‘Hijack’ and Every Other TV Show Coming to Amazon Prime, Paramount+ & Apple TV+ This Week

The upcoming streaming schedule for mid-January features a diverse selection of legal dramas, science fiction adventures, and suspenseful thrillers across major platforms. Viewers can expect the arrival of both long-running reality programs and brand-new scripted content starting this Monday. These releases provide a variety of entertainment options for subscribers of Prime Video, Paramount+, and Apple TV+. Each series brings unique storytelling styles and different thematic elements to the small screen during this period.

‘Hijack’ (2023)

The thriller series returns to Apple TV+ on Wednesday, January 14, focusing on the experiences of corporate negotiator Sam Nelson. This show utilizes a real-time storytelling format to depict the events of a hijacked flight headed toward London. Nelson must use his professional skills to communicate with the hijackers while authorities on the ground attempt to resolve the crisis. The series explores the strategic maneuvers and high-pressure environment involved in air security incidents.

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ (2026)

Premiering on Paramount+ on Thursday, January 15, this addition to the franchise follows a group of young cadets at a specialized training facility. Under the guidance of their instructors, these recruits learn the requirements for becoming Starfleet officers while confronting an emerging threat to the galaxy. The series focuses on the academic challenges and interpersonal development of the students within the legendary institution. It expands the existing universe by focusing on the training of the next generation of space explorers.

‘Judy Justice’ (2021)

Judge Judy Sheindlin brings her legal experience to Prime Video with new episodes starting Monday, January 19. Accompanied by a law clerk and a bailiff, Sheindlin presides over small claims cases to provide binding legal arbitrations. This series continues her long-standing format of adjudicating disputes with a focus on personal responsibility and the application of law. Each episode examines various civil matters including contract issues and property damage claims.

‘Steal’ (2026)

Arriving on Prime Video on Wednesday, January 21, this series focuses on the planning and execution of high-stakes criminal heists. The narrative follows a team of specialists who coordinate complex robberies while attempting to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. Throughout the season, the group takes on dangerous assignments that test their technical skills and internal loyalties. The show explores the logistical details of each operation and the consequences faced by the participants.

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