Get ready for an exciting start to the year with BritBox in January 2025! Whether you're a fan of gripping crime dramas, heartfelt farewells, or thrilling new mysteries, this month has something for everyone.Â
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell is coming where fans say goodbye to the beloved characters, there’s plenty to keep you hooked. Vera season 14 delivers more of the sharp detective work you love, while Captivated offers a nail-biting thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Plus, Father Brown returns with more mysteries in season 12.
If you're craving the best in British drama, don't miss out on these top picks, and check out the full list for even more incredible content!
Release date: Jan. 1
Step behind the curtain of one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms with this one-hour documentary special, offering an intimate look at its final episode and journey from inception to cultural phenomenon. Featuring exclusive insights from creators James Corden and Ruth Jones, this love letter to the series celebrates its incredible impact through the eyes of cast, crew, and devoted fans. A must-watch tribute to a true TV classic. It is one of the most highly anticipated releases on BritBox in January.Â
Season 14 Release date: Jan. 2
Number of episodes: 2
In the season opener, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the death of a young man found on the banks of the Tyne, unraveling a complex web of broken relationships, secret love, and betrayal. The poignant finale takes Vera to the haunting Dark Wives stones, where the violent death of a promising student stirs memories of her own childhood. Inspired by Ann Cleeves’ bestselling novels, this emotional season intertwines past and present for a gripping farewell to the beloved detective. It is one of the top highlights coming to BritBox in January.
Season 3 Release date: Jan. 3
Number of episodes: 6
Mark contemplates marriage, Jeremy dives into his creative pursuits, and their friendship is tested as their lives take surprising twists.
Season 4 Release date: Jan. 10
Number of episodes: 6
Mark and Jeremy face chaotic relationships, including Mark’s engagement to Sophie and Jeremy’s affair with a coworker.
Season 5 Release date: Jan. 17
Number of episodes: 6
Mark copes with the aftermath of his failed wedding, Jeremy embraces unexpected fatherhood, and their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Season 6 Release date: Jan. 23
Number of episodes: 6
Mark's career soars, Jeremy grapples with fatherhood, and both navigate new relationships and life-changing decisions.
Season 7 Release date: Jan. 31
Number of episodes: 4
Mark and Jeremy tackle doomed business ventures, navigate family challenges, and face their deepest insecurities.
Release date: Jan. 14
A compelling true-crime documentary delving into the notorious Lord Lucan case, unraveling the mystery surrounding the murder of his children’s nanny. It is your go-to documentary to watch on BritBox in January.
Release date: Jan. 22
Number of episodes: 4
Captivated is a tense thriller about single mother Rachel and her son Liam, whose lives take a dark turn after accepting an offer from wealthy businessman Elliot. What starts as a dream job with better pay and fewer hours quickly spirals into a nightmare as Elliot’s controlling behavior escalates. As Rachel uncovers disturbing secrets from his past, she must confront his dangerous obsession in a fight for their freedom. A gripping tale that explores the lengths one will go to escape the shadows of their past.
Season 12 Release date: Jan. 23
Number of episodes: 10
Mark Williams returns as Father Brown in the 12th series, where the sleepy village of Kembleford is turned upside down with a surprise wedding crisis, a medieval murder, and new mysteries. As Mrs. Devine faces a murder accusation and Sergeant Goodfellow’s career is at risk, Father Brown must call on old enemy Flambeau to tackle a top-secret Vatican mission and confront a new shadowy adversary.
Season 1 Release date: TBA
Number of episodes: 6
Maya, a top London barrister on the verge of becoming the first black Director of Public Prosecutions, is rocked when she uncovers her husband Nick’s two-decade-long deception. Amidst this personal turmoil, Maya faces a high-stakes case involving Rudy Jones, a black man wrongfully convicted of murdering a white politician, who is about to be executed. As she fights to save Rudy, Maya uncovers a web of corruption linking the police, press, and politicians, threatening everything she holds dear.
Last month’s guide: New BritBox shows and movies in December 2024
Titles premiering on streaming January 2025: