The holidays have come to a close, and it’s back to a good old regular weekend, which means Netflix and chilling might be your best bet.
The weather is getting frigid, nights are long, and it’s arguably the best time in the history of humanity to soak up a weekend full of streaming.
Netflix Canada is bringing a slew of new releases to its streaming service this weekend, from home makeovers, meditation, minimalism, Netflix Originals, and everything in between.
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Syd McGee from Dream Home Makeover Is Not a Bucket
Jan 1, 2021, 2:58 PM EST
Dream Home Makeover is a delightful little show on Netflix in which Shea and Syd McGee go around working their magic in other people s homes. It is the perfect palate cleanser after a full day of watching from afar as people angrily attack each other online and possibly joining into the madness oneself. There s something so special and authentic in watching someone see their home become even more delightful than they ve ever imagined with artful touches and tasteful decisions this entirely pleasant and seemingly all-around wonderful couple provides.
Available Jan. 2
(Netflix Film)
From Netflix: When the brakes slam on his wedding, Roy accepts a challenge from a new foe to race for his runaway bride at the iconic Nürburgring track in Germany.
Available Jan. 5
(Netflix Family)
From Netflix: Cute cats, quirky crafts and colorful magic! Join kitty enthusiast Gabby and her sidekick Pandy Paws as they team up for a series of animated adventures.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
History of Swear Words
(Netflix Original)
From Netflix: An education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed. History of Swear Words, hosted by Nicolas Cage, is a loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words. Through interviews with experts in etymology, pop culture, historians and entertainers, the six-episode series dives into the origins of “F k”, “Sh t”, “B tch”, “D k”, “Pu y”, and “Damn”.
Everything New on Netflix in January
January’s offerings on Netflix include
History of Swear Words, with Nicolas Cage hosting a series about the origins of your favorite profanity. In other words, it’s going to be a big f ing month for streaming.
The other highlights include the new original movie
The Dig, starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes, a documentary series on the crack epidemic in the United States in the 1980s, and a new season of the animated series
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Older library titles getting added to Netflix in January include
Bonnie and Clyde,
Mud, and
NETFLIX ORIGINAL
COBRA KAI takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament with the continuation of the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). Season Three finds everyone reeling in the aftermath of the violent high school brawl between their dojos, which has left Miguel in a precarious condition. While Daniel searches for answers in his past and Johnny seeks redemption, Kreese further manipulates his vulnerable students with his own vision of dominance. The soul of the Valley is at stake, and the fate of every student and sensei hangs in the balance.