February may not be full of high-profile premieres, but there are still a number of interesting new releases and sequels coming out this month. The AIN editorial team has put together a selection of series that deserve your attention this February.
The White Lotus, Season 3
When: February 16, 2025
Where to watch: HBO, Max, also available on Megogo
The White Lotus Resort welcomes guests once again. The American comedy-drama, directed by Mike White, debuted in 2021 and managed to be nominated and win prestigious awards in two seasons.
Natasha Rothwell, who played Belinda Lindsay in the first season, will return to the role. The interesting thing is that Lalisa Manoban (better known as Lisa), a member of the South Korean band Blackpink, is also featured in the cast.
On the positive note, Milos Bikovic, a Serbian actor with russian citizenship who has repeatedly expressed his support for the annexation of Crimea, has been fired. He was supposed to play Valentin, a yoga instructor, but will now be replaced by Julian Kostov, who starred in the series Shadow and Bone. On the negative not, another russian actor Yuri Kolokolnikov will play a cameo role, he was seen in the season trailer, but he is not listed in the cast list. It is likely that the role of the actor is very episodic, but this does not negate the fact that the creators of the series have cast a russian.
Zero Day
When: February 20
Where to watch: Netflix
Created by Eric Newman ("Narcos") and Noah Oppenheim ("The Maze Runner"), the miniseries tells the story of a former U.S. president who leads the search for the source of a dangerous cyberattack. The president is played by Robert De Niro, who is now 81 years old. He is also a producer. "The show also looks at the cost of power for those who are asked to take on these enormous challenges – what it means for them personally, and what it means for their families," said Oppenheim.
Apple Cider Vinegar
When: February 6
Where to watch: Netflix
"Apple Cider Vinegar" may appeal to those who enjoyed the series "Inventing Anna" or "The Dropout". The plot tells a fictionalized version of the real-life story of Australian influencer and con artist Belle Gibson. She claimed to have brain cancer and to be treating it with natural ingredients and a lifestyle, and turned this lie into a financial empire selling apps and cookbooks.
The story takes place in the early 2010s, just as Instagram was gaining popularity. Belle Gibson plays Caitlin Dever, who you may have seen in the comedy "Booksmart" and "Unbeliavable".
A Thousand Blows
When: February 21
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
Fans of "Peaky Blinders" should get ready. The creator of the popular series, Steven Knight, has prepared another story about a criminal gang. This time it's "the Forty Elephants", an all-female gang that specializes in shoplifting. Set in Victorian London, the story follows two Jamaican friends, Hezekiah and Alec, who try to make a living as illegal boxers. Ezekiel is taken hostage by a gang and forced to do their bidding.
Surface, Season 2
When: February 21
Where to watch: Apple TV+
The second season of the psychological thriller continues the story of Sophie, the wife of a venture capitalist, who travels to London to unravel the secrets of her past. The woman tried to commit suicide and suffered a head injury that left her unable to remember what prompted her to take that step. Her own investigation proves that her life was not as perfect as her loved ones claim.
Yellowjackets, Season 3
When: February 14
Where to watch: Paramount+
The American drama-thriller TV series tells the story of a group of teenagers involved in a plane crash in 1996 and the consequences of that event on their adult lives in 2021. The series has been critically acclaimed, particularly for its plot and acting.
Reacher, Season 3
When: February 20
Where: Amazon Prime Video
Based on the book series of the same name by Lee Child, the series tells the story of a former military police officer in the U.S. Army who decides to travel the states. In the third season, he plunges into the dark underground of a huge criminal group when he tries to rescue an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration. There he encounters a world of secrets and violence, as well as the problems of his past.
Cobra Kai, Season 6 Part 3
When: February 13
Where to watch: Netflix
The "Cobra Kai" series, a spinoff of the popular 1980s film "The Karate Kid," first gained popularity on YouTube in 2018. Netflix acquired the show after YouTube decided to stop producing it, and has been airing every season since the second. The third installment will mark the end of not only the season, but the series as a whole.
