Best New TV Shows to Watch in Spring 2026

Spring 2026 brings a wave of promising new series and returning favorites across streaming platforms and networks. Here's what deserves your time.

Must-Watch New Series

Deus Ex Machina (HBO): A near-future thriller about an AI that develops consciousness. From the creators of Westworld's best season. Two episodes in and it's already the most-discussed show on social media.

The Agency (Paramount+): Michael Fassbender returns to TV in a CIA drama based on the French series Le Bureau des Légendes. Slow-burn excellence.

Chad Powers (Hulu): Glen Powell as a disgraced quarterback who disguises himself to walk on at a small college. Surprisingly heartfelt comedy.

Returning Favorites

• The Last of Us Season 3 (HBO): April 20 premiere. The emotional stakes get even higher.
• Stranger Things Season 5 (Netflix): The final season. May 2026. 8 movie-length episodes.
• Abbott Elementary Season 4 (ABC): Still the funniest show on network TV.