TV Premiere Dates 2026: Every New Show Premiering in 2026

Planning your watchlist for 2026? Below is every new TV series premiering in 2026, with a short synopsis for each — currently 39 premieres and growing as networks announce more. This page updates automatically as networks announce and shift premiere dates.

August

Take a Hike! — August 18, 2026

Netflix · Adventure, Food, Travel

A Beautiful Obsession — August 19, 2026

Prime Video · Sports

An intimate, raw portrait of Manchester City FC across two era-defining seasons. With unprecedented access, the film follows their worst run in decades and fightback to glory.

Kiss or Kill — August 19, 2026

GagaOOLala · Drama, Action, Crime

LION — August 20, 2026

National Geographic · Nature

From "The Lion King" director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king.Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive.Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.

Blodsoffer — August 20, 2026

Netflix · Crime, Thriller

Detective Berg has given up on his absent ex-cop father - until a double police murder forces them back together.

S&X — August 20, 2026

Netflix · Drama, Romance

At his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own.

Emergência 53 — August 20, 2026

Globoplay · Drama, Action

Emergência 53 follows a rogue Rio de Janeiro ambulance crew navigating, often bypassing, strict protocols to save lives amidst a chaotic urban environment. The series balances high-stakes, real-time rescue missions with a deep look into the personal traumas and complex lives of the frontline workers.

The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project — August 21, 2026

Hulu

Step inside Khloé Kardashian's inner circle as her closest friends navigate the highs and lows of motherhood, marriage, dating, business, and life in the spotlight. From career milestones and family challenges to girls' trips, launch parties, and life-changing decisions, these ambitious women come together through their shared connection to Khloé. But as they spend more time together and get to know one another on a deeper level, unexpected tensions, old wounds, and clashing perspectives begin to surface - testing whether these friendships can grow as their lives continue to evolve.

9/11: Reunited — August 22, 2026

National Geographic

9/11 Reunited tells the story of September 11 through the eyes of survivors who experienced life-or-death moments with strangers that day and now want to meet again. Made with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to mark the 25th anniversary, this major new series foregrounds stories of heroism and humanity amidst the worst terror attacks in U.S. history.

The Airport Chaplain — August 25, 2026

SBS On Demand · Drama

Airport Chaplain Tobias Wallace has an unorthodox approach to solving the daily crises of an airport, constantly overstepping boundaries and putting him on a collision course with new boss Mira Ansari-Cole. Mira wants him fired but Tobias isn't giving up his beloved chaplaincy without a fight.

Dalliance — August 27, 2026

Paramount+ · Drama

Dalliance follows retired cameraman Billy who unexpectedly crosses paths with chef Dani. An instant connection threatens to unravel decades of friendship and family. As one life-changing event sends shockwaves through an entire community, marriages are tested, new relationships ignite, old wounds resurface, and everyone is forced to confront the choices that have shaped their lives.

Mousetrap — August 28, 2026

Netflix · Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Mousetrap (formerly known as The Rat) centers on Moon Je, a secluded writer whose quiet life goes off the rails when his phone's biometric recognition stops working and his life's savings and identity are suddenly stolen by a shadowy figure. To track down "the Rat" and reclaim his life, he must forge an unlikely, dangerous alliance with No Ja, a ruthless loan shark who used to hunt him down for an unpaid debt.

Toda la verdad de mis mentiras — August 28, 2026

Netflix · Drama, Comedy, Romance

The miniseries tells the story of Coco and Marín, two best friends who have been living together for years. They are about to embark on a caravan trip with their entire gang to celebrate their friend Blanca's bachelorette party, but what should be an adventure celebrating friendship turns into a ticking time bomb as the secrets hidden among them gradually begin to unravel.

September

Tuzlu Kahve — September 1, 2026

Star TV · Comedy, Family

Salty Coffee begins with the intersection of the paths of Gözde, the daughter of one of Istanbul's established and wealthy families, and Mehmet, the heir to a holding company who has returned from America. The young couple, eager to marry, bring two families, seemingly incompatible, face to face.

