February has a plethora of binge-worthy TV coming your way, but it’s Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette that will have everybody talking. (Fair warning: The show will also send you down a rabbit hole about their relationship.) Remember when American Crime Story: The People v. OJ premiered in 2016? This is that, in the sense that you’ll want to devour every episode and uncover what’s real versus what is dramatized.
The limited series, which will premiere on both Hulu and FX on Thursday, February 12, with the first three episodes, will examine the whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. While reviews are still under embargo, Paul Anthony Kelly (JFK Jr.) and Sarah Pidgeon (Carolyn) are stellar, with Kelly in particular nailing JFK Jr.’s mannerisms, cadence, and look.
Of course, people had a lot of thoughts when pictures first emerged of Kelly and Pidgeon filming in New York City, with plenty of criticism centered on Pidgeon’s hair and fashion as Carolyn. My advice: Ignore it, and let the series speak for itself.
Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is the first installment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology and is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Writer Connor Hines created and wrote most of the series, and we’ll have more with him later this month once the first three episodes drop. But for now, take a look at the official trailer, set to Japanese Breakfast’s cover of Tears for Fears’s “Head Over Heels.”
Speaking of love stories, Bridgerton is back on Thursday, February 26, to conclude its fourth season with the remaining four episodes. Sophie and Benedict found themselves at odds in the last few minutes of the finale, so now the fun begins of bringing them back together. Plus, Kate and Anthony are on their way back from India, and we’ll get more clues as to who season five will center on (it’s either Francesca or Eloise).
Then, of course, there’s Emerald Fennell's “Wuthering Heights” adaptation (yes, her version is in quotes because Fennell wanted to indicate that the film isn’t a perfect adaptation of the 1847 novel, but a personal interpretation). The Warner Bros. film, starring Margot Robbie and newly minted Oscar nominee Jacob Elordi, opens on Friday, February 13. Reviews are under embargo, but it’s a wild ride, and the costumes alone are worth the price of admission.
Before we get to the full list of shows and movies this month, a couple additional recommendations: Vanished on MGM+ (the more niche streamer isn’t as widely known but it’s worth signing up for a trial run just for this series, led by Kaley Cuoco), Shrinking season three on Apple TV (new episodes continue airing into early April), and obviously, the Winter Olympics on NBC, Peacock, USA, and more.
And one last bit of housekeeping: Paleyfest’s 2026 lineup is out, and the casts of Emily in Paris, Shrinking, The Pitt, Your Friends & Neighbors, Pluribus, Nobody Wants This, and Scrubs will be there, along with a Charlie’s Angels 50th anniversary reunion. For more information and to get tickets for the April 4 to 12 event, click here.
On that note, happy February, and I’ll see you back here next month for the final season of Outlander on Starz, Apple TV’s Imperfect Women, Taylor Sheridan’s new Paramount+ series, The Madison, Netflix’s Virgin River, and the premiere of The Bachelorette with Taylor Franke Paul.
Sunday, February 1
Vanished (MGM+): Kaley Cuoco is magnetic in this four-part mystery thriller opposite Sam Claflin (Daisy Jones and the Six). In the series, Cuoco and Claflin play a couple (Alice and Tom) who can’t get enough of each other—until Tom disappears while they’re on a train to the south of France. Alice is plunged into a web of intrigue and danger, uncovering shocking secrets about the man she thought she knew. If that’s not reason enough to watch, then consider that Vanished was filmed in and around Marseille and Paris, which will make you want to book that trip abroad ASAP. Streaming weekly
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards (CBS/Paramount+): Music’s biggest night will once again be hosted by Trevor Noah and feature an all-star lineup of performances and presenters (Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter). Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, followed by Cirkut (7), Jack Antonoff (7), Lady Gaga (7), Bad Bunny (6), Leon Thomas (6), Sabrina Carpenter (6), Serban Ghenea (6), Andrew Watt (5), Clipse (5), Doechii (5), Sounwave (5), SZA (5), Turnstile (5) and Tyler, the Creator (5). (FWIW, Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl is not eligible until next year.) This year’s three-and-half-hour ceremony will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. 5 p.m. PT/7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET and streaming live on Paramount+
Tuesday, February 3
Summer House (Bravo/streaming the next day on Peacock): The 10th season premieres with returning housemates Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, and West Wilson. The group is joined by new friends Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Levi Sebree, Bailey Taylor, and Ben Waddell. 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, and streaming the next day on Peacock
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (PBS): The four-part docuseries examines the intersection of the Black and Jewish experience in the U.S. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. chronicles the complex relationship of the Black and Jewish communities to see what it teaches us about the American experiment and the promise of a multiracial, multicultural democracy. Episode one, titled “Let My People Go,” airs tonight and explores the core differences at the start of the Black and Jewish American stories, as well as overlapping struggle, faith, resilience, and early civic partnerships by the 1920s. New episodes air weekly at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on PBS (check local listings) and stream on PBS.org, the PBS App, and the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel.
