Love is in the air this week on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, other streaming services, and new shows premiering on broadcast and cable television, whether the object of your affection is a faceless suitor or a soccer team
New shows this week include the dating (drama) hit "Love Is Blind" Season 6, the creepy and funny comedy "Ghosts" Season 3, and the dark comedy "Love and Beth" Season 2 In addition, the docu-series "Dynasty: New England Patriots" will have an extended football season after the Super Bowl New shows to watch this week include
Chatty, Chatty While "NCIS" has gone through many changes over the years, there is one major change that will characterize Season 21 However, the show must go on After all, it remains one of CBS' biggest hits The new season begins with Special Agent Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) confronting the man who tormented his family as a child, as the rest of the NCIS team scrambles to help their colleague before he does real damage to his career and future
Premieres Monday, February 12 at 9 pm ET on CBS (via Fubo) Next day on Paramount Plus
Can you really have it all? If you can, it might be Taylor Tomlinson The comedian just started hosting After Midnight, a follow-up to Stephen Colbert's The Late Show She is one of the few women to host a late-night show And she is releasing her third Netflix special about whether anyone can "Have It All" Tomlinson is a woman who has been working on finding the perfect partner, having the job of your dreams, and dealing with anxiety and insomnia riffs on all the issues that fuel the quarter-century crisis of millennial youth
Premieres Tuesday, February 13 at 3:01 am ET on Netflix
Apple's acclaimed show has delved into a fascinating world, from the devastation of a post-apocalyptic bunker to the alternate history of Earth to the struggles of a weak English soccer club Their latest drama unfolds in the lofty realm of high fashion After World War II, Paris undergoes a vibrant revival, partly due to the emergence of modern fashion led by the visionary Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) His climb to fame is intertwined with the journeys of fellow icons and rivals such as Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche), Pierre Balmain (Thomas Poitevin) and Cristobal Balenciaga (Nuno Lopez)
Premieres Wednesday, February 14 at 12:01 am ET on Apple TV Plus
Is love really blind? It seems so So far, Netflix's dating reality show has a better track record than that dating franchise filled with roses But those feel-good love stories are just a bonus: we're all here for the messy drama The show's format remains the same: single men and women date strangers in connected pods They meet only if they are engaged This time around, the single men and women are from Charlotte, North Carolina, so there's sure to be a mix of Southern charm and "Bless Your Heart" betrayal
Available Wednesday, February 14 at 3:01 am ET on Netflix
The broadcast hit comedy is dying, but it's not extinct thanks to "Ghosts" and ABC's "Abbott Elementary" After a Hollywood strike delayed production, "Ghosts" returned with a mystery At the end of Season 2, a ray of light seemed to carry away one of the ghosts Now, Sam (Rose McIver), Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), and a diverse group of ghost hunters attempt to solve the mystery Sam and Jay are also baffled by an owl that must be moved in order to proceed with construction on the barn
Premieres Thursday, February 15 at 8:30 PM ET on CBS Streaming the following day on Paramount Plus
As for the New England Patriots, you either love them or you hate them This NFL team inspires slavish fervor among its fans and intense hatred among its opponents Based on Jeff Benedict's best-selling book of the same name and produced by filmmaker Matthew Hamachek, this 10-part documentary delves deeply into the franchise that became one of the most dominant sports dynasties in history It features in-depth interviews with former quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft, as well as past and present players, coaches, executives, league officials, and sports journalists In addition, never-before-seen footage and audio from the Patriots archives tell the definitive story of the team's remarkable domination
Premieres Friday, February 16 at 12:01 am ET on Apple TV Plus
Amy Schumer is not for everyone, but even non-fans may be surprised by her drama Her humor is more understated and nuanced The story of a grieving woman returning home reminds me of HBO's excellent Somebody Somewhere In Season 2, Beth continues to adjust to her familiar yet changed surroundings, and her relationship with the eccentric farmer John (Michael Cera) deepens At the same time, however, her thoughts of marriage and parenthood grow, and these are intertwined with the shadows of her childhood trauma, both of which make her uneasy
Available on Hulu on Friday, February 16 at 12:01 am ET
Finally, the people's voice is heard The 49th annual popular awards, hosted by Sim Liu, will honor the biggest names in film, television, music, and popular culture In the film category, of course, "Barbie" tops the nominations in eight categories In the television category, "Only Murders in the Building" leads with seven nominations Taylor Swift has five nominations for both her music and "Eras" touring film The broadcast will feature performances by Kylie Minogue, Rainey Wilson, and Lenny Kravitz
Airing Sunday, February 18 at 8 pm ET on NBC (via Sling or Fubo) and Peacock
John Oliver returns with "Society's Least Wanted Story" There's a good reason his show has won numerous awards - namely, the very sharp scripts and Oliver's incredible, droll storytelling As always, he addresses a variety of pressing political, social, and cultural issues Expect some scathing remarks about the upcoming presidential election and former President Donald Trump's legal woes, as well as riffing on the biggest story of the past six months: that of Taylor Swift and Travis Kells
Premieres Sunday, February 18 at 11 pm ET on HBO and Max
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