Your February streaming watchlist: the best TV shows and films you should be streaming in February 2026

We’ve pulled together the best of the best across BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Prime Video and Paramount+ and in On Demand. So, keep scrolling to see all our highlights on Virgin TV this month. Or check out what’s new on Netflix this month and what to stream on Disney+ right now for our pick of the best TV and movies on those streamers.

Need some tips on how to access some of these services on Virgin TV? You’ll find them at the end of this article.

Here’s our picks of the best stuff to stream this February.

Stream it from Wednesday 28 January in Apps > Prime Video

What happens when two estranged half-brothers are forced to reunite in the aftermath of their father’s mysterious death? Total carnage, of course! That’s the premise of Jonathan Tropper’s action comedy, in which Jonny (Jason Momoa, Aquaman) and James (Dave Bautista, Afterburn) go on a mission to uncover the truth behind their father’s demise while unravelling a conspiracy that threatens to tear their family apart. Claes Bang (The Outlaws), Jacob Batalon (Reginald The Vampire), Stephen Root (Barry) and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool & Wolverine) also star.

Stream season 1 from Friday 6 February in Apps > Prime Video

Patrick Dempsey is best known for playing dishy neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy. So, what better place for a contract killer to hide than behind the skin of TV’s Sexiest Men of 2011? But this isn’t just your run-of-the-mill handsome-killer-with-a-double-life show. Dempsey plays Angelo, a man juggling the mundane with the murders, who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease – something even a man with his particular set of skills can’t outrun.

Stream the first three episodes of season 2 from Wednesday 11 February in Apps > Prime Video. New episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays. Season 1 available now

Alex Cross, author James Patterson’s decorated homicide detective and forensic psychologist, was memorably played by Morgan Freeman in successful movie adaptations. But Aldis Hodge might be the best embodiment of the character yet. After an acclaimed first TV season, Cross is back, and the pulsating script pushes him into a bolder, more dangerous chapter as he finds himself in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates, leaving behind gruesome clues.

Stream season 1 from Wednesday 18 February in Apps > Prime Video

In the grand tradition of erotic thrillers like Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct comes 56 Days, adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s bestselling novel. Oliver (Avan Jogia) and Ciara (Dove Cameron) fall for each other, madly and passionately and dangerously fast. Fifty-six days later, there’s an unidentified body – brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Or did she kill him? It will keep you guessing right until the end. Karla Souza and Dorian Missick also star.

F*ck Valentine's Day

Stream it from Saturday 7 February in Apps > Prime Video

Is this a non-rom-com? Gina hates her Valentine’s Day birthday, so she travels to Greece to prevent her boyfriend’s proposal. Marisa Tomei and Virginia Gardner star.

Together

Stream it from Friday 20 February in Apps > Prime Video

Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in this supernatural body horror film as a couple who find their relationship (and lives) threatened by a mysterious, unnatural force.

Man On The Run

Stream it from Friday 27 February in Apps > Prime Video

The life of Sir Paul McCartney is explored in this new documentary film, which includes unreleased music and footage. A must-watch for fans of The Beatles (and Wings).

Stream series 20 now in Apps > BBC iPlayer with new episodes released weekly on Thursdays. Series 17-19 available now

Lord Sugar (or “Siralan” if you’re a fan of his earlier stuff) is back in the boardroom alongside 20 candidates hoping to secure his £250,000 investment. They’ll take on tasks in London, Hong Kong and Egypt in this series under the watchful eyes of Karren Brady and Tim Campbell before they finally get to reveal their business proposals, which this time include a touring theatrical production company, personalised pet cremation urns and a promise to “revolutionise the cake and experience industry”.

Stream it from Sunday 8 February in Apps > BBC iPlayer with new episodes released weekly on Sundays

Adapted for TV by Jack Thorne (Adolescence, His Dark Materials), this new four-part series – incredibly – heralds the first time that William Golding’s popular book about schoolboys stranded on an island with no adults has been made for the small screen. Not surprisingly, its cast is made up of young newcomers, with each episode titled after a character at the core of the story. If Thorne can tap into themes like loss of innocence and boyhood masculinity as he did so devastatingly in Adolescence, this may well be one of the shows of 2026.

