Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 17 to 23, 2022!
In the aftermath of the battle for the Nightsilver Woods, Davion and the other key figures of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood embark on more adventures for the Dark Powers, the Dragons, and for all of mankind.
Too Hot to Handle is back for a third season, where the contestants have no idea that they’re on the show. Instead, they believe that they’re in Parties in Paradise.
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman (Series)
An enthralling tale about one of the world’s most audacious con men, Robert Hendy-Freegard, who used his charm to con and control at least seven women and one man, amassing almost one million pounds in the process.
Isabella is a stylist who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work for the royal wedding, but things get complicated when she meets Prince Thomas, who is set to marry for duty rather than love.
In this comedy series, Bridget Everett stars as Sam, a Kansan who struggles to fit the hometown mold. Together with people who struggle just like her, Sam finds her own voice.
This crime thriller follows a group of new college graduates who, after getting involved in a criminal underground operation, decide to fight the system by stealing from Chicago’s richest.
This historical film follows the life of Jose Abad Santos, former Chief Justice, and briefly served as the Acting President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
It’s Train to Busan, but in school. Netflix is releasing a new zombie K-thriller this January titled All of Us Are Dead. In the first trailer released for the upcoming series, we are teased with a spine-chilling zombie invasion that its young protagonists must survive.
Watch the official trailer below:
Based on the Korean webtoon Now At Our School by Joo Dong-geun, the upcoming Netflix series is set in Hyosan High during a zombie outbreak. Trapped in their school, a group of students must band together to survive the terrifying onslaught. The group includes On-jo, whose survival skills come from her firefighter father; the composed yet quick-thinking Cheong-san; the cool-headed class president and the smartest kid in school, Nam-ra; Su-hyeok, the reliable supporter who puts himself on the line in threatening situations; and the archery team whose impressive talents prove crucial under their current circumstances.
The South Korean thriller is directed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-su from a script by Chun Sung-il. It stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-Mi, and Lim Jae-hyeok. Catch All of Us Are Dead on Netflix this January 28.
Netflix is set to release a new kilig K-drama right before Valentine’s Day! Titled Twenty Five Twenty One, the upcoming series stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers.
Watch the teaser trailer for Twenty Five Twenty One below:
Set amidst the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life. At the age of 25 and 21, the two fell in love. Through the span of three years, the story covers five persons’ experiences in friendship, love, and despair.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Also starring in the series are Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, and Lee Ju Myoung, with the direction of Jung Jeehyun. Twenty Five Twenty One arrives on Netflix this February 12.
Streaming platforms have become bigger than ever in 2021. For one, we’re all still spending our sweet time at home and, two, there have been so many great releases especially on Netflix! The next twelve months aren’t different from the previous year as long-awaited titles will be back and new titles will be gracing our screens. Below are Netflix films and shows we can’t wait to watch this 2022!
Ozark
The first part of the hit crime drama’s fourth season is coming on January 21. The 14-episode season is split into two parts as tensions rise for the Byrde family.
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (catchy, right?) is a darkly comedic new series starring Kristen Bell, premiering on Netflix 28 January. pic.twitter.com/DMETCHNBGB
Whew! The title is indeed a mouthful. Starring Kristen Bell, Netflix’s upcoming satirical thriller follows a woman with an alcohol problem who claims she saw a murder but no one believes her so she must prove it to the entire community.
Bridgerton Season 2
One of Netflix’s popular shows returns on March 25! The much-anticipated show is set to continue where it left off, this time focusing on the romance between Anthony Bridgerton and his potential bride Kate Sharma.
Stranger Things Season 4
Netflix may have not announced its exact release date yet but fans are extremely excited for the return of one of our favorite Hawkins gang.
Enola Holmes 2
The sequel to Enola Holmes has officially finished filming!
Enola Holmes 2 has officially ended its filming with this recently posted video. Returning to the sequel is Henry Cavill as Sherlock, Helena Bonham Carter as their mother, Susan Wokoma as Edith, and Adeel Akhtar as Inspector Lestrade.
