Wondering what to watch onNetflix? The so-called king of streaming services never stops, which means there’s a whole bunch of new TV shows hitting this month you’re gonna want to watch. And as usual, Netflix’s new shows are covering their bases, with everything from docuseries to domestic dramas to international sci-fi epics.
If you’re looking for the latter, keep an eye out forTribes of Europa, a new action-packed dystopian drama from the producers ofDark. If you’re in the mood for something more relatable and less apocalyptic, you’re gonna want to addFirefly LaneandGinny & Georgiato your watchlist. And if you just want to straight-up relax? Well,Nadiya Bakesis just the ticket.
Check out the details on those series and the rest of the must-watch new shows on Netflix below. And if none of these strike your fancy, you’ll find acomplete list ofallthe new series and movies on Netflix in Feburary right here.
Firefly Lane
Available:February 3
If you’re in the mood for a twisty-turny mystery that’s also a heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhoodFirefly Laneshould keep you binge-watching all the way through. Based on the novel byKristen Hannah,Firefly Laneis a great showcase forKatherine HeiglandSarah Chalke(a pair of often underrated actors), who star as lifelong best friends in a story that skips through the decades, charting the ups and downs of their relationships and how they help each other through them. So if you’re looking for a melodrama with the pacing of a page-turner,Firefly Laneshould be at the top of your watchlist.
Buried by the Bernards
Available:February 12
You might not expect a reality show set in a funeral home to be so much fun, butBuried by the Bernardsis a surprisingly energetic and entertaining trip behind the curtain of what’s usually a solemn business. A reailty-sitcom hybrid of sorts,Buried by the Bernardsintroduces us to the title family that operates R. Bernard Funeral Services and offers an unexpected look at the heart, humor, and humanity they pour into their unusual family business. It’s not that the Bernards are cavalier or disrespectful in their levity, but the series shows how their closeness to the business of death only makes them more lively, and how their enduring positive spirit helps heal along the way.
Nadiya Bakes
Who hasn’t been doing a little extra baking during social distancing? Along with gardening, Zoom calls, and, of course, binge-watching, baking has become one of the most common comforts we’ve had over the last year. You can combo those last two comforts withNadiya Bakes, a vibrant and breezy new cooking show on Netflix. Hosted byGreat British Baking ShowstandoutNadiya Hussain, the half-hour series is a burst of good energy with some knockout recipes that bring Nadiyah’s signature spin on more traditional deserts… along with the radiant charisma that made audiences root for her as aGBBScontestant.
Available:February 15
As more and more companies launch their own in-house streaming services, Netflix has steadily lost the rights to many of their most popular sitcoms, and they’ve struggled to recreate that kick-back-and-relax comedy comfort watch that makes people flock to their favorites over and over again. WithThe Crew, Netflix looks to tap into the old school sitcom format bolstered by the star appeal ofTheKing of QueensstarKevin James. Created byJeff Lowell(The Ranch) workplace comedy stars James as the crew chief of a NASCAR racing team, who find their tried-and-true ways thrown for a loop when the owner retires and hands the reigns to his Stanford-educated, data-driven daughter (Jillian Mueller).
Amend: The Fight for America
Available:February 17
Hosted byWill Smith,Amend: The Fight for Americais a six-part docuseries dedicated to exploring the history of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Featuring a star-studded lineup of performers that recite historical passages, alongside historians and experts to provide context,Amendseeks to chronicle the history of one of the Constitution’s most vital amendments, exploring who has and has not been endowed with the rights promised in that Constitution throughout our troubled history, and driving home exactly why it’s called a “living document”. From slavery to women’s suffrage to the issues dominating today’s discourse,Amendpromises to offer in-depth and entertaining education on a too-often under-investigated amendment - one that defines the very concept of citizenship in our nation.
Tribes of Europa
Available:February 19
If it’s a dystopian sci-fi epic you’re craving, Netflix pretty much always has you covered, and the latest apocalyptic adventure isTribes of Europa. From the producers of the Netflix hitDark,Tribes of Europatakes place in a future set decades after some mystery event made technology “go crazy”, introducing us to a new society where the new micro-societies war for dominance. The fairlywild first trailerrevealed a cheeky-meets-grim take on the dystopian sci-fi genre that looks like an action-packedDark-meets-The 100hybrid, with all the leather-clad woodsy warriors, fighting pits, and mysterious floating cubes your heart could desire.
Ginny & Georgia
Available:February 24
Fans ofGilmore Girls,Desperate Housewives, and other addictive suburban dramedies of their ilk, take notice - Netflix’s new seriesGinny & Georgialooks to fill the white-picket-fenced hole in your heart. The series follows the free-spirited and charismatic Georgia Miller (Brianna Howey) and her much less confident teenage daughter Ginny Miller (Antonia Gentry), a mismatched mother-daughter duo who settle down for a new life in a picturesque New England town. While Ginny navigates the highs and lows of high school life, Georgia has to find a way to escape her past while building the life for her family she always dreamed of. With a bit of drama, a lot of laughs, and a charming ensemble cast,Ginny & Georgiapromises a binge-worthy and heartfelt story for multiple generations.