Stream series 2 from Thursday 5 February in Apps > BBC iPlayer. Series 1 available now

The first series of Scottish comedy Dinosaur was one of 2024’s best shows, scooping a wheelbarrow full of awards. Telling the story of Nina (co-creator, writer and star Ashley Storrie), an autistic woman in her 30s whose life is turned upside down when her sister and best friend suddenly announces she’s engaged, it was sweet, honest and hilarious. Now Nina is back after eight months knee-deep in mud on an Isle of Wight dig. But for a woman so averse to change, there’s some bad news: everything’s changed.

Stream series 1 from Monday 9 February in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Detectorists creator/star Mackenzie Crook makes a welcome return with his surrealist new comedy. Eccentric widower Michael (Detectorists’ Pearce Quigley), bored with his humdrum life working in a hardware store, decides to follow the advice his father (Michael Palin) gave him by trying to create Homunculi, magical spirits that predict the future. Expect wit, wonder and whimsy in this series that intertwines live action with imaginative animation. Crook co-stars along with Sophie Willan (Alma’s Not Normal), Jon Pointing (Big Boys) and Lauren Patel (Waterloo Road).

Death In Paradise

Stream series 15 now in Apps > BBC iPlayer, with new episodes released weekly on Fridays. Series 1-14 available now

DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) continues to adjust to life in Saint Marie while facing baffling cases. His half-brother Solomon (Daniel Ward) adds to the complications.

The Traitors Ireland

Stream series 1 now in Apps > BBC iPlayer

If the tagline for this Irish edition of the hit show isn’t “who will succeed and who will craic under the pressure?”, then someone has missed a very big open goal.

Clive Myrie’s African Adventure

Stream series 1 now in Apps > BBC iPlayer

The newsreader and Mastermind host journeys across an Africa rarely seen, immersing himself in its culture and uncovering family roots.

Stream series 1 now in Apps > Channel 4

Alan Carr and Susie Dent have been scouring the nation to test Britain’s brainpower and to uncover the country’s most gifted and unsung minds. They’ve teamed up with Mensa, the world’s largest high-IQ society, to find the overlooked people who are smarter than the nation’s top boffins… but never knew it. Tune in to see the contestants take part in immersive intelligence tests as they strive for a place in the final (held, of course, at Oxford University) and the chance to be crowned Britain’s first Secret Genius.

Stream all episodes from Wednesday 4 February in Apps > Channel 4

This sobering four-part docuseries looks at the events that led up to Michael Jackson’s trial on child molestation charges in 2005. Beginning with the professional tribulations that caused the singer’s prescription drug use to escalate and encouraged him to open the Neverland ranch to a camera crew for the first time, it delivers dramatic revelations about the case, using previously unheard audio recordings and interviews with Jackson insiders and police personnel.  

Stream series 1 from Thursday 12 February in Apps > Channel 4

The south Devon coastline (aka the English Riviera) is a popular destination for antiques aficionados – buyers and sellers alike. Channel 4’s new six-part series features a colourful cast of expert traders and local dealers, with each episode focusing on a different seller who is looking to turn their items into much-needed cash to fund their dreams. How much is a 120-year-old fishing reel worth? You may be surprised… The dealers also reveal their tips for finding hidden valuables that could make a life-changing profit.

Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue With Jon Richardson

Stream it from Wednesday 4 February in Apps > Channel 4

Join comedian Jon Richardson as he rolls up his sleeves alongside village volunteers to bring The Plough in Fadmoor back to life by any means necessary.

Gogglebox

Stream series 27 from Friday 6 February in Apps > Channel 4, with new episodes released weekly on Fridays. Series 7-26 available now

As long as there’s telly, there’ll be Gogglebox, and that’s reassuring for all of us. Get the wittiest and most outrageous views on the week’s TV from your fave bunch of quirky armchair critics.

The Tony Blair Story

Stream it from Tuesday 17 February in Apps > Channel 4

Featuring extensive interviews with the former Prime Minister, his allies and his opponents, this three-part series offers a fresh perspective on the man who reshaped the Labour Party and spent a decade in 10 Downing Street.

Stream it from Thursday 12 February in U&GOLD on demand

It’s 10 years since Victoria Wood died, and U&GOLD marks the anniversary with this documentary celebrating the life and career of the much-loved comedian, actor and writer. It features rare archive material, previously unheard audio diaries and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as reflections from friends such as Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Maxine Peake, Joan Armatrading and Michael Ball. With dramatic readings by Jessica Barden (You & Me), the film brings Wood’s letters and personal writings vividly to life.

