‘Reacher’ and ‘1923’ return, more to stream this week
‘Reacher’ and ‘1923’ return, more to stream this week
Robert Eggers’ chilling vampire tale ‘Nosferatu’ contributes to a busy week of new streaming premieres.
I hope you’re all enjoying a relaxing President’s Day! A short week is once again upon us, though I’m forced to sit back and consider why the NFL doesn’t wait an extra week for the Super Bowl so it can let fans have a day off the Monday after the Big Game.
Regardless of whether you’ve got a day off or not for President’s Day, I’ve assembled my usual list of new TV shows and movie premieres coming to streaming each and every day of the week. There are some pretty interesting choices available, so keep reading and see what you can watch on your favorite services!
Monday, Feb. 17
“Watchmen Chapter 2” streaming premiere | Max
Former heroes have seemingly become targets. The Comedian has been murdered, the all-powerful Dr. Manhattan has been exiled to Mars, Ozymandias survived an assassination attempt and the outlaw vigilante Rorschach has been arrested. Suspicious of the events ensnaring their former colleagues, Nite Owl, and Silk Spectre are spurred out of retirement to investigate.
As they grapple with personal ethics, inner demons, and a society turned against them, they race the clock to uncover a deepening plot that might trigger a global nuclear war. This animated film is the sequel to last year’s “Watchmen: Chapter I,” and is the latest adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
“The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer” premiere | Hulu
In the wealthy suburbs of Indianapolis, husband and father of three Herb Baumeister led a double life - businessman by day, serial killer by night. Throughout the 1990s, he targeted gay men, amassing a victim count possibly surpassing that of Jeffrey Dahmer. This true crime series follows Hamilton County coroner Jeff Jellison as he launches a new investigation decades after thousands of bones were found in the woods behind Baumeister’s stately home.
Through never-before-seen archival footage and new interviews with those central to the story, this new docuseries explores how the murders went undetected and how Baumeister became the most prolific serial killer you’ve ever heard of.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
“Win or Lose” series premiere | Disney+
Pixar’s first original series follows intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game. The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each character - the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, and even a lovesick umpire - with incredibly funny, very emotional and uniquely animated perspectives.
The first original TV series ever produced by Pixar is big news, even though it scrubbed a planned storyline featuring a trans character. That has viewers concerned about Disney’s commitment to character diversity, but “Win or Lose” will likely draw the curiosity of audiences regardless.
Thursday, Feb. 20
“Reacher” Season 3 premiere | Prime Video
Based on the bestselling novel series by Lee Child, “Reacher” centers on Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator with a penchant for stirring up trouble. Now a civilian, Reacher doesn’t let the fact that he has no official standing get in the way of performing what he knows to be his duty.
In Season 3 of “Reacher,” Jack travels to Maine in search of a deadly foe from his past and ends up entangled with rogue DEA agents, dangerous killers, and a mysterious family business. He’s managed to find his way into a hornet’s nest yet again, but will he be able to claw his way back out again?
Friday, Feb. 21
“Nosferatu” streaming premiere | Peacock
Robert Eggers’ vision of the classic vampire tale is a spectacle no fan of the genre should miss. “Nosferatu” centers on a young woman named Ellen, who pleads to the heavens for a supernatural being to help cure her loneliness. Her cries summon a demonic vampire, who binds himself to her.
Years later, Ellen married a young German businessman named Thomas Hutter. Hutter is summoned to Transylvania by the mysterious Count Orlock, whose ulterior motives to reacquaint himself with Ellen soon become clear as he spins his dark webs.
Saturday, Feb. 22
“Fur Babies” series premiere | Disney+
Vets Dr. James Greenwood and Dr. Bolu Eso provide support to people during the awe-inspiring experience of their pets’ pregnancies and the arrival of newborns. This series gives a unique perspective on what it means to bring fur babies into the world, using the latest medical technology to show how the pregnancy is proceeding and a special camera rig to capture the crucial moments and rollercoaster of emotions.
Families soon realize the real work begins after the babies arrive when chaos and cleanup are a constant. James and Bolu share their knowledge and expertise to prepare their clients for what’s ahead. However, nature can be uncertain; no two pregnancies are the same and amid immense joy, things don’t always go according to plan.
Sunday, Feb. 23
“1923” Season 2 premiere | Paramount+
Taylor Sheridan’s “1923” acquaints viewers with a Dutton family far different than the one they’ve come to know in “Yellowstone.” It follows Jacob and Clara Dutton, who are trying to scrape out a living in the midst of the onset of the Great Depression, with nothing but a small ranch to their name.
In the second season of “1923,” a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob and Cara back at Dutton Ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, their son Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.