January 2026 is packed with exciting new web series across drama, romance, history, reality TV and fantasy. From high-stakes thrillers to heartfelt love stories, these upcoming shows promise gripping stories and fresh entertainment. Here are the ones we’re most excited to binge-watch.
10 Upcoming Web Series In January 2026
1. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix | January 14)
Set inside the high-pressure world of airport customs, Taskaree follows Superintendent Arjun Meena as he battles powerful international smuggling networks. Emraan Hashmi leads the show, which mixes tense operations with moral dilemmas and tough decisions. Created by Neeraj Pandey, this one promises intense drama.
2. MasterChef India – Hindi (Season 9) (SonyLIV | January 5)
Season 9 of MasterChef India returns with passionate home cooks competing for the coveted title. Judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur reunite to test creativity, flavour, and skill through tough cooking challenges. The season airs on TV and streams on SonyLIV.
3. Bridgerton: Season 4 (Netflix | January 29)
This season puts Benedict Bridgerton in the spotlight as he meets the mysterious and determined Sophie. Their romance unfolds between a grand masquerade ball, hidden identities, and emotional conflict as Benedict struggles to connect fantasy with reality. Split into two parts, Part 1 arrives on January 29 with Part 2 following on February 26.
4. Shark Tank India Season 5 (SonyLIV | January 5)
Season 5 raises the bar with new sharks, stronger pitches, and intense negotiations from India’s rising entrepreneurs. The teaser hints at fresh energy and bold business ideas as returning judges join new faces on the panel. Expect sharper questions, tougher deals, and plenty of drama in the tank.
5. Freedom at Midnight (Season 2) (SonyLIV | January 9)
Season 2 moves beyond negotiations to show the human cost of Partition, focusing on the massive refugee crisis that followed Independence. The series highlights displacement, chaos, and the heartbreaking struggle of millions caught in history’s turning point. It’s a deeper and more emotional continuation of the story.
6. Splitsvilla X6 (Season 16) (JioHotstar | January 9)
Season 16 of Splitsvilla returns with the theme “Pyaar Ya Paisa,” testing whether contestants value love or money more. Hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra, the season amps up drama with Uorfi Javed’s comeback and Nia Sharma’s entry. Expect romance, strategy, clashes, and constant twists.
7. Finding Her Edge (Netflix | January 22)
Three sisters balance the pressure of their family’s figure-skating legacy while chasing personal dreams. Adriana trains with a new partner, Brayden, even as she still has feelings for her ex-partner Freddie. A fake romance created for sponsorship adds even more stress to her already complicated world.
8. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (JioHotstar | January 18)
Set a century before Game of Thrones, the series follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg as they travel across Westeros. With the Targaryens still ruling and dragons remembered in legend, the unlikely pair face great destinies and dangerous enemies. Adventure, politics, and fate collide in this epic prequel.
9. His & Hers (Netflix | January 8)
A journalist returns to her hometown to investigate a murder, but soon clashes with a detective who doesn’t trust her version of events. As both sides tell different stories, the truth becomes harder to uncover. It’s a suspenseful reminder that someone is definitely lying.
10. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Netflix | January 15)
Set in 1925, a playful prank at a country house party turns deadly, pulling Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent into a chilling murder mystery. With help from Lady Caterham and Superintendent Battle, she begins uncovering a dangerous plot. The case changes Bundle’s life forever as secrets slowly surface.
Which ones are you excited about!