Stream season 1 from Saturday 28 February in Sky Comedy on demand

Created by and starring comedian/cabaret singer Bridget Everett, this show often tops lists of “most underrated TV comedies” and if you haven’t caught up with it yet, make sure you grab the opportunity as the season 1 box set arrives in On Demand. Sam (Everett) is a fortysomething woman who’s moved back home to small-town Kansas to care for her dying sister, and must adjust to an ever-changing family dynamic. Warm and welcoming with a bittersweet edge, it’s been called “engrossing”, “superb”, “delightful” and “stunningly honest”.

Stream all episodes now in Discovery on demand

Love an unexplained phenomenon? Then get stuck into this three-part documentary looking into the strange case of Theresa Bier. The teenager went missing in 1987 in the woods of California while hunting for evidence of Bigfoot with an older man – who denied all responsibility for her disappearance and claimed the only explanation was, well, see the title. With no evidence against him, the case went nowhere. This series re-examines the facts in an attempt to get to the bottom of this bizarre incident.

Watson

Stream season 1 now in Sky Witness on demand

Catch up with this enjoyable modern twist on Sherlock Holmes, in which Dr John Watson (Morris Chestnut, The Resident) puts his powers of deduction to work dealing with unusual health complaints – the second season starts this month. 

Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A******?

Stream season 1 now in Comedy Central on demand

The perma-viral Reddit thread format comes to TV as host Carr, internet star GK Barry and comic Jamali Maddix deal with real-life social quandaries and deliver their potentially damning verdicts.

Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery

Stream it from Wednesday 11 February in Sky Arts on demand

Classic 1981 version of the crime queen’s twisty mystery, starring John Gielgud, with Cheryl Campbell as the ultra-inquisitive Lady “Bundle” Brent.

Help! I Wrecked My House

Stream all episodes from Friday 13 February in Really on demand

Many of us know the pain of starting a DIY project we can’t finish. Designer Jasmine Roth comes to the aid of those in need, transforming their domestic disasters into serene living spaces.

Stream it from Friday 13 February on Paramount+

Kate Mara (American Horror Story: Murder House) stars as astronaut Sam Walker, who’s placed in an isolated house following her return to Earth after a mission. The quarantine is standard; the inexplicable occurrences that soon begin are not. In her debut feature, writer/director Jess Varley builds the tension expertly and while there are jump scares, it’s the ominous feel that makes this sci-fi horror movie stand out. Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Gabriel Luna (Terminator: Dark Fate) co-star.

Stream it from Thursday 19 February on Paramount+

Geologist Abby (Ella Balinska from the 2019 Charlie’s Angels reboot), who’s working in a remote wilderness, survives a helicopter crash but her chances of making it home in one piece seem slim – until she makes contact with a pilot (Rob Delaney, Catastrophe) over the radio. Can he guide her to safety? Is he who he seems to be? Will Abby’s guilt over her ailing sister overwhelm her? And can she maintain her grip on reality? This unusual, taut psychological drama will keep you guessing until the end.

Stream it from Friday 27 February on Paramount+

A chilly, atmospheric thriller that gained glowing reviews on its cinema release, Dead Of Winter stars Emma Thompson as Barb, a grieving widow revisiting the wintry lake location where she met her husband. But a chance meeting leads Barb to a nightmarish discovery: there’s a young woman imprisoned in a ramshackle cabin, and her captors are armed and ruthless. Barb must call on all her resourcefulness to find a solution and save innocent lives. Judy Greer (The Long Walk) and Marc Menchaca (Ozark) are the criminal couple.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Stream it now on Paramount+

The conclusion of Tom Cruise’s epic action movie series comes to Paramount+ as Ethan Hunt and his team race to save the world from AI-prompted nuclear devastation.

Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.

Stream it from Thursday 12 February on Paramount+

In 2020, TikToker William White became a viral sensation with a huge and devoted following. His documentary exposes the dark side of internet fame, from obsessed fans to full-on stalking cases.

Germany Shore

Stream season 5 from Monday 23 February on Paramount+ with new episodes released weekly. Seasons 1-4 available now

Walentina, Jona, Max and Paulina are in Corfu with the rest of the Germany Shore crew for another ultra-hedonistic trip. There’s a surprise in store for longstanding cast member Belly.

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