January and February 2026 brought us some of the most talked-about premieres in recent memory. Whether you were tuned in to the dazzling, masquerade-filled romance of Bridgerton’s fourth season or the triumphant (and somewhat raunchy) return to Westeros in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, we’ve been getting positively spoiled with good TV.
Even with the strong early-year releases behind us, the calendar from March onward is still absolutely packed with things to look forward to. With long-awaited series finales, ambitious spinoffs, prestige sci-fi, and returning fan-favorite dramas, there’s something on the horizon for nearly everyone with a TV.
Without further ado, here are PixlParade’s most anticipated TV shows for the remainder of 2026.
Spring 2026 Premieres
Outlander (Season 8 – Final Season) | March 6, Starz
For more than a decade, fans have followed the epic romance of Claire and Jamie Fraser across continents and centuries. This final season promises to be a massive, tear-jerking sendoff that will undoubtedly rip our hearts out one last time.
Watch the trailer here.
One Piece (Season 2) | March 10, Netflix
After miraculously breaking the notorious live-action anime curse with its phenomenal debut, the pressure is on for Luffy in his journey to become the Pirate King. In Season 2, the Straw Hat Pirates are finally heading to the Grand Line, where they will encounter some fan-favorite arcs and characters (including a certain shape-shifting reindeer doctor).
Watch the trailer here.
Scarpetta | March 11, Prime Video
Based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling crime novels, this forensic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis promises to be a dark and twisty procedural drama. With a focus on psychological tension, realistic crime scenes, and complex female characters, this film seems poised for awards season recognition!
Watch the trailer here.
For All Mankind (Season 5) | March 27, Apple TV+
Prestige sci-fi has been on a roll lately, particularly on Apple TV, and the new season of this alternate-history space drama seems to be continuing that trend. Season 5 brings us into a fictional 2012 with new characters, more exciting space exploration, and of course, a touch of geopolitical tension.
Watch the trailer here.
The Boys (Season 5) | April 8, Prime Video
This satirical, hyper-violent superhero darling is back for its grand finale and what may be the most intense season yet. As Homelander grows crazier and Butcher’s crew has just about run out of options, fans can likely expect a dark and (surely) chaotic conclusion to the madness.
Watch the teaser trailer here.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair | April 10, Hulu / Disney+
While we have good reason to be skeptical of sitcom revivals, the nostalgia’s got me hyped for this one. Fortunately, the entire original cast will return to show us what our favorite dysfunctional family looks like decades later. Transitioning from an early-2000s sitcom to a modern-day comedy, the show will explore how Malcolm and his brothers are handling the chaotic hurdles of middle age.
Watch the teaser trailer here.
Euphoria (Season 3) | April 12, HBO
After unprecedented production delays, behind-the-scenes drama, and a massive time jump, the scandalous, boundary-pushing, drug-filled teen drama finally returns. Admittedly, the show’s taking a risk by removing the main characters from their usual high school setting, but it’s bound to be a wild, unpredictable, and gorgeously shot ride.
Watch the trailer here.
Beef (Season 2) | April 16, Netflix
With a new storyline and cast, the dark comedy anthology continues exploring personal conflicts spiraling into obsession. Season 1 set a high bar with its mix of absurdity and emotional depth, and we can only hope Season 2 will match its brilliant writing and incredible tension.
Charles Melton in Beef Season 2; Image credit: Netflix
Spider-Noir | May 25, MGM+ / Prime Video
Set in a stylized black-and-white world inspired by pulp detective fiction, this Spider-Man spinoff will star none other than Nicholas Cage in the lead. The show will have eight episodes, be set in the 1930s, and may be unique enough in tone to combat the superhero fatigue many of us have been feeling.
Watch the teaser trailer here.
Summer and Late 2026 Premieres
Elle | July 1, Prime Video
Legally Blonde fans, unite! This spinoff series will be a prequel to the original film and follows a young Elle Woods as she navigates the drama of her high school years (what, like it’s hard?). Produced by Reese Witherspoon herself, we can only hope it delivers the same mix of pink-clad optimism and girl-power wit we got from the original.
Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods; Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios
Ted Lasso (Season 4) | Summer 2026, Apple TV+
After its emotional “ending,” Apple’s well-loved dramedy returns with a new chapter. The announcement of a fourth season came out of nowhere, but we’re more than happy to have another season full of underdog victories. However, fans have some legitimate questions about where the story will go from here.
Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso Season 4; Image credit: Warner Bros. Television
The Bear (Season 5) | Expected Mid-2026, FX / Hulu
Get ready to stress out all over again, because the critically acclaimed, heart-palpitating culinary drama is returning to pick up where it left off after the controversial and emotional end of Season 4 in 2025. While rumors say the fifth season may be the last, FX deserves credit for being one of the few networks to give us five seasons of an awards-worthy show in five years.
Jeremy Allen White in The Bear Season 3; Image credit: FX Productions
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale | Expected Mid-to-Late 2026, Hulu
Reviving a show with such a fiercely loyal cult following is a massive gamble, but this new iteration aims to introduce younger generations to the Slayer world. The show will continue where the original left off, bringing Sarah Michelle Gellar back in the titular role.
The “Welcome to Sunnydale” town sign from the original TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Image credit: 20th Century Fox Television
Yellowjackets (Season 4) | Expected Late 2026, Showtime / Paramount+
This survival thriller has got to be one of the most unsettling shows on television, but we can’t stop watching! The back-and-forth between the grim reality of its ’90s timeline and the messy, destructive lives of the adult survivors in the present day has been a wild and traumatizing ride, and the new season is slated to be the conclusion of the drama surrounding the stranded soccer team survivors.
Courtney Eaton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, and Anisa Harris in Yellowjackets Season 3; Image credit: Paramount Global and Lionsgate Television
Blade Runner 2099 | Expected Late 2026, Prime Video
Following decades after the last film’s conclusion, this sequel series will bring 1982’s iconic cyberpunk universe to the small screen. It’s currently listed as a miniseries, featuring a stellar cast led by Michelle Yeoh, and is being produced by Ridley Scott himself.
A scene from the 2017 film Blade Runner 2049; Image credit: Alcon Entertainment
Lanterns | Expected Late 2026, HBO
Pitched as a detective-style mystery set in the sprawling American heartland, this series will be quite the tonal shift for the DC television universe. Starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler as the iconic Green Lanterns John Stewart and Hal Jordan, the show will tie into the overarching cinematic narrative of the new DCU.
Lanterns; Image credit: DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television
So, which one of these television titans will you be clearing your schedule to binge-watch? It’s clear that our streaming queues will be unmanageable before the year is out.
If you love comparing Hollywood’s biggest hits, tracking the best new releases, and finding your next big obsession, PixlParade has plenty more in store. Be sure to tune in for new lists and articles, and, as always, lots of nerding out over pop culture!
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Featured image photo credit: Sony Pictures Television
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