What to Watch on Sky and NOW in January 2026
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January 5, 2026
January brings a packed slate of must-watch TV and film across Sky’s channels and NOW, from brooding original drama and fantasy premieres to returning favourites and major movie debuts on Sky Cinema. Whether you’re drawn to stormy crime mysteries, globe-trotting comedy, Westeros lore, or big-screen spectacle, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist this month.
Under Salt Marsh
Sky Atlantic - January 30
Under Salt Marsh is a limited series from writer and creator Claire Oakley, set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, a tight-knit community caught between towering mountains and an encroaching sea.
As a once-in-a-generation storm gathers offshore, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis (Kelly Reilly) discovers the body of her eight-year-old pupil, Cefin, reigniting the town’s darkest wound: the unsolved disappearance of Jackie’s niece three years earlier, a case that ended her career. Cefin’s death draws Jackie’s former partner, Detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall), back to Morfa Halen, and as they investigate a community that failed them both, they become convinced the cases are linked, racing to uncover long-buried secrets before the storm breaks and the evidence is lost forever.
Rob & Romesh Vs Winter Olympics
January 15/22
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan close out their eighth series of adventures as they take on our very own Team GB ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Rob and Romesh have spent the last year with Team GB in search of their very own winter sport, with the helping hand of former legends Eddie the Eagle and Eve Muirhead, as well as our 2026 hopefuls, Mia Brookes and Team Mouat. We see them take on everything from Bobsled to Biathlon, Skiing to Curling in a journey that takes them across the world, from St Moritz in Switzerland to the World Curling Championships in Fredericton, Canada.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Season Premiere
Sky Atlantic - January 18
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.
Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Matlock - Season 2
Sky Witness - January 7
Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates returns as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, the brilliant septuagenarian attorney who re-joins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses clever tactics to win cases while hiding a hidden agenda. As we reopen the case files on season two, Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie's father, while her partner Olympia tries to protect ex-husband Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case.
Coming to Sky Cinema
28 Years Later
January 1
A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. — Review
Smurfs
January 15
When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.
The Naked Gun
January 30
Following in his father's footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. — Review
The Toxic Avenger
January 23
A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: the Toxic Avenger. — Review
The Ballad of Wallis Island
January 16
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
That’s everything coming to Sky and NOW this month. From brand-new premieres to returning favourites and blockbuster films, there’s no shortage of great viewing ahead. Let us know what you’ll be watching, and keep an eye out for more highlights, recommendations, and reviews coming soon.