The 16 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026

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!

Taxi Driver’s 50th Anniversary: A Milestone In Cinema History

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.

The 2026 BAFTA Longlist Snubs The Secret Agent, Loves Wicked: For Good

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.

Critics Have Seen His & Hers, And One Word Keeps Coming Up In Reviews Of The Netflix Thriller

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 Best Stephen King Series of the Last 20 Years Just Made a Massive Comeback on Streaming

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.

‘Cross’ Season 2 Trailer Finds Aldis Hodge Back for Justice on Prime Video

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.

I Rewatched Wicked: For Good, And I’ve Got To Defend Michelle Yeoh

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.