Previously released:
Played and Betrayed (movie) (Tubi, Feb. 8)
While on vacation in the UK, a complacent husband and wife find
themselves drawn toward a fiery couple who secretly have sinister
intentions. Stars Solomon Israel, Asan N'Jie, Adwoa Akoto, and Savannah
Steyn. A Tubi Original. 1 hr 31 min.
https://tubitv.com/movies/100014338/played-and-betrayed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeizVTvTaGk
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30923742/
The Blacklist (all 10 seasons) (Netflix, Feb. 11)
https://www.netflix.com/title/70281312
Home for Rent (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 10)
When her good tenants go bad, a landlord finds herself terrorized by a
cult that seemingly has her husband enthralled -- and her daughter in
its sights. 2023 Thai film; 2hr 3m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81696795
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26547790/ [rating 6.6]
Guntur Kaaram (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 9)
Years after his mother abandons him and remarries, a man demands answers
when he's asked to sign a document denying he is her son as she runs for office. 2024 Indian film; 2hr 36m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81637262
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14564000/ [rating 5.7]
La Luna (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 9)
A bold newcomer in a conservative village opens a lingerie store, which
gains both ardent support and opposition. 2023 Malaysian film; 1hr 48m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81681502
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27731806/
Lost in the Night [Perdidos en la noche] (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 9)
After his activist mother disappears without a trace, a young man sets
out to get justice -- a quest that leads him to a wealthy family with
dark secrets. 2023 Mexican film; 2hr 2m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81682856
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27307501/ [rating 6.4]
Falling for Figaro (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 9)
A fund manager trades her cushy life in London for a tiny Scottish
village, where she chases her singing dreams coached by a crotchety
former opera star. Stars Danielle Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Joanna
Lumley, Gary Lewis, Shazad Latif, and Vicki Pepperdine. 2021 British-American-Australian film; 1h 44m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7392014/ [rating 6.4]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81507584
Lost in Perfection (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 8)
A news anchor suspects her father's fiancée may be a murderous con
artist, but trying to prove it leads her down a dangerous path. 2023
Taiwanese film; 1h 54m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81753228
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27766132/
Made in Italy (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 7)
A widower artist and his estranged son try to mend their broken
relationship as they work together to restore a dilapidated house in
Italy. Stars Liam Neeson and Micheál Neeson [as Micheál Richardson].
2020 British-Italian film; 1h 34m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9207700/ [rating 6.0]
https://www.netflix.com/title/80222414
Down Low (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 5)
An overeager massage therapist guides a client with repression through
his first gay encounter, but their hookup has a less-than-happy ending.
Stars Zachary Quinto, Lukas Gage, and Judith Light. 2023 Sony Pictures
release; 1h 30m. Not available on Netflix's ad tier.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81759939
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14592044/ [rating 5.4]
Monk (all 8 seasons) (Netflix, Feb. 5)
https://www.netflix.com/title/70157334
My Wife and Kids (all 5 seasons) (Netflix, Feb. 5)
This popular sitcom stars Damon Wayans as Michael Kyle, a successful entrepreneur and devoted family man who, along with his beautiful wife,
Jay, just wants to shepherd his three young children unscathed through
the tempests of life. 2000-2005.
https://www.netflix.com/title/70155621
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0273855/ [rating 6.9]
The Re-Education of Molly Singer (movie) (Netflix, Feb. 5)
When her partying habits land her in trouble at work, a lawyer [Britt Robertson] must return to college to help make her boss's shy son more
popular -- or lose her job. Also stars Jaime Pressly and Wendie Malick.
2023 US film; two hours.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12143990/ [rating 6.2]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81733967
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Monday, Feb. 12
The Housewife and The Hustler 2: The Reckoning (special)
(12:01 am, Hulu)
"A shocking investigation into ex-powerhouse attorney Tom Girardi and
the fall of his legal empire, which came crashing down amidst
allegations he was stealing from the very clients he swore to protect."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAzqK6i7K0M
https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2024-01-31/l-a-times-studios-and-abc-news-studios-announce-the-housewife-and-the-hustler-2-the-reckoning-documentary
Blueback (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Inspired by her activist mother and her own special bond with a sea
creature, a young woman strives to protect her local marine habitat from poachers. 2022 Australian film; 1hr 42m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81744543
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14201576/ [rating 5.9]
The Neighborhood (season 6 premiere) (8 pm, CBS)
Bob (Hearts) Abishola (final season 5 premiere) (8:30 pm, CBS)
13 episodes.
NCIS (season 21 premiere) (9 pm, CBS)
Stupid Pet Tricks (time slot premiere) (9 pm, TBS)
Gospel [new] (9 and 10 pm, two episodes, PBS)
GOSPEL, the latest history series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., digs deep
into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.
