Quick Read
- “The Night Agent” Season 3 debuted on Netflix on February 18, continuing Peter Sutherland’s espionage missions.
- “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” launched on Netflix, sparking controversy over past show moments and Tyra Banks’ comments.
- The adult animated comedy “Strip Law,” starring Adam Scott, premiered on Netflix on February 20, set in Las Vegas.
- “Being Gordon Ramsay,” a six-episode docuseries, is now streaming on Netflix, detailing the chef’s ambitious restaurant project.
YEREVAN (Azat TV) – Netflix subscribers are diving into a fresh slate of content this week, highlighted by the highly anticipated third season of the thriller series The Night Agent and the new docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, which has already ignited significant controversy across social media. These new additions, alongside an adult animated comedy and a culinary docuseries, underscore Netflix’s continued strategy to deliver diverse original programming to its global audience as of mid-February 2026.
The Night Agent, which first captivated audiences with its fast-paced espionage, returns with Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) in a new, high-stakes assignment. Having transitioned into a full-fledged Night Action operative, Sutherland is now tasked with tracking a young Treasury agent (Suraj Sharma) who has fled to Istanbul with sensitive government intelligence following an attack on his boss. This mission quickly escalates into an international chase, unveiling buried secrets and a shadowy dark-money network that threatens to destabilize the government, according to reports from Mashable and GamesRadar. The third season of the popular thriller became available for streaming on Netflix starting February 18, offering viewers another binge-worthy narrative.
Reality TV Under Scrutiny: ‘Reality Check’ on Netflix
Another prominent Netflix release this week is Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, a docuseries that debuted on Monday and has swiftly become a flashpoint for social media debate. The three-episode series, directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, resurrects some of America’s Next Top Model‘s most shocking photoshoots, dramatic judging sequences, and controversial moments. Viewers have expressed outrage over comments made by former host and judge Tyra Banks when questioned about the show’s scandalous past. Additionally, the series features Miss J. Alexander, who in the final episode revealed personal struggles he has faced since the show concluded.
While Reality Check aims to probe the “old wounds” of the iconic reality competition, critics, including Mashable‘s Kristy Puchko, note that it may not offer the “solace or justice” many viewers are seeking, leading some to categorize it as a “hate-watch.” The docuseries provides perspectives from former contestants, as well as Banks and her co-stars, as they confront critiques that have circulated widely on platforms like TikTok following the original show’s availability on streaming services.
New Animated Comedy and Culinary Docuseries
Adding to Netflix’s varied February lineup is Strip Law, a new adult animated series created by comedy writer Cullen Crawford. Set in Las Vegas, the show centers on Lincoln Gumb, Esq. (voiced by Adam Scott), who attempts to establish his own law firm in the shadow of his late, renowned mother. Fired by his mother’s former business partner, Steve Nichols (Keith David), Lincoln enlists the help of an eclectic team: magician Sheila Flambé (Janelle James), teen investigator Irene (Shannon Gisela), and disgraced lawyer Glem Blorchman (Stephen Root). Together, they tackle the bizarre cases that more reputable firms shy away from, offering a unique workplace comedy about underdogs in the distinctive culture of Vegas. Strip Law debuted on Netflix on February 20.
For culinary enthusiasts, Being Gordon Ramsay provides an intimate look into the life of the world-famous chef and TV personality. This six-episode docuseries follows Ramsay’s ambitious endeavor to open five new restaurants within a single building, 2 Bishopsgate, in London. The series offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the intense pressures and meticulous planning involved in such a large-scale gastronomic project, promising a harrowing and insightful experience for viewers.
The influx of high-profile series and docuseries, particularly those sparking immediate public discussion like Reality Check, demonstrates Netflix’s consistent effort to dominate streaming by offering a mix of established fan favorites and provocative new content. This strategy aims to capture diverse audience segments, from thriller aficionados to reality TV critics, ensuring continued engagement in a competitive streaming landscape.