Wednesday, February 4
The Muppet Show (Disney+/ABC): Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event, along with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter. The original series, created by Jim Henson, was called “the most popular television entertainment” in a 1978 Time magazine story. All five seasons of the original The Muppet Show are currently available to stream on Disney+. In the new special, veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz (who originated the characters of Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew), Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the iconic Muppet characters. Streaming on Disney+ and airing on ABC at 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT
Can Dogs Talk? (PBS): NOVA’s new one-hour documentary special explores the viral phenomenon of “button dogs” who appear to use recorded sound buttons to communicate and follows scientists as they conduct the largest animal communications study in history. Their goal? To answer the question of whether “talking” dogs are actually communicating their thoughts and desires with us. 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on PBS and streaming at pbs.org/nova, NOVA on YouTube, and the PBS App.
Relationship Goals (Prime Video): Kelly Rowland, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Robin Thede, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Matt Walsh star in this Valentine’s Day-centric movie about a brilliant TV producer named Leah Caldwell (played by Rowland) who is about to make history as the first woman to run New York’s top morning show. However, her ex, Jarrett Roy (Smith) swoops in to compete for the same position. However, he claims he’s a changed man, transformed by the wisdom of the New York Times best-selling book Relationship Goals. Is he? We’ll have to watch to find out. Streaming
Shifting Gears (ABC): In the season two finale, Jenna Elfman, Jesse Williams, Angela Kinsey, and Mookie Betts guest star opposite Kat Dennings and Tim Allen. The episode—titled “Surprise”—sees Matt starting his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu
Thursday, February 5
The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix): The popular drama series returns for its fourth season with 10 all-new episodes. Based on the series of best-selling novels by renowned author Michael Connelly, the fourth season is based on the sixth book in The Lincoln Lawyer series, The Law of Innocence. Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia Rulfo) faces his toughest case yet as he and his team work tirelessly to prove his innocence in the murder of a former client, Sam Scales. To clear his name, they must unravel Sam’s final scam, forcing them to go head-to-head with the DA’s office, the FBI, and ghosts from Mickey’s own past. The series stars Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, and Angus Sampson and was created for television by David E Kelley. Streaming
Friday, February 6
2026 Winter Olympics (NBC/Peacock): The XXV (that’s 25th) Winter Olympics officially get underway tonight with the opening ceremony. This year’s games are in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Today’s Savannah Guthrie will cohost the event with NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon since Mike Tirico will be in Santa Clara, California, for the Super Bowl, which is two days later. (Don’t worry, he’ll eventually meet up with the NBC team in Milan.) Olympic gold medalist Shaun White will also provide commentary in the broadcast booth for the ceremony’s Parade of Nations. Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and Sabrina Impacciatore (yes, of The White Lotus and The Paper) are scheduled to perform as part of the opening ceremony festivities. 2 p.m. ET/1p.m. CT/11 a.m. PT and broadcast again at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT, and streaming on Peacock
Pillion (A24): Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård star in this film about timid man who is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive. In theaters
Sunday, February 8
Puppy Bowl (HBO Max/Animal Planet/TBS/Discovery/truTV/discovery+): The original and longest running call-to-adoption television event returns for its 22nd year and includes a record-breaking 150 dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands. Referee Dan Schachner returns for his 15th year to oversee the action, ensuring fair play as these furry athletes compete for championship glory and their forever homes. 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT/ 11 a.m. PT and streaming on HBO Max
Super Bowl LX (NBC/Peacock/fubo): The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will take to the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to determine who wins the Lombardi Trophy. This is the Patriots’ first Super Bowl since the 2018 season, while the Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl for the first time since making it back-to-back in 2013 and 2014. The Seahawks have only won one Super Bowl in franchise history, while the Patriots have won six. Bad Bunny will perform the halftime show. 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock and fubo
