Next week, from February 16 to 22, viewers can expect a multitude of exciting new releases on streaming platforms and TV channels. The lineup includes both anticipated premieres related to mysticism and aliens, as well as continuations of beloved series. Among the new releases are thrillers based on real lockdown events, historical melodramas from Mexico, and captivating detective stories from Europe.
“56 Days,” thriller, premiere (February 18)
The story follows Chiara (Dove Cameron) and Oliver (Evan Jogia), who meet in a supermarket on the eve of lockdown. To avoid loneliness, they decide to self-isolate together. However, after 56 days, a body is discovered in their apartment. The police try to reconstruct the events of their strange romance to determine who became the victim and who the killer. The script is based on the bestseller by Catherine Ryan Howard, written during the real lockdown of 2020.
“The Mentalist,” mystical detective, premiere (February 16)
Polina Mikhailova, the main character of the series, appears to be an ordinary psychologist, but she possesses a unique gift: by touching an object or person, she can see their past. Hiding her abilities, Polina joins the police to search for her missing sister and begins working with Captain Igor Vetrov (Makar Zaporozhsky). Igor, a skeptical analyst, gradually realizes that Polina's help is invaluable in their investigations.
“The Last Thing He Told Me,” detective, second season (February 20)
The second part of the detective thriller, based on Laura Dave's book, tells the story of the family of Hannah and Owen, who are going through tough times. Owen is accused of economic crime, and his teenage daughter Bailey struggles to get along with her new stepmother. Their lives change when Owen disappears, leaving Hannah a note asking her to take care of Bailey. The woman and the girl set out to find him and encounter unexpected revelations about Owen's past.
“The Night Agent,” thriller, third season (February 19)
In this action-packed thriller, a young FBI agent is assigned to stand watch in the basement of the White House, waiting for a call that never comes. Gradually, the job begins to feel routine and boring until the long-awaited call finally comes, pulling him into a complex political conspiracy.
“Portobello,” drama, premiere (February 20)
The plot revolves around the life of Enzo Torotora, the host of the TV show “Porto Bello,” who finds himself under suspicion of drug trafficking.
“Oderbruch,” detective, second season (February 22)
In the vicinity of a small village on the German-Polish border, 248 bloodless bodies of victims are discovered. The investigation is led by Inspector Stanislav Zayak and Commissioner Roland Voit, along with former police officer Maggie Kring, who grew up here. Their personal stories intersect with the horrific discovery, revealing the secrets of the Oderbruch region.
“Chocolate on Boiling Water,” historical melodrama, second season
The series is set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution. Tita de la Garza (Azul Guaita Bracamontes) and Pedro Musquis (Andres Baida) are in love with each other, but their feelings face obstacles caused by family traditions. To cope with the situation, Tita immerses herself completely in cooking.
“Out of Place,” comedy, premiere (February 16)
The comedy's plot focuses on Igor, who is the only one aware of the aliens in his village. Despite the skepticism of those around him, Sergey Petrovich begins his own investigation when he notices strange occurrences. The newcomers quickly integrate into local life: Igor finds helpers, Father Agafon finds his followers, teacher Ira meets Roma, and shop assistant Lyuba finds a protector in Borya. Meanwhile, Sveta, Borya and Roma's mother, is working on repairing the spaceship, and soon the truth becomes harder to hide due to the ongoing anomalies.
An overview of new and ongoing series this week (February 9 - 15) is available here.
