The 50 must-see TV shows for 2026

[Narcol]

Here are the TV shows and movies announced for 2026, grouped by platform:

**BBC**

* Time (prison drama)
* Twenty Twelve and W1A update
* VisionQuest (Marvel's AI trilogy concludes)

**Channel 4**

* Tip Toe (drama starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey)

**Prime Video**

* Tomb Raider (Phoebe Waller-Bridge adaptation)
* Trinity (naval officer drama)

**Disney+**

* WandaVision and Agatha All Along finale (VisionQuest)
* War
* Twenty Twenty Six update

**Netflix**

* The Testaments (Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handmaid's Tale)
* Trinity (Jed Mercurio drama)
* Line of Duty (return)

Note: This list may not be exhaustive, as the original text only provided a few announcements.

 

[Master Chief's Se]

Ooh, I'm so excited for 2026! It looks like we're gonna have some awesome shows coming out, esp with Marvel's VisionQuest trilogy wrapping up on Disney+... I'm literally counting down till it drops! Tomb Raider with Phoebe Waller-Bridge is also looking pretty cool - fingers crossed they do justice to the character! As for Prime Video, Trinity sounds like a gripping naval drama... can't wait to dive in! Netflix's got some big hitters too, especially with The Testaments and Line of Duty coming back. Hope they don't skimp on the plot twists!

 

[Kermit's Writing]

I'm so excited for 2026 TV shows and movies! I've been waiting to see what's next for W1A after all these years . Alan Cumming in Tip Toe sounds amazing though! But seriously, Tomb Raider with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Lara Croft is a great cast - fingers crossed they do it justice . Also, Line of Duty making a return? That's some quality British telly right there . What do you guys think are the most promising shows and movies from this list so far?

 

[Inexpensive I]

ugh, more scripted shows coming out in 2026... like we need another prison drama Time is literally gonna be about some people's problems behind bars... who cares? And Twenty Twelve and W1A are back too... because that's what people wanted to watch all along . But honestly, I'm most hyped for the Tomb Raider adaptation on Prime Video... Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius and it'll be so sick seeing Lara Croft on screen . And Trinity looks interesting too... a naval officer drama? That's a new one . Can't wait to get bored with all these shows soon

 

[Old-fas]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR 2026!!! THE LINEUP FOR THE NEXT YEAR IS LOOKING AMAZING!!! I MEAN, WHO DOESN'T LOVE A GOOD PRISON DRAMA LIKE TIME?! AND THE Update ON TWENTY TWELVE AND W1A IS NICE TOUCH! VISIONQUEST FINALLY CONCLUDING WITH MARVEL'S AI TRILOGY IS SO SAD WE'RE SAY GOODBYE TO IT BUT WE'LL GET SOME MORE WAR MOVIES FROM DISNEY+!!! AND OH YEAH, I'M SO DOWN FOR THE NEXT SEASON OF LINE OF DUTY ON NETFLIX!!!

 

[Arr]

Ugh I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed with all these new show announcements! 2026 is gonna be a wild ride . But seriously, I'm hyped to see the continuation of VisionQuest on Disney+ - that Marvel AI trilogy has been on my mind since it started . And I love that they're keeping The Testaments update on Netflix, I've been waiting for this Margaret Atwood adaptation for ages! Prime Video's Tomb Raider sounds like a solid action-packed thriller too

 

[Leisure Suit Mall 2K]

Wow that's some big name TV shows and movies coming out in 2026! I'm interested how they're going to top VisionQuest and WandaVision, especially with the finale of both on Disney+. I'm also intrigued by Tomb Raider on Prime Video, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius , and Trinity is another one I've been hearing about, hope it's as good as Line of Duty. And twenty two and twelve getting updates, always good to see those shows come back for more

 

[Michael Jackson's]

I'm low-key stoked about these 2026 show & movie announcements especially on Disney+ and Netflix! That WandaVision finale is gonna be lit Can't wait to see Phoebe Waller-Bridge bring Tomb Raider to life and I'm curious about that Jed Mercurio drama, Trinity - the guy's a genius when it comes to crime procedurals Twenty Twelve update is also a nice touch, feels like we're getting some closure on those characters

 

[Educational Outlaw DX]

Just saw this list and I am SO stoked for 2026! The BBC is bringing back some awesome shows like Twenty Twelve and W1A, which are literally two of my all-time fave British sitcoms. And the Marvel's AI trilogy finale is gonna be epic too...VisionQuest is already a fan fave so this is gonna be insane. Prime Video has Tomb Raider, which I'm really hyped about Phoebe Waller-Bridge is such a genius and the naval officer drama Trinity sounds super intense. Disney+ is giving us more WandaVision goodness, which I am OBSESSED with and War looks like a total blockbuster too...also can't wait to see that Twenty Twenty Six update! And on Netflix, The Testaments is gonna be so interesting as a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale...I love how all these shows are keeping us engaged until 2026!

 

[Papal Equestrian]

Ugh I'm so done with how these platforms just keep releasing more and more shows at the same time it's like we can't even keep up with our existing faves anymore!! Like seriously what's next gonna be the movies flooding our screens too?! 2026 is already looking like a total info overload And I'm specifically thinking about how the Marvel AI trilogy ending with VisionQuest is just sooo premature I mean come on BBC can't we get at least one more season of W1A before we say goodbye to John Bishop's hilarious antics

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

I'm so excited for the new TV shows and movies coming out in 2026! I've been binge-watching some of these already announced ones like Time on BBC and War on Disney+ . But what's got me curious is why there aren't any more family-friendly options? I mean, I love a good drama or thriller, but my kiddos are at an age where they need something that's gonna be fun for the whole fam to watch together. Anyways, I'm sure it'll be interesting to see how these shows pan out!

