New TV Series to Watch in February 2026

February 2026 brings a diverse slate of new television series, spanning docudramas, thrillers and cooking competitions. Here’s a glance at some of the most anticipated premieres.

Dirty Business: Investigating Water Contamination

Channel 4’s new docudrama, Dirty Business, premieres on February 23, 2026, and continues through February 25, 2026. Written and directed by Joseph Bullman, the series stars David Thewlis, Jason Watkins, Asim Chaudhry, and Posy Sterling. Dirty Business portrays a decade-long investigation into sewage-contaminated water by water companies in Oxfordshire. The story follows two neighbors, a former police detective, and a Professor of Computational Biology as they investigate the deaths of fish in a local river, aided by a sewage plant whistleblower. The series also focuses on a family who experienced tragedy due to E-coli poisoning.

The Lady: A Royal Drama

ITV and ITVX will debut The Lady on February 21, 2026, at 9pm. This partly fictionalized drama is inspired by the story of Jane Andrews, the dresser for Sarah, Duchess of York, who was convicted of murder. The series stars Mia McKenna-Bruce as Andrews and Natalie Dormer as the Duchess of York.

Vanished: A Mystery Thriller

Prime Video will release the mystery thriller Vanished on February 27, 2026. The series follows Alice (Kaley Cuoco) as her boyfriend, Tom (Sam Claflin), mysteriously disappears during a trip to Paris, leading her to uncover shocking secrets.

Paradise: Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Returns

The second series of the post-apocalyptic political thriller Paradise arrives on Disney+ on February 23, 2026. Starring Sterling K. Brown as US Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, the series continues the story of a mission to uncover the truth behind the US President’s death and the search for his wife.

Great British Menu: Celebrating British Cinema

The 21st series of Great British Menu begins on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on February 24, 2026, at 7pm. Chefs will create dishes celebrating the British movie industry, with Andi Oliver hosting and Phil Wang joining the judging panel alongside Tom Kerridge and Lorna McNee.

Obsessed: French Psychological Thriller

Channel 4 Streaming is now offering Obsessed, a French psychological thriller originally released in 2022. The series centers on a couple who move to a new neighborhood and befriend a neighbor with a sinister side.