The best TV shows of 2026 (so far), and where to stream them

Take a look at our Best TV list for 2026, and you’ll find a motley crew: vampires, football stars, even an aspiring James Bond.

They’re all part of the astonishingly varied TV shows that have premiered in the first half of this year, which include the triumphant return of dramas like Industry and The Pitt, the premiere of yet another Game of Thrones spin-off, and even more Bridgerton. And that was just January!

Beyond that, genre TV has dominated 2026, with horror-comedy Widow’s Bay, dystopian Handmaid’s Tale sequel The Testaments, and sci-fi twist-fest Paradise earning critical acclaim. This year’s superhero offerings, Wonder Man and Spider-Noir, also delivered on their promise with fun takes on an oversaturated genre.