New to Netflix this Weekend (January 10-12, 2025)

As the new year picks up momentum, Netflix delivers another set of exciting releases to kickstart your weekend binge, per Decider. From Western adventures to introspective dramas and animated thrillers, the lineup ensures something for every viewer.

Fans of historical drama will be drawn to American Primeval, a gripping six-part series set in the American West of the 1800s. This Western unflinchingly explores the turbulent interactions among soldiers, settlers, and Indigenous communities, promising intense storytelling and vivid characters. For those seeking lighter fare, Alpha Males: Season 3 offers another dose of humor and self-reflection as four friends in their 40s confront evolving societal expectations about masculinity.

Anime enthusiasts won’t want to miss Sakamoto Days, the long-awaited adaptation of Yuto Suzuki's hit manga. The story follows Taro Sakamoto, a retired assassin whose quiet life as a family man is upended when enemies from his past reemerge. With thrilling action sequences and heartfelt moments, the series is a standout addition to Netflix’s growing anime catalog.

An ex-hitman turned shopkeeper juggles dad duties while dodging bullets like a pro.

SAKAMOTO DAYS premieres January 11. New episodes every Saturday. pic.twitter.com/hum9HqzVKG

— Netflix (@netflix) January 9, 2025

Meanwhile, the Love Is Blind franchise takes its groundbreaking dating experiment to Germany. Hosted by married duo Stephanie Brungs and Christian Wackert, this latest installment invites participants to forge connections without seeing each other. The show dives deep into modern relationships, making it perfect for romantics and skeptics alike.