#Bingewatch: your #TV #show guide for February 4th – 10th
Nice to see you again, bingewatcher. Let’s get right down to the nitty gritty cause we’ve got a lot of shows to cover this week. Last time the networks were taking it nice and slow, letting the superhero nonsense play out and letting you recover from the last batch of Kimmy Schmidt episodes before coming back with a few more big players. It was awesome to see a swell of appreciation for Netflix’s Russian Doll, though, the Groundhog Day-inspired dark comedy from Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), and Leslye Headland (Sleeping with Other People). It’s taken the world by storm and we’re already desperate for a second season, or, at least, many more projects with Lyonne front and center. This week is absolutely packed with some returning gems. Relive your adolescent trauma with Big Mouth, returning for a one-off Valentine’s Day special, or lock up your doors and get ready to face The Walking Dead. In between our anticipated faves’ triumphant comebacks, there are a few new shows here and there that we think might be winners. Let’s take a look.
Elvis Goes There (Epix)
Aired Mondays from Feb. 4th, 2019. Top of the line journalist Elvis Mitchell traveled with a variety of special guests from the world of motion pictures to the places that inspired them the most. This documentary series proved essential viewing for blockbuster fans and cinema snobs alike, as it included appearances and interviews with the likes of Ryan Coogler (Black Panther), Sofia Coppola (The Beguiled), and Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water). If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, you should have taken notes.
Man With a Plan (CBS)
Original air date Oct. 24th, 2016. Season 3 aired Mondays from Feb. 4th, 2019. Matt LeBlanc (Friends) learned that staying at home to look after the kids wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. He soon discovered that behind every innocent child lay an evil genius, and had to learn to adapt to his new responsibilities and lay down the law. The series ran four seasons before cancellation in May 2020.
American Housewife (ABC)
Original air date Oct. 11th, 2016. Season 3 continued Tuesdays from Feb. 5th, 2019. Katie Otto couldn’t quite fit in with her neighborhood of wealthy housewives and their pretentious children when she and her very normal family moved to Westport, Connecticut. She fought to balance her down-to-earth sensibilities with her new life in this exuberant family sitcom starring Katy Mixon (Hell or High Water). The show ran five seasons before cancellation in May 2021.
American Soul (BET)
Aired Tuesdays from Feb. 5th, 2019. This illuminating biopic series examined one of the most era-defining cultural landmarks of the 1970s through the late 20th Century that managed to launch R&B, soul, disco, and hip hop into the mainstream. It traced the story of Don Cornelius, the pioneering host of black music and dance show Soul Train from its first episode in 1971 all the way up to 1993. The series ended after two seasons in 2020.
One Day at a Time (Netflix)
Original air date Jan. 6th, 2017. Season 3 was available from Feb. 8th, 2019. This reimagining of the classic 1975-84 sitcom of the same name switched the focus toward a Latino family, following the story of single mother Penelope Alvarez (Jane the Virgin’s Justina Machado) and two feisty teenage kids. It traded friendly white suburbia for a more topical outlook on modern parenting, and was praised for its takes on racism, homophobia, and mental illness. It featured Rita Moreno (West Side Story) as Penelope’s doting grandmother, and this season included a guest appearance from Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Melissa Fumero. Netflix canceled the series after Season 3, though a fourth season aired on Pop in 2020 before a final end.
2 Dope Queens (HBO)
Original air date Feb. 2nd, 2019. Season 2 continued Fridays from Feb. 8th, 2019. Another set of specials arrived from the queens of podcasting Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson. Their podcast shot to the top of the iTunes charts in 2016, and was notable for its exciting guest appearances from female comedians, comedians of color, and LGBTQI comedians. It proved successful enough to warrant a rare podcast spin-off, Ilana Glazer’s Sooo Many White Guys, plus four TV specials the prior year directed by Tig Notaro. The second season marked the final round of specials.
Big Mouth: My Furry Valentine (Netflix)
Original air date Sept. 29th, 2017. Available from Feb. 8th, 2019. Leave it to the grossest show on Netflix to ruin Valentine’s Day once and for all. The awkward teen comedy about bodily functions, hormones, and puberty wasn’t returning for a third season for a little while, but viewers at least had the Big Mouth gang’s inappropriate take on the year’s most romantic holiday to tide them over. Expect uncomfortable animated sex and adolescent humor.
PEN15 (Hulu)
Season 1 available from Feb. 8th, 2019. The Lonely Island team were in their absolute element when they appealed to the sweet spot of 10-13-year-olds, when anything went and even the cheapest of fart gags or sexual allusions was the funniest joke you’d ever heard. The trio that included Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer returned to their roots for this middle school comedy, in which adult actresses Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle portrayed 13-year-old versions of themselves witnessing the highs, lows, and cringes of the seventh grade as it really happened. The series ended after a second season in 2021.
Unauthorized Living (Netflix)
Season 1 available from Feb. 8th, 2019. This Spanish acquisition from Netflix continued to prove that the streamer had a fantastic eye for must-watch foreign dramas. In this crime thriller, a Galician drug lord struggled to cope with his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s while his second-in-command plotted to take over his business. The series concluded after two seasons in 2020.
White Dragon (Amazon)
Available from Feb. 8th, 2019. This British thriller aired in the UK under the title Strangers in which John Simm (Life on Mars) portrayed a professor whose life was thrown into chaos following his wife’s mysterious death in Hong Kong. His fear of flying had kept him isolated in London, despite his wife living and working overseas for half her life. Now, he was forced to take a trip to identify his wife’s body, whereupon he discovered a shocking truth that led him through crime and conspiracy. It featured some prestige British talent alongside Simm, including Harry Potter’s Cho Chang, Katie Leung, Emilia Fox (Inside No. 9), and Tim McInnerny (Blackadder). This marked the first English-speaking role for the great Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong, best known for his work on the action masterpieces Hard Boiled and Infernal Affairs. At eight episodes, the limited series had a little more breathing room than Brit miniseries were usually used to, but the gripping premise delivered tight thrills and some shocking revelations.
