February 16 – 22: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview

FEBRUARY 16 – STAR TREK: PICARD *Season 3 Premiere*

• The third and final season of hit series STAR TREK: PICARD premieres on Thursday, Feb. 16 with a 10-episode-long season. STAR TREK: PICARD features Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, and follows this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. Tony Award-winner Amanda Plummer joins the cast in a recurring role as Vadic, the mysterious alien captain of the Shrike, a warship that has set its sights on Jean-Luc Picard and his old crewmates from his days on the Enterprise. Plus, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan, and Michelle Hurd also star. The series follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Thursdays.

 FEBRUARY 17 – THE WOMAN KING *Movie Premiere*

• Awarded Best Picture at the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), and rated 94% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, THE WOMAN KING is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, the film follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Viola Davis), as she inspires the King to take on the enemies determined to violate their honor and destroy their way of life.

 FEBRUARY 17 – THUNDER BAY *Crave Original Series Premiere*

• THUNDER BAY is a four-part Crave Original docuseries based on the groundbreaking podcast from CANADALAND, Thunder Bay. The gripping investigative series is produced and hosted by Anishinaabe journalist and award-winning writer, Ryan McMahon, who is on a quest to uncover the truth in the deaths of numerous Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ontario – a Canadian city which has historically had high rates of homicides and hate crimes. McMahon’s investigation sheds light on the history of racism in Thunder Bay and examines the failings of the Thunder Bay Police Service. The series unravels the country’s complicated relationship with colonialism, examining the consequences of the broken system in which some can thrive, while many others, disproportionally struggle to survive. Executive produced, and written by McMahon. THUNDER BAY debuts on Feb. 17 with the first two episodes, followed by the final two episodes on Feb. 24. Episode 1 also airs on CTV’s W5 on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. ET.

FEBRUARY 18 – Pokémon Animation on Crave 

• Select titles from the Pokémon franchise, one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world, are coming to Crave. Beginning Saturday, Feb. 18, subscribers can catch fan-favourite films including: the 1998 classic POKÉMON: THE FIRST MOVIE, and POKÉMON THE MOVIE: I CHOOSE YOU!, plus popular seasons from the animated TV show such as POKÉMON: ADVENTURES IN THE ORANGE ISLANDS,POKÉMON THE SERIES: XY, POKÉMON THE SERIES: XY KALOS QUEST, and POKÉMON THE SERIES: XYZ. Information about additional Pokémon content on Crave is to be announced at a later date.

FEBRUARY 20 – HBO’s LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER *Season 10 Premiere*

• HBO’s Emmy^®-winning talk series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER returns for its tenth season on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11 p.m. ET, and streaming on demand Monday, Feb. 20. A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the world, the weekly series features John Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain. Shot in New York, Season 10 features the show’s weekly topical insights, signature deep dives, and distinctive comedy pieces. LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Mondays.

  ***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here Complete listings for the week of Feb. 16-22 *All Programming Subject to Change   HBO and HBO Max Programming HBO Series REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, Season 21, Episode 5 (February 18) HBO Series THE LAST OF US, Season 1, Episode 6 (February 19 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Season 10, Episode 1 *Season Premiere* (February 20) HBO Series C.B. STRIKE: TROUBLED BLOOD, Episode 3 (February 20 at 9 p.m. ET)   Movies MIA AND THE WHITE LION (February 17) THE NUTCRACKER (2010) (February 17) WOLF HOUND (February 17) PIL’S ADVENTURES (February 17) OZZY *Canadian Title* (February 17) SHOWTIME! *Canadian Title* (February 17) QUENTIN BLAKE’S CLOWN (February 17) THE WOMAN KING (February 17) POKEMON THE MOVIE: I CHOOSE YOU! (February 18) POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE (February 18)   STARZ Programming MIA AND THE WHITE LION (February 17) THE NUTCRACKER (2010) (February 17) NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (February 17) GIGI & NATE (February 17) BMF, Season 2, Episode 6 (February 17) TYLER PERRY’S A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL (February 17) TYLER PERRY’S DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS (February 17) TYLER PERRY’S THE FAMILY THAT PREYS (February 17) PIL’S ADVENTURES (February 17) OZZY *Canadian Title* (February 17) RIVER *Canadian Title* (February 17) SHOWTIME! *Canadian Title* (February 17) 50/50 (February 17) QUENTIN BLAKE’S CLOWN (February 17) BABE (February 17) BABE: PIG IN THE BIG CITY (February 17) JUMANJI (February 20) JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (February 20)   More Riveting TV to Watch STAR TREK: PICARD, Season 3, Episode 1 *Season Premiere* (February 16) DRAG RACE BELGIQUE, Season 1, Episode 1 (February 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET) JUST FOR LAUGHS 2022: THE GALA SPECIALS – RUSSELL PETERS *Canadian Title* (February 17) W5, Season 57, Episode 13 *Canadian Title* (February 17) BABYATRICE, Season 1 *Canadian Title* (February 17) Crave Original Series THUNDER BAY, Episode 1-2 *Canadian Title* *Series Premiere* (February 17) Comedy Central’s STEPHEN COLBERT PRESENTS TOONING OUT THE NEWS, Season 3, Episode 15 (February 17) YOUR HONOR, Season 2, Episode 6 (February 17) RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, Season 15, Episode 8 (February 17 at 9:30 p.m. ET) POKEMON: THE SERIES, Season 2 (February 18) POKEMON: THE SERIES, Season 17 (February 18) POKEMON: THE SERIES, Season 18 (February 18) POKEMON: THE SERIES, Season 19 (February 18) Crave Original Series THE EMPEROR, Season 1, Episode 8 *Crave Original Series* (February 22)