I'm What to Watch's streaming expert and the following list is a curated pick of what Netflix has coming this week (that's between Saturday, February 15 and Friday, February 21). One of Netflix's biggest shows of 2025 so far will arrive this week as well as a documentary about one of 2024's biggest events and some more picks.

While it is not unusual for licensed movies to often hit #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 list, this is a particularly weird case in terms of what’s made it to the top at present.

Netflix knows we’re on our phones while we watch TV. Recent articles discuss Netflix’s or streamers’ requests for creatives to produce content optimized for casual viewing, meaning intentionally scripted for distracted viewers.

The top shows and movies new on Netflix this week are headlined by Robert De Niro's first-ever starring role in a TV show. "Zero Day" hits the streaming service this week and we can't wait for it to arrive.

Follow me on X Netflix this week (February 16-22, 2025) plans to add 13 new TV shows and movies to its streaming lineup. Here is the one show you don’t want to miss, in my humble opinion: Zero Day – Netflix Original Series Robert De Niro stars as