Four episodes; concludes on Tuesday night at the same times.
https://www.pbs.org/show/gospel/
The Space Race (documentary) (9 pm, Nat Geo)
Uncovers the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers
and scientists that became astronauts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z-iDBrj5gI
NCIS: Hawai'i (season 3 premiere) (10 pm, CBS)
The Daily Show (returns from hiatus) (11 pm, Comedy Central)
Tonight, one-time host Jon Stewart returns to his old gig, but he will
only host one night a week: Mondays, and only through November's
election. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will continue to see a
revolving door of substitute hosts, though now it will mainly be Daily
Show correspondents rotating through the job rather than outside
comedians as in the past year.
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Tuesday, Feb. 13
Streaming:
Five Blind Dates (movie) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
Twenty-something Lia (Shuang Hu) is stuck. Faced with her failing
traditional Chinese tea shop inherited from her beloved grandma, and the prospect of attending her younger sister’s impending wedding single and alone, she is reluctantly gifted with a prophecy the fate of her shop
and her love life are intertwined, and the secret lies in one of her
next five dates. Under pressure from her family, Lia agrees to be set up
with five different suitors. With her best friend Mason by her side,
will Lia find herself (and love), or risk disappointing those she loves
the most and losing the business she has put her whole life into.
Australian film; 1h 23m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhGz_yxXtSc
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21236048/
Cleaning Up [new to US; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Divorced mother of two Eo Yong-mi, a cleaner at a brokerage firm, is
addicted to gambling and struggling to make ends meet. One day, she
overhears an illegal trade being made. If these high rollers can steal
company secrets to make even more, why can't she? She knows it's a
crime, but she's in no position to be choosy and starts making her own
foray into insider trading. 2022 Korean series; 16 70-minute episodes.
Remake of 2019 British series.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20833440/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleaning_Up_(South_Korean_TV_series)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8804656/ [British series]
Kill Me If You Dare [Zabij mnie, kochanie] (movie) (3:01 am,
Netflix)
A winning lottery ticket has grave consequences for a married couple
when they start hatching plans to kill each other for the prize money.
Polish comedy; 1h 34m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfN41hQ0MSg
https://www.netflix.com/title/81569829
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30959158/
Sunderland 'Til I Die (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Netflix)
This docuseries follows English soccer club Sunderland.
https://www.netflix.com/title/80207046
Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All (comedy special) (3:01 am,
Netflix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSk1ykuCBo
https://www.netflix.com/title/81685073
My Bloody Galentine (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
When three women plot revenge on their exes after they are dumped before Valentine's day, their attempts to get even turn deadly. 1h 42m. A Tubi Original.
https://tubitv.com/movies/100015763/my-bloody-galentine
https://deadline.com/2024/02/ella-rae-smith-cast-tubi-film-my-bloody-galentine-1235817352/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29485262/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v74LHIkANbg
Broadcast and cable:
The Bachelor (special night) (8-10 pm, ABC)
FBI (season 6 premiere) (8 pm, CBS)
La Brea (season 3 and series finale) (9 pm, NBC)
FBI: International (season 3 premiere) (9 pm, CBS)
With new series regular Christina Wolfe.
FBI: Most Wanted (season 5 premiere) (10 pm, CBS)
With new series regular Shantel VanSanten.
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Wednesday, Feb. 14
Streaming:
Love Storiyaan [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Amazon Prime)
Six real-life couples relive their unique love stories in this heartfelt
series celebrating the triumph of love over prejudice. Indian series;
six episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31124686/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH48GzdWn0I
The New Look [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
Ben Mendelsohn stars as Christian Dior in a new historical drama series
that focuses on the origins of the modern fashion industry in
Nazi-occupied Paris during WWII. Juliette Binoche, Maisie Williams, John Malkovich, Emily Mortimer, and Claes Bang—plus Glenn Close in a guest role—also star. The first three (of 10) episodes stream today, with
single episodes following weekly through April 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXN5Ws7LxkA
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18177528/
Good Morning, Veronica [Bom Dia, Verônica] (complete final season
3) (3:01 am, Netflix)
While hunting for a dating-site predator, a police officer discovers a
husband and wife with a horrific secret and a web of conspiracy hiding
it. Brazilian series; six episodes?
https://www.netflix.com/title/80221223
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12987918/ [rating 7.5]
The Heartbreak Agency [Die Liebeskümmerer] (movie) (3:01
am, Netflix)
When a skeptical journalist reluctantly participates in heartbreak
therapy for an article, he ends up opening his heart to his charming
therapist. German film; 1h 34m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28288477/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81551457/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aivrjQF6RK8
Love Is Blind (season 6 premiere) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Six episodes stream today, followed by additional batches on the
following three Wednesdays [through March 6]. Already renewed for season 7.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzVLzmMNh4U
https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601
Players (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has spent years devising
successful hook-up “plays” with her friends (Damon Wayans Jr., Liza
Koshy, Augustus Prew, Joel Courtney). But when she unexpectedly falls
head over heels for one of her targets (Tom Ellis), she must learn what
it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps. Because with
this group, love is a team sport. 1h 45m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gH6AEBwEAw
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14833464/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81034895
The Sidemen Story (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
The pioneering British collective of Internet personalities and content creators takes a look back at their journey over their first decade
together. 1h 39m. Not yet on the Netflix website, so it may have been
delayed.
