February is the perfect month to embrace cosy evenings indoors, snuggled under a blanket with no need for elaborate dinner plans or pub outings. This time of year offers an ideal opportunity to dive into the latest offerings from streaming giant Netflix, which has curated a compelling selection of new releases to keep viewers thoroughly entertained. From thought-provoking documentaries to gripping reality series and side-splitting comedies, there's something for every taste this month.
Queen of Chess
Release date: 2026
Before the phenomenal success of The Queen's Gambit and its star Anya Taylor-Joy, there was the remarkable true story of Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár. This feature-length documentary, helmed by Emmy-winning director Rory Kennedy, meticulously charts Polgár's extraordinary journey as she challenged the male-dominated world of competitive chess. The film delves into her headline-making victories and record-shattering achievements, including her famed matches against world number one Garry Kasparov. Through a blend of in-depth interviews and rare archival footage, Queen of Chess powerfully demonstrates how determination and skill can overcome systemic doubt, proving that nothing can halt a woman on a mission.
Love Is Blind (Season 10)
Release date: 11th February
The groundbreaking reality series Love Is Blind celebrates a significant milestone with its tenth season, transporting the iconic pods to Ohio. A new group of singles enters the experiment, hoping to form deep connections and get engaged without ever seeing each other. This season promises the usual cocktail of instant chemistry, complicated love triangles, and brutally honest confrontations as participants confess their feelings before the dramatic face-to-face reveals. With a diverse cast featuring doctors, a PhD professor, a retired professional footballer, and even a former Cleveland Cavaliers dancer, the mix of big personalities is sure to generate plenty of tension and, undoubtedly, some altar-side drama.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Release date: 12th February
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee makes a triumphant return with this eight-part comedy-thriller, which follows three childhood friends whose lives are thrown into disarray upon learning of the death of the estranged fourth member of their teenage gang. Starring Roísín Gallagher, Sinéad Keenan, and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara—now in their late thirties—the trio reunite at a wake that quickly takes a sinister turn. As increasingly bizarre events unfold, they find themselves embroiled in a darkly humorous, twist-filled mystery that propels them on a chaotic odyssey across Ireland in search of answers. Fans can expect the same sharp wit and killer craic that made Derry Girls a beloved hit.
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
Release date: 16th February
More than twenty years after America's Next Top Model first debuted its infamous 'buzzcut' makeovers, this three-part documentary series takes a candid look back at the reality TV phenomenon that catapulted Tyra Banks to presenting stardom. Featuring new interviews with Banks, former judges Jay Manuel, J. Alexander, and Nigel Barker, alongside past contestants and winners, the series explores the show's meteoric rise and the numerous controversies that followed. From viral judging panels and eyebrow-raising transformations to the notorious 'race swap' photoshoot, it examines how ANTM influenced fashion and pop culture, while questioning whether the process was darker than viewers ever realised.
Bridgerton (Season 4, Part 2)
Release date: 26th February
The second instalment of Bridgerton's fourth season resumes as Benedict's masquerade fantasy clashes with the harsh realities of the ton. Having finally uncovered the true identity of the elusive Lady in Silver, he is torn between duty and desire as Sophie's concealed past threatens to disrupt both their futures. With Eloise posing difficult questions and Violet keeping a watchful eye on the romantic turmoil, viewers can anticipate grand declarations, scandalous revelations, and the kind of sweeping, slow-burn love story that only Bridgerton can deliver.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 8)
Release date: 27th February
Just in time for the start of the 2026 season, Drive to Survive returns with an insider's perspective on the rollercoaster 2025 campaign. Season eight revisits the dramatic twists in the Drivers' Championship battle, from Oscar Piastri's early dominance to Max Verstappen's remarkable late resurgence, culminating in British favourite Lando Norris clinching his maiden title in the nail-biting Abu Dhabi finale. Expect high-stakes drama, hilarious radio messages, and unparalleled behind-the-scenes access into the drivers' lives, making this series essential viewing for Formula 1 enthusiasts and fans of compelling storytelling alike.