The ’Burbs (Peacock): The eight-episode mystery comedy series premieres right after the Super Bowl on Peacock. Inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name (which starred Tom Hanks) and set in present-day suburbia, The ’Burbs follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood. The new cast includes Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and Kapil Talwalkar. Streaming
Tuesday, February 10
Chef’s Kiss (The Roku Channel): Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Tim Robards star in this new film in time for Valentine’s Day. Bailon-Houghton stars as Lauren Navarro, a driven American marketing executive who travels to Tuscany to revitalize the struggling Russo pasta sauce brand. When Russo heir Francesca refuses to be the brand’s face, Lauren must work with Mason, the handsome but reluctant chef of the family’s trattoria. As they fight to preserve the legacy of a cherished family business, Lauren and Mason clash, connect, and find an unexpected romance. Stream The Roku Channel for FREE on Roku devices and TVs, as well as online at TheRokuChannel.com, through the Roku Mobile app, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, and Google TV and other Android TV OS devices. No subscription required.
Wednesday, February 11
Love Is Blind (Netflix): Season 10 premieres today with the first six episodes. New episodes will roll out each Wednesday, culminating in the finale on March 4. This season’s location? Ohio. For more, including who’s appearing, visit our explainer here. Streaming
Cross (Prime Video): The returning crime thriller starring and executive produced by Aldis Hodge is back. In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates. New cast members include Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, as well as returning stars Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Juanita Jennings, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, and Johnny Ray Gill. Streaming
Thursday, February 12
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette (FX/Hulu): Ryan Murphy’s latest anthology series, which was created and written by Connor Hines, depicts the whirlwind courtship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon are tremendous as the lead couple, while the supporting cast includes standouts Grace Gummer (Caroline Kennedy), Dree Hemingway (Daryl Hannah), Naomi Watts (Jackie Kennedy Onassis), Alessandro Nivola (Calvin Klein), Leila George (Kelly Klein), Sydney Lemmon (Lauren Bessette), and Constance Zimmer (Ann Marie Messina). For more on the highly anticipated series, read here. Streaming the first three episodes at launch on Hulu (and airing on FX at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT), followed by one new episode a week
Friday, February 13
“Wuthering Heights” (Warner Bros.): Academy Award and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell directs and writes “Wuthering Heights” for a new generation, featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff, respectively, along with Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell, and Owen Cooper. For more on the film, see our guide here. In theaters
Kissing Is the Easy Part (Tubi): Asher Angel and Paris Berelc start in this new YA romantic comedy film about a straight-A overachiever (Angel) who makes a deal to tutor a popular wild child (Berelc) in exchange for a college recommendation letter to his dream school. However, when sparks fly, school is the least of their problems. The romantic comedy is based on the popular Wattpad webnovel (currently at 31.9 million reads) of the same name by Christine Duann and adapted by Rebecca Webb. Streaming
By Design (Music Box Films): Juliette Lewis plays a woman who swaps bodies with a chair (I’m not kidding). Here’s the official logline: An absurdist take on the body-swap genre, the film follows Camille (Lewis) as she inexplicably falls in love with a simple chair at a furniture store. When she and the chair swap forms, she seems to be better liked—even greatly admired, sought after, and fought over—as an inanimate object than she was as a person. The film is narrated by Melanie Griffith. In theaters
Crime 101 (Amazon MGM Studios): Based on the novella by Don Winslow, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte. It tells the story of an elusive jewel thief (Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway in Los Angeles have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices—and the realization that there can be no turning back. In theaters
Monday, February 16
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model (Netflix): Jay Alexander, Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Tyra Banks sit down for exclusive interviews about the chaos behind the scenes of the popular reality show from the ’00s. The three-part documentary exposes the show’s complicated legacy and asks how far are viewers willing to go for entertainment. Streaming
Vybes Villa (YouTube): The finale episode drops today, in which a series of unexpected choices test everyone’s integrity, trust, and emotional resilience. Be prepared for a twist that promises to change everything and will have you talking long after the final moment. Join the conversation and become part of the Vybes community by downloading the app now, available now, in the Apple App Store.