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/the-sidemen-story-netflix-trailer-exclusive-newsupdate/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31105992/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidemen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujyTd3yunaY
A Soweto Love Story (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When her three grown sons show no signs of settling down and starting
their own families, a mother uses the coveted family home to entice them
into doing the right thing: the first to get married before the New Year
wins the home. South African film; 1h 41m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28943323/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81675070
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (conclusion of season 1)
(3:01 am, Disney+)
Animated family series.
Love You to Death: Mommy’s Missing (documentary) (3:01 am, Tubi)
"The case of a missing mother reveals twisted family secrets that leave
a trail of flames, arrests, and deaths in their wake." Apparently part
of a series that began with last year's "Love You to Death: The Gabby
Petito Story" and "Love You to Death: The Jodi Arias Story." "Love You
to Death: For Love or Money" is scheduled for Feb. 28. Not on IMDb; no
trailer or other information is available.
Broadcast and cable:
The Price Is Right at Night (special) (8 pm, CBS)
Let's Make a Deal Primetime (special) (9 pm, CBS)
Resident Alien (season 3 premiere) (10 pm, Syfy)
Eight episodes.
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Thursday, Feb. 15
Streaming:
AlRawabi School for Girls (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
The bullied outcasts at prestigious Al Rawabi School for Girls plot a
series of risky takedowns to get back at their tormentors. Jordanian
series; season one was released in August 2021.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81034661
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=als-W7Nw2ns
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10183912/ [rating 7.1]
House of Ninjas [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Years after retiring from their formidable ninja lives, a dysfunctional
family must return to shadowy missions to counteract a string of looming threats. Japanese series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1P6pu4FMj8
https://www.netflix.com/title/81465101
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22012992/
Little Nicholas: Life of a Scoundrel [(P)Ícaro: El pequeño Nicolás]
[new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
As a teen, Little Nicolás managed to sneak between politicians,
millionaires and even royals. This docuseries revisits his case through
key testimonies. Spanish series. [Wiki: "Francisco Nicolás Gómez
Iglesias nicknamed by Spanish press as "El pequeño Nicolás" is a Spanish criminal and former student of Law famous for being arrested in October
2014 on charges of forgery, fraud and identity theft."]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81667933
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31183676/ [as "(P)Ícaro: El pequeño Nicolás"]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdlHaqPyPkY
Ready, Set, Love [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
Netflix)
In a world grappling with a dwindling male population, an unassuming
woman becomes a contender in a government-sponsored dating competition.
Thai comedy; six episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81517158
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30842486/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK7podgwMDQ
The Vince Staples Show [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Rapper Vince Staples plays a version of himself in a scripted comedy
series loosely based on his life from his childhood in Long Beach,
California to the present day. (Additional actors play Staples at
various points in his childhood.) All five episodes stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyg01lUOvm0
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21993130/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81264943
The Truth About Jim [new; complete limited series] (3:01
am, Max)
Amateur investigator Sierra Barter confronts a traumatic past and
secrets that have plagued her family for generations. Sierra, her mother Shannon, and her grandmother Judy bravely pursue the truth about a
mystery that could change their lives forever: was Jim Mordecai, their
husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather a notorious serial killer?
Four episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-vvpDaI90Y
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31114733/
https://people.com/the-truth-about-jim-california-woman-search-answers-step-grandfather-8557319
Vigil (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Peacock)
Season 1: Scottish DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) investigates a death
onboard the top-secret British Royal Navy submarine HMS Vigil.
Season 2: The second series replaces the nautical setting of the first
series for a land-based drama featuring prototype drone technology;
premiered in the UK in December 2023.
