In January, Prime Video is ready with a mix of new titles. Watch the drama thriller “Foe” starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, and the much-anticipated series “Twisted Metal”. Now comes season one of “Expats”, starring Nicole Kidman in the lead role.
Foe – January 5
Oscar-nominated actors Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in the film “Foe“. They and Junior cultivate a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior’s family for generations. The couple’s peaceful life takes an unexpected turn when an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up at their door with an unexpected offer. Are they willing to risk their relationship, and put their own identities at stake for a chance to survive in a completely new world?
James May: Our Man In India (Season 3) – January 5
“Top Gear” famous James May embarks on his biggest adventure yet: a 3,000-mile journey through India, the most populous – and perhaps most extraordinary – country in the world. Starting at the Arabian Sea and ending at the Bay of Bengal, his journey will cover incredible landscapes, from the baking deserts of Rajasthan to the dramatic foothills of the Himalayas.
Role Play – January 12
Action thriller starring Kaley Cuoco, known from “The Big Bang Theory”. Emma lives a wonderful life with her husband and their two children in New Jersey – but she also has a secret life as an assassin. A secret that her husband David discovers when the couple decides to spice up their marriage with some role-playing.
Twisted Metal (Season 1) – January 19
“Twisted Metal” is described as an intense and terrifying action comedy based on the famous video game and created by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (“Deadpool”, “Zombieland”). The story is about a motor-crazy outsider who is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can manage to deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Expats (Season 1) – January 26
Set against the backdrop of a vibrant and tumultuous Hong Kong in 2014, Expats follows three American women – Margaret (Nicole Kidman), Hilary (Sarayu Blue), and Mercy (Ji-young Yoo) whose paths cross after a sudden family tragedy. The series explores privilege and how it can affect what happens when the line between victim and guilt is blurred.
Other Selected Premieres on Prime Video
- About My Father – January 1
- Hazbin Hotel – January 19
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody – January 20
- Rebus (Season 1) – January 21
- Trunk – January 26
- Mother’s Instinct – January 31
