UK Netflix Fans Are Obsessed—These 10 Shows & Movies Will Ruin Your Sleep Forever!
top-10-netflix-web-series-and-movies-for-uk-viewers-february-in-2026, Netflix UK audiences continue to enjoy a rich mix of romance, crime, fantasy, and real-life drama. The February 2026 trending list highlights binge-worthy web series that blend emotional storytelling with suspense and spectacle. Below are the current top picks, each with a short plot overview to help you decide what to watch next.
1. Bridgerton (2020) –
Bridgerton premiered on Netflix on December 25, 2020 as a lavish Regency-era romance drama based on Julia Quinn’s novels. It follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) as she makes her debut in London’s high society, seeking true love amid gossip and etiquette. Her spirited dynamic with the dashing Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), turns from rivalry into passion, challenging both to choose love over pride and expectation.
Key cast: Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne), Regé-Jean Page (Simon), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope), Luke Newton (Colin), Claudia Jessie (Eloise), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), and more.
2. His & Hers (2026) –
His & Hers is a six-episode Netflix limited mystery thriller that premiered on January 8, 2026. Based on Alice Feeney’s 2020 novel, it follows Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson), a former TV news anchor who returns to her small Georgia hometown after a murder occurs, only to discover her estranged husband Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal) leads the investigation. As they dig deeper, each suspects the other’s involvement, uncovering old secrets and twisting alliances in a tense battle of trust and deception. Supporting cast includes Pablo Schreiber, Marin Ireland, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse and more.
3. Take That (2026) –
Take That is a three-part Netflix documentary series that premiered on January 27, 2026, chronicling the rise and legacy of one of the UK’s biggest boy bands. It uses rare archive footage and new interviews to show how five young men from Manchester — Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, and Robbie Williams — transformed into global pop superstars. The story follows their meteoric rise, internal tensions and split, solo success, unforgettable reunion, and enduring influence on music and fans around the world. This documentary series explores the journey of iconic British boy band Take That. Through rare footage and candid interviews, it captures their rise to fame, internal conflicts, dramatic breakup, and eventual reunion, revealing the personal cost of stardom and brotherhood.
4. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Stranger Things is a hugely popular Netflix sci-fi horror series created by the Duffer Brothers, first released on July 15, 2016. Set in the 1980s in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, it begins with the mysterious disappearance of young Will Byers. His friends — including Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and others — uncover supernatural forces, secret government experiments, and a dangerous parallel dimension called the Upside Down. Over five seasons, they battle terrifying creatures and unravel hidden truths about their world. Key cast also includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink and more. The final season was released in late 2025.
5. Run Away (2026) –
Run Away is a British mystery thriller miniseries that premiered on Netflix on January 1, 2026. It’s adapted from Harlan Coben’s novel and follows Simon Greene (James Nesbitt), whose life unravels after his daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange) runs away and falls into addiction. When Simon briefly finds her but loses her again after a violent encounter, he plunges into a dangerous underworld to uncover the truth. Along the way he crosses paths with private investigator Elena Ravenscroft (Ruth Jones), detective Isaac Fagbenle (Alfred Enoch), and others hiding dark secrets that could tear his family apart.
6. The Rip (2026) –
The Rip is a gritty American crime thriller film that premiered on Netflix on January 16, 2026. Directed and written by Joe Carnahan, the story follows Lieutenant Dane Dumars (Matt Damon) and Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne (Ben Affleck), two Miami-Dade narcotics officers who stumble upon millions in hidden cartel cash during a risky raid. As the team is forced to secure and count the money on site, trust breaks down, paranoia rises, and alliances are tested. With danger closing in from both inside and outside their group, they must decide what loyalty and morality mean when everything is on the line.
7. The Crown (2016–2023) –
The Crown is a historical drama series that premiered on Netflix on November 4, 2016. The show chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, beginning with her early years on the throne after World War II and moving through decades of political change, royal duty, and personal sacrifice. Behind palace walls, the series explores power struggles, family tensions, and the emotional cost of wearing the crown, as tradition clashes with a rapidly changing modern world.
Cast:
The role of Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed across seasons by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton. Key cast members include Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip, Vanessa Kirby and Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret, Josh O’Connor and Dominic West as Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.
8. The Witcher Series (2019) –
is a fantasy drama series on Netflix, based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski. The story follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter navigating a violent world where humans, mages, and creatures clash. The series also focuses on Yennefer of Vengerberg, a powerful sorceress, and Ciri, a princess with a mysterious destiny tied to Geralt. Known for its dark tone, action, and moral complexity, the show premiered in 2019. Key cast members include Henry Cavill (Seasons 1–3) and Liam Hemsworth (from Season 4) as Geralt, alongside Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan.