The Break (Netflix)
Original air date Dec. 21st, 2016. Season 2 was available on Netflix from Feb. 9th, 2019. This stunning Belgian mystery finally made its return for a second season after more than two years. Make sure to catch up on the first ten episodes before jumping in, in which a detective moved back to his home town in the midst of a strange case involving the body of an African football player. Like Twin Peaks without the doses of surrealism and kooky humor, this satisfied fans of Lynch, David Fincher, and foreign dramas alike. The series concluded after Season 2.
Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj (Netflix)
Original air date Oct. 28th, 2018. Season 1 continued Sundays from Feb. 10th, 2019. Topical comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj brought his unique voice to a number of issues facing America. From immigration and free speech to ordering products online, Minhaj expertly deconstructed modern issues to ask the questions that nobody was asking, namely what the hell was going on and should we be worried? The series ran six volumes before cancellation in August 2020.
Private Eyes (ION)
Original air date Feb. 11th, 2018. Season 2 aired Sundays from Feb. 10th, 2019. This Canadian comedy-drama starred Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson as two private detectives who couldn’t be more different. Matt was a bumbling, neurotic former hockey player who was recruited by Angie, a tough-as-nails PI to solve crimes around Toronto. The series ran five seasons total and concluded in 2021.
Slutever (Viceland)
Original air date Jan. 24th, 2019. Season 2 aired Sundays from Feb. 10th, 2019. Fearless Vogue columnist and writer for VICE Karley Sciortino translated her sexpertise from page to screen in this interview series that took an open-minded approach to modern sex. From strippers to porn stars, furries, and virtual reality, every corner of both shared and self love was examined through Sciortino’s signature raunchy lens. This was for anyone who went through a slutty phase in college and was not afraid to admit it, or, if you weren’t loud and proud, tune in and get empowered by your sexuality. The series ended after Season 2 in March 2019.
The Walking Dead (AMC)
Original air date Oct. 31st, 2010. Season 9 continued Sundays from Feb. 10th, 2019. The horror drama staggered on while more and more viewers switched to its far superior spinoff, Fear the Walking Dead. For those still invested in the apocalyptic exploits of Rick Grimes, the main series ran eleven seasons before its finale in November 2022. The franchise has since pivoted to multiple spinoffs, including Daryl Dixon, which is set to air its final season in fall 2026, and Dead City, which continues.
Where Are They Now: 2019 Premieres Update
Seven years on, the slate from that February week tells a familiar story of peak TV endings and franchise pivots. Multiple series wrapped after one to five seasons between 2019 and 2022, with Man With a Plan, American Housewife, and Private Eyes all reaching their conclusions amid network shifts and cost considerations. Limited series like White Dragon and Elvis Goes There stayed true to their one-and-done formats, while imports such as Unauthorized Living and The Break finished their runs on their home networks before streaming windows closed. One Day at a Time enjoyed a brief revival on Pop after Netflix passed, but the show ultimately ended after four seasons. Franchise properties like The Walking Dead moved the spotlight to spinoffs, keeping the zombie universe alive even as the flagship series bowed out.
Streaming Availability in 2026
Finding these titles today requires a quick platform check, since rights have shifted across the fragmented streaming landscape. Many shows remain on their original or successor services: Big Mouth and Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj still sit on Netflix, while PEN15 and 2 Dope Queens hold steady on Hulu. MGM+ carries Elvis Goes There, and Prime Video keeps White Dragon available for those who missed John Simm’s descent into Hong Kong conspiracy. Foreign titles like The Break and Unauthorized Living have more limited current windows, often rotating off and on depending on licensing cycles. Viewers chasing The Walking Dead spinoffs will find the latest seasons on AMC+ alongside the original run.
Impact of 2019 TV Trends
The week’s mix of reboots, one-off specials, and foreign imports reflected broader industry shifts that defined peak TV. Limited series and event specials gained ground as networks and streamers tested shorter commitments, seen here in the Valentine’s Day Big Mouth drop and the HBO 2 Dope Queens return. Foreign drama acquisitions accelerated, with Netflix doubling down on Spanish and Belgian titles that brought fresh crime stories and subtitles to American living rooms. Podcast-to-screen adaptations also picked up steam, as 2 Dope Queens proved that a hit audio brand could translate to prestige specials without losing its inclusive, raunchy voice. The slate captured a moment when volume was high and experimentation paid off, even if many of these shows would not survive the later consolidation wave.
Notable Cast and Creator Follow-Ups
Several names from the guide kept busy after 2019. Matt LeBlanc moved from Man With a Plan into new projects that leaned on his sitcom timing, while Hasan Minhaj wrapped Patriot Act and turned toward stand-up specials and hosting duties. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle of PEN15 carried their sharp middle-school lens into other comedy pilots and writing rooms. Justina Machado stayed in demand after One Day at a Time, and John Simm continued balancing prestige British dramas with the occasional American turn. Elvis Mitchell kept his film-critic platform active, and the 2 Dope Queens duo maintained their podcast presence even as the HBO specials ended. Career arcs like these show how 2019 talent often found second acts across formats rather than single long-running homes.
That February slate offered a snapshot of a TV moment when streamers and networks still threw volume at the wall and let viewers decide what stuck. Some shows aged into comfort watches, others became footnotes, and a few left gaps that later revivals and spinoffs tried to fill. For bingewatchers circling back now, the real draw remains the same: sharp writing, memorable casts, and the occasional surprise that still lands years later.
