The best new TV to watch in 2026 on Netflix, Disney+, ITV, Prime Video, and more

A new Harlan Coben drama is coming your way! This time, an innocent man, David Burroughs, is serving a life sentence for murdering his own child, when he discovers his son might actually be alive. He breaks out of prison in an attempt to uncover the truth, entering a world of deceit and despair in the process.

On Netflix 18th June

We're heading back to King's Landing and Westeros for season three of the Game of Thrones spin-off, as the ultimate war of the Targaryens breaks out. On one side, we've got Queen Rhaenyra and husband/uncle Daemon. On the other, her ex-best friend and step-mother Alicent Hightower, along with her sons Aegon II and Aemond. This is only going to end one way: in bloodshed.

On NOW 21st June

Yep, it’s back. Maya Jama is heading back to Mallorca for another summer of love. As usual, expect coupling up, pieing off and a whole lot of drama. But who will be crowned the king and queen of the villa this year?

On ITV2 1st June

The final season of The Bear is upon us, and picks up with Richie, Sydney and Natalie the morning after Carmy left the restaurant and quit the food industry for good. With threats of a sale and no money to their names, they must pull together to finally achieve their dreams of a Michelin star.

On Disney+ 25th June

Streaming site: Disney+

Cast: Victoria Smurfit, David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aiden Turner, Danny Dyer, Bella Maclean and Catriona Chandler among others are back, with Hayley Atwell, Rupert Everett and Helen Gordon and more joining.

Release date: 15th May

Plot: We’re heading back to the Cotswolds and diving into the debauchery, heartache and heartbreak of Dame Jilly Cooper’s colourful characters. Tony Baddingham is determined to take down Rupert Campbell-Black once and for all, more affairs threaten to splinter families apart, forbidden love is battled against and even more secrets come to the surface with “explosive consequences,” the official synopsis reads.

How many episodes? 12

Worth watching? If the second season is anywhere near as racy, glamorous and hedonistic as the first, then we’ll be hooked. The perfect high-intensity, humorous but also juicy drama to nestle into the sofa and not get up for several hours for.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Tina Fey, Will Forte, Kerri Kenny, Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani are back.

Release date: 28th May

Plot: After the shock events of the final of season one, the group is forced to figure out how to heal and move on, planning four new vacations. So pack your bags and dive into the unfolding at Nick and Anne’s lake house before they head to a tropical eco resort. But will all of the couples make it on the trips united?

How many episodes? Eight

Worth watching? It’s a Tina Fey-led comedy - need we say more? If we must, after the horrific and shocking ending to season 1, you’re going to want to buckle up and join the group for another season and whether or not the fallout could split apart the friends or bring them closer together.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Elizabeth Yu, Miya Cech, Momona Tam Lee with Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Z, and Chin Han.

Release date: 25th June

Plot: Aang (Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ousley) regroup after saving the Northern Water Tribe from the Fire Nation. Their next mission sees them attempt to convince the Earth King to help them take on Fire Lord Ozai (Kim).

How many episodes? Seven

Worth watching? The first season of the live action adaptation received an outpouring of praise and support from fans of the original fantasy series so hopes are high for the continuation of the series.

Streaming site: Apple TV+

Cast: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson and others are set to star.

Release date: 28th August

Plot: The plot of the second season takes viewers past the events of Blake Crouch’s book. After making their escape, the Dessen family attempt to settle into a quiet family life, but will the unimaginable forces let them be?

How many episodes? 10

Worth watching? The edge-of-your-seat finale left viewers reeling and itching for more of the sci-fi thriller. Praised as one of the best shows of the year, executive producer Matt Tomach teased the next season will “captivate viewers with more twists and turns as we dive deeper into the mysteries of the multiverse”.

Streaming site: Apple TV+

Cast: Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein and Juno Temple are among the cast members set to return.

Release date: Summer 2026

Plot: Season four will see Coach Ted return to England to coach a second-division women’s football team and take on “his biggest challenge yet”.

How many episodes? Expected 10-12

Worth watching? The feel-good series is relocating its latest season to the UK so what more reason do you need to catch up and get involved if you haven't already? Praised as a feel-good watch and with a stellar cast, it's definitely worth adding to your list.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Davis, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Austin North, Fiona Palomo, J. Anthony Crane, Cullen Moss and others.

Release date: Late summer/ early autumn 2026

Plot: Prepare to bid farewell as we gather with the Pogues for their final season. The coming-of-age story is set to draw to an emotional conclusion, but not before we see John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope and Cleo - RIP JJ - unite for one last high-stakes treasure hunt.