The Varnell Hill Show — September 1, 2026

Paramount+ · Comedy

Nearly three decades after audiences first met him, Varnell Hill is stepping back into the spotlight - and he's determined to prove he's still the star of the show. Set behind the scenes of a long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show follows Varnell as he fights to stay relevant in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape. Between network executives eager to modernize the show, a chaotic writers' room, celebrity guests, family drama, and his own outsized ego, Varnell quickly discovers that keeping a television empire together may be harder than building one in the first place.

Turning Point: Generation 9/11 — September 2, 2026

Netflix

With firsthand accounts of the attacks and their aftermath, this thought-provoking documentary explores how 9/11 shaped a generation, 25 years later.

The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition — September 3, 2026

The CW · Adventure, Sports

The series takes audiences on a high-energy journey across America's most iconic highway, combining adventure, competition, entertainment, community celebration, and philanthropy.

Beach Sisters — September 3, 2026

Sky Show · Sports

Beach Sisters follows beach volleyball sisters Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré through their first season as teammates on the road to the 2028 Olympic Games, offering exclusive insights into their lives as they balance elite sport, family, and personal challenges. After years of competing against each other, Anouk and Zoé are now united on the sand as one team. The documentary captures their journey as they strive to establish themselves among the world's best, highlighting not only their triumphs and setbacks on the court, but also the unique bond they share as sisters, and the physical and mental demands of life as elite athletes competing around the globe.

The Box — September 5, 2026

ITV1

The Box will see a dozen celebrities placed at mercy of The Box. Each famous face enter a box and are transferred to a different location. When the box opens at the new location, the famous faces must face whatever is in front of them - with no prior warning on what or who may be on the other side of the box or the task they will have to complete.

A Tale Of Two Cities — September 6, 2026

BBC One · Drama, History

London, 1782. Tensions run high in the war between France and Britain. A young woman, Lucie Manette has her life upended when she receives a message from Paris - her father, assumed dead for almost 20 years, may be alive. The messenger - idealistic French emigré, Charles Darnay - is arrested and charged with treason. Lucie enlists the help of a brilliant but erratic young lawyer, Sydney Carton, to free Darnay in the hope he will lead her to Paris to track down her father. Lucie's collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle. Both men fight to be worthy of her love, and Lucie is torn over which one to choose. Yet neither man - physically so alike, spiritually poles apart - can escape the other. Instead, they find themselves bound together in life and death, through triumphs, tragedies, marriage, and murder.

Marble Hall Murders — September 7, 2026

PBS · Drama, Crime, Mystery

Susan Ryeland, is a book editor who all too often finds herself involved in baffling murders. Returning to England, she is reluctantly drawn into a new Atticus Pünd mystery, this time written by a new, young writer. "Pünd's Last Case" is a story set in 1955, in an exotic villa in Corfu – but the identity of a real killer is hidden in the book and once again Susan is going to find herself in grave danger.Atticus Pünd, the literary detective, steps out of the books to help Susan unravel the real-life mystery. Who killed Miriam Crace, the most famous children's author in the world?

DANG! — September 8, 2026

Netflix · Comedy

DANG! follows a brother and sister duo whose fun, messy lives in New York City are interrupted when their worst nightmare comes true: their high-achieving older sister shows up and wants to hang out with them.

The Drop: A Snowfall Saga — September 9, 2026

FX · Drama, Crime, Music

The Drop follows Wanda and Leon (from the original Snowfall series), who are now fighting to reinvent themselves in '90s Los Angeles, where the fallout from the crack epidemic is fueling a new game: the rise of West Coast rap.

Last Seen — September 9, 2026

Apple TV · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Police detective Ian Ridley's life fell apart 11 years ago when his young daughter, Maggie, disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, the only thing that has kept him going is his implacable refusal to accept that she might be gone forever. When he receives a distress call from a teenage girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost.

