Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Amazon Prime, Paramount+ & Apple TV+ This Week, Including ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’
Streaming platforms are expanding their catalogs this week with a variety of new and returning series ranging from legal dramas to futuristic science fiction. Viewers can expect content updates across Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Prime Video starting in the middle of January. These releases feature a mix of established reality programming and high-budget scripted narratives. The following titles are scheduled to premiere between Wednesday, January 14, and Wednesday, January 21.
‘Hijack’ (2023)
The thriller series ‘Hijack’ returns to Apple TV+ on Wednesday, January 14, to continue its high-stakes narrative. Idris Elba stars as Sam Nelson, a corporate negotiator who must use his professional skills to save those on board a hijacked aircraft. The show utilizes a real-time storytelling format to track the tension both in the air and among ground authorities. This season further explores the complex maneuvers required to manage a hostage situation within the aviation industry.
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ (2026)
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ makes its debut on Paramount+ this Thursday, January 15. The series introduces a new class of cadets who are training to become officers in the United Federation of Planets. Under the guidance of seasoned instructors, these students must navigate interpersonal rivalries and external threats to the galaxy. This production focuses on the formative years of future leaders within the iconic science fiction franchise.
‘Judy Justice’ (2021)
The legal reality series ‘Judy Justice’ premieres its latest episodes on Prime Video starting Monday, January 19. Judge Judith Sheindlin presides over a variety of small claims cases, delivering rulings based on her extensive experience in the Manhattan Family Court system. She is supported by a courtroom team consisting of a law clerk, a court reporter, and a bailiff. The program continues to offer a modern take on the traditional televised arbitration format.
‘Steal’ (2026)
‘Steal’ arrives on Prime Video on Wednesday, January 21, as a new addition to the platform’s action-drama lineup. The series follows an expert team of thieves as they plan and execute elaborate heists against high-security targets. As they navigate the dangerous criminal underworld, the characters must deal with shifting loyalties and the constant threat of law enforcement. This 2026 premiere focuses on the strategic technicalities and high-pressure environments of professional theft.
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