The Crown Season 5
A wait that’s worth it? The Crown Season 5 returns to Netflix in November. The upcoming season will have new cast members playing the Royal family and will cover the events of the 1990s. Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West portray Princess Diana and Prince Charles in the new season.
YOU Season 4
Just before the release of Season 3, Netflix had already announced a Season 4. So yes, we’ll be seeing more of the creepy yet interesting life of Joe Goldberg who is now in Paris by the way! Will he be crossing paths with Marienne? That’s definitely something to watch out for!
Another Paris update here. Oui, Emily in Paris is coming back for Season 3 and 4! A few days since the release of Season 2, Netflix and Lily Collins shared the renewal news on social media. Will Emily be staying in Paris for the two upcoming seasons?
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Other titles we can’t wait to watch on Netflix this 2022:
Alice in Borderland – Season 2 Elite – Season 5 Girl From Nowhere – Season 3 Kingdom – Season 3 Locke & Key – Season 3 Never Have I Ever – Season 3 Peaky Blinders – Season 5 Outer Banks – Season 3 Sex Education – Season 4 Sex Life – Season 2 Sweet Tooth – Season 2 Squid Game – Season 2 The Umbrella Academy – Season 3
Peacemaker, starring John Cena as the eponymous character, debuts on Thursday, January 13 only on HBO GO. Below are the official trailer and key art for the DC series written and directed by James Gunn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ZcUbbduh0
Peacemaker will explore the origins of the character that Cena first portrayed in James Gunn’s 2021 film, The Suicide Squad, currently available on HBO GO. Peacemaker is a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.
The series also stars Danielle Brooks as Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Harcourt, Steve Agee as Economos, Chukwudi Iwuji as Murn, and Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith.
Gunn wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker and directed five episodes. Gunn, Peter Safran and Matt Miller serve as executive producers on the series, with Cena as co-executive producer. Based on characters from DC, Peacemaker is produced by Gunn’s Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Stream or download Peacemaker from January 13 but get introduced to the character first in Gunn’s 2021 film, The Suicide Squad, now available on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at http://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV, and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
If you enjoy stories that keep you at the edge of your seat, shock you with mind-blowing plot twists, and chill your spine with its disturbing scenarios, chances are, you’re crazy for psychological thrillers. However, if you ever feel like you’ve exhausted the most popular movies, shows, and novels under the genre, then you might just be scratching the surface, because the anime scene have some of the most thrilling stories waiting for you to discover! On this list, we’ve rounded up some of the best anime with psychological themes and hair-raising thrills that demand a place on your watchlist!
1. Death Note
Death Note is perhaps the most popular psychological thriller out there, having perfectly infused elements of the supernatural to a world that greatly reflects our own. It tells the story of the righteous high school student Light Yagami who picks up the Death Note– a notebook that could kill people just by writing down their names on its pages. With his genius mind and twisted sense of justice, Light starts killing off criminals using the notebook. But his killing spree is hindered by a mysterious detective known only as L, who challenges him on a battle of wits where the loser will either be killed or captured.
2. Monster
Monster has been around since the early 2000s but it remains to be an acclaimed title under the psychological thriller genre. It begins with the moral struggles of Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a prized Japanese surgeon in a German hospital. When he makes the choice of operating on a young boy over the city mayor, believing that it was the right thing to do, his life begins spiraling down into despair. Things get worse when the young boy grows up to be a dangerous serial killer, and Tenma feels responsible for putting a stop to him.
To the uninitiated, Code Geass might appear to be an action-driven mecha anime, but it offers far more to the viewers with its mind-blowing mind games. The series revolves around Lelouch, the exiled prince of Britannia who was sent to Japan as a mere political pawn. With a thirst for revenge on his father and his own country, Lelouch then uses his genius and his Geass, which grants him the power to manipulate people, to take down Brittania and its king.
4. Steins; Gate
If Death Note has a murderous notebook and Code Geass has the manipulating power of the Geass, Steins; Gate uses time travel to propel its thrilling tale. It centers on Okabe, a self-proclaimed mad scientist, who invents a device that could send emails to the past, making changes to it. But when the research organization SERN sends its men to retrieve it, his friend Mayuri gets killed. To save Mayuri from her fate, Okabe must undo the changes they’ve made in time, but not without consequences.
