Streaming for Students February

February is a great month to be in school: you get a random Monday off, elections make campus somewhat interesting and you’re finally getting into the groove of things when it comes to school. But with all that stuff happening, from time to time you still need a distraction. This article will help you know what streaming content to expect and look forward to this month.

Netflix:

MadMen (final season): Feb. 5

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Do you dream of being an “Ad-Man” on Madison Avenue in New York? Chances are you probably said no to both of those questions. That being said, this show could be considered one of the best dramas ever to be on TV, and now the entirety of the series is on Netflix. Fair warning: this show is accurate to the time period so it doesn’t sugarcoat the past, especially how women and minorities were treated. But if you want to learn about the 1960s, this show is for you.

Fuller House: Feb. 26

I haven’t seen this show yet but I am looking forward to its debut this month. The show, as the name alludes to, is a sequel to the feel-good hit of the 90’s, “Full House.” The show follows DJ as she, her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy raise her children after her husband dies. While it probably won’t be as good as the original, I would definitely recommend this show, at least for nostalgia’s sake.

Amazon Prime:

Batman (1989): Feb. 1

To get ready for the newest Batman v Superman coming out in March, check out Tim Burton’s classic Batman movie. Although it varies greatly from what director Christopher Nolan did with the series recently, the film still captures the essence of the Dark Knight.

Men In Black: Feb. 1

There isn’t much to say about this classic film except that if you want to see Will Smith kick some alien butt, then this movie is for you. Starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, this action sci-fi comedy will be a fun release from studying when you’re ready for it.

Hulu:

Grease Live: Feb. 1

Like most students, chances are you don’t have cable. But if you have access to Hulu you can check out the live performance of “Grease” the musical. It has big star power (Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough, to name a few) and is a classic story. It’s really a win-win for anyone watching.

11.26.63: Feb 15th

This new show looks intriguing and can only be found on Hulu. Starring James Franco, it’s the story of a history professor who goes back in time to stop the Kennedy Assassination. J.J. Abrams’ company, Bad Robot, is producing it, so it should be full of mind-bending twists and characters.

— Riley M. Thompson is in the Huntsman School of Business and is the marketing manager for Aggie Radio and The Utah Statesman. He claims to be the No. 1 Disney fan at Utah State University and will challenge anyone who says otherwise. Contact him on Twitter @RileyMthompson.