BBC series; season one was released in 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annrNnZqjmE
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/vigil/season-2/ [score 63]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11846996/ [rating 7.4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigil_(TV_series)
Far North [new] (3:01 am, Sundance Now)
Inspired by the true story of New Zealand's largest meth bust, this drug smuggling dramedy follows a Tongan-Australian gang whose lucrative drug
deal with a global cartel goes awry and they're left stranded with 500kg
of meth and a boatload of lies. They unwittingly involve an ordinary
Kiwi couple, Ed and Heather, in their increasingly desperate pursuit of
their ultimate payday. Amidst the absurdity, Ed and Heather navigate treacherous waters, hoping to both thwart the gang and survive the
ludicrous ordeal. Starring Temuera Morrison (The Book of Boba Fett,
Aquaman) and Robyn Malcolm (Top of the Lake, Black Bird). Six episodes;
two are released today, with the rest following once weekly through
March 14. 2023 New Zealand series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-Autm2eYo
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21072822/
Broadcast and cable:
She's Obsessed with My Husband (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
For over 20 years, Violet has carried an obsessive torch of love for
Garrett, the handsome boy she once dated in high school. Now 40, Violet
moves in next door to Garrett, determined to destroy his marriage and
take her “rightful” place as his wife. Stars Alissa Filoramo, Matthew Pohlkamp, and Aryè Campos, and Taylor Castro.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/shes-obsessed-with-my-husband
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28774937/
Truth and Lies: The Doomsday Prophet (special) (8-10 pm, ABC)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Xtm6G-maA
Young Sheldon (final season 7 premiere) (8 pm, CBS)
14 episodes.
Ghosts (season 3 premiere) (8:30 pm, CBS)
So Help Me Todd (season 2 premiere) (9 pm, CBS)
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Friday, Feb. 16
Streaming:
This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story (documentary) (12:01 am,
Prime Video)
A new Jennifer Lopez documentary (which also incorporates some narrative scenes) streams in conjunction with the release of her first new album
in a decade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osu2N9gysYk
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30215084/ [as "This Is Me ... Now"]
The Grand Tour: Sand Job (new episode) (12:01 am, Prime
Video)
"Jeremy, Richard and James head to Central Europe on a road trip nobody
has ever thought of, in cars nobody would ever dream of." This is
episode three out of four in season 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dowVr7B1Kc
The Dynasty: New England Patriots [new; complete limited series]
(12:01 am, Apple TV+)
This 10-part look at one of the NFL's most successful teams is based on
the book of the same name by Jeff Benedict and features the involvement
of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfvL2TaRvu8
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (animated special)
(12:01 am, Apple TV+)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrMX591wZKQ
Life & Beth (complete season 2) (12:01 am, Hulu)
The Amy Schumer-led comedy returns (after a two-year break) for its
second season, with all 10 episodes available to stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPKIlB8qhow
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10731032/ [rating 6.7]
The Abyss [Avgrunden] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Frigga, who tries to balance her risky job as a security manager in the Kiirunavaara mine with her family life, has to fight for her life and
the lives of her loved ones when her city starts collapsing into the
mine. 2023 Swedish film; 1h 43m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxS0Ba0otTs
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22016156/ [rating 5.8]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81621532
Comedy Chaos [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Down on his luck, Panca has to juggle the responsibilities of married
life and his recently acquired comedy club. Indonesian series; 10 episodes?
https://www.netflix.com/title/81516478
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21986278/
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8s1g7q
Einstein and the Bomb (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage
and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured
genius. 1h 16m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28756876/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81474469/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9RwElQGhg
The Color Purple (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1200263/ [rating 7.1]
Oppenheimer (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/ [rating 8.4]
Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew (complete season 2?) (3:01
am, The Roku Channel)
Kevin Hart and his closest friends are fish out of water as they dive head-first into America's dynamic and ever-changing car culture. Their
goal: to transform from mere car enthusiasts into a legit car club.
Season one was released in July-August 2021.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14408764/
Prey for the Bride (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
A group of friends at a bachelorette party are stalked, tortured and
murdered by a masked figure, who forces them to face a long-buried
secret. Stars Getenesh Berhe, Megan Peta Hill, Jacky Lai, Lina Lecompte
and Marnie Mahannah. 1 hr 32 min. A Tubi Original.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30493168/
https://tubitv.com/movies/100014257/prey-for-the-bride
Broadcast and cable:
S.W.A.T. (final season 7 premiere) (8 pm, CBS)
13 episodes.
Fire Country (season 2 premiere) (9 pm, CBS)
Totally Funny Kids [new] (9 pm, CW)
"FUNNY KIDS is a laugh-packed clip show featuring the funniest, most
absurd, and sometimes most shocking videos you've ever seen from the
youngest members of the family. Hosted by comedian Andy Woodhall and
featuring reactions from hysterically imperfect parents, each episode culminates with the winning clip reveal of the week's funniest moment."
Totally Funny Animals [new] (9:30 pm, CW)
"FUNNY ANIMALS features caught-on-camera videos that highlight the
outrageous and wacky world of animals. The clip show, hosted by comedian Tacarra Williams, will feature everything from sneezing cats and
calamitous canines to dumpster-diving bears and rascally racoons. Plus,
we will countdown the top ten critter crack-ups of the week."
Blue Bloods (final season 14 premiere) (10 pm, CBS)
18 episodes; to be broadcast in two parts--starting in Spring 2024 and finishing in Fall 2024.
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