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What are the most anticipated shows of 2026?
Margo’s Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman, Wong Kar-wai’s new series, the latest season of Euphoria, the adaptation of Jacques Audiard’s film A Prophet… Discover the most eagerly awaited shows of 2026.
and Ambra Flora.
Published on 25 November 2025. Updated on 19 May 2026.
The Beauty, Ryan Murphy’s new series starring Bella Hadid
After the series All’s Fair (2025), famous director, screenwriter and producer Ryan Murphy is now at the helm of a new provocative show verging on horror and dystopian tale. The series revolves around “a sexually transmitted disease that makes people beautiful… before killing its victims after a certain time.” The cast features models Bella Hadid and Amelia Gray, alongside actors Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher, Jeremy Pope, Anthony Ramos, Rebecca Hall, Isabella Rossellini, Lux Pascal (Pedro Pascal’s sister), and Nicola Peltz Beckham.
The Beauty, created by Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson, available on Disney+.
Season 4 of Bridgerton
The romantic saga and Netflix phenomenon Bridgerton has unveiled its fourth season in 2026. This new chapter focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, the free-spirited and Bohemian younger brother of the family. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels, this new season promises a fairytale romance filled with masked balls, forbidden love and thwarted desires. Sophie Baek, a humble maid played by Yerin Ha (The Survivors), will be the new face of season 4, ushering in a new, captivating love story.
The first part of Bridgerton season 4, created by Julia Quinn and Chris Van Dusen, is available on.
Love Story, Ryan Murphy’s series on Carolyn Bessette
Prolific director, producer and screenwriter Ryan Murphy is set to revive the love story between fashion icon Carolyn Bessette and John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr., son of the 35th President of the United States, in a new series titled Love Story. He has chosen actress Sarah Pidgeon (I Know What You Did Last Summer) to portray the young woman, who tragically died at the age of 33 in a private plane crash off the Atlantic coast in 1999.
The role of the American heir will be played by actor Paul Kelly. On Instagram, Ryan Murphy shared the first images from the project a few months ago and explained: “We started shooting this week in New York and can’t wait until you see the romantic and tragic love story between JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette – out Valentine’s Day week 2026.”
Love Story, created by Ryan Murphy, coming out on Netflix on February 13th, 2026.
Wong Kar-wai’s new series Blossoms Shanghai
Three years after its release in China, the series Blossoms Shanghai, directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai (In the Mood for Love, Chungking Express, Fallen Angels), will finally arrive in France on February 26th, 2026. The show, coming out on the streaming platform MUBI, chronicles the rise of Ah Bao, a self-made millionaire from Shanghai in the 1990s. It is an adaptation of Jin Yucheng’s 2013 novel Blossoms, and features the director’s signature nocturnal and vibrant aesthetic.
Blossoms Shanghai by Wong Kar-wai, coming out on February 26th, 2026.
Imperfect Women with Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington
After her latest series Physical (2021-2023), novelist, screenwriter and director Annie Weisman is returning to the small screen on Apple TV+. This time, she is adapting her 2020 novel Imperfect Woman. Scheduled for release in March 2026, this psychological drama thriller will star two major actresses known for their work in that genre – Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Men) and Kerry Washington (Scandal, Django Unchained).
The storyline? “When Nancy Hennessy is murdered, she leaves behind two best friends, a loving husband and daughter, and a secret lover whose identity she took to the grave. From the outside, her life was perfect. But as the investigation into her death flounders, dark details surface that reveal just how little they really knew about their friend.”
Imperfect Women, created by Annie Weisman, will air on Apple TV+ on March 18th, 2026.
The Testaments, a dystopian sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale
Following in the footsteps of the dark show The Handmaid’s Tale (2017), The Testaments traces back Gilead’s dictatorship through the stories of three women, Aunt Lydia, Daisy and Agnes. Showrunner Bruce Miller announced the project in 2023, and production officially began in April 2025. The brutal setting of Gilead remains unchanged, but the perspective shifts. This time, long-silenced voices are finally being heard.
Bruce Miller actually stepped away from the original series to focus on this adaptation. Scheduled for release in March 2026, the show stars young actress Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another) and offers a fresh take on tyranny and hope.
The Testaments, created by Bruce Miller, coming out next March 2026 on Hulu.
Season 3 of Euphoria starring Rosalía
A few months ago, HBO unveiled a first look at superstar Rosalía, who recently released the brilliant album Lux, in season 3 of Euphoria. The total budget for these anticipated new episodes? An estimated $110 million, suggesting an exceptionally ambitious season, available now on HBO.
As for the cast, the show’s iconic figures are back – Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow, Colman Domingo, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer… Among the surprises in store for the new season are the much-talked-about appearances of Sharon Stone and the involvement of Hans Zimmer, who will oversee the original soundtrack.
Euphoria, season 3 (2019-present), created by Sam Levinson, will premiere on HBO Max in April 2026.
Pride and Prejudice starring Emma Corrin
Netflix is preparing a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice (1813). All signs point to a mini-series that will delight both period drama lovers and romance fans. In the role Elizabeth Bennet, viewers will find actress Emma Corrin, already known for several standout roles in historical productions…
And that’s not all. Olivia Colman will also be part of the cast, reuniting with Emma Corrin after their performances in The Crown… With such a strong cast and the recent success of other period dramas (Bridgerton, The Crown), this new series is shaping up to be one of the platform’s most anticipated projects.
Pride and Prejudice, created by Dolly Alderton, coing out on Netflix in 2026.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles with Elle Fanning
Among the most anticipated projects of 2026 at Apple TV+, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is already shaping up to be a must-watch. Adapted from a novel by Rufi Thorpe, the series boasts a stellar cast. The brilliant Elle Fanning will play the role of Margo Millet, while Nicole Kidman embodies as a mediator tasked with navigating the tensions between Margo and her ex, who also happens to be her former English teacher.
