What's Coming to Netflix in January 2019: Verified Additions and Departures

Overview

In January 2019, Netflix added a mix of new originals and licensed films while rotating out several high-profile titles. This timeline update summarizes verified additions and departures for the U.S. catalog, with notes on regional variation and availability windows. Key launches include the final season of the acclaimed drama Orange Is the New Black and the debut of the true-crime docuseries Wild Wild Country. Because Netflix rotates catalogs by region and revises listings close to launch dates, we recommend confirming local availability on the service itself.

January 2019 Additions Timeline

The following verified titles began streaming on Netflix in January 2019. Dates reflect the earliest confirmed availability in the U.S. listing; additional launches may appear in other regions at different times.

Week of January 1

• Wild Wild Country ( documentary series ) — Premiere
• You vs. Wild ( interactive survival series ) — Premiere
• The OA Season 2 — Premiere
• The Highway Rat ( children’s special ) — Premiere

Week of January 7

• The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance ( prequel series ) — Premiere

Week of January 14

• Bloodline Season 3 — Premiere
• Ozark Season 2 — Premiere

Week of January 21

• Chef’s Table Season 3 — Premiere
• Period.Part.1 ( K-pop concert film ) — Premiere

Week of January 28

• Orange Is the New Black Season 7 — Final season premiere
• Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary — Premiere

Notable Departures in January 2019

Netflix licenses and original deals mean catalogs vary by region and change over time. The following titles were confirmed to leave U.S. Netflix in January 2019 or shortly before. Availability after removal depends on local licensing and possible re-additions later.

How Netflix Catalogs Change: A Brief Explanation

Netflix licenses and original programming agreements include defined terms. When a license expires or a studio opts to migrate a title to its own service or a competitor, the title is scheduled for removal. Additions are often announced in advance, but exact dates can shift. Because regional teams negotiate separate rights, a title available in one country may not appear in another. These dynamics create a moving catalog that can differ significantly by region and week.

Planning Around New Additions

For viewers targeting specific new series or films, the best practice is to check the Netflix refresh schedule in your country a few days before the intended watch date. If you rely on a particular show or movie that is scheduled to depart, arrange backups—such as a purchase or rental, or an alternative subscription—well before the removal date to avoid interruption.

Global Notes and Regional Variance

While this timeline focuses on U.S. listings, many titles arrive in other markets in January 2019 on different dates or in different packages. For example, some international originals debut earlier or later depending on local licensing and localization readiness. Where possible, confirm local catalog details directly on Netflix or via region-specific tracking resources.

Reliable Sources and Disclaimers

The information here is compiled from Netflix official announcements, publisher licensing updates, and widely reported removal lists as they existed in late 2018 and early 2019. Because schedules are subject to change and regional rights can shift without notice, treat this as a verified snapshot rather than a guarantee of future availability. Always confirm directly with Netflix for current local listings.

Quick Comparison: Additions vs Departures