Best movies and shows to stream right now: February 2023

• Where to stream: Netflix
• Rating: 6.9/10 IMDb and 83% Rotten Tomatoes
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

I could go on all day about how this is arguably the perfect movie trilogy, from the perfect casting to the spectacular direction helmed by Peter Jackson – and, of course, the mountain of Oscars these films received that’s the size of Mount Doom itself. If you’ve been itching to return to Middle Earth after streaming Amazon’s The Rings of Power, Netflix is bringing the big films to the small screen starting Feb. 1.

• Where to stream: Peacock
• Rating: 7.1/10 IMDb and 84% Rotten Tomatoes
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

To be blunt: Spoiler alert is our pick for a beautiful, romantic story. Full disclosure, Jim Parsons’ latest film ends tragically, thus the spoiler. But that shouldn’t stop you from streaming this beautiful love story, which received a 84% “certified fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Stream it on Peacock Feb, 3.

• Where to stream: Disney+
• Rating: 7/10 IMDb 84% and Rotten Tomatoes
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

Ryan Coogler’s sequel to the highly acclaimed film just landed on Disney+. It’s a beautiful, bittersweet tribute to the late Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, and features an Oscar-worthy performance from Angela Bassett. Stream it today on Disney+.

• Where to stream: Netflix
• Rating: 7.4/10 IMDb and 96% Rotten Tomatoes
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

Last year, we had Hulu’s Pam and Tommy, and this year, Pamela Anderson is finally getting the chance to tell her side of her story, from her rise to fame to the moments that shadowed her career. This documentary allows Pamela to put herself forth and provides us an in-depth look into this actress, mother, and activist.

• Where to stream: Peacock
• Rating: 8.2/10 IMDb and 99% Rotten Tomatoes
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

Fresh off his latest directorial project, Glass Onion, Rian Johnson is bringing back those groovy 70s whodunnit vibes to TV. This time, his muse is Natasha Lyonne who’s really, really good at solving murders while on the lam thanks to her ability to tell who is lying. Episodes began last month, but it’s solid enough to make it to our list this month, too.

For a limited time, you can score a Peacock membership for only $30 for the entire year for the ad-based subscription, too. Use code NEWYEAR23 at checkout through Feb. 7.

• Where to stream: Starz
• Rating: 8.2/10 IMDb and 93% Rotten Tomatoes
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

It’s been years since the last season of the hit comedy series, and Henry, Ronald, Casey, and crew are back in LA and churning out the laughs as they navigate life, love, and of course, catering gone wrong. Expect the cutting jokes that you’ve come to love from this rag-tag gang plus appearances by Jennifer Garner, James Marsden, and more. Stream it on Starz February 24.

Right now, you can get the streamer for only $5 per month for three months. No code needed.

If you’ve been sleeping on the hit series on HBO Max, drop what you’re doing and binge it so you can enjoy this raunchy holiday special ahead of its Feb. 9 release date. The premise: Poison Ivy wants a low-key way of celebrating Valentine’s Day, but Harley has some over-the-top plans to spend their first romantic holiday together. Cue the sex-fueled chaos.

• Where to stream: Multiple platforms (like YouTube TV and Hulu Live)
• Rating: Not available
• Trailer: Watch it on YouTube

It would be amiss not to mention the largest sporting event of the year, which will see the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. If you’re not sure where to stream it, this year there are plenty of options. Tune in on Feb. 12 to the live stream from the service of your choosing.

The biggest awards ceremony for music will be livestreamed this Sunday, February 5 on the Paramount+ app. Will Queen Bee or Adele take the top record of the year? Or, is it “About Damn Time,” that Lizzo secures her second Best Pop Solo Performance award? Tune in for live performances on Sunday, February 5 throughout the evening from many nominees.