Fall 2026 TV Lineup: New Seasons, Adaptations and Original Series to Watch
The upcoming fall season brings a mix of returning series, literary adaptations and fresh original shows across major streaming platforms.
Fall 2026’s television slate features a balance of familiar franchises and novel storytelling. Netflix debuts a four-part true-crime anthology centered on Lizzie Borden, while Apple TV+ offers a comedic series starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey playing fictionalized versions of themselves. MGM+ presents an anthology based on a 1970s podcast about a hostage situation, and Netflix also rolls out an adaptation of Steinbeck’s East of Eden written by Zoe Kazan.
One outlet returns the King duo with a Silicon Valley-themed legal dramedy, and Paramount+ expands the Avatar universe with Avatar: Seven Havens. Additional offerings include a pre-quel to the Friday the 13th saga on Peacock, a Marvel-linked Vision series on Disney+, and a new Harry Potter adaptation launching on HBO for Christmas. The schedule promises a variety of genres, from horror and sci-fi to period drama and comedy, giving viewers ample options for binge-watching.
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Viewers get a clear preview of the diverse new and returning shows shaping the fall TV season.
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