9 New Shows to Watch This Week on Netflix, Max, TV and More (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)

9 New Shows to Watch This Week on Netflix, Max, TV and More (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)

Get ready for takeoff and turn on binge mode this week as there's a plethora of new shows to watch on Netflix, Max, and other streaming services, as well as on broadcast and cable TV.

New show premieres this week include "Mr. Capote vs. the Swan," "Genius: MLK/X," and the racing documentary "NASCAR: Full Speed. Several fan-favorite shows also return: the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the D-R-A-M-A of "Vanderpump Rules" Season 11. Here are the top new shows this week.

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Building on the success of "F1: Drive to Survive," Netflix is producing a new NASCAR-focused racing documentary. Expect broad access to drivers and teams such as Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, and Tyler Reddick. The episodes will follow them as they face physical, mental, and emotional challenges as they compete on the race track for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Available on Netflix on Tuesday, January 30 at 3:01 a.m. ET

Get ready for the aftermath of Scandoval. This long-running reality documentary show returns as the cast picks up the pieces after the affair between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Revis that was uncovered last spring. Now the former SURVALs must heal past relationships, navigate shifting alliances, and rebuild friendships while developing business. Returning for season 11 are Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Maddix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lara Kent, Shayna Shay, Tom Sandoval, and Tom Schwartz.

First airs Tuesday, January 30 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo (via Sling or Fubo). Streamed the following day on Peacock

Detroit Youth Choir prepares for the performance of a lifetime in this six-part docuseries After their 2019 America's Got Talent appearance, the choir and its director, Anthony White, have announced several key members, and face the challenges of replacing them, staying relevant in Detroit, and finding the next big opportunity. Through the eyes of his children, he experiences the highs and lows of life growing up in Detroit, the challenges of balancing family, school, and sports, and pursuing his musical dreams.

Premieres Wednesday, January 31 at 3:01 a.m. ET on Disney Plus

The feud has been long in the making, seven years to be exact. After a long hiatus, Ryan Murphy has finally launched the second season of "Feud," this time delving into the life of renowned author Truman Capote (Tom Hollander). The story follows Capote as he forms a clique of the most elite women in society, affectionately known as the "Swans," in the 1970s. Naomi Watts plays Barbara "Babe" Paley, Diane Lane plays Slim Keith, Chloe Sevigny plays C.Z. Guest, Calista Flockhart plays Lee Radziwill, Demi Moore plays Ann "Bang Bang" Woodward, and Molly Ringwald Joanne Caruso as Joanne Caruso.

Premieres Wednesday, January 31 at 10 p.m. ET on FX (via Sling or Fubo). Next-day on Hulu

The animated revival of the adult sitcom returns for its second season, which follows the mayhem at a high school attended by clones of famous historical figures. After the thaw, Abe Lincoln (Will Forte), Joan of Arc (Nicole Sullivan), JFK (Chris Miller), and Cleopatra (Mitra Juhari) are in a groove with their new environment and friends, including Harriet Tubman (Ayo Edebiri). But when Joan tries to kill everyone else, she is left out with the notorious Bleacher Creatures, including Christopher Columbus (Neil Casey) and Jackie the Ripper (Jackie Harry).

Premieres Thursday, February 1 at 3:01 am. ET on Max

The latest installment of the acclaimed historical biography anthology delves into two iconic figures of the civil rights movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. This limited series follows the formative years of both men, shaped by strong fathers and traumatic injustices. The story traces both the similarities and differences in their lives as they became pioneering pioneers. Although King and X have met only once and their views often clash, they are inseparable.

First airs Thursday, February 1 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC or Nat Geo (via Sling or Fubo). Streaming the following day on Disney Plus and Hulu

Series reboots of classic hit movies have long been a popular way to revive great ideas. Some are better ("Watchmen," "Fargo") or more successful ("Reacher"), others less so ("Robocop"). The next film in the genre is the 2005 romantic spy thriller "Mr. and Mrs.", famously starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. This time Donald Glover stars as Mr. and Maya Erskine as Mrs., two lonely spies for a mysterious intelligence agency, who agree to become partners in espionage and agree to be partners in marriage.

Premieres Friday, February 2 at 12:01 a.m. ET on Prime Video

Music's biggest night is back to celebrate the best recordings, compositions and artists of the past year. Trevor Noah will host for the fourth time and oversee a star-studded lineup that includes Taylor Swift, Billy Irish, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, John Baptiste, Boy Genius, and top contender SZA. The awards broadcast will feature performances by Eilish, Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott, and Billy Joel.

Sunday, February 4 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS (via Fubo or Paramount Plus With Showtime)

Twelve seasons is a much longer duration than Larry David was willing to allow. He himself acknowledges this in a statement: "It gives me the opportunity to shed the persona of Larry David and become the person God intended me to be. But of course, "Larry" has to go, and we look forward to more grumbling, complaining, and moaning as the curtain falls on his misanthropic adventure.

Premieres Sunday, February 4 at 10 pm ET on HBO and Max

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