Top 5 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Week: January 26–30, 2026

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With a snowy and frigid week gripping the U.S. from January 26th to 30th, 2026, Ebaster recommends five must-watch shows on Netflix to help you stay entertained.

Whether you’re in the mood for suspenseful dramas, hilarious comedies, beloved TV shows, or award-winning streaming series, these five shows have something for every Netflix viewer.

Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is a hugely popular show on Netflix. It’s a crime drama inspired by the 2010 movie of the same name, and follows a powerful criminal family living in Southern California.

The series Animal Kingdom boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Shawn Hatosy (known for The Pitt), Ben Robson (Vikings), Molly Gordon (The Bear), Jake Weary (The Waterfront), and Ellen Barkin, who powerfully portrays the formidable Janine ‘Smurf’ Cody.

Dead To Me

Streaming on Netflix, Dead to Me is a highly praised but often overlooked comedy series. The show, which has three seasons, cleverly mixes crime and dark humor, and features Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as close friends bound by a troubling secret.

With 30 episodes that are each around half an hour long, Dead to Me is a fast-paced and engaging show perfect for binge-watching. It received 6 Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Comedy Series. The show was created by Liz Feldman, who also developed 2 Broke Girls.

Prison Break

Prison Break is a gripping series perfect for anyone who enjoys shows about prisons and crime. It centers on Michael, a clever man who deliberately gets himself imprisoned to free his brother, Lincoln, who is wrongly accused of murder and facing execution.

If you’re planning a Prison Break marathon, you have just a few days left! The show is leaving Netflix on Friday, January 30th. All five seasons are available now, though the final one originally aired in 2017. Good news for fans – a revival is currently being developed by Disney and Hulu.

Dark

Many consider Dark to be one of the most intricate and thought-provoking shows ever created, making it essential viewing for science fiction enthusiasts. The series, a complex psychological drama, received a remarkable 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and spans three seasons with a total of 26 episodes.

As a total film and TV buff, let me tell you about Dark. It starts with the disappearance of two kids in this quiet little German town, and quickly spirals into something way more complicated. It’s not just a simple search, though – it unravels all these dark, hidden secrets connecting four families. Honestly, if you’re looking for a Netflix show to really grab you and keep you guessing, Dark is fantastic. I highly recommend it!

Bloodline

As a longtime Netflix watcher, I keep coming back to Bloodline, and it seriously holds up. It was one of their very first original shows, and honestly, it’s still among their best. The cast is incredible – you’ve got Kyle Chandler, Sissy Spacek, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Sam Shepard… it’s just packed with talent.

Bloodline is a captivating series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the beautiful Florida Keys, the show explores the complex and often troubled relationships within the wealthy Rayburn family, particularly the intense competition between brothers John and Danny. Over three seasons, it consistently ranks among the best shows available on Netflix.

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2026-01-25 21:49