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As 2024 starts to shift into gear, Netflix has rolled up its sleeves and got a cracking host of TV shows, movies and more to get excited about in February.
Heading up the pack is King Richard in which - after three decades of acting and a trio of nominations - Will Smithfinally scooped an Oscar for his spellbinding portrayal of Richard Williams, father to tennis aces Venus and Serena. While the achievement was rather overshadowed by 'The Slap Heard Around The World' - ie when Smith struck host Chris Rock at the Academy Awards night - it's worth noting just how good Smith's acting chops are in this sports film.
With a healthy 7.5 on IMDb, hundreds of users have flocked to the site to sing its praises. Masonsaul posted: "Even though it follows a very familiar formula (tennis Rocky is a fair description), King Richard is still an incredible sports drama that's heartwarming, tense and emotional, telling an inspirational true story with care and depth. Will Smith gives an incredible lead performance that's definitely one of his all time best. He is unafraid to show his character's flaws."
Another top film on its way to Netflix is the multiple Oscar-winning Green Book, which tells the tale of renowned African-American pianist Dr Don Shirley ( Mahershala Ali) and his concert tour in the racially-charged Deep South of 1962.
To overcome the challenges and ensure his safety, Shirley enlists the services of Tony Lip ( Viggo Mortensen ), a resilient bouncer hailing from an Italian-American enclave in the Bronx. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the two forge an unforeseen connection as they confront the pervasive racism and perilous circumstances of an era marked by segregation.
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With a superb 8.2 rating on IMDb and an avalanche of glowing reviews across the web, it's safe to say it's more than worth joining in the ride. User Lotus posted: "This is not a typical road movie, or buddy film. Given the lead actors, I knew it would be something special, and it is. Entertaining, funny in parts, and hard to accept in others. Green Book has so many layers - family, culture, honesty, dignity, genius, respect, acceptance, stereotypes, racism, music, class, friendship, and fried chicken. Whatever your views, race, or age - this film is not 'preachy', but you'll appreciate an honest portrayal of a difficult time and place in history."
Let's take a look at what Netflix has lined up for next month:
Full list of what's coming to Netflix in February
February 1
- November Criminals (2017) –Ansel Elgort and Chloë Grace Moretz star as two best friends investigating their classmate's murder.
- Red Life (2023) – Crime drama set in the Bangkok slums following the plight of a criminal and young student.
February 2
- Let’s Talk About CHU (Season 1) Netflix Original
- Orion and the Dark (2024) Netflix Original – DreamWorks Animation film follows the adventures of a young boy confronting his fears
- Run & Gun (2021) – Crime movie sees a reformed criminal tap into his past to take on former employers.
February 5
- Dee & Friends in Oz (Season 1) Netflix Original – Animated pre-school kids show set in the wonderful world of the Wizard of Oz.
- Eaten by Lions (2018) – British comedy-drama about a pair of half-brothers travelling to Blackpool on a mission to find one’s estranged father.
February 6
- King Richard (2021) – Oscar-winning Will Smith stars in this affecting biopic of tennis aces Venus and Serena Williams.
February
- Deadwater Fell (Limited Series) – BBC mini-series sees former Doctor Who David Tennant star in this crime drama set in a rural Scottish community.
- Rael: The Last Prophet (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Documentary series on religion inspired by UFOs.
- The Signal (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Intriguing German drama series concerns the frantic search for an AWOL astronaut.
February 8
- One Day (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Based on the romantic and highly-regarded David Nicholls novel, this limited series details the trials and tribulations of two people who vow to keep in touch following their graduation night together.
February 9
- A Killer Paradox (Season 1) Netflix Original – Korean drama (or 'K-drama') concerns an accidental killing that leads to a tense cat and mouse chase.
- Alpha Males (Season 2) Netflix Original – Spanish comedy series.
- An Incurable Case of Love (Season 1) – Korean drama series.
- Ashes (2024) Netflix Original – Turkish drama tells the unlikely tale of a woman's life being wrecked after picking up an unpublished novel.
- Bhakshak (2024) Netflix Original – Indian film about a local journalist lifting the lid on abuse at a shelter for young girls.
- Lover, Stalker, Killer (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Romantic obsession is taken to the limit in this crime docu-series about a mechanic who meets someone online he will come to regret.
February 10
- Green Book (2018) – Highly-regarded Oscar-winning drama about a pianist who hires a driver to help him traverse the Deep South.
- Home for Rent (2023) – Horror flick about a landlord getting terrorised by a cult.
February 11
- The Outfit (2022) – Historical drama unfolds against the backdrop of 1950s Chicago, portraying the life of a British tailor entangled in the midst of a fierce conflict among rival gangsters.
February 13
- Kill Me If You Dare (2024) Netflix Original – Polish drama about a couple who, after winning the lottery, swiftly come up with schemes to kill each other.
- Sunderland Till I Die (Season 3) Netflix Original – Last season of the popular football docu-series.
- Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All (2024) Netflix Original – Comedy stand-up special.
February 14
- A Soweto Love Story (2024) Netflix Original – African drama.
- Death Comes to Pemberly (2013) – Historical drama about the discovery of a corpse on the grounds of a lavish hall.
- Good Morning, Veronica (Season 3) Netflix Original – Final season of the Brazilian drama.
- Love is Blind (Season 6) Netflix Original – New Episodes Weekly – Reality dating series with this season set in Charlotte.
- Players (2024) Netflix Original – Romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez.
- The Heartbreak Agency (2024) Netflix Original – German romantic movie about a journalist who takes part in heartbreak therapy.
February 15
- House of Ninjas (Season 1) Netflix Original – Japanese drama about a retired ninja forced to resume his former life.
- Lady Macbeth (2016) – Florence Pugh stars in this period romance.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Multiple Seasons) – Netflix has licensed the NBC police drama.
- Ready, Set, Love (2024) Netflix Original – Thai romantic comedy.
- The Vince Staples Show (Season 1) Netflix Original – Comedy on the life and times of rapper and actor Vince Staples.
February 16
- Comedy Chaos (Season 1) Netflix Original – Indonesian comedy about a hapless man juggling both his comedy club and marriage.
- Einstein and the Bomb (2024) Netflix Original – Docudrama about the life of Albert Einstein.
- The Abyss (2024) Netflix Original – Swedish thriller about a town that starts to sink.
February 19
- Rhythm + Flow Italy (Season 1) Netflix Original – Music competition spin-off series.
February 22
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (Season 1) Netflix Original - Netflix's ambitious reimagining of the Nickelodeon series, chronicling Aang's journey to master all the elements and confront the Fire Nation.
February 23
- Mea Culpa (2024) Netflix Original – This thrilling narrative from actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry sees a criminal defense attorney accept the challenge of representing a charismatic artist accused of murdering his girlfriend. However, as intense passions ignite, the situation becomes both heated ... and perilous.
- Through My Window 3: Looking at You (2024) Netflix Original – Third entry in the Spanish romantic teen movie franchise.
February 24
- 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards (2024) Netflix Original – LIVE
February 28
- Code 8: Part II (2024) Netflix Original – Long-awaited sequel to the sci-fi superhero.
- The Mire: Millenium (Season 3) Netflix Original – Polish crime drama.