleuths (including Korean entertainers and some of the biggest names in K-drama) who must work together to solve a mystery.

When it's available: Jan. 22

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Fate: The Winx Saga, Season 1
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Fate: The Winx Saga, Season 1

Based on the cartoon series by Iginio Straffi and created by The Vampire Diaries' Brian Young, this teen drama follows five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where students learn how to master their magical powers.

When it's available: Jan. 22

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50M2, Season 1
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50M2, Season 1

In this Turkish drama, a hitman hides out in a vacant tailor shop after betraying his bosses, where he decides to assume the identity of the late owner's son.

When it's available: Jan. 27

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Bonding, Season 2
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Bonding, Season 2

In the second season of this dark comedy series, Tiff and Pete attempt to salvage their reputations (and their bank accounts) after they're shunned by the NYC bondage community.

When it's available: TBA