Say goodbye to February and hello to March with new shows premiering this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, other streaming services, and broadcast and cable TV.
The lineup of new TV shows is led by the highly anticipated blockbuster “Shogun,” which FX and Hulu hope will be as big as “Game of Thrones.” Also on the list are popular series “Survivor 46”, “The Tourist” season 2, and “Blood and Water” season 4. Here are the top new shows to watch this week.
“Shogun” (FX/Hulu)
Every network and broadcast station is desperately looking for the next Game of Thrones (HBO solved that by simply making a prequel). Now, FX is betting on this epic epic by James Clavell, based on his 1975 novel of the same name, which is loosely based on real events and real people. Set in feudal Japan around 1600, the story follows three of his characters as their paths cross. Lord Tranga (Hiroyuki Sanada), a fearsome daimyo with a dangerous rival. And Mrs. Mariko (Anna Sawai), a woman with her disgraceful family history, must prove her worth in her unforgiving society. Expect combat, intrigue, power plays, and a bit of romance all played out to perfection. Looks like the next Game of Thrones is here.
Premieres on February 27th at 12am ET Hulu
“Survivor” Season 46 (CBS)
18 new castaways head to a secluded beach in Fiji to outsmart each other, outlive and win for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. As usual in this recent era of shows, the game begins with his 26-day run and the castaway splitting into his three tribes. But while the past few seasons have been surprisingly cold and calm, season 46 will bring fireworks in the form of controversy. Things will get a little “spicy”, According to the contestants. bring it on.
First airs February 28th at 8pm ET on CBS (via Prefectural security)
Next day streaming paramount plus
“The Tourist” Season 2 (Netflix)
The BBC thriller was a huge hit, with its first season becoming the most-watched drama in the UK in 2022 and quickly rising to number one on Netflix when it hit the streaming platform. Star Jamie Dornan returns as he continues to investigate who he is and why people want him dead. At least for now, Elliot has a name and a destination: Ireland. He and his girlfriend Helen (Danielle MacDonald) travel to the Emerald Isle to search for further clues as to his identity. However, Elliot still suffers from severe memory loss, and he finds himself in the middle of a long-standing feud between the McDonnell and Cassidy families.
Premieres on February 29th at 3am ET Netflix
“Elsbeth” (CBS)
A number of talented guest stars were the hallmarks of “The Good Wife” and its first spin-off, “The Good Fight.” But the standout was Carrie Preston, who played Elsbeth Tascioni, an eccentric and unconventional lawyer. Now Elsbeth has her own show, where she is hired as a supervisor for the NYPD. Her smarts and unique perspective make her a perfect fit for the role, but her eccentricity infuriates Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) and Officer Kaya Blanke (Cara Patterson). And, like its predecessor, Elsbeth will feature cameos from Jane Krakowski, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blair Underwood, Rita, and more.
First airs February 29th at 10pm ET on CBS (via Prefectural security)
Next day streaming paramount plus
“Blood & Water” Season 4 (Netflix)
The South African teen drama returns with more drama about Pullen (Ama Kamata) and her sister Fikile Bele (Khosi Ngema), who was kidnapped at birth. They are entering their crucial senior year at Parkhurst High School, but the new principal has vowed to bring order to the school. But their new start soon becomes shaky as Prenn and Fik’s pasts put them at odds and they find themselves still being targeted. Case in point: Prenn is blackmailed over her sex tape with new student Ivan (Andre Lamoglia).
Premiere March 1st at 3am ET Netflix
“Somebody Feeds Phil” Season 7 (Netflix)
“Everybody Loves Raymond” creator Phil Rosenthal embarks on a new food adventure around the world. Season 7 will take you to Mumbai, Washington DC, Kyoto, Iceland, Dubai, the “real” Orlando, Taipei, and Scotland. In each location, he discovers hidden gems and forges connections through the universal language of food.
Premiere March 1st at 3am ET Netflix
“Wonderful World” (Disney Plus)
Disney Plus continues to beef up its Korean programming offering with this revenge drama. Eun Soo Hyun (Kim Nam Joo) is a psychology professor and successful writer whose life unravels when his son is murdered. When the person responsible for him is not held accountable by law, Soo-hyun falls into despair, but he resolves to carry out justice himself. In her pursuit of revenge, she develops a bond with Kwon Sung-Yul, a medical school dropout who experienced a similar tragedy in the past.
Premiere March 1st at 3am ET disney plus
