Dexerto’s Top TV Picks for 2026 (So Far)

As the year unfolds, Dexerto highlights the standout shows that are shaping 2026. This list will be updated whenever new gems land, so keep checking back.

10. Scrubs Season 10

Channel: ABC Cast: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke What it’s about: JD ascends to Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart and, alongside Elliot and Turk, navigates midlife while guiding a fresh batch of interns. Why we love it: Nearly two decades after the original, the Sacred Heart crew return with the same warmth, wit, and heart. The revived series preserves the quick banter and enduring friendship between JD and Turk, plus a heart-wrenching twist involving Dr. Cox that could have big consequences if Season 11 happens.

9. Bait

Channel: Prime Video Cast: Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Ritu Arya What it’s about: After auditioning for the James Bond role, Shah Latif (Riz Ahmed) confronts backlash from media, fans, and his own circle. Why we love it: A sharp, witty takedown of Hollywood’s fame machine and the pressures of being British-Pakistani in London. Ahmed writes and stars, and Guz Khan steals every scene as Shah’s hilarious taxi-driver cousin, delivering a seedier, smarter satire.

8. How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

Channel: Netflix Cast: Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Packy Lee What it’s about: Three estranged friends reunite in Belfast after a mutual death, only to uncover secrets tying their past to a startling present. Why we love it: From Lisa McGee (Derry Girls) comes a comedy-with-mystery darling that lands eight episodes of sharp, laugh-out-loud storytelling with a compelling mystery at its core.

7. Beef Season 2

Channel: Netflix Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny What it’s about: Season 2 shifts to a country club setting, where a confrontation between a General Manager and his wife fractures the lives of several employees. Why we love it: Not a direct sequel, but a fresh narrative with new characters. It sustains the franchise’s blackly comic mood while delivering a gripping thriller arc. Mulligan nails a posh misfit arc, and Cailee Spaeny steals the show as the season unfolds toward a wild finale.

6. Paradise Season 2

Channel: Hulu/Disney Cast: Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Shailene Woodley What it’s about: With the bunker world expanding, Xavier hunts for his wife as colleagues probe who or what “Alex” really is. Why we love it: Season 2 leans into hard sci-fi, exploring time quirks, nosebleeds, and strange coincidences that push the plot toward a potential save-the-world thread. Eight episodes raise more questions than answers, setting up a conclusive Season 3.

5. The Pitt Season 2

Channel: HBO Cast: Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Fiona Dourif What it’s about: A fresh day at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center brings new patients, new illnesses, and new crises for the team. Why we love it: The second season doubles down on the adrenaline, drama, humor, and heartbreak of life in an overburdened ER. It also tackles real-world issues like ICE, healthcare costs, and the creeping presence of AI, making The Pitt both entertaining and meaningful.

4. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Channel: HBO Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel What it’s about: Set after House of the Dragon but before Game of Thrones, Dunk the Tall and his young squire Egg pursue entry to the Ashford tourney. Why we love it: A focused, intimate spin that pivots away from blockbuster scale to character-driven storytelling. Dunk and Egg’s relationship is endearing and occasionally heart-wrenching, culminating in a finale that lands with real impact.

3. Invincible Season 2

Channel: Prime Video Voice cast: Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Gillian Jacobs What it’s about: Season 4 of Invincible dives into the Viltrumite War, as Mark wrestles with a tiring life as a superhero while an imminent cosmic threat looms. Why we love it: The show continues to fuse jaw-dropping action with thoughtful deconstruction of the genre. The mid-season lulls give way to a gripping war arc that reaffirms why this series stands tall among superhero fare.

2. Industry Season 4

Channel: BBC/HBO Cast: Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung What it’s about: Harper unexpectedly joins forces with Eric, while Henry hooks up with a secretive tech entrepreneur. The power plays and partnerships get messier by the day. Why we love it: Each season refines Industry’s blend of financial intrigue, Shakespearean drama, and pulsing suspense. The arcs for Harper, Eric, and Henry deliver high-stakes business theater with emotional depth.

1. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

Channel: Netflix (Marvel Studios/Disney+) Cast: Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll What it’s about: Fisk tightens his grip on the city via an Anti-Vigilante Task Force, while Matt Murdock leads a resistance that includes old rivals and allies. Why we love it: Season 2 doubles down on political overtones, delivering a gritty, timely narrative where Daredevil and Kingpin deliver some of the best, most consequential arcs in superhero television.

We’ll keep updating this list as new standout shows land. If you’re craving more recommendations in the meantime, check out our monthly TV drops picks.