Disney+’s Ahsoka series quickly became a hit, attracting over 14 million viewers in its first five days. A key to its success was bringing popular animated Star Wars characters into live-action, and critics generally loved it, giving the show an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
According to Nielsen’s latest data, Netflix’s His & Hers was the most-watched series of 2026. Over 35 days, it averaged 25.6 million viewers across both traditional TV and streaming platforms—all of which came from Netflix. Coming in second was the CBS series Marshals (a Yellowstone spinoff) with 25.24 million viewers. The rest of the top shows included Landman on Paramount+, Bridgerton on Netflix, Tracker on CBS, and High Potential on ABC.
Epic Westerns, known for their detailed storytelling and slower speed, haven’t attracted audiences as consistently as faster-paced action or horror movies. Because they’re also expensive to produce, Hollywood doesn’t make many of them – despite the desires of history enthusiasts. However, some excellent Westerns continue to emerge, whether they’re based on books or real-life events, and these films are considered among the best cinema has offered since 1976.
Michael Ealy will play the lead role of Vin Tanner in the new eight-episode TV series of The Magnificent Seven on MGM+. He’s taking on a role previously played by actors like Steve McQueen and Chris Pratt, according to Deadline.
A new movie, called Eleven Missing Days, will feature Agatha Christie as the main character. Unlike most adaptations of her work, this noir mystery thriller isn’t based on one of her novels. Instead, it tells the story of the real-life mystery surrounding her eleven-day disappearance.
Taylor Sheridan is the creative force behind the hit series Yellowstone, its prequel stories 1883 and 1923, and is an executive producer on Marshals and the upcoming Dutton Ranch. He’s also developed several shows for Paramount+, including Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Lioness, Landman, and The Madison. Meanwhile, Netflix is preparing a strong lineup for 2026, with popular shows like His & Hers, season 4 of Bridgerton, season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer, and numerous other titles.
Currently, One Piece is one of the most amusing live-action series on television. A big reason for this is its strong emphasis on comedy, showcased in moments like Luffy’s cluelessness in social situations and Buggy’s uniquely dark and funny personality. The first season of One Piece was incredibly funny, and the second season continued this trend by successfully recreating iconic scenes from the original manga.
The voice cast of Devil May Cry includes Johnny Yong Bosch, Kue Lawrence, and Evie Hsu, but James Van Der Beek (known from Dawson’s Creek) isn’t one of them. Many viewers were shocked when the first episode, “The Fallen,” concluded with a dedication: “For My Older Brother, JAMES VAN DER BEEK, 1977-2026.”
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a really strong young adult series like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, or Divergent. Shadow and Bone had the potential to compete with big-budget fantasy shows from other networks, such as Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. With its great casting and captivating world, Shadow and Bone offers more diversity and detailed storytelling than many of the streaming options currently available.
The first episode of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes features two stories. In “Fix That Tape,” Pops finds himself in the afterlife on a mission to repair his beloved tape of Mordecai and Rigby. Meanwhile, “Skip’s Luau” sees Mordecai and Rigby accidentally colliding with Benson, causing them to miss out on a big party hosted by Skip.