5. Erased
This anime also incorporates time travel into a mystery thriller. Erased follows the aspiring manga artist and pizza delivery guy Satoru who has the power to go back in time a few minutes earlier when someone around him is about to die. But when his mother gets murdered, Satoru is suddenly sent back to 20 years ago, giving him another chance, as his 9-year-old self, to save a childhood friend from being killed by a serial killer.
6. Future Diary
Future Diary is one of the most popular anime out there under the survival game subgenre. And while it has plenty of action, it also offers some huge psychological thrills and shockers. The series begins with the god of space and time, Deus Ex Machina, orchestrating a game of kill-or-be-killed between twelve individuals, who he’d given the power to predict the future through their diaries. Yuki is one of the competitors, and while he seemed to be an easy target, another player appears to protect him no matter the cost. But could he trust her with his life?
7. B: The Beginning
If you’re a fan of crime thrillers, then this sci-fi anime is worth checking out. In the futuristic city of Cremona, a mysterious figure known as Killer B throws the city into chaos by enacting vigilante justice in its streets. To catch the dangerous murderer, the Royal Investigation Service (RIS) calls in the seasoned investigator Keith Flick to get on the case, but as Keith delves deeper into the mystery, plots of corruption, human experiments, and domestic terrorism begin to unravel before him.
8. The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland‘s second season received mixed reactions after taking a different route from the manga, but for those who don’t have the time to read its 20 volumes, the anime is still worth watching. Unlike the other titles on this list, The Promised Neverland‘s main protagonists are just children, but it does not take long for the anime to take a dark turn. The series revolves around the children of the orphanage Grace Field House, who lives a seemingly perfect life with the caretaker they call Mama. But the lives of the house’s most intelligent kids, Emma, Norman, and Ray, are upended when they discover that they are being raised as livestock for flesh-eating monsters. The three must then plan an escape and save the other children from their cunning Mama.
This film from 1997 is regarded as one of the classics that needs to be seen by fans of psychological thrillers. In Perfect Blue, the J-Pop idol Mima Kirigoe decides to leave her group to pursue a career in acting. But as the work becomes more demanding and the group she left getting more success without her, Mima’s life seems to be going downhill. On top of it all, an obsessed fan starts stalking her, slowly driving her into insanity as the reality and fantasy converge before her very eyes.
10. Paranoia Agent
Also from the director of Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon, comes this thrilling anime series about a bizarre figure called the Lil’ Slugger. The story begins with Tsukiko Sagi, a character designer who created the popular pink dog Maromi but is pressured to recreate her success. One night, she is attacked by an elementary school boy with a bent golden baseball bat. When another victim surfaces, detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out on a mission to track down and stop the perpetrator, as the paranoia among civilians rises.
11. Terror in Resonance
Terror in Resonance is another anime that depicts the spread of terror among people. It begins with a terrorist attack on a nuclear facility in Japan, causing great chaos among the citizens and the authorities who are supposed to track down the culprits. Six months later, a video surfaced on the internet with two teenagers who identify themselves as ‘Sphinx’, threatening to cause further destruction across Tokyo. With the mass panic and the dangerous terrorists on the loose, Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki finds himself desperate to find answers.
12. Death Parade
One of the questions that many of us will carry throughout our lifetime is what will happen when we die? Death Parade offers a unique take on an answer. In the anime series, there is no Heaven or Hell. When people die, they are sent to the Quindecim, a mysterious bar run by the white-haired Decim. To judge the dead whether they should be reincarnated or sent to the Void, Decim plays games with them that would bare their nature.
13. Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass is a cyberpunk thriller that explores psychological themes in a dystopian setting. In this series, advanced technology has become able to calculate a person’s criminality potential through mind scans, which is used to enforce the law and apprehend possible perpetrators. Akane Tsunemori, joins the law enforcement to uphold justice, but as she discovers more about the present system, she begins to question if they really have a flawless method in keeping the peace in the community.
