February can hardly be called rich in interesting series releases, but the situation with renewals is more rosy. The last month of winter is ready to delight viewers with the third seasons of several hit shows, such as the animated superhero show «Invincible», the psychological drama thriller «Yellowjackets», the satirical anthology «The White Lotus» and the crime detective thriller «Reacher». In addition, Harrison Ford will delight his fans, as he will appear on both small and big screens in February — in the second season of the western «1923» and in the Marvel blockbuster «Captain America: Brave New World» accordingly. Read about all the most interesting premieres of the month in the material below.
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Genre: crime drama, thriller
Premiere date: February 5
Release: Netflix
The story follows a human rights lawyer who must pretend to be a prisoner to survive a violent prison riot. The plot of this Mexican-made series is based on real events that took place in a state prison in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on December 31, 2022, when a prisoner riot broke out. It is also a remake of the Spanish film of the same name, which was released in 2009.
Genre: crime thriller, detective
Premiere date: February 6
Release: Netflix
After detective Anna Alander is suspended from her job, she leaves Stockholm and moves to her sister’s house in the ski resort of Åre. When a young woman disappears there, the protagonist can’t stay away, so she starts investigating. Faced with a difficult family situation and a shortage of personnel, local policeman Daniel Lindskog is forced to join forces with Anna. But to get to the truth, they will both have to learn to trust each other.
«The Åre Murders» from Swedish filmmakers is a dark Scandinavian crime thriller scheduled for release on Netflix on February 6.
Genre: science fiction thriller
Premiere date: February 6
Release: Netflix
Cassandra is part of a smart home system developed in the 1970s. However, it has been inactive since the previous residents died. When Samira and David move in with their children Finn and Juno, Cassandra sees it as a second chance to be useful. With a 70s mindset, she sees herself not only as a fairy godmother who keeps things in order, but also as a full-fledged member of the family. Cassandra does not want to be alone again and will do everything possible to prevent this from happening.
Genre: crime drama
Premiere date: February 6
Release: Netflix
When social media first emerged, Belle Gibson and her friend Milla decided to take advantage of the new opportunities and started working on «helping» people get better. As a result, Gibson creates a media empire, and the whole world is watching and hoping that her alternative approach to treating serious illnesses will work. Nothing can stop the heroine until the world around her begins to collapse.
The plot of «Apple Cider Vinegar» was inspired by the book «The Woman Who Fooled the World» by journalists Bo Donnelly and Nick Toscano. The main role of the guru wellness went to Caitlin Deaver, who we will soon be interviewing will be seen in the role of Abby in the long-awaited second season of «The Last of Us». The show will consist of 6 episodes that will be simultaneously released on Netflix on February 6.
Genre: comedy
Premiere date: February 19
Release: The CW
This comedy series introduces viewers to Lou and Henry Hickman, a sister and brother who are police detectives who investigate crimes in the small town of Eden Vale. They have to contend with its sometimes very harmful residents, a serious lack of resources, and extremely complex relationship dynamics not only with each other, but also with the local police chief and their father «Big Hank».
Creator and showrunner John Quintana characterized the show as a cross between «Fargo» and the movies «Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery» with jokes in the spirit of «Moonlighting». Well, that’s a pretty bold comparison.
Genre: political thriller
Premiere date: February 20
Release: Netflix
Former US President George Mullen was tasked with finding those responsible for a large-scale cyberattack that wreaked havoc across the country and resulted in numerous human casualties. In his search for the truth, the protagonist will have to face numerous obstacles: disinformation, personal ambitions of influential people from the technology sector, the government, representatives of Wall Street, as well as his own sinister secrets. In order to fulfill his challenging mission, Mullen will have to risk everything he holds dear.
After «The Diplomat», Netflix offers another political thriller, this time with a star-studded cast of Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Dan Stevens and others. On paper «Day Zero» looks like the most ambitious and interesting project among all the series releases in February.
Genre: historical drama
Premiere date: February 21
Release: Disney+
The series follows Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munro, two best friends who have recently arrived in London from Jamaica. While fighting for survival in the brutal world of underground boxing fights in the melting pot of London’s Victorian East End, they encounter a dangerous veteran boxer, Sugar Goodson. The story will also feature the «40 Elephants» — gang, a female crime syndicate that operated in London in the 19th and 20th centuries and specialized in shoplifting.
«A Thousand Blows» — is a new project from British filmmaker Stephen Knight, who was the showrunner and screenwriter of such series hits as «Peaky Blinders», «Taboo» and «See».
Genre: legal drama
Premiere date: February 25
Release: NBC
Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor and Harvey Specter’s colleague, has now settled in Los Angeles and runs a law firm that represents the most powerful clients. However, the company is currently in crisis, and in order to stay afloat, Ted will have to cooperate with those he previously despised. «Suits L.A.» is a spinoff of the successful show «Suits», which has 9 seasons and was broadcast from 2011 to 2019.
Genre: sports comedy
Premiere date: February 27
Release: Netflix
The perpetual party girl Ayla Gordon has to get on the right track and prove herself as a businesswoman when she is unexpectedly appointed manager of a professional basketball team owned by the family of an obnoxious blonde. The role of the latter was entrusted to Kate Hudson, who feels like a fish out of water in lighthearted comedies.
Genre: historical drama
Premiere date: February 27
Release: Prime Video
David is a young shepherd tending the sheep of his father Jesse in Bethlehem. One day, the prophet Samuel visits him and anoints him as the new king of Israel. The story of one of the most famous biblical characters will be retold on February 27 on Prime Video. The first season will tell the story of the future ruler’s early years, and the planned second season will focus on David’s journey as king of Israel.
Genre: superhero action adventure, animation
Premiere date: February 6
Release: Prime Video
Season: 3
The plot of the critically acclaimed animated series «Invulnerable» is based on the comic book of the same name by Image Comics, written by Robert Kirkman. The third season will continue the story of the titular character, and it is already known that Amazon has officially renewed the show for a fourth season.
Genre: psychological thriller, drama
Premiere date: February 14
Release: Paramount+ with Showtime
Season: 3
Also, the dramatic psychological thriller «Yellowjackets» starts its third season and its first two episodes on Valentine’s Day, with Hilary Swank joining the cast.
Genre: satirical black comedy, anthology
Premiere date: February 16
Release: HBO
Season: 3
After the end of the second season, the series creator Mike White said that the third season will be set in Asia. It will be a «satirical and funny look at death, Eastern religion and spirituality», just as the first season focused on money and the second — on sex. The cast will include Leslie Bibb, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and others.
Genre: crime action thriller, detective
Premiere date: February 20
Release: Prime Video
Season: 3
The plot of the third season of the crime thriller «Reacher» is based on the detective novel by English writer Lee Child «Persuader» (2003), which is the seventh in the book series about the titular character. Even before the premiere, in October last year, it was announced that the show was renewed for a fourth season.
Genre: crime drama, western
Premiere date: February 23
Release: Paramount+
Season: 2
In the second season of «1923», a harsh winter brings new challenges for Jacob and Kara at the Dutton Ranch. «1923» is a prequel to the hit neo-western «Yellowstone» and the continuation of the series «1883». The main roles are played by respected and respected veterans Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and the script for all episodes was written by Taylor Sheridan. The second season will be the last.
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