Good news for Marvel fans: there’s a lot of great TV content out there to enjoy! Some of the best Marvel shows have been overlooked and deserve to be rediscovered. They’re not only faithful to the characters we love, but they’re also really well-made shows on their own.
Since its debut on Peacock in March, Season 2 of Ted has garnered 1.2 billion viewing minutes. According to Nielsen data, this makes it the most-watched original comedy series across all streaming services during that period. Ted also ranks as the No. 1 streaming comedy among men aged 18-34 and is the most popular scripted original series on Peacock within that same audience.
The actor known for his role in Planet of the Apes has moved into directing, with credits including Breathe, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He’s currently working on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, scheduled for release in 2027, and fans are hoping it will be a strong addition to the Lord of the Rings franchise, despite early impressions of his latest film.
As a big fan of The Big Bang Theory, I really enjoyed Young Sheldon. It’s a prequel that shows us a young Sheldon Cooper, played brilliantly by Iain Armitage, and it’s so cool that Jim Parsons came back to narrate! It recently wrapped up after seven seasons – apparently, they had to stick to the established story timeline – but the show’s popularity led to another spin-off, this time focusing on Sheldon’s brother, Georgie. That one, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, is actually on CBS right now, and I’m definitely tuning in!
This mod aims to bring a section of the Nuevo Paraiso map from the original Red Dead Redemption into Red Dead Redemption 2. It’s already been downloaded over 140,000 times, even though it’s still under development. A trailer showcasing the new area has excited many fans.
According to FlixPatrol, the British thriller series is now the most-watched show on Netflix globally. It’s currently number one in the United States, as well as in countries like Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, and the UK. The show, titled Unchosen, premiered on April 21, 2026, and has quickly become a streaming hit in just two days.
According to Deadline, Benedict Cumberbatch will star in and produce a new series called White Smoke with A24. The show is based on an upcoming thriller novel of the same name by Nick Brucker, which isn’t scheduled to be released until 2027.
Fox has announced a second season of Fear Factor: House of Fear after a successful first season. The debut episode reached 16.5 million viewers across various platforms, making it the network’s best new unscripted show premiere this season, particularly among adults aged 18-49. The first season, which consisted of ten episodes, began airing on January 11th, and the second season is anticipated to premiere sometime in 2027.
The character was incredibly popular, leading to his own two-season series, The Punisher, which is now officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside other shows like Daredevil. Frank Castle later reappeared in Daredevil: Born Again and eventually teamed up with Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. His upcoming return in a PG-13 movie will significantly change the Punisher, and fans have been anticipating this for a while.
As of April 23, 2026, it’s clear that audiences are still completely captivated by Panem. Looking at the Hulu charts via FlixPatrol, The Hunger Games franchise dominates! The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is currently number one, followed closely by the original The Hunger Games at two, and Catching Fire rounding out the top three. While SKYKING and another title are holding down spots four and five, the world of Katniss Everdeen isn’t letting up. You can still find Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2* at numbers six and seven, proving this franchise continues to be a major draw for viewers.