14. Moriarty The Patriot
Fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes will surely be interested in this anime that carries a familiar name. Moriarty is best known as Holmes’ archenemy, with intellect on par with the iconic detective. But in this series, William James Moriarty is not just a genius criminal mastermind. The series gives him empathic motives, making him a hero of sorts determined to rid his country of its most rotten people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN0et_oxumc
15. Alice in Borderland
Alice in Borderland gained immense popularity thanks to its live-action adaptation on Netflix. But years before, the original manga has been adapted into a three-episode original video animation (OVA), which is more loyal to the original story. Alice in Borderland centers on Arisu and his friends Chota and Karube, who are suddenly thrust into the world of Borderland. Here, they have to play death games to survive. As they are faced with deadlier challenges, their instincts for survival become more apparent toying with their feelings and principles.
Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 10 to 16, 2022.
January 10, Monday
Para Sa Hopeless Romantic (1:30pm, PBO) A student writer struggles to find a happy ending to her romantic novel after her real-life romance falls apart.
Dekada 70 (7pm, Cinema One) In the Philippines, Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themselves as apolitical, most of their sons bristle at life under martial law and turn to various forms of activism — or to simple teenage rebellion — for release. After the family becomes the victim of extremist violence, Amanda begins to find her own dissident voice.
January 11, Tuesday
Miss Granny (12pm, PBO) An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.
Shake, Rattle and Roll 13 (5pm, Cinema One) Rival witches take over the bodies of two teenagers in “Parola,” one of three horror tales; the others are “Tamawo” and “Rain, Rain Go Away.”
January 12, Wednesday
Die Beautiful (9pm, Cinema One) A Filipino transgender woman’s last wish is to be presented as a different celebrity on each night of her wake.
No Other Woman (9:30pm, PBO) A woman discovers that her husband is having an affair with a customer’s daughter.
January 13, Thursday
A Very Special Love (1pm, Cinema One) Editorial assistant Laida Magtalas finds herself working for the man of her dreams, Miguel Montenegro, but remains blind to some hard facts.
The Breakup Playlist (7pm, Cinema One) A story about an aspiring professional singer and a rock singer who collaborates in a song. As they work on their song, they start to develop feelings for each other.
January 14, Friday
The Girl in the Orange Dress (5pm, Cinema One) After a night of partying, a young woman wakes up in a movie star’s bed.
Who’s That Girl? (5:15pm, PBO) Elizabeth, a shy girl, deeply in love with John, a campus heartthrob receives a life-changing pep talk from him and a few years later, is transforms into a beautiful and successful career woman.
January 15, Saturday
The Third Party (7pm, Cinema One) Faced with unfortunate complications beyond her control, go-getter events manager Andi Medina has no other person to turn to. She is then forced to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend, cosmetic surgeon Max Labarador. Much to Andi’s shock, Max is already in a three-year live-in relationship with pediatric oncologist Christian Pilar. With nowhere else to go and left with no other options, she agrees to live with the couple – both parties agreeing to a deal that will change the course of their lives and hearts.
January 16, Sunday
My Ex and Whys (5pm, Cinema One) Popular blogger Cali is hired to work on a marketing campaign alongside another viral sensation, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Former playboy Gio is intent on proving he has changed and winning Cali back.
Mr. & Mrs. Cruz (7:30pm, PBO) Raffy and Gela find themselves taking off for Palawan to escape the not so great realities of their current lives and catch up on their respective me-time. But as fate would have it, they find themselves meeting and enjoying each other’s company.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 10 to 16, 2022!
This new horror series centers on a video archivist who was tasked to restore some damaged videotapes, but what he would discover within the tapes will drag him into a mystery involving a missing director and a demonic cult.
Back for a second season, The Righteous Gemstones revolves around a famous televangelist family who is making big bucks out of other people’s faith. This time, their empire is threatened by outsiders from both the past and the present.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4t-XP1Xrh0&t
Euphoria, Season 2 (Series)
Zendaya returns as the 17-year-old Rue who must find hope in the midst of the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.
The spinoff series to James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will explore the origins of the brutal anti-hero Peacemaker who is ready to spill blood just to achieve peace.
James Wan’s new horror film outside The Conjuring universe tells the story of a woman who is terrorized by her visions. But things take a darker turn when she discovers that the terrifying dreams are actually real.
