As every month, Netflix offers its subscribers a new wave of films, series, documentaries, animations, and reality TV. Here is a selection of the new arrivals on the platform.
Comedy:
Disenchantment – Season 4 (February 9)
At the helm of this American animated series are the creators of The Simpsons. It follows the adventures of Bean, a rebellious princess, accompanied by an elf named Elfo and a demon named Luci as they travel across the ruined kingdom of Dreamland. The trio encounters creatures straight out of legends and tales.
Murderville (comedy crime) (February 3)
Based on an adaptation of an English sitcom: Murder in Successville, this partially improvised comedy crime series features Terry Seattle, a detective who must solve different murders with his partner. The unique aspect of this show is that the actor or actress playing his partner changes with each episode. These partners, unaware of what’s in store for them, must rely on their improvisational skills.
BigBug (by Jean-Pierre Jeunet) (French comedy) (February 11)
A jump into the future for this comedy set in 2045. Artificial intelligence and robots have invaded daily life, becoming servants to their owners’ every need. Until the day four machines decide to take their master hostage. Forced to coexist, the situation becomes increasingly tense as humanoids outside try to seize power.
Tall Girl 2 (romantic comedy) (February 11)
Released in 2019, the first film features Jodi, a 6’1″ teenager who decides to fully embrace herself when a new student arrives at the high school. In this sequel, the teenager, after realizing her dream, sees her daily life start to crumble.
Documentary:
The Tinder Swindler (February 2)
This documentary, inspired by real crimes, focuses on Cecilie, a young woman who falls under the charm of a man presenting himself as wealthy and seductive on his profile. By the time she discovers he is not who he claims to be, it’s too late, and she has lost everything. She then seeks to identify other victims of the con artist in order to get revenge.
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (documentary series) (February 16)
Over 20 years. That’s the span of this documentary dedicated to the life of American rapper Kanye West. It will cover his career in the music industry, his ventures in fashion, his attempt to become president, and the death of his mother.
Horror:
The Privilege (February 9)
As they try to uncover a conspiracy, a wealthy teenager and his friends witness a series of supernatural events.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (February 18)
In this sequel to the famous series, Melody, accompanied by her sister and two friends, settles in a small town in Texas to launch a new business. Unfortunately for them, these influencers accidentally stumble into the world of serial killer Leatherface, turning their dream into a nightmare.
Action:
Fistful of Vengeance (action – martial arts) (February 17)
This martial arts and fantasy film is based on the series “Wu Assassins” (2019). While it’s not necessary to be familiar with the series to watch Fistful of Vengeance, it features the same hero with powers on a quest across continents to track down a killer.
Vikings: Valhalla – Season 1 (action) (February 25)
This spin-off of “Vikings” (2013-2020) takes place 100 years after the end of the series. It follows the story of the descendants of the series’ characters as they arrive in Europe. Longships, blood, and battles remain in the DNA of this new batch of episodes.
Drama:
Inventing Anna (February 11)
This miniseries focuses on an American journalist tasked with investigating Anna Delvey, a German heiress who is, in reality, a talented con artist. A young woman who won over New York’s high society only to later strip them of their wealth.
Thriller:
Toy Boy – Season 2 (February 11)
This second season continues following the character of Hugo Beltrán. In the first season, the stripper was released after seven years of incarceration, having been found guilty of murdering his mistress’s husband, determined to prove his innocence.
Fantasy:
Raising Dion – Season 2 (February 1)
Dion is a child with superpowers. At the end of the first season, the young boy faced the threat looming over all those with strange abilities like him. The sequel takes place two years later, with Dion continuing to learn how to master his gift. He befriends another child with powers as a new danger emerges.
Children’s Program:
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (animated film) (February 12)
This film is the final chapter in the trilogy following the adventures of the Viking Harold and his dragon Toothless. As peace between the two species continues, a new threat arises, forcing the villagers to leave their home in search of an undiscovered world.
Other films, series, documentaries, and animated films complementing the Netflix catalog:
Comedy:
Planet Terror (by Robert Rodriguez) (horror comedy) (February 1)
How to Be a Latin Lover (Comedy) (February 1)
The Trouble with You (French romantic comedy with Alexandra Lamy) (February 1)
Crazy, Stupid, Love (romantic comedy) (February 1)
Sorry to Bother You (satirical comedy) (February 1)
Jackass 3.5 (uncensored version) (February 1)
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (February 2)
Finding Ola – Season 1 (February 3)
Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? (Stand-up) (February 8)
Only Jokes Allowed – Season 1 (Stand-up) (February 9)
Until Life Do Us Part – Season 1 (romantic comedy) (February 10)
Love Tactics (February 11)
Love and Leashes (February 11)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (comedy and adventure) (February 16)
Space Force – Season 2 (science fiction comedy) (February 18)
Madea: Homecoming (February 25)
Drama:
My Best Friend Anne Frank (February 1)
Children of Paradise (romantic drama) (February 1)
Through My Window (romantic drama) (February 4)
Sweet Magnolias – Season 2 (romantic drama) (February 4)
Conviction (French drama) (February 6)
Into the Wind (romantic drama) (February 10)
Anne+: The Film (romantic drama) (February 11)
Still Time – Season 1 (romantic drama) (February 14)
Brokeback Mountain (romantic drama) (February 16)
Forgive Us Our Trespasses (drama) (February 17)
Thriller:
Victoria (February 1)
Looop Lapeta: the loop of fate (February 4)
Dark Desire – Season 2 (erotic thriller) (February 2)
Custody (February 8)
Young Wallander: Killer’s Shadow (February 17)
The Wolf’s Call (Thriller) (February 20)
Action:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 and 2 (February 1)
Top Gun (action and drama) (February 1)
Scarface (Action) (February 16)
Restless (February 25)
Horror:
The Walking Dead – Season 10, episodes 17 to 22 (February 1)
Happy Death Day 2U (February 19)
Fantasy:
Don’t Kill Me (fantasy + horror) (February 21)
Crime Film:
Driven (February 1)
Romance:
Infidelity – Season 1 (February 14)
AI Love You (February 15)
Heart Shot (February 17)
Documentary:
MeatEater – Season 10, Part 2 (documentary) (February 2)
Catching Killers – Season 2 (February 9)
Bubba Wallace: Drive for Change (Documentary) (February 22)
Biopic:
Selena (February 1)
Japanese Animation:
Child of Kamiari Month (February 8)
Reality TV
The Apprentice: One Championship Edition – Season 1 (February 1)
A Million Yen Idea – Season 1 (February 9)
Love is Blind: Japan (February 11)
Keeping Up with the Kardashians – Season 4 (February 17)
For Children and Teens
Kid Cosmic – Season 3 (animated series) (February 3)
Summer at Cielo Grande – Season 1 (February 16)
Erax (film) (February 17)
Mighty Express: Train Trouble (animated film) (February 18)
The Cuphead Show (animated series) (February 18)
Karma’s World Music Videos – Season 1 (animated series) (February 18)
Twice Upon a Time – Season 1 (teen series) (February 25)
Netflix also offers a collection of works by Claude Berri:
Tchao Pantin
Jean de Florette
Manon of the Spring
The Two of Us
Uranus
Germinal
Hunting and Gathering
