February is the season of love. In the traditional sense, we’re talking about candlelit dinner dates, blooming bouquets and chocolate-covered strawberries. Love in the 21st century can also look like cosy nights in, where you’re bundled up on the couch with the ones who make you feel safe. Whether that’s your better half or ride-or-die girlfriends, love in the modern world knows no bounds—there’s more than enough to go around, after all.
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Love takes on many different forms in the latest streaming offerings as well. From the tried-and-true love triangle trope—you know you love it—in The Practical Guide to Love to the enduring powers of female friendship in Netflix’s How to Get into Heaven from Belfast, February’s new watches seem to come straight from Cupid’s arrow. Not to mention, in Part 2 of Bridgerton Season 4, perhaps we will finally see Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) work through the grievous misunderstandings that stand between their passionate love affair.
Those craving a break from the romance of the season can seek refuge in the seemingly picturesque world of Paradise Season 2, where Sterling K. Brown takes you on a journey into a post-apocalyptic world of high-octane action, alongside scathing secrets that threaten to overthrow the status quo. Elsewhere, the thrilling twists and turns of The Art of Sarah beckon. The upcoming K-drama, featuring Shin Hye-sun, speaks of deception and stolen identities in the dark underbelly of South Korea.
Whether you’re for or against romance this season, February offers up a little something for everyone. Ahead, discover the full list of the top titles to stream this month from Netflix, HBO Max and Disney+.
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In Your Radiant Season
Old memories come bubbling to the surface for Seonu Chan when he crosses paths with Song Haran, a woman from his past, in In Your Radiant Season. But things are not as they used to be. To Seonu’s surprise, Haran, who used to be warm and bubbly, is now a fashion designer with an icy demeanour. Featuring Lee Sung-kyoung and Chae Jong-hyeop in the leading roles, this rom-com is set to tug at your heartstrings as the pair navigates themes of adulthood, romance and the sometimes harsh realities of growing up.
Watch In Your Radiant Season on Disney+ from 20 February.
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Bridgerton Season 4: Part 2
Alas, dearest gentle reader, it’s finally time to see how Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s love story will unfold in the second half of Season 4 of Bridgerton. If you are all caught up with the first part, you’ll know that the pair are currently at a standstill—due to some less-than-positive decisions made by the Bridgerton son. With only four episodes left for our class-crossed lovers to unite, it’s safe to say that there is no better time than the present to unmask, Miss Baek. Not just that: the matter of Lady Danbury’s future as right-hand woman (and dear friend) of Queen Charlotte still remains to be resolved. So hold your horses, the Regency drama is about to be turned up in Part 2.
Watch Bridgerton Season 4: Part 2 on Netflix from 26 February.
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The Art of Sarah
We talk a lot about reinvention in the new year, but what happens when it’s taken too far? In The Art Of Sarah, Shin Hye-sun plays Sarah Kim, a high society member whose life co.mes under scrutiny after her apparent murder. It doesn’t take long for the detective investigating her case Park Mu-gyeong, played by Lee Joon-hyuk, to unravel the mystery behind Sarah’s messy identity, uncovering a slew of inconsistencies in her background.
Watch The Art of Sarah on Netflix from 13 February.
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Paradise Season 2
Following the success of Season 1 of Paradise, the Emmy-nominated sci-fi thriller is back this year, with Sterling K. Brown returning to his starring role as Xavier Collins. In the aftermath of the first season—where a team of secret service agents were sent to investigate the death of a former president—the social fabric of the idyllic Paradise wears thin. While Xavier searches for his wife Teri, secrets are laid bare and the relationships inside the bunker become increasingly strained.
Watch Paradise Season 2 on Disney+ from 23 February.
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How to Get into Heaven from Belfast
From the creator of hit series Derry Girls Lisa McGee comes another comedic TV series How to Get into Heaven from Belfast. The show follows the journey of three childhood friends who reunite after the unfortunate death of a classmate. Their bittersweet reunion soon turns darker, as the girls are sent on a mysterious path across Ireland to discover the truth behind the mysterious death. Friendship, romance and sly secrets? Say less.
Watch How to Get into Heaven from Belfast on Netflix from 12 February.
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The Practical Guide to Love
Who can say no to a good love triangle? In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, cosy up with The Practical Guide to Love starring Han Ji-min as a woman in her 30s, with a successful career in the hotel industry. Things are going well for her in all regards, with the exception of her love life. Through a series of blind dates, she meets two very different men who take her on a journey of self-discovery and a spree of romantic adventures.
Watch The Practical Guide to Love on HBO Max from 28 February.
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Love Story
The whirlwind courtship and relationship of John F Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is a tale made for the history books. The first season of Love Story—as part of Ryan Murphy’s American Story media franchise—follows the romance and subsequent marriage of US president JFK’s son and the-then Carolyn Bessette in the 1990s. From early days filled with bliss to turbulent times under the scrutiny of the media as “American royalty”, this season of the anthology series shines a spotlight on the high-profile couple through the years, before their ultimately tragic end.
Watch Love Story on Disney+ from 13 February.
