February’s Top Streaming Picks: A Diverse Lineup Beyond Romance

No matter how well your favorite streaming service’s algorithm knows you, come February, sometimes even the smartest technology can be swayed by the power of Valentine’s Day. Hence all those romance-heavy promos at the top of your screen, from Ryan Murphy’s Love Story to Netflix’s ever-proliferating Love Is Blind. Yet, love—romantic or otherwise—can be discovered in the most unexpected of places, including the radioactive wasteland of post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, Westeros during a rare period of relative peace, or behind the scenes of the latest MCU blockbuster. Whether you’re in the mood for a reliable sci-fi gem or an enlightening new docuseries courtesy of Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie, February’s streaming lineup offers plenty of options to swoon over. Here are the 10 shows we’re falling for right now, promising a rich tapestry of narratives beyond traditional romantic fare.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Picking up roughly where Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman’s Star Trek: Discovery concluded its run in 2024, Starfleet Academy boldly redefines the franchise. It’s envisioned as Star Trek for the "TikTok age," or perhaps its most overtly romantic iteration, set in the 32nd century. The series follows the first group of cadets to train at the prestigious Academy in over a century, granting it license to explore themes akin to a college soap opera, drawing comparisons