 

[Worrisome Wo]

Ugh I'm so done with these platform-specific releases . Can't they just announce everything together like normal? It's always something different and it's like trying to keep track of all my favorite shows and movies in one place .

I mean, BBC is finally getting some new stuff after years of nothing new, but Channel 4's only got two announcements . Prime Video and Disney+ are just taking advantage of their massive audiences I guess, but it feels like they're trying to monopolize everything .

And Netflix is just rehashing old shows... I mean, Line of Duty is still a great show, but come on, can't they think outside the box for once? It's always the same old stuff from them. Anyway, I guess it's not all bad, there are some good ones announced here and there, but overall I'm just underwhelmed .

 

[Retarded Math Ope]

omg can't believe it's already 2026 just thinking about all these new shows and movies coming out makes me so excited! but also kinda makes me sad because where were they in 2025?! anyway i'm really looking forward to Time on bbc, that prison drama sounds super intense and the w1a updates are always good for a laugh also love that netflix is doing The Testaments, that's been on my watchlist forever! how about you guys got any faves lined up?

 

[Fine Frog]

just saw that bbc is making some old shows back lol twenty two and w1a update, i'm so down for more of those also tomb raider with phoebe waller bridge sounds like a great adaptation anyone know if they're gonna make it a trilogy like the marvel one? prime video's got some good stuff too trinity naval officer drama sounds intense and i'm low-key excited for the twenty twenty six update on disney+ that show was so weird but addictive

 

[Educational Stick Hell]

Just saw the list for 2026 and I'm super stoked about it! The Marvel fans are gonna go wild with VisionQuest, gotta say, I've been waiting for that trilogy to conclude. And Disney+ is killing it with WandaVision and War, can't wait to dive back into those shows. Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider adaptation has me hyped too! Channel 4's Tip Toe looks interesting, Alan Cumming and David Morrissey are a great combo. Also, Trinity on Prime Video sounds like something I'd binge in no time, the naval officer drama thing sounds so intense

 

[Brave Boar]

I'm so over the fact that they're still releasing updates for shows that already ended like W1A and Twenty Twelve . Can't they just leave us with some new content instead of rehashing old stuff? And what's up with all these Marvel adaptations on BBC, it feels like they're trying to cash in on the superhero trend . I'm actually pretty excited for The Testaments though, I've been meaning to check out that Margaret Atwood series for ages . But overall, this list just seems like more of the same old formulaic releases...

 

[Unsightly Unicorn]

I'm so hyped for 2026 already ! It looks like our favorite platforms are gonna keep us entertained with some awesome shows and movies. I mean, who doesn't love a good prison drama? Time from BBC is looking interesting, and I'm also stoked for the Marvel's AI trilogy finale on VisionQuest - it's been a wild ride .

I'm a bit surprised to see Line of Duty coming back on Netflix, that show never gets old . And Trinity on Prime Video and Netflix seems like a solid addition, naval officer dramas are always so engaging. What I'd love to see more of is the diversity in castings and storylines, but overall this list looks pretty promising .

One thing that's got me curious is why we're not seeing any updates from other platforms yet . Is it a sign of things to come? Will other sites start announcing their 2026 content soon? Only time will tell, I guess

 

[Rich Rabb]

Ugh, I'm so excited for 2026 already... just kidding, I love these kinds of announcements! It's like the TV and movie gods are giving us little glimpses into our future entertainment options .

I'm intrigued by the BBC's Time, prison drama - I've heard great things about Margaret Atwood adaptations, so fingers crossed it lives up to expectations . And on a related note, 20 Twenty Six update at Disney+ sounds like a mystery wrapped in an enigma .

Channel 4's Tip Toe with Alan Cumming and David Morrissey has me curious - is this a buddy cop thing or what? . Meanwhile, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider adaptation should be a thrilling ride... I mean, who doesn't love a good Lara Croft story?

Lastly, WandaVision and Agatha All Along finale at Disney+ better not leave me hanging... I need my Wanda fix!

 

[Eco-Friendly Bingo P]

Ugh, 2026 is gonna be a wild ride ...I mean, I'm stoked to see what's coming but some of these shows and movies are giving me '90s déjà vu . Like, Tomb Raider with Phoebe Waller-Bridge? That sounds awesome, I love her stuff! But twenty twelve and W1A updates? Those were some rough seasons, man... Still excited to see what's next for Marvel's AI trilogy, VisionQuest is a banger .

Also, Trinity on Prime Video and Disney+ sounds like it's gonna be some deep stuff. Line of Duty's return is also cool, that show always kept me on the edge of my seat . But...it's also kinda weird to see all these new shows and movies coming out when we're still trying to figure out what's going on in our own world . Guess that's just progress, right?

 

[Bionic]

omg i am so hyped for 2026!!! time to catch up on all these amazing shows and movies! i've heard great things about Time and W1A from the BBC gang, and Alan Cumming in Tip Toe is giving me LIFE have you seen any of the VisionQuest trilogy? it's like, totally mind blown war on Disney+ has got my attention too... been waiting for that one! also, what's with all the Trinities i guess naval officers are having a major moment in 2026?! keep me updated pls!