Netflix Philippines: What’s New This February 2019
January is finally over, and we can’t help but be excited about Netflix and its bunch of new releases. As always, the popular streaming service has got us covered, dropping everything under the sun to surely match our preferences.
Whether you’re into some light and comical attacks or you’re enthused over bizarre scenarios and action-packed scenes–you are sure to feast your eyes and babble on about the new comers this February! Here are our top picks for this month!
Russian Doll (Season 1)
This new Netflix original comedy series stars Natasha Lyonne as Nadia Vulvokov, who gets caught in a cryptic loop, repeatedly attending her 36th birthday party, dying and reliving the same night over and over. Lyonne, who is best known for her role as Nicky Nichols on Netflix’s hit series Orange Is the New Black, created Russian Doll with Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler.
Release Date: February 1
Episodes: 8
Cast: Natasha Lyonne, Charlie Barnett, Yul Valquez
Nightflyers (Season 1)
Premiered on American TV channel Syfy in December 2018, Nightflyers is finally arriving on Netflix. Based on George R.R. Martin horror novella of the same name, this sci-fi series follows a team of scientists aboard the Nightflyer, an advanced ship full of secrets. They embark on a mission to find and make first contact with aliens.
Release Date: February 1
Episodes: 10
Cast: Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Jodie Turner-Smith
Velvet Buzzsaw
As described by Netflix, Velvet Buzzsaw is a satirical thriller set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles, where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce. Starring American actor Jake Gyllenhaal, this Netflix’s latest could be your next unusual fascination, making you get crazy…over art.
Release Date: February 1
Running Time: 1h 53m
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Zawe Ashton
High Flying Bird
High Flying Bird revolves around the story of a sports agent Ray Burke (played by André Holland), the rookie basketball client and the league who is involved in a controversial business opportunity during a lockout.
Release Date: February 8
Running Time: 1hr 30m
Cast: Andre Holland, Zazie Beetz, Bill Duke
Dirty John (Season 1)
Initially released in November 2018 on US TV network Bravo, Dirty John follows the true story of John Meehan and Debra Newell. This true crime anthology TV series started as a podcast of the same name by writer Christopher Goffard. Find out what happened next after businesswoman Newell unwittingly falls for handsome con man Meehan.
Release Date: February 14
Episodes: 8
Cast: Connie Britton, Eric Bana, Juno Temple, Julia Garner
The Umbrella Academy (Season 1)
If you’re into fantasy series, The Umbrella Academy is the best choice you can make this time. Based on Gerard Way’s Eisner-winning comic, this must-watch adaptation is about the estranged siblings with extraordinary powers who reunite after their father, who trained them to save the world, dies. Discover their shocking family secrets, and see how they will face the looming threat to humanity.
Release Date: February 15
Episodes: 10
Cast: Ellen Page, Mary J. Blige, etc.
Chef’s Table (Volume 6)
Journey back to the culinary scene with the volume 6 of the docu-series Chef’s Table coming this February. Continue to meet culinary stars across the world who have a penchant for gourmet food in this Emmy-nominated series!
Release Date: February 22
Creator: David Gelb
There you have it, folks! Which of these shows are you most excited for? We’d love to hear what you think in the comments!
Source: netflix.com