According to Deadline, the series is produced by A24 and helmed by David E. Kelley. Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Nicole Kidman are also executive producers of the project. Still in early production, after a platform bidding war ultimately won by Apple TV+, Margo’s Got Money Troubles does not have an official release date yet… But everything suggests that it will be one of standout show of next year.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles, created by David E. Kelley, coming out on Apple TV+ in 2026.
The Savant starring Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain goes undercover in extremist rings… Created by playwright Melissa James Gibson (Anatomy of a Scandal, 2022), the series The Savant is inspired by the true story of a mother and digital watchdog determined to expose hate. In this fictionalized version, she becomes a secret agent known as “the Savant,” who infiltrates white supremacist online networks in order to dismantle their most violent factions and leaders from within.
Originally scheduled for September 2025 on Apple TV+, the show was delayed and is now set to premiere sometime in 2026. Online theories are thriving… Some think that the assassination of Republican activist and MAGA supporter Charlie Kirk in September 2025 may have prompted the schedule change…
The Savant, created by Melissa James Gibson, coing out on Apple TV+ in 2026.
A series adaptation of Jacques Audiard’s film A Prophet
In 2009, the meteoric rise of Malik, a young inmate drawn into the violent world of prison, struck a chord at the Cannes Film Festival. There, A Prophet won the Grand Prix. With nine César awards, Jacques Audiard’s film not only highlighted Tahar Rahim‘s talent but instantly became a modern classic.
The new series stars Sami Bouajila and Mamadou Sidibé, who pick up the torch but shift the focus. A new Malik, of Comorian origin this time, is arrested after the collapse of a building in Marseille and finds himself caught in a contemporary clan war. A modern retelling that promises to reignite the legend without resorting to blatent imitation.
A Prophet: The Series, created by Abdel Raouf Dafri and Nicolas Peufaillit, coming out on Canal+ in 2026.
Blade Runner 2099 with Hunter Schafer
Starring Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh, this sequel to the iconic Blade Runner (1982) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017) directed Denis Villeneuve is taking place in Los Angeles in the year 2099. Hunter Schafer plays Cora, a fugitive navigating a world ravaged by inequality and mass surveillance. Michelle Yeoh portrays Olwen, an aging replicant at the end of her life. In the ten episodes overseen by Ridley Scott, who directed the original Blade Runner, and Silka Luisa, the series promises to explore the notions of identity, humanity and technological control.
Blade Runner 2099, created by Silka Luisa, coming out on Amazon Prime Video in 2026.
Scarpetta with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis
Nicole Kidman takes on the role of famous medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, in a series based on Patricia Cornwell’s 28-novel saga, including Scarpetta (2008). Jamie Lee Curtis joins her as her disruptive sister Dorothy. Produced for Amazon Prime Video, this major thriller marks the first successful adaptation of the bestselling series.
After several failed attempts since the 1990s with Angelina Jolie or Demi Moore, Patricia Cornwell’s universe will finally see the light of day thanks to that powerhouse duo of actresses and showrunner Liz Sarnoff. Two seasons of eight episodes each are already in the pipeline.
Scarpetta, created by Liz Sarnoff, coming out on Amazon Prime Video in 2026.
Season 4 of the period show The Gilded Age
The historical epic The Gilded Age, created by Downton Abbey’s director Julian Fellowes, continues its lavish exploration of 1880s New York with a fourth season. The first episode aired in 2022 and this new season is set for release on HBO Max in 2026. Amid old money and rising powers in the industry, the show keeps portraying power struggles, social ambition and the upheavals of a dazzling golden age. Louisa Jacobson, Carrie Coon and Denée Benton will reprise their roles in this ongoing portrait of an ever-evolving high society.
The Gilded Age, season 4, created by Julian Fellowes, will come out on HBO Max in 2026.
East of Eden starring Florence Pugh
John Steinbeck’s legendary novel East of Eden (1952), which earned him the Nobel Prize, will be adapted as a Netflix miniseries in 2026. It will be written and directed by Zoe Kazan, granddaughter of Elia Kazan, who directed the cult 1955 film adaptation starring James Dean. Set once again in California’s Salinas Valley, this family saga will revisit the timeless themes of good, evil and inheritance through the story of the Trask family.
The cast includes Florence Pugh (Midsommar), who will embody the enigmatic Cathy Ames, alongside Mike Faist (Challengers) and Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) playing the protagonists Aaron and Charles, the Trask brothers.
East of Eden, created by Zoe Kazan, coming out on Netflix in 2026.
The Boroughs, a series produced by the producers of Stranger Things
After a decade following the adventures of the endearing group of young nerds living in the mysterious town of Hawkins, the hit series Stranger Things came to an end on January 1st, 2026, with the release of the final episode of the fifth season. To console their fans, the Duffer brothers have a major surprise in store – a new series entitled The Boroughs.
Although they are not involved in its creation or writing, they have chosen to support the project as executive producers. Directed by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), this eight-episode series draws on the same trope dear to the Duffer brothers – a group of outsiders navigating a science-fiction universe. This time, however, it is not a group of teenagers, but of retirees facing an extraterrestrial threat.
Set in rural New Mexico, the series brings together a stellar cast. Alfred Molina, the iconic Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man 2 (2004), Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise), Alfre Woodard (Luke Cage), Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story), Clarke Peters (The Wire) and Bill Pullman (Independence Day) will star in the upcoming show.
The Boroughs (2026), created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthew, coming out on Netflix in 2026.
