As someone who’s spent countless hours binge-watching shows and movies on Netflix, I must say that January 2025 is going to be quite a challenging month for me! With shows like “The Magicians”, “Monk”, and “New Amsterdam” leaving the streaming platform, it feels like a part of my life is coming to an end.
Netflix, the leading streaming service globally, maintains viewer loyalty by offering a diverse selection of television series on its platform. With hit shows such as Stranger Things, You, Squid Game, Arcane, and numerous others, this streaming giant consistently draws viewers back for more. As new content continues to join Netflix in 2025, some long-standing favorites may have to be phased out. This could occur when licensing agreements expire or if a show fails to meet its performance expectations. In such cases, strategic decisions must be made to ensure that Netflix remains the top streaming platform.
It’s regrettable that several long-running TV shows will be wrapping up in January. But remember, these departures will make room for fresh content. Some of the new offerings on the platform include “American Primeval,” “Cunk on Life,” and “The Night Agent” (Season 2). Although some favorites may leave, there’s always something new to keep viewers engaged.
‘Undercover:’ Seasons 1 Through 3
Leaving Netflix on January 10, 2025
Undercover, produced by Nico Moolenaar, is a Dutch crime drama on Netflix that revolves around the story of infiltrating a drug lord’s organization in Limburg. The show focuses on undercover agents Bob Lemmens (Tom Waes) and Kim de Rooij (Anna Drijver), who act as a couple while spying at the drug lord’s campsite. This Netflix original series debuted in May 2019, with its third season being released in November 2021.
Netflix currently offers several prequels for the original three-season series, including the film “Ferry,” released in 2021, and “Ferry: The Series,” a subsequent eight-part prequel, launched in 2023. However, it’s unclear whether these prequels will remain on the platform, considering Netflix’s recent decisions like removing “Undercover.” As of now, you can stream “Undercover” until January 10, 2025.
‘Last Tango in Halifax:’ Seasons 1 Through 4
Leaving Netflix on January 11, 2025
Last Tango in Halifax” is a heartwarming British series, combining comedy and drama, that initially aired on BBC One in November 2012 and later became available on Netflix. Created by Sally Wainwright, the show focuses on two widows who reconnect after many years apart, only to find that their strong feelings from their youth have persisted. The series features Derek Jacobi as Alan and Anne Reid as Celia in the lead roles. “Last Tango in Halifax” skillfully explores themes of family, loss, and love as Alan and Celia navigate their relationships with their children, grandchildren, deceased spouses, and each other.
The show, titled “Last Tango in Halifax,” serves as Sally Wainwright’s heartfelt tribute to her personal encounters with sorrow, affection, and kinship. It delves deeply into LGBTQ+ topics, with the character Caroline (played by Sarah Lancashire) revealing her sexual orientation to her mother and subsequently getting married to a woman within the series.
‘The Magicians:’ Seasons 1 Through 5
Leaving Netflix on January 14, 2025
The series “The Magicians” is a fantasy television production devised by Sera Gamble and John McNamara, inspired by Lev Grossman’s book trilogy of the same name. This narrative centers around Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph), who sets out to learn magic at Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy with the ambition of becoming a magician himself. As he delves deeper into his studies, it is revealed that the magical world from his cherished childhood book is not only real but also threatens his own existence. Meanwhile, Quentin’s friend Julia, who was unable to gain admission, ventures on her own quest to master magic outside the institution.
The show encompasses a multitude of youthful magicians collaborating to hone their magical abilities and safeguard their world from the dangers originating from the realm of their cherished childhood book. Besides Jason Ralph, this series also includes performances by Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Summer Bishil, and numerous others. The Magicians can be streamed until January 14, 2025.
‘Monk:’ Seasons 1 Through 8
Leaving Netflix on January 14, 2025
The show in question is a police procedural comedy-drama titled “Monk,” which initially aired on USA Network in 2002 but eventually found its place on Netflix. This series revolves around Adrian Monk, played by Tony Shalhoub, who’s a private detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder and numerous phobias. In this show, he collaborates with the San Francisco Police Department to tackle peculiar cases. Simultaneously, Monk also dedicates his time to investigating the murder of his own wife throughout the series.
Alongside his associates Sharona Fleming (played by Bitty Schram) and Natalie Teeger (portrayed by Traylor Howard), they form a team that unites to tackle both their individual and professional hurdles. The series also presents a sequel film, “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie“, which debuted on Peacock in December 2023. As of January 14, 2025, you can no longer stream Monk.
‘New Amsterdam:’ Seasons 1 Through 5
Leaving Netflix on January 15, 2025
New Amsterdam” is a medical drama television series, initially aired on NBC in 2018 and later moved to Netflix. This series was conceptualized by David Schulner from Eric Manheimer’s book, “Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital.” The story revolves around Dr. Max Goodwin (played by Ryan Eggold), who takes on the challenge of leading New Amsterdam Hospital – one of America’s oldest public hospitals.
While serving at the hospital, Dr. Goodwin implements changes among the staff and facilities to deliver optimal patient care. Alongside Ryan Eggold, the series features Freema Agyeman, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, Tyler Labine, and numerous others. The final day to stream New Amsterdam is on January 15, 2025.
The complete list of movies and TV shows leaving Netflix in January 2025 is as follows:
January 1
- Jigsaw
January 3
- A.X.L.
January 7
- 65
January 9
- Focus
- The Wedding Year
January 10
- Undercover
January 11
- Last Tango in Halifax
January 14
- The Magicians
- Monk
January 15
- Cats
- New Amsterdam
- Selma
January 20
- The Gift
January 25
- The Babadook
- The Rental
January 26
- Full Metal Alchemist
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
January 31st
- 21 Jump Street
- 22 Jump Street
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
- The Next Karate Kid
- Not Another Teen Movie
- Project X
- White Chicks
- White House Down
- Whitney
- We’re the Millers
- Zero Dark Thirty
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2024-12-22 03:32