As a TV critic, I’m telling you, this year is shaping up to be HUGE. We’re getting fresh seasons of shows everyone loves – I’m talking The Pitt, Ted Lasso, even Game of Thrones and For All Mankind. Plus, there’s a wave of new superhero content, some really promising adaptations of beloved books, and a ton of original stories to keep us glued to our screens. Honestly, that’s just scratching the surface of what’s coming!
There’s a real sense of nostalgia with the release of his latest big summer film. Disclosure Day represents Steven Spielberg’s return to science fiction and horror – the very genres that launched his career over 50 years ago. It’s a reminder of how much time has passed.
Even though BAFTA expanded its lists this year, there were still some surprising omissions and snubs. Notably missing from the shortlist was Wagner Moura, the Brazilian actor from The Secret Agent, who many believe will receive an Oscar nomination. As usual, British films like The Ballad of Wallis Island and I Swear were heavily represented, both making the longlist for Best Film. One Battle After Another continued to lead with 16 mentions, closely followed by Hamnet and Sinners with 14 each. Wicked: For Good also performed well, receiving eight mentions, though it didn’t make the Best Film list.
The six-episode thriller series, His & Hers, is based on the novel of the same name by Alice Feeney. It stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as a couple – a journalist and a detective – who are separated and find themselves investigating a murder while also becoming suspects in each other’s eyes. IGN’s Michael Peyton gave the series a 9/10, calling it “Amazing” and praising the strong chemistry between the lead actors, which makes it highly engaging to watch.
The eight-part sci-fi thriller 11.22.63 follows a time traveler who journeys back to 1960 with the goal of preventing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Originally released on Hulu ten years ago, the miniseries has been available on different streaming services, and recently became available on Netflix in the US. This has led to a big increase in popularity, and it’s now one of the top three most-watched shows on the platform.
The first season of Cross premiered last November and quickly became a popular hit on Prime Video, with critics especially praising the lead actor’s performance. Now, anticipation is building for Season 2, and the recently released trailer (available below!) suggests an even more complex case for Alex Cross. You can also find a summary of the new season alongside the trailer.
If you love thrillers and enjoyed recent hits on Netflix like Harlan Coben’s Run Away and The Beast in Me, you won’t want to miss what many are already predicting will be one of the top shows of 2026.
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are incredibly talented singers, and their performances in the Wicked films created high expectations. This may be why the singing of the actress playing the iconic Bond girl has received a lot of criticism in both movies. However, I believe that criticism is far too harsh.
Sophie Turner recently shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon how much her grandfather, Robert Jesse Cotton, influenced her career. She called him her “total hero” and explained she received his wedding ring right before landing her role in X-Men, a meaningful coincidence.