Starring Kim Nam-Gil, this new thrilling K-drama gives viewers a closer look at criminal profilers– the people who are tasked to analyze the thinking of serial murderers.
Through re-enactments and archive footage, this paranormal investigation delves deep into the true story behind the classic horror film, Scream, just in time for the release of the latest film in the franchise, Scream 5.
If you enjoyed Kingdom, Squid Game, and Hellbound, then you must not miss this new K-thriller from Netflix! All of Us Are Dead is a new zombie horror series in a school setting. It centers on a group of students who must join forces to survive the outbreak.
Check out the official teaser trailer for the series below:
Based on the Korean webtoon Now At Our School by Joo Dong-geun, All of Us Are Dead follows the surviving students of Hyosan High who must use their best skills to survive the school that is now overrun by zombies. The group of teenagers includes On-jo, whose survival skills come from her firefighter father; the composed yet quick-thinking Cheong-san; Nam-ra, the cool-headed class president and the smartest kid in school; Su-hyeok, the reliable supporter who puts himself on the line in threatening situations; and the archery team whose impressive talents prove crucial under their current circumstances.
Photo courtesy of Netflix Photo courtesy of Netflix Photo courtesy of Netflix Photo courtesy of Netflix Photo courtesy of Netflix
Directed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-su from a script by Chun Sung-il, the new Netflix thriller stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-Mi, and Lim Jae-hyeok. Catch All of Us Are Dead on Netflix this January 28.
This new year, discovery+ continues to bring Filipinos the best in real life entertainment with the launch of exclusive new Home and Paranormal titles. Viewers can either lay back and get creative with Dream Home 2022 and The Craftsman, or stay on the edge of their seats watching shows like Scream: The True Story and Ghost House.
Welcome the new year with fresh home inspiration
To kick off the new year, discovery+ invites viewers on a relaxing getaway to Warren, Vermont for HGTV Dream Home 2022, available to watch now. Showcasing the fully furnished, custom-built home project, Filipinos can glimpse the scenic Vermont background as they enter the dream home valued at more than one million US dollars.
Since 1997, lucky winners of the annual HGTV Dream Home sweepstake have become happy homeowners to houses with distinct designs. This year, the home is an upscale modern cabin that embraces the natural beauty of its location and allows its inhabitants to reconnect with nature while enjoying the conveniences of technology.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the coast in Eureka, California, master craftsman and woodworker Eric Hollenbeck endeavors to restore historic homes and forgotten treasures to give them new life. Having his own woodworking business, Blue Ox Millworks, and almost 50 years of experience makes Hollenbeck a rare talent in the industry. Some of the projects he has worked on include a project from his early days as a woodworker––a trolley car from the 1980s. Filipinos can catch the first episode on discovery+.
Things that go bump in the night
Gearing up for the latest release of the iconic Scream movie franchise, discovery+ treats horror fans to a docu-horror special withScream: The True Story premiering on 14 January, the same day as the Scream 5 movie release. A must-watch for horror and movie fans alike, the special weaves storytelling and paranormal investigation with re-enactments and archive footage to tell the true story behind the classic horror film Scream.
Despite the fictional nature of the Scream series, real-life events of the chilling murders committed by Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper, inspired its creation. Rollin claimed that he was under demonic possession at the time but was eventually convicted in 2006. In the Shoc Doc special, paranormal investigator Steve Shippy and psychic medium Cindy Kaza work together to uncover the truth behind Rolling’s claims.
Inspired by the horror show Paranormal Lockdown by Discovery Channel, Ghost House is hosted by Heo Sung Tae and adapts a talk show format that dives into supernatural phenomenons and bizarre stories from around the world including the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum that operated in the 1800s, the Cambria Prison that housed prisoners for 127 years, the Waverly Hills Nursing Home where tuberculosis patients were treated, and other reportedly haunted locations. The show is available now for Paranormal fans.
Also this month, discovery+ launches Drag Race Italia on 15 January. Join the panel of judges – drag queen Priscilla, actress Chiara Francini, and influencer Tommaso Zorzi – to see who will claim the title of Italy’s First Drag Superstar.
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