On 24/01/21, the world wasn't watching the same thing—except they kind of were. Netflix released Lupin Part 1 just 16 days prior, and by this Sunday, it had become a sleeper colossus. With Omar Sy’s gentleman thief, audiences rediscovered the joy of non-English language content.

This was the day the “foreign-language barrier” finally died. No one cared about dubbing quality; they cared about the hat flip.

Netflix’s top slot was held by American Nightmare (released Jan 17). This docuseries redefined the crime genre by focusing on police skepticism of victims. On 24 01 21, water coolers (virtual and real) were buzzing about the "binder guy" twist.

Date: January 21, 2024

As we settle into the rhythm of 2024, the entertainment landscape is already shifting beneath our feet. January is traditionally a month of reset—award season buzz meets mid-season premieres—but this year, the conversation around how we consume content is just as loud as what we are consuming.

Here is your breakdown of the state of entertainment content and popular media as of 24 01 21.