February 2026 Sees Wave of New TV Series Across Streaming Platforms

WASHINGTON D.C. (Azat TV) – February 2026 is witnessing a significant influx of new and returning television series across major streaming platforms and traditional broadcasters, offering viewers a diverse array of genres from international crime dramas to historical biopics and coming-of-age romances. This week’s releases highlight a growing trend of investment in non-English language content and a strong lineup of highly anticipated English-language productions.

Streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video are at the forefront of this content wave, alongside networks such as ITV, BBC, and Disney+. The releases, primarily scheduled between February 8th and 13th, 2026, underscore the competitive landscape of digital entertainment and the increasing global appeal of varied storytelling.

Spanish-Language Series Dominating Streaming

Spanish-language productions are making considerable waves, attracting significant interest on major streaming platforms. According to reporting by Zimbio, a fresh lineup of five notable Spanish-language shows is currently available or has recently premiered, showcasing the depth and cultural richness of Hispanic storytelling.

Among these is Netflix’s Griselda, a crime drama biopic starring Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco, a notorious Colombian drug queenpin. The series delves into the rise and fall of “The Godmother,” chronicling her influential role in the cocaine trade of the 1970s and 80s. Prime Video offers La Cabeza de Joaquín Murrieta, a Western action series set during the Mexican-American War, reimagining the legend of Joaquín Murrieta, a folk hero known as the Latin Robin Hood.

Netflix also brings the second season of the thriller Sagrada Familia (Holy Family), from the creators of Money Heist, which continues the story of Gloria and her family as they grapple with dangerous secrets and escalating betrayals. For sports drama enthusiasts, Prime Video presents Barrabrava, an Argentine series exploring the violent subculture of “barras bravas” or soccer gangs, focusing on two brothers caught in a web of loyalty, corruption, and power struggles. Lastly, Netflix’s Eva Lasting (La Primera Vez) returns for its second season, a heartwarming coming-of-age romance set in 1970s Bogotá, following Eva, a trailblazer challenging gender norms as the first female student at an all-boys school.

The surge in demand for Spanish-language content is evident in platforms like Vix, which amassed 50 million active users in 2024, with other major platforms like HBO Max and Netflix also reporting a significant rise in demand for Hispanic content globally, Zimbio noted.

Thrillers and Dramas Lead English Offerings This Week

Beyond Spanish-language programming, a robust selection of English-language thrillers, dramas, and comedies are also hitting screens. Several highly anticipated shows are premiering or continuing their runs, catering to a wide range of tastes.

Prime Video’s popular detective series Cross returns for its second season on Wednesday, February 11th. Based on James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross novels and starring Aldis Hodge, the first season garnered an astonishing 40 million global viewers in its initial 20 days, as reported by Hello Magazine and Good Housekeeping. The new season promises another twist-filled mystery for the homicide detective and forensic psychologist.

ITV and ITVX are debuting Betrayal on Sunday, February 8th, a new spy thriller starring Shaun Evans as John Hughes, a spy facing personal and professional crises while trying to avert a national security threat. Meanwhile, BBC One and BBC iPlayer are set to release the first TV adaptation of William Golding’s 1954 novel Lord of the Flies on the same day, a project from acclaimed writer Jack Thorne.

Channel 4 Streaming is also featuring a Finnish detective series set in Lapland, where police officer Nina Kautsalo (Iina Kuustonen) investigates a string of grisly crimes. While the exact title was not immediately clear, the series has drawn attention for its icy landscape setting and complex mysteries, including a care home accident that proves to be intentional.

Returning Favorites and Anticipated Debuts

Several other notable series are either making a comeback or launching their inaugural seasons, rounding out a packed week for television viewers. On Disney+, The Artful Dodger returns for its second season on Tuesday, February 10th. This Dickensian spin-off sees Jack Dawkins (the Artful Dodger) embroiled in more mischief with Fagin, while a new lawman pursues him in Port Victory, according to Hello Magazine.

Netflix is adding How to Get to Heaven from Belfast on Thursday, February 12th. This comedy thriller from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee follows three lifelong friends who reunite after a classmate’s death leads to a dark mystery, blending humor, heartbreak, and suspense. Additionally, Love Is Blind season ten premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, February 11th, continuing the iconic pod dating experience with 32 singles from Ohio.

Rounding out the week, Disney+ will launch Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette on Friday, February 13th. This new drama from Ryan Murphy explores the intensely scrutinized relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette, inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

The sheer volume and diversity of new content dropping this week signal a robust and continuously expanding global television market, where platforms are increasingly investing in localized and culturally rich narratives to capture broader international audiences and deepen viewer engagement.