Australian streaming services and broadcast networks are kicking off 2026 with a bang, offering a diverse mix of highly anticipated series premieres, dramatic finales, and beloved returning shows. From a long-awaited literary adaptation to a cliffhanger rescue mission in Summer Bay, here's what to watch this week.
Beloved Book Series The Walsh Sisters Comes To Life On Stan
The much-anticipated television adaptation of Marian Keyes' beloved Walsh family books finally arrives on Stan this Thursday, January 22. For a generation of readers, Keyes' witty and heartfelt novels were a gateway to a love of literature, tackling serious themes like alcoholism, infidelity, and depression with warmth and humour.
The series, helmed by writer Stefanie Preissner and director Ian Fitzgibbon, faces the challenge of balancing the light and shade that defined the books. The first episode successfully reintroduces the five distinct sisters—chaotic Rachel, snarky Helen, single Claire, thoughtful Anna, and stable Maggie—before delivering a classic cliffhanger. For fans, it promises a cosy return to a world that feels like catching up with old friends.
Landman Reaches Its Star-Studded Season Two Finale
Over on Prime Video, the star-powered drama Landman reaches its season two finale today, January 18. The episode, available on Paramount Plus, promises answers to burning questions: Will Demi Moore's character Cami ruin her late husband's business? Can Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy crack a smile? The series, featuring Jon Hamm and Sam Elliott, has been a mix of compelling plots and filler, but remains engaging enough to keep viewers invested for its concluding chapter.
NITV's Earth Oven Explores Traditional Aboriginal Cooking
Coinciding with NITV's Always Was, Always Will Be programming block, which celebrates First Nations strength and culture, the series Earth Oven continues this Wednesday. In episode two, host and acclaimed actor Temuera Morrison travels to Cairns to delve into the traditional Aboriginal earth oven, known as the bang-gaa. The episode is part of a strong lineup that includes Rachel Griffiths in The Idea of Australia and the documentary Troy Cassar-Daley: A Journey Between The Fires.
Summer Bay's Dramatic Return & More Streaming Picks
The wait is almost over for Home And Away fans. After a train derailment left several favourites in peril, the season premieres on Monday, January 19 at 7pm on Seven and 7plus. The episode will launch into full-scale rescue operations, determining who makes it back to the iconic bay.
Elsewhere in streaming, Bravo's addictive reality formula continues with The Valley: Persian Style on Hayu, which follows a group of Persian friends navigating life in The Valley after leaving Beverly Hills. It's poised to deliver the same dramatic, bingeable content as its predecessors.