Wednesday, February 18
56 Days (Prime Video): The relationship-driven thriller stars Avan Jogia and Dove Cameron as Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Spliced between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ affair in the past, the series is both a unique crime story and a riveting, sexy, psychological thriller. For more on the series, click here. Streaming
Thursday, February 19
The Night Agent (Netflix): In season three, the stakes are higher than ever before as Peter Sutherland has made a deal with the devil to keep his loved ones safe. This season, he must pay for his actions. Streaming
Friday, February 20
Midwinter Break (Focus Features): Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds star in this film that’s a compelling meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam. In theaters
The Dreadful (Lionsgate): Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurence O’Fuarain star in this gothic horror film that reunites Turner and Harington from their Game of Thrones days. In the movie, set in medieval England, Anne (Turner) and her domineering mother-in-law, Morwen (Gay Harden), struggle to survive on the outskirts of society. But when a man from Anne’s past returns from war, a curse begins to take shape through a mysterious knight and threatens to destroy them all. In theaters and on demand on digital
Monday, February 23
Paradise (Hulu): Shailene Woodley joins the cast for season two, in which Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people survived the three years since The Day. Back in Paradise, the social fabric frays as the bunker deals with the aftermath of season one, and new secrets are uncovered about the city’s origins. Returning cast members include Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Krys Marshall, Enuka Okuma, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV, and Charlie Evans, with recurring guest star James Marsden and more. Streaming the first three episodes at launch, followed by one a week
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC/Peacock): Disgraced former football star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Peacock
The CEO Club (Prime Video): The eight-episode season docuseries follows legendary athlete and businesswoman Serena Williams; award-winning artist and “Queen of Latin Pop” Thalia; former model and fashion designer Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger; Market America | Shop.com CEO Loren Ridinger; supermodel, beauty entrepreneur, and founder of Cay Skin Winnie Harlow; founder of Conteur Capital and wellness expert Hannah Bronfman; and founder, CEO, and designer of ISA Grutman jewelry and Rangel, Isabela Rangel Grutman, and explores the world of these CEOs as they navigate triumphs and challenges. Streaming
Wednesday, February 25
The Bluff (Prime Video): Priyanka Chopra Jonas stars in this action adventure film as Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden, who navigates a treacherous battle against her violent past to protect her family. Streaming
Thursday, February 26
Bridgerton (Netflix): Part two of season four drops today, which sees Kate and Anthony return. Sophie and Benedict will have to figure out how to salvage their explosive chemistry after his unfortunate request for Sophie to be his mistress. For more on what to expect, see our interview with showrunner Jess Brownell here. Streaming
Friday, February 27
Man on the Run (Prime Video): The film takes viewers on an intimate journey through Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda. Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville chronicles the arc of McCartney’s solo career as he faces down a myriad of challenges while creating new music to define a new decade. Streaming
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (Neon): Baz Luhrmann directs this new movie about Elvis Presley. Per the official synopsis, “Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience.” Streaming
Scream 7 (Paramount Pictures): When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. In addition to Campbell and May, the rest of the cast includes Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons, and Mark Consuelos. In theaters
Dreams (Greenwich Entertainment): In this tense, erotic drama, a powerful socialite (Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain) and a promising ballet dancer (Isaac Hernández) begin a dangerous affair. When he secretly crosses the US-Mexico border, she takes desperate measures to protect their future together. In theaters
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV): Season two expands the beloved MonsterVerse saga, welcoming new and familiar Titans into the fold such as Godzilla and Kong. The cast includes Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, and Joe Tippett, among others, with Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell both starring as Colonel Lee Shaw. Streaming
Until Bridgerton premieres the back half of season four, check out our secrets of the costume design this season in the video below.
