Top 20 New & Returning TV Shows to Watch in 2026

Ready to plan your watch list for 2026? You’ve come to the right place.

The next twelve months are shaping up to be an unprecedented year for television, featuring some of the most anticipated premieres and explosive finales in recent memory. We’re talking about everything from cinematic sci-fi epics like Blade Runner 2099 to the return of fantasy powerhouses like House of the Dragon.

To help you navigate the chaos, we’ve compiled the definitive list of the Top 20 New and Returning TV Shows for 2026. Whether you’re a drama devotee, a sci-fi fanatic, or a comedy connoisseur, these are the must-watch shows coming to HBO Max, Prime Video, Netflix, and every major streaming service.

Scroll down to discover the 2026 TV schedule you need to clear your calendar for!

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (New) on HBO MAX

The Boys (Final Season) on Prime Video

Blade Runner 2099 (New) Prime Video

The Testaments (Returning Series)

Daredevil: Born Again (Returning Series) Disney+

Euphoria (Returning Series) HBO MAX

American Love Story (New) FX

House of the Dragon (Returning Series) HBO MAX

The White Lotus (Returning Series) HBO MAX

Lanterns (New) HBO MAX

One Piece (Returning Series) Netflix

Margo's Got Money Troubles (New) Apple TV+

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (New) Paramount+

The Night Manager (Returning Series) Prime Video

Bridgerton (Returning Series) Netflix

Scarpetta (New) Prime Video

The Split Up (New) BBC

The Savant (New) Apple TV+

Stranger Things Tales From 85’ (New) Netflix

From (Returning Series) MGM+

From the gritty streets of Westeros in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to the final, bloody battle of The Boys, the lineup of new and returning TV shows in 2026 is truly exceptional.

What’s on Your 2026 Watch List?

We want to hear from you! Which of these Top 20 TV Shows for 2026  are you most excited to watch, and why? Let us know in the comments below!

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