Whether you’re in the mood for warm tales of family and friendship or reboots featuring ass-kicking female leads, February’s television offerings have got you covered. From new titles such as the animated “The Great North” to the return of beloved shows like “Queen Sugar,” there are plenty of women-created and women-centric series promising a reprieve from the cold weather — not to mention the slog of pandemic life.
“The Equalizer,” CBS’ gender-flipped reboot of the ’80s series and Denzel Washington movies of the same name, will debut after the Super Bowl on February 7. Queen Latifah stars as the titular vigilante. “Clarice,” a continuation of the “Silence of the Lambs” character Clarice Starling’s story, premieres February 11 on CBS, and a “Punky Brewster” revival will bow February 25 on Peacock.
Hailing from “Bob’s Burgers” vets Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, and Minty Lewis, “The Great North” premieres February 14 on Fox. The tale of a quirky family in Alaska features the voice talents of Jenny Slate, Megan Mullally, Aparna Nancherla, Dulcé Sloan, and Alanis Morissette, the latter of whom portrays herself.
Among the returning series this February are “Baroness Von Sketch Show,” which will air its final episodes on IFC beginning February 24, and Ava DuVernay’s OWN family drama “Queen Sugar,” which will kick off its fifth season February 16.
Here are the new and returning women-driven and women-created series arriving in February. All descriptions are from press materials unless otherwise noted.
New Series
“Firefly Lane” – Created by Maggie Friedman (Premieres February 3 on Netflix)
“Firefly Lane”: Netflix
The greatest love story of all can be between friends. When unlikely duo Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke) meet at age 14, they couldn’t be more different. Tully is the brash and bold girl you can’t ignore, while Kate is the mousy shy girl you never notice. But when a tragedy brings them together, they are bonded for life — forever inseparable best friends. Together they experience 30 years of ups and downs — triumphs and disappointments, heartbreak and joy, and a love triangle that strains their friendship. One goes on to fabulous wealth and fame, the other chooses marriage and motherhood, but through the decades, their bond remains — until it faces the ultimate test.
“The Murders” (Premieres February 4 on Sundance Now)
“The Murders” revolves around Kate Jameson (Jessica Lucas), a rookie homicide detective in Vancouver whose negligence resulted in a fellow officer’s death. Now, she’s seeking redemption in her investigations alongside Detective Nolan Wells (Dylan Bruce).
“The Equalizer” – Created by Terri Miller and Andrew Marlowe (Premieres February 7 on CBS)
“The Equalizer” is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. McCall presents to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is The Equalizer – an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption. Robyn’s clandestine work remains a secret from her smart and observant daughter, Delilah (Laya DeLeon Hayes), and her aunt Vi (Lorraine Toussaint), who lives with Robyn to help her balance life as a working mother. As Robyn aids the oppressed and exploited, her work garners the attention of shrewd NYPD Detective Marcus Dante (Tory Kittles), who doggedly seeks to uncover the identity of the vigilante known as The Equalizer.
“Clarice” – Created by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman (Premieres February 11 on CBS)
“Clarice”
A new psychological thriller takes you into 1993, a year after the events of “The Silence of the Lambs,” to explore the untold personal story of Clarice Starling (Rebecca Breeds). The FBI agent returns to the field to pursue serial murderers and sexual predators while navigating the high-stakes political world of Washington, D.C.
“The Luminaries” – Created by Claire McCarthy (Premieres February 14 on Starz)
“The Luminaries” is an adventure mystery set in the 1860s in New Zealand, where all the aspects that make a good drama come together. Follow the love and revenge as men and women travel the world making their fortunes.
“The Great North” – Created by Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, and Minty Lewis (Premieres February 14 on Fox)
“The Great North”
Follow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family, as a single dad, Beef (Nick Offerman), does his best to keep his weird bunch of kids close – especially his only daughter, Judy (Jenny Slate), whose artistic dreams lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall. Rounding out the family are Judy’s older brother, Wolf (Will Forte), and his fiancé, Honeybee (Dulcé Sloan), her middle brother, Ham (Paul Rust), and 10-year-old-going-on-50 little brother, Moon (Aparna Nancherla). While their mother is not in the picture, Judy seeks guidance from her new boss, Alyson (Megan Mullally), and her imaginary friend, Alanis Morissette, who appears to her in the northern lights.
“Young Rock” – Created by Nahnatchka Khan and Dwayne Johnson (Premieres February 16 on NBC)
Every legend has a beginning. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in a larger-than-life family comedy based on outrageous stories of his youth. This coming-of-age journey highlights the unforgettable moments and incredible relationships that took Dwayne from ordinary kid to extraordinary superstar — revealing he’s more like us than we know.
“Behind Her Eyes” (Miniseries) – Written by Angela LaManna and Steve Lightfoot (Premieres February 17 on Netflix)
Simona Brown plays Louise, a single mother who has an affair with her psychiatrist boss David (Tom Bateman). Her life takes a strange turn when she later befriends his wife Adele (Eve Hewson), and she finds herself caught in a web of secrets and lies where nothing is what it seems.
“Hello, Me!” (Premieres February 17 on Netflix)
Miserable and unsuccessful, a woman thinks she’s lost all her spark — until one day, her spunky younger self appears in front of her demanding change.
“Ginny & Georgia” – Created by Sarah Lampert (Premieres February 24 on Netflix)
“Ginny & Georgia”: Netflix
Angsty and awkward 15-year-old Ginny Miller (Antonia Gentry) often feels she doesn’t measure up to her 30-year-old mother, the irresistible and dynamic Georgia Miller (Brianne Howey). Growing up on the move, Georgia desperately wants to put down roots in picturesque New England and give her family something they’ve never had: a normal life. But it’s not all carpool and Kombucha as Georgia’s past follows them to threaten her and her family’s fresh start.
“Punky Brewster” (Premieres February 25 on Peacock)
In this continuation of the iconic ’80s sitcom about a bright young girl raised by a foster dad, Punky (Soleil Moon Frye) is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets Izzy (Quinn Copeland), a young girl in the foster system who reminds Punky a lot of her younger self.
Returning Series
“Queen Sugar”
“Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready” (Netflix, February 2)
“Hache” – Created by Verónica Fernández (Netflix, February 5)
“Balthazar” – Created by Clélia Constantine and Clothilde Jamin (Acorn TV, February 8)
“Queen Sugar” – Created by Ava DuVernay (OWN, February 16)
“Good Trouble” – Created by Joanna Johnson, Bradley Bredeweg, and Peter Paige (Freeform, February 17)
“Baroness von Sketch Show” – Created by Aurora Browne, Meredith MacNeill, Carolyn Taylor, and Jennifer Whalen (IFC, February 24)
