The hottest series of the year, among the most anticipated premieres of February

BarcelonaStreaming releases pick up momentum in February, which will be marked primarily by the long-awaited arrival of the major phenomenon of late 2025 in the United States, Canada, and social media. More than rivalsBeyond that, this February we'll also see a lot of Irish and English fiction and an attempt to revive the genre of thriller erotic.

It's one of the big unexpected phenomena of late 2025, and now, a few months late, it's finally here. The Canadian series More than rivals It has taken everyone by surprise, even its stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who have become overnight sensations and were among the most anticipated guests at the last Golden Globes. This series has achieved a rare milestone: an LGBTQ+ love story has garnered attention and recognition beyond its expected niche audience. More than rivals It depicts the decade-long sexual and romantic relationship between two ice hockey players from rival teams, Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov. The series has generated considerable buzz due to its explicit sex scenes, but also for the sensitivity with which it portrays the romantic relationship between two people forced to keep their love a secret. The show's popularity is readily apparent on social media, where all sorts of memes and fan videos have been circulating for months, and also in the American media, which continues to feature it extensively. Naturally, the series has already been renewed for a second season.

The British excel at the thrillers police. Code of silence It puts a spin on the genre with the story of Alison, a deaf woman recruited by the police for her ability to read lips, a skill that can aid an undercover criminal investigation. The protagonist is played by deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who also appears in the series. Meeting, available on Filmin.

Another of Movistar Plus+'s standout premieres this month also deals with passionate love in difficult circumstances. Lola Petticrew, who rose to fame after starring in the adaptation of the book Don't say anythingShe plays Cushla, a Catholic teacher in Northern Ireland in 1975 who falls in love with a married Protestant lawyer who defends IRA suspects. Despite having everything stacked against them, the couple embarks on an intense relationship. The cast also includes Gillian Anderson, who plays the protagonist's alcoholic mother.

Northern Ireland is also the setting for one of Netflix's new releases. However, in this case, the plot is set in the present day and falls into the realm of comedy. Lisa McGee, creator of the hilarious series Derry GirlsShe returns with a new story of friendship, this time between women in their thirties. Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara are school friends who embark on a hilarious odyssey through Ireland when they receive news that the fourth member of their group, with whom they hadn't been in contact for 20 years, has died.

He thriller Eroticism was very popular in the 90s, but it has practically disappeared from screens for some time. Prime Video is trying to revive it with 56 days, adaptation of a best-seller From Catherine Ryan Howard. The protagonists are Ciara (Dove Cameron) and Oliver (Avan Jogia), who, after meeting by chance in a supermarket, begin a passionate and dangerous relationship. Fifty-six days later, the police arrive at Oliver's apartment and find an unidentified body, the victim of a brutal murder. Did he kill her, or was it the other way around?

Filmin premieres the winner of the Serielizados Fest award for best international series, a provocative Norwegian miniseries that deals with bullying. on-lineTom is a misogynistic man who blames feminism for everything wrong with society. His life is dreary: he works in his mother's clothing store and spends his nights trolling online. When hackers reveal his identity and secrets, he hides by wearing women's clothing, a strategy that will open his eyes to other realities.

As a result of Sex education and, above all, The White Lotus, Aimee Lou Wood has become a very popular actress. This has allowed her to develop her own projects, such as this romantic dramedy, which she co-wrote with Ralph Davis and also stars in. She plays Evie, a girl who hasn't left her house in almost six months, ever since she suffered a breakdown at work. Despite her isolation, there's one weekly activity that makes her happy: the film club she organizes with her best friend, Noa (Nabhaan Rizwan). When he tells her he's moving to the other side of the country for work, they're both forced to reconsider their feelings for each other.

New seasons

• Gold (Filmin, February 3)
• Like water for chocolate (HBO Max, February 16)
• Brasico (Filmin, February 17)
• The Night Agent (Netflix, February 19)
• The last thing he told me (AppleTV+, February 20)
• Paradise (Disney+, February 23)
• The Bridgertons (Netflix, February 26)