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19 Most Anticipated Movies and Shows Premiering or Returning in February

Most Anticipated Movies and Shows Premiering or Returning in February

A new month means a fresh lineup of must-watch TV and film, and February is bringing a mix of high-stakes drama, thrilling mysteries, and exciting franchise returns. From the long-awaited third season of Yellowjackets to CBS’ bold new Black-led soap Beyond the Gates, and the next installment in the Captain America saga, there’s no shortage of entertainment.

Whether you’re diving into new series like Suits LA and Clean Slate, catching up with returning favorites like All American and Reacher, or getting lost in the worlds of period boxing dramas and political thrillers, February has something for every kind of viewer. Here’s a look at 19 of the most anticipated premieres and returns this month.

Boarders (Season 2) | Feb 2

Stream: Tubi

The series follows five Black inner-city teens—Jaheim, Leah, Toby, Omar, and Femi—who receive scholarships to the elite St. Gilbert’s boarding school as part of a PR stunt to improve the school’s reputation. In season two, the stakes are higher as acting headmistress Carol Watlington-Geese (Niky Wardley) takes over, determined to rid St. Gilbert’s of its scholarship students.

 

All American (Season 7)  | Feb 3

Stream: The CW

Season 7 revisits the roots of the series: “It’s the same heart, same NFL dream, same crosstown rivalry, same messy hormones, ushered in by a new generation of LA teens, a new Beverly coach, and our OG vortex fam, who are surprised to find they’re supposed to be the responsible adults now.”

 

Clean Slate (new series) | Feb 6

Stream: Prime Video

Clean Slate follows Henry (George Wallace), an old-school and outspoken car wash owner, who is thrilled his estranged child is finally returning home to Alabama after 17 years. However, Henry has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he thought was a son returns as the determined, proud, trans woman, Desiree (Laverne Cox).

 

Sweet Magnolias (Season 4) | Feb 6

Stream: Netflix

This season takes us through the holiday calendar, spanning Halloween to Christmas, with moments ranging from laugh-out-loud joy to tear-jerking heartbreak.

 

Love Hurts | Feb 7

Marvin Gable is a successful realtor whose past as a violent hitman comes back to haunt him when his former partner reveals that his brother is hunting him.

Director: Jonathan Eusebio
Cast:Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, André Eriksen, Sean Astin

 

 

 

Captain America: Brave New World | Feb 14

Following the election of Thaddeus Ross as the president of the United States, Sam Wilson finds himself at the center of an international incident and must work to stop the true masterminds behind it.

Director: Julius Onah
Cast:Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford

 

Yellowjackets (Season 3) | Feb 14

Stream: Paramount+

In season 3 of Yellowjackets, the survivors of a plane crash continue to fight for survival in the wilderness and deal with the aftermath of their ordeal. The season also explores the lives of the survivors 25 years later.

The Equalizer (Season 4 – Part 2) | February 16

Stream: CBS

Season 4 of The Equalizer features Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) using her skills to help those in need. The season includes episodes where McCall races against the clock to save her team, helps a young girl after a hit-and-run, and helps a brother blow the whistle on his former unit

Watson (new series, time slot premiere) | February 16

Stream: CBS

The series picks up six months after the death of Sherlock Holmes, Watson’s legendary partner, who died at the hands of Moriarty. Struggling with his loss, Watson shifts his detective skills from solving crimes to unraveling complex medical mysteries. He now heads The Holmes Clinic for Diagnostic Medicine, assembling a team of brilliant doctors to tackle rare and puzzling disorders.

 

The White Lotus (Season 3) | February 16

Stream: HBO

The White Lotus is taking taking us to a luxury resort in Thailand for another dose of opulence, scandal, and sharp social satire.

Reacher (Season 3) | Feb 20

Stream: Prime Video

Alan Ritchson returns as the formidable Jack Reacher, a retired military police officer who finds himself entangled in yet another dangerous mission. This season sees Reacher infiltrating a criminal organization to rescue an undercover DEA informant whose life hangs in the balance. Along the way, he faces a figure from his past, raising the stakes in his personal and professional battles.

Zero Day (new series) | February 20

Stream: Netflix

A former U.S. President is called out of retirement to find the source of a deadly cyberattack, only to discover a vast web of lies and conspiracies.

 

A Thousand Blows (new series) |  Feb 21

Stream: Hulu

The series follows the fortunes of Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall), two best friends newly arrived from Jamaica. Fighting for survival in the violent melting pot of Victorian London’s East End, they come up against Sugar Goodson, a dangerous, veteran boxer.

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Surface (Season 2) | Feb 21

Stream: Apple TV+

Season 2 shifts the story to London, where Sophie uses stolen resources to infiltrate elite British society. Her search for answers leads her to a mysterious heiress, but everything changes when a journalist reaches out unexpectedly. Sophie soon realizes they were once allies working to expose a dangerous scandal involving the very people she’s now entangled with. The new season promises to dive deeper into themes of identity, betrayal, and the cost of uncovering the truth.

 

Suits LA (new series) |Feb 23

Stream: NBC

At the heart of the new show is Ted Black, played by Stephen Amell, a former federal prosecutor who has reinvented himself as a lawyer representing the city’s elite. The West Coast series explores Ted’s struggle to keep his law firm afloat, forcing him to take on a role he once despised in order to survive the professional and personal chaos surrounding him.

 

Grosse Pointe Garden Society (new series) |Feb 23

Stream: NBC

The plot follows four members of a suburban garden club—Catherine (King), Birdie (Fumero), Alice (Robb), and Brett (Rappaport)—whose lives are uprooted by a shared secret: a murder no one wants to talk about. As their seemingly perfect lives begin to unravel, the characters wrestle with keeping their skeletons buried while maintaining the illusion of perfection.

 

Beyond the Gates (new series) | Feb 24

Stream: CBS

The show, created by veteran soap writer Michele Val Jean, centers around the Dupree family, a wealthy Black dynasty residing in the affluent Maryland suburb of Fairmont Crest. At the heart of the family’s influence is their elite country club, Fairmont Crest, a symbol of their power and privilege. However, beneath the surface of their luxurious lives lies a web of secrets, betrayals, and high-stakes drama that promises to captivate audiences.

 

My Dead Friend Zoe | February 28

Merit is a U.S. veteran who keeps seeing the presence of Zoe, her best friend who died in combat. When her estranged grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she decides to become his caretaker while also trying to heal herself.

Director: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
Cast:Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Gloria Reuben, Utkarsh Ambudkar

 

Uppercut | Feb 28

A determined female boxer tries to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today’s world. When a former boxing champion accepts the challenge to train her, the two mismatched partners form an unlikely alliance.

Director: Torsten Rüther
Cast:Ving Rhames, Luise Grossman, Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy, Lynn Favin

 

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