Netflix new releases — 7 shows and movies you need to stream this week (Feb. 16-22)

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This week on Netflix, it’s all about “The Night Agent.” The hit spy thriller is back for season 3 this week, and it’s not a bold claim to say it’ll be the biggest thing on the streaming service this week. But it’s not the only new show or movie you’ll want to add to your watchlist this week. There’s also a live finale to a reality competition, a new docuseries about Gordon Ramsay and more.

Here’s the full schedule of everything new on Netflix this week, along with my top picks for what you need to stream.

New on Netflix this week: Top picks

‘The Night Agent’ season 3

Genre: Spy thriller series

What it’s about: Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is a U.S. Night Agent. That means he’s tasked with the most dangerous missions, and if he does his job right, you’ll never even know the country is in danger. This season, he’s tracking down a Treasury Agent accused of murder and has to stop them from getting away with sensitive government intel.

Why you should watch it: “The Night Agent” is probably the closest thing Netflix has to “Reacher,” though it’s a bit more serious in tone. So if you love a dark spy thriller, don’t miss season 3 when it arrives this week.

Watch “The Night Agent” season 3 on Netflix starting Feb. 19

‘Being Gordon Ramsay’

Genre: Docuseries

What it’s about: This six-part docuseries follows celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as he works to open five separate dining establishments at a single location: 22 Bishopsgate.

Why you should watch it: If this business venture fails, it’ll be a disaster for Ramsay. But “Being Gordon Ramsay” isn’t just about the drama; there’s also a look into Ramsay’s private life with his wife and six kids that will be a bit on the lighter side.

Watch “Being Gordon Ramsay” on Netflix starting Feb. 18

‘Star Search’ (Netflix live event)

Genre: Live competition series

What it’s about: Before there was “American Idol” or “The X Factor,” there was “Star Search.” This competition to find the next great talent was an iconic show. Now it’s back, and it’s live on Netflix, hosted by Anthony Anderson, with one final episode to determine the big winners.

Why you should watch it: Judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen have spent all season trying to suss out which musicians, dancers, comedians, juniors, and variety acts could be the next big stars. And Netflix viewers have also got in on the action, as they get to vote on the performers and determine in real time who advances and who goes home.

Watch the “Star Search” finale live on Netflix Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. ET

‘Sommore: Chandelier Fly’

Genre: Stand-up comedy special

What it’s about: Sommore’s latest special comes to Netflix from the Historic Garden Theater in Detroit. In this new hour-long set, she covers everything from her takes on untimely deaths to celebrity scandals, and tells cell phone companies to mind their own business.

Why you should watch it: This may be just Sommore’s second comedy special for Netflix, but she made a name for herself decades ago as one of Queen of Comedy and a BET host. If you’re unfamiliar with this legend’s work, now is the perfect chance to change that.

Watch “Sommore: Chandelier Fly” on Netflix starting Feb. 17

‘Strip Law’

Genre: Adult animated comedy series

What it’s about: Set in Las Vegas, this adult animated series centers around lawyer Lincoln Gumb (Adam Scott). He’s boring; too boring. He is so boring he can’t win any cases. But that changes when he teams up with local magician/hedonist Sheila Flambé (Janelle James).

Why you should watch it: If you like a raunchy comedy show, “Strip Law” will scratch the itch. It’s also loaded with talented actors; aside from Scott and James, it also features Joel McHale, Stephen Root and Keith David.

Watch “Strip Law” on Netflix starting Feb. 20

‘The Iron Claw’

Genre: Sports biopic drama movie

What it’s about: “The Iron Claw” follows the tragedy of the Von Erich family, a family of wrestling legends that includes patriarch Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany) and his sons: Kevin (Zac Efron), Kerry (Jeremy Allen White), David (Harris Dickinson) and Mike (Stanley Simons).

Why you should watch it: The story of the Von Erichs is seriously depressing. It’s so depressing that they left out an entire son, Chris, because that would have just made the movie longer and more depressing. Thankfully, this incredible cast brings the Von Erich story to life in a way that’s largely compelling, making it a worthy watch despite the emotional toll it’ll take on you.

Watch “The Iron Claw” on Netflix starting Feb. 19

‘Firebreak’

Genre: Spanish thriller movie

What it’s about: When a fire breaks out at Mara’s (Belén Cuesta) summer house, she’s thrust into a race against time to find her daughter, Lide (Candela Martínez), before the inferno gets her.

Why you should watch it: This thriller could just be a showdown between man and nature, but it’s not. While the fire is a concern, a major wrinkle is thrown into the plot when it’s revealed that someone in the forest may have taken Lide in all the chaos.

Watch “Firebreak” on Netflix starting Feb. 20

Everything new on Netflix: Feb. 16-22

FEBRUARY 17

“Sommore: Chandelier Fly” (Netflix comedy special)

Straight from the Historic Garden Theater in Detroit, the Queen of Comedy returns to the stage to share her scintillating takes on untimely death, celebrity scandals, and cell phone companies learning to mind their business in this new special, Sommore: Chandelier Fly.

“Star Search” (Netflix live event) (season finale – 6pm PT / 9pm ET)

Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. The iconic competition series returns for a new generation – live. The search is on.

FEBRUARY 18

“Being Gordon Ramsay” (GB) (Netflix documentary)

Follow celeb chef Gordon Ramsay behind the scenes as he juggles family life, global empire and his biggest launch yet in this all-you-can-eat documentary.

FEBRUARY 19

“The Night Agent” season 3 (Netflix series)

Coming off the explosive events of Season Two, Night Agent Peter Sutherland is called in to track down a young Treasury Agent who fled to Istanbul with sensitive government intel after killing his boss. This kicks off a sequence of events where Peter investigates a dark money network while avoiding its paid assassins, while putting him on a collision course with a relentless journalist. Working together, they uncover buried secrets and old grudges that threaten to bring the government to its knees — and get them both killed in the process.

“The Swedish Connection” (SE) (Netflix film)

In this little-known true story, a Swedish bureaucrat becomes an unlikely war hero as he attempts to save Jewish lives during the darkest days of WWII.

• “Life After Beth”
• “The Iron Claw”
• “Wakefield”

FEBRUARY 20

“Firebreak” (ES) (Netflix film)

Little Lide disappears in the forest while her family packs up their home. As a fire breaks out, her mother must race to reach her before the flames do.

“The Orphans” (FR) (Netflix film)

Two childhood friends must overcome their differences when their old flame dies in a suspicious car accident and her teenage daughter seeks revenge.

“Pavane” (KR) (Netflix film)

Three lonely strangers meet at their department store jobs and find solace in each other’s company while they explore connection and the nature of love.

“Strip Law” (Netflix series)

An uptight lawyer teams with a flashy Las Vegas magician to bring some pizzazz to the city’s stupidest cases in this adult animated comedy.

• “The Addams Family”
• “The Addams Family 2”
• “The Expendables”
• “The Expendables 2”
• “The Expendables 3”
• “The Expendables 4”
• “Laggies”
• “Mike & Molly” seasons 1-6

Leaving Netflix This Week

Leaving 2/16/26

“Warrior” seasons 1-3

Leaving 2/17/26

“Zodiac”

Leaving 2/18/26

“Don’t Say a Word”
“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”

Leaving 2/20/26

“Operation Finale”
“Shakespeare in Love”

Leaving 2/21/26

“Cocaine Cowboys 2”

Leaving 2/22/26

“Red”

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