How many episodes? 10

Worth watching? With many fans of the series having argued season four was the best one yet, we can only hope season five will follow suit. Treasure hunting combined with navigating difficult romances and running from bad guys? What more could you want from a TV show?

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley, Giancarlo Esposito are among the cast of season two.

Release date: Autumn 2026

Plot: Since Eddie and Susie decided to join forces, they’ve now set their sights on an expansion but are doubting Bobby’s decision-making. Will they go over his head and risk it all? Or will they play it safe. Well, given it’s Susie Glass, you probably already know the answer to that question.

How many episodes? Eight

Worth watching? The fast-paced, classic Guy Ritchie style first season received widespread praise as a fun expansion of the universe created in the 2019 action comedy film of the same name.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn.

Release date: Autumn 2026

Plot: Following her lightbulb moment at the end of season two about what Judaism truly means to her, Joanne and Noah are set to take their relationship to the next level, merging their lives completely. But will it be smooth-sailing from now on between the podcast host and rabbi?

How many episodes? Expected 10

Worth watching? The first two seasons of the series offered a witty but also, at times, quite confronting narrative on what it means to have a relationship in the modern day and what you should question when considering giving up the sanctity of singlehood. There’s no romanticising relationships too much in this series and we’re massive fans of seeing a realistic portrayal showing the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine, Laïka Blanc-Francard

Release date: Autumn 2026

Plot: After turning himself in to protect his family, Assane Diop has found himself behind bars. And to make matters worse, he’s sharing a prison with nemesis Hubert Pellgrini. What will happen when the two men cross paths? Or will Diop have a trick up his sleeve and make a break for it?

How many episodes? Eight

Worth watching? Holding strong with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98 percent, Lupin remains a strong favourite among Netflix fans. Considering it became the first French series to enter the US top 10, we have high hopes for its latest season.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Liam Hemsworth, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, Laurence Fishburne

Release date: Autumn/ Winter 2026

Plot: “The time of the end is nigh: dark forces are aligning all across the Continent with villainous designs on Ciri. Even if Geralt and Yennefer can save their daughter and fulfill their last wish of reuniting as a family, they’ll have to face obstacles — and enemies — the likes of which they’ve never faced before," the official synopsis reads.

How many episodes? Eight

Worth watching? If you’ve stayed with The Witcher so far, there’s no point giving up now is there? The season is expected to cover the final part of the novel in which its based Time of Contempt. It will draw the stories of Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri to an end - so you may as well stick with them to see what their fate has in store.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey, Molly Chesworth, Ambika Mod, Babou Ceesay, Sam Riley, Neve Campbell, Sylvia Hoeks, Goran Kostic and Samuel Barnett are listed as the main cast.

Release date: Late 2026

Plot: With her husband about to become prime minister, Helen’s (Knightley) role in the Black Doves has become riskier than ever. Reuniting with best friend Sam (Whishaw), the pair join forces once more to get to the bottom of a conspiracy against her handler, Mrs Reed (Lancashire).

How many episodes? Six

Worth watching? Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire on your screen at the same time? Need we say more. Add in the wonderful performance of Ben Wishaw and his and Knightley’s characters’ heartwarmingly chaotic camaraderie while taking out anyone who dares threaten them and I don’t know what more you could really want from a drama.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Includes Keri Russell, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear and Ato Essandoh.

Release date: Late 2026

Plot: Season three ended in a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. With the old president dead and Grace Penn now POTUS, how will she take to the newfound power she never wanted? Series creator, showrunner and executive producer Debora Cahn teased Tudum: “Fans should be worried. There’s plenty to worry about. It can be pretty chilling when you see who takes power and get the sense that they may be horrifically misusing it.”

How many episodes? Eight

Worth watching? If you were a fan of Homeland, this drama is for you. While some fans reported not being sure for the first few episodes, a Reddit user later reported swiftly becoming "hooked" to the ins and outs of the political drama.

Streaming site: Netflix

Cast: Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jonathan Pryce and others. Claudia Doumit and Ellie de Lange are also joining the ensemble full time.

Release date: Sometime in 2026

Plot: The adaptation of the second book The Dark Forest, sees San-Ti’s alien invasion grow closer, humanity rushing to brace in preparation. Co-creators David Benioff, DB Wiess and Alexander Woo told Tudum: “The tone really changes once you get to the second season. It’s much bigger. Things get wilder, the conflicts get more cosmic. Once people see it on the screen, they’re going to understand why we’ve been so excited for this season, in particular.”

How many episodes? Six

Worth watching? If you’re a fan of high-stakes sci-fi, 3 Body Problem is one to put on your "Up Next" list. So put down your phone and prepare to pay attention.