New shows in February 2019: first TV for Amazon, Hulu and Showtime

Now that the industry has surpbaded its early-year glimpses (check out the most-watched IndieWire television series in 2019), the month of February is upon us. While the world of cinema remains focused on last year in the perspective of the Oscars, there are still many new series worthy of the attention of the television. As always seems to be the case when we look at the upcoming calendar for a given month, there is a huge range of offers in streaming, broadcast and cable. They also cross different genres, covering both scripted and unscripted shows.

(We're doing this round of new shows almost every month.) If you missed any of these previous choices, here are some of his first notable TV shows from October, November and November. December of last year.)

"The ABC Murders" (February 1, Amazon Prime Video)

Hercule Poirot has long been one of the iconic characters in mystery literature. To the long list of artists who played Poirot on screen (including Jason Alexander, it's true), add John Malkovich, the last to wear facial hair of the famous investigator. The three-part series, with Rupert Grint, was created in the United Kingdom in December.

"Tropical Cop Tales" (February 1, swimming for adults)

Jim Hosking and Toby Harvard, the team behind the strange entry into Sundance's 2016 "The Greasy Strangler" are heading to television for this show about two police officers who are discovering even more that's a soothing life before retirement. As the clip above shows, some parts of their new work will involve being criticized.

"Elvis goes" (February 4, Epix)

The new series of Elvis Mitchell will feature guests from the world's leading film. Paul Feig, Sofia Coppola, Ryan Coogler and Guillermo del Toro are among the new episodes of this documentary.

"American Soul" (February 5, BET)

The legendary "Soul Train" host, Don Cornelius, has his own biographical film, describing the drama that takes place off-camera when the syndicated series becomes a national sensation. Sinqua Walls is performed by Cornelius, while Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams are Gladys Knight and Diana Ross respectively.

"Pen15" (February 8, Hulu)

Co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle embody fictional versions of their college in this hulu comedy. Defined in 2000, the rest of their comrades on the screen are all played by real teenagers. This is the latest addition to the Hulu comedy line, which will also include Lindy West's adaptation of Shrill in March.

"White Dragon" (February 8, Amazon Prime Video)

In a difficult month for the main characters of the Amazon series, this British professor (John Simm) may well have the most difficult route. In examining the mysterious death of his wife, he discovers a large-scale plot that extends from his home in London, across continents, to the streets of Hong Kong.

"Miracle workers" (February 12, SCT)

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Paradise becomes the place of a comedy at the workplace in this series of the creator of "Man Seeking Woman," Simon Rich. Daniel Radcliffe, Karan Soni and Geraldine Viswanathan play the angels just trying to prevent the end of the world, bringing their case to the only deity who can solve the problem: God (played by Steve Buscemi, of course).

"Strange city" (February 13, YouTube Premium)

Jordan Peele and former Key & Peele writer, Charlie Sanders, badociate for this series taking place in the futuristic city of Weird. The anthology, which will address modern discussions in a sci-fi setting, includes a large-scale ensemble, including LeVar Burton, Steven Yeun, Awkwafina, Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, Michael Cera and Yvette Nicole Brown.

"Doom Patrol" (February 15, DC Universe)

This spin-off of "Titans" (which arrives very quickly after the premiere premiered last fall) expands the world by focusing on this team of DC superheroes. Robotman (Brendan Fraser), Negative Man (Matt Bomer), Crazy Jane (Diane Guerrero), Elasti-Woman (April Bowlby) and The Chief (Timothy Dalton) all have the chance to shine after receiving a dangerous mission from Cyborg (Joivan Wade).

"Lorena" (February 15, Amazon Prime Video)

Lorena Bobbit made headlines in the national press following a family incident in 1993 against her husband John. Director director Joshua Rofé's four-part series includes interviews with leading figures in the saga, as well as the role played by the media in perpetuating perceptions of domestic violence and badual badault in this case. beyond.

"Desus & Mero" (February 21, Showtime)

The late night show # 1 has a new home, with Desus Nice and The Kid Mero bringing their signature touch to the headlines of the day at the Showtime High Hour. In addition to Bodega Boys, their long-running podcast, the couple has already hosted their own talk show on Viceland from the fall of 2016 until last June.

"Flack" (February 21, Pop)

This series established in the UK follows a public relations firm, allowing its clients to get out of trouble in London. Featuring Anna Paquin, the show also features performances by Bradley Whitford, Sophie Okonedo and Genevieve Angelson.

"The giant beast that is the world economy" (February 22, video Amazon Prime)

Kal Penn presents this eight-part series on various aspects of the current economic climate. Penning talks about a number of colleagues, past and present, his time in the entertainment industry and in national politics.

"Whiskey Cavalier" (February 24, ABC)

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After an FBI agent (Scott Foley) and a CIA agent (Lauren Cohan) who have partnered to avoid global crises, the series also has a sense of espionage. Mixing action and suspense (and perhaps an occasional romance for good measure), the show is co-starring with Ana Ortiz, Tyler James Williams and Josh Hopkins.

"The inner enemy" (February 25, NBC)

Faithful to the long tradition of "Law Enforcement Assistance" stories, this new drama modifies it by making its central figure a former intelligence officer, Erica Shepherd (Jessica Carpenter) serving a life sentence. With another valuable goal, an FBI agent (Morris Chestnut) turns to Shepherd for help.

"Mental Samurai" (February 26, Fox)

This new TV game hosted by Rob Lowe is one of those brain mobilization apps that come to life, bombarding candidates with memory and puzzle-solving tests. The biggest catch? Rather than staying on solid ground, these actors could be brought to face these specific challenges in a gigantic room in rotation.

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