New on Netflix this February, from Reese Witherspoon rom-com to true crime documentary series

The concept of this four-part docuseries is really a draw — a wealthy pet, a German Shepherd to be exact, with a net worth higher than you and probably everyone you know. What lies beneath, however, is the identity of the dog left in his care and the number of versions of “Gunther” that fortune has been inherited. “Gunther’s Millions” delves into the man behind the dog, Maurizio Mian, an Italian celebrity known for his tenuous ties to the mafia and the cult that surrounds him.

Netflix’s “On My Block” was beloved for its inclusive cast, talented young actors, and the show’s coming-of-age story set in a predominantly black and Latino neighborhood in Los Angeles. When the show finished four seasons in late 2021, many people were disappointed to see it go. But now it’s getting a secondary: “Freeridge”.

“On My Block” manages to balance real social and political struggles with light-hearted mystery, friendship, and innocent romance, and “Freeridge” seems set to do the same. After a new cast of characters, sisters Gloria (Kela Monteroso Mejia) and Ines (Briana Salaz) and their friends Cam (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Demi (Ciara Riley Wilson), accidentally curse themselves with a mysterious old box, “Freeridge” brings a fresh twist to the neighborhood and its residents. which viewers loved.

This biopic tells the story of Jessica Watson (performed by Tegan Croft) – the youngest person to sail alone, non-stop and unassisted around the world. The real-life journey took place in 2009, with Watson navigating through rough waters and surviving seven knockdowns in her 210-day journey. “True Spirit” highlights the way she overcame her struggles with loneliness, fear, and dyslexia to achieve her goal.

Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is back. Last time we visited the charming serial killer, he was following Marianne (Tati Gabrielle) and her daughter all the way to Paris. Now, as we enter the fourth we see Joe in London pretending to be an English professor and promising to start over and be the best he can be. That is, until someone starts targeting and killing the circle of friends they’ve created, and until they seem to know something about their true identity. Be sure to catch up on these first five episodes before Part Two is released in March.

An updated take on the house swap rom-com, “Your Place or Mine” stars Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher as best friends Debbie and Peter, who have absolutely no romantic feelings for each other whatsoever (beyond that one-night stand when the first met). Not only do they live on opposite coasts, but they have virtually opposite lifestyles – Debbie is a type A single mom while Peter changes life plans (and girlfriends) with ease. When the couple swap homes for a week, they each get a glimpse into each other’s lives that could lead to love.

Written by “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Aline Brosh McKenna, that’s likely why the film also stars Rachel Bloom and Villa Lovell, along with Jesse Williams, Tig Notaro, Sherri Appleby, and Steve Zahn.

If Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing, Re/Member might just be the Japanese horror movie to get you through the holiday. Based on the manga series, the movie follows six high school students who are stuck in a time loop that ends in their death. In order to escape the curse, they are tasked with finding scattered corpse remains hidden in their school.

African Queens: Njinja is the first part of an executive-produced documentary series that tells the story of Njinja, the warrior queen of the 17th century Ndongo and Matamba, in modern-day Angola. Not only was Njinga the first woman to rule the country, but she also became a symbol of resistance, using her political and diplomatic skills, as well as her military prowess, to resist Portuguese settlement. Docuseries give viewers a look into an often-overlooked past through the dramatization and retelling of historians.

Technology has become scary. But even scarier than that is the deep connection we have, which is explored in this British horror series. In “Red Rose,” a group of teens who have just arrived for summer vacation are terrorized by an app that makes dangerous demands with even more dangerous consequences. From the producers of “Sex Education”.

Proving that the fear of us being entangled with technology is universal, “Unlocked” is a Korean movie that highlights the dangers of storing all our information on our devices. Adapted from the Japanese novel of the same name, this film follows the life of an ordinary office worker, Na-Mi (Chun Woo-hee), whose life becomes more extraordinary when a dangerous man takes control of her missing cell phone. It uses it to track her every move.

Once known as one of the most prominent families in South Carolina, the Murdo family has been mired in scandal and allegations (and thus, in all the news) for over a year. Soon after Mordo’s son, Paul, is accused of being responsible for the death of teenager Mallory Peach following a drunken boating accident, he and his mother, Maggie, are found murdered. What followed was the revelation of a century of corruption, power and cover-ups around the family. The three-part series will feature first-hand accounts from those on the boat that fateful night, many of whom haven’t spoken of Maggie and Paul’s crash or double murder yet, including: Paul’s longtime girlfriend Murdaugh, Mallory Beach’s friends Childhood. Mallory’s friend and others.

Adapted from the “Chihiro-san” manga, this movie follows the life of Chihiro (Kasumi Arimura), an outspoken and energetic former sex worker, who settles in a small coastal town to work at a bento stall. Chihiro has lived a reclusive life since she was a child, but now spends her time making conversation with clients and the lonely spirits she meets and offering them comfort.