Here's what's new on Netflix Australia in January 2018

As the number of shows and movies available to stream in Australia continues to grow at an impressive rate, it can be tough to keep up with all the new additions to each streaming service each month.

We've all come to anticipate a new stable of Netflix Originals releases each month, but figuring out which shows they are and when exactly they become available isn't so easy. And what about the large number licensed shows and films that are made available to stream, if only for a limited time?

In an effort to keep you informed of the best shows and movies that are in the process of being added to Netflix, we'll be bringing you an updated list of what you can expect on the service on a monthly basis.

Not only that, we'll also be singling out the biggest releases, as well as a number of quality TV shows and films which we believe deserve your Netflixing time.

So get ready to kick off the new year with an epic binge – here's what's new on Netflix in January 2018.

TV shows highlights for January 2018

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Collections (5/1/2018)

What could be more entertaining that an informal talk show where Jerry Seinfeld hangs out with his comedian friends in classic cars before stopping for coffee and chatting some more? Nothing! Well, perhaps a show about nothing...

American Horror Story: Roanoke (19/1/2018)

In the sixth self-contained season of American Horror Story, a couple moves to North Carolina following a senseless attack in an attempt to start over. However, they soon find out that their new home is anything but welcoming.

Black Lightning: Season 1 (23/1/2018)

From the makers of Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl comes the latest DC hero to hit the small screen, Black Lightning. It follows a retired vigilante who leaves behind his quiet life as a school principal only to start fighting crime once again in his New Orleans community.

Movies highlights for January 2018

Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (21/1/2018)

The follow-up to one of the best Marvel movies to date, Guardians Vol. 2 sees the Guardians try to keep newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Expect Baby Groot to steal the show.

Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series (1/1/2018)

The original Swedish trilogy based on Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking novels, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, in which goth hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) attempt to expose hate crimes committed against women.

Raging Bull (1/1/2018)

Robert De Niro, in perhaps his greatest performance, portrays the real-life boxer Jake LaMotta – a man whose personal demons follow him into the ring, and whose sins are paid for in blood. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

The Wolf of Wall Street (28/1/2018)

Another classic biopic directed by Martin Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street follows the exploits of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), a man who devised an incredibly illegal way of making millions of dollars on the stock market. Naturally, he and his cronies spend the money on drugs, hookers, more drugs and more hookers.

A Futile and Stupid Gesture (26/1/2018)

From director David Wain (Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer) comes this hilarious look at the early days of the iconic comedy magazine, The National Lampoon. Expect cameos galore.

...and the rest for January 2018

Lovesick: Season 3 (1/1/2018)

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Season 2 (5/1/2018)

Disjointed: Part 2 (12/1/2018)

Tiempos de guerra: Season 1 (18/1/2018)

Drug Lords: Season 1 (19/1/2018)

Grace and Frankie: Season 4 (19/1/2018)

Van Helsing: Season 2 (19/1/2018)

One Day At A Time: Season 2 (26/1/2018)

El Ministerio del Tiempo: Season 3 (28/1/2018)

Babylon Berlin: Season 1 & 2 (30/1/2018)

Black Lightning: Season 1 (23/1/2018)

The Polka King (12/1/2018)

The Open House (19/1/2018)

A Futile and Stupid Gesture (26/1/2018)

Alejandro Riaño Especial de Stand Up (10/1/2018)

Tom Segura: Disgraceful (12/1/2018)

Katt Williams: Great America (16/1/2018)

Arango y Sanint: Ríase El Show (17/1/2018)

Todd Glass: Act Happy (23/1/2018)

Ricardo Quevedo: Hay gente así (24/1/2018)

Sebastián Marcelo Wainraich (26/1/2018)

Mau Nieto: Viviendo sobrio… desde el bar (26/1/2018)

Kavin Jay: Everybody Calm Down! (26/1/2018)

Rotten (5/1/2018)

Somebody Feed Phil (12/1/2018)

Dirty Money (26/1/2018)

Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Season 1 (19/1/2018)

The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Season 6 (26/1/2018)

Llama Llama: Season 1 (26/1/2018)

DEVILMAN crybaby: Season 1 (5/1/2018)

Don Jon (1/1/2018)

Groundhog Day (1/1/2018)

Hook (1/1/2018)

American Hustle (21/1/2018)

Mad Max (26/1/2018)

Suits: Season 6 New Episodes (26/1/2018)

The Wolf of Wall Street (28/1/2018)

Treasures From The Wreck Of The Unbelievable (1/1/2018)

AlphaGo (1/1/2018)

The Lego Batman Movie (1/1/2018)

Girl, Interrupted (1/1/2018)

The Da Vinci Code (1/1/2018)

Weeds: Season 1 -8 (1/1/2018)

Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World (1/1/2018)

27 Dresses (1/1/2018)

Mud (1/1/2018)

The Intouchables (1/1/2018)

The Place Beyond the Pines (01/01/2018)

21 (1/1/2018)

Beauty Shop (1/1/2018)

Cabin Fever: Patient Zero (1/1/2018)

Gangster Squad (1/1/2018)

Riddick (1/1/2018)

Scary Movie 5 (1/1/2018)

Burlesque (1/1/2018)

Big Daddy (1/1/2018)

Big Fish (1/1/2018)

Just Go With It (1/1/2018)

The Karate Kid (1/1/2018)

He Named Me Malala (1/1/2018)

Mustang Island (2/1/2018)

Gotham: Season 2 (6/1/2018)

Before I Wake (12/1/2018)

The Man Who Would Be Polka King (12/1/2018)

The Vault (14/1/2018)

Jane Got a Gun (15/1/2018)

Unrest (15/1/2018)

Miss You Already (17/1/2018)

Rita: Season 4 (17/1/2018)

Bad Day for the Cut (18/1/2018)

Chips (19/1/2018)

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (23/1/2018)

Acts of Vengeance (25/1/2018)

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (26/1/2018)

Run, Fatboy, Run (26/1/2018)

The Hurt Locker (26/1/2018)

The Inbetweeners (26/1/2018)

The Force (29/1/2018)

What's coming next month?

Netflix has a big February planned for 2018, with a number of high-profile shows and movies confirmed for release. Here are some trailers for our most anticipated February Netflix releases.

Altered Carbon (February 2, 2018)

A futuristic cyberpunk series that imagines a world where death has been made obsolete, thanks to the ability to transfer consciousness to a new body. Check out the awesome Blade Runner-style visuals in the trailer below.

Seven Seconds (February 23, 2018)

A new thriller series from the makers of The Killing, Seven Seconds examines the tensions between African American citizens and white cops when a young black male is run over and left to die by an off-duty police officer. How long can they bury the truth?

Everything Sucks! (February 16, 2018)

Hey remember the '90s? That's basically the premise of this nostalgia-centric series which examines American high school life in 1996. Will it amount to more than nostalgia-bait? With any luck, we might have a new Freaks and Geeks on our hands...