This February, celebrate Chinese New Year and Year of the Tiger by streaming the best sci-fi, drama and thrillers on HBO GO, HBO, Warner TV, Oh!K and Cartoon Network. Let’s find out what content you can anticipate to stream for February!
Non-stop Drama and Excitement on HBO GO and HBO
Don’t miss the much-anticipated sci-fi series Raised by Wolves Season 2 and original thriller The Girl Before, as well as two captivating series, the suspenseful KIMI and spine-chilling 30 Coins. Plus, the gritty underworld of competitive boxing in Jungleland.
Raised by Wolves Season 2
Premieres Thursday, February 3 on HBO GO
(Season 1 also available on HBO GO)
Surreal and riveting, this sci-fi drama executive produced by the visionary Ridley Scott. Spanning eight episodes, it revolves around two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet. Now returning for a second season, this unusual family unit attempts to join a human colony of atheists, only to face fresh challenges. Raised by Wolves Season 2 stars Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim.
KIMI
Premieres Thursday, February 10 on HBO GO
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, KIMI tells the tale of an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime during an ordinary data stream review. When she tries reporting it up the chain of command at her company, she is met with resistance and bureaucracy, and realizes that for justice to be served, she will have to do the thing she fears the most — leave her apartment. Stars Zoë Kravitz.
The Girl Before
Premieres Thursday, February 10 on HBO GO
This four-part series revolves around Jane, who seeks a new beginning by moving into a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by skilled architect. However, there is one catch — the occupant must abide by his list of rules. All is well until she learns the previous tenant died in the very same house, a woman named Emma who looks exactly like her. Stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Oyelowo.
30 Coins
Premieres Thursday, February 24 on HBO GO
Brace yourself for supernatural chills in this eight-episode horror series from Spain. 30 Coins follows Father Vergara, an exorcist, sent by the church to become the local priest of Pedraza, a remote town in Spain. When inexplicable terror begins to plague the idyllic community, the local vet Elena and the town’s mayor, Paco, form an unlikely alliance to understand the source of the demonic events. Stars Eduard Fernández, Megan Montaner and Miguel Ángel Silvestre.
Jungleland
Premieres Saturday, February 26 on HBO GO
Brothers Stanley and Walter Kaminski try to escape their circumstances by traveling across the country to compete in a no-holds-barred boxing match that they hope will turn their lives around. However, the tournament soon becomes a fight for their lives. Stars Charlie Hunnam and Jack O’Connell.
Asian talent and more on HBO GO, HBO, Warner TV and Oh!K
The Lunar New Year wouldn’t be the same without some martial arts action and great food! Get your fill with Kung Fu Season 1 starring Singapore actress Tan Kheng Hua, K-comedy A Good Supper and a special selection of fast-paced films curated for family viewing.
Lunar New Year Specials
From 29 January to 2 February on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411)
Enjoy a week of movie premieres like Those Who Wish Me Dead and a slew of action favourites from 29 January to 2 February on HBO GO and HBO. Gather the family for some quality time with action-packed Mortal Kombat, heart-warming musical In the Heights, brooding thriller Reminiscence, and fast-paced revenge action flick Nobody.
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Premieres Tuesday, February 1 at 8.15pm on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411)
Hannah, a seasoned “smoke jumper”, is traumatised by the loss of three lives she failed to save. Now, this wildland firefighter must save a 12-year-old murder witness from assassins who wish to silence him, while trying to survive a forest fire. Stars Academy Award-winner Angelina Jolie.
Kung Fu Season 1
Premieres Monday, February 14 at 10.40pm on Warner TV (Astro Ch 712 / UnifiTV Ch 451). New episodes premiere every Monday to Thursday.
San Francisco native Nicky Shen goes on a life changing journey to an isolated monastery in China and returns to finds her hometown overrun with crime and corruption. To protect her family and community, Nicky goes on the search for a ruthless assassin who is trying to assassinate her and is responsible for the death of her Shaolin mentor. Nicky must rely on her friends and family, as well as her martial arts talents and Shaolin values to succeed. Stars Olivia Liang, Tzi Ma, Shannon Dang, Eddie Liu and Singaporean actress Kheng Hua Tan who starred in the 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians.
A Good Supper
Premieres Friday, February 18 at 9pm on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394). Two new episodes premiere every Tuesday to Friday at the same time.
Set in a humble countryside restaurant near a small train station, this all-new drama series revolves around Young Shin, who touches people around her with her culinary gift for creating authentic royal cuisine. Stars Jung Woo Yun.
Fresh episodes on Cartoon Network Favourites
From Saturday, February 5, tune in to Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615) to catch new episodes and adventures from the adorable We Baby Bears, as well as the hilarious antics of Jellystone! and Tom and Jerry in New York. There’s also plenty to look forward to in Looney Tunes Cartoons with the familiar faces of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and the rest of the gang, and exciting new episodes of mechanical transforming action in Mechamoto as they face new challenges such as getting stuck in a retro video game and facing off against Sumorai, a dangerous robot.
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