Crew Girl — September 10, 2026

Netflix · Drama, Romance

Crew Girl is described as a frothy, coming-of-age teen drama about a 16-year-old female rower Teagan who becomes the coxswain of a dysfunctional all-boys rowing team at an elite East Coast Prep School. Warring rivals, messy romantic entanglements, and betrayed friendships spill drama both in and out of the boat. Not to mention her complicated relationship with her mom, Ella. The team's a mess, her life's a mess. Can she fix both and win?

Physical Italia: da 100 a 1 — September 11, 2026

Netflix · Sports

One hundred Italian athletes face brutal physical challenges, each battling to outlast the rest and claim the glory of becoming the one true champion.

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam — September 14, 2026

TNT · Drama, Thriller, History

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is the story about a man's relentless quest for truth, a nation's complicated campaign for justice, and the bonds between fathers and sons. It tells, for the first time, the intimate story of two men at the heart of one of the 21st Century's most formative conflicts. In 2003, John Nixon, a CIA analyst became the first American to positively identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein. During their time together, Nixon began to understand the potential consequences of the invasion, the humanitarian horrors and geopolitical turbulences that would follow Saddam's deposing.

Tall Tales & Murder — September 14, 2026

BBC One Northern Ireland · Drama, Comedy, Crime

A gripping episodic drama unravelling dark secrets and mysteries in Dublin and Wicklow.

Tommy & Tuppence — September 15, 2026

BritBox · Crime, Mystery

Tommy & Tuppence brings the Beresfords from early twentieth-century England to modern day Hampstead in North London. A detective duo for the ages, Tommy and Tuppence fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling and entertaining mysteries along the way.

City of Blood — September 16, 2026

Disney+ · Horror, Thriller, Supernatural

Berlin – a city-state on the brink. While a privileged few live beneath a climate-controlled dome, those outside struggle to survive in a world ravaged by heat, corruption, and crime. After years apart, sisters Bea and Phoebe are reunited and uncover a dark secret: vampires are determined to seize political power – and blood has become the city's new currency.

Golden Axe — September 16, 2026

Paramount+

Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won't seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.

Neagley — September 16, 2026

Prime Video · Drama, Action, Thriller

Frances Neagley is a private investigator in Chicago and former military protege of Jack Reacher in the Army's 110th Special Investigations Unit. When she learns that a beloved friend from her past has been killed in a suspicious accident, she becomes hell-bent on justice. Using everything she's learned from Jack Reacher and her time as a member of the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley puts herself on a dangerous path to uncover a menacing evil.

American Mayhem — September 19, 2026

Syndication · Comedy

High-energy clip show hosted by Larry the Cable Guy, who brings his signature heartland humor to a fast-paced collection of the funniest and most relatable clips from across the country.

American Hostage — September 20, 2026

MGM+ · Drama, Thriller

The first 8-episode installment of this anthology series is set in the 1970s. The psychological thriller tells the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

Line of Fire — September 22, 2026

NBC · Drama, Crime

When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin. Bridging personal differences and crossing professional boundaries, the Hollingsworth family must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice... even if it means betraying their sworn code.

Brothers — September 23, 2026

Apple TV · Comedy

Brothers is a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around the strange and beautiful bond between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Matthew and Woody's friendship is tested when their combined families attempt to live together on Matthew's ranch in Texas.

Wonka's The Golden Ticket — September 23, 2026

Netflix

In this one-of-a-kind reality competition, lucky players step inside Wonka's Chocolate Factory to face unpredictable games, tests and temptations.

A Different World — September 24, 2026

Netflix · Comedy

A Different World follows Deborah, Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert's free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child, as she enters her freshman year at Hillman College. There, she finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape as she sets out to build her own legacy, while having the time of her life, alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.

Balaraw — September 24, 2026

Netflix · Horror, Mystery

Years after her mother vanished, Sabina follows a mysterious clue to an uncharted island, where she confronts hidden dark secrets within her own family.

Last updated: August 23, 2026. Networks change schedules often — check back, or better, subscribe to the dates in your own calendar.