A roundup of four new series premiering in 2026, featuring quirky sitcoms, gripping dramas, action comedies, and nature documentaries.
2026 is shaping up to be a stellar year for television with a diverse array of new series premiering across BBC iPlayer, Prime Video, and NOW.
From quirky sitcoms to gripping dramas, action-packed comedies, and enlightening nature documentaries, there is something for every viewer. Here is a closer look at four standout shows that are generating buzz.
First up is 'Ann Droid,' a six-part sitcom starring Diane Morgan as a humanoid care robot named Linda. The show, written by Morgan and Sarah Kendall, follows recently widowed Sue, played by Sue Johnston, who is gifted the secondhand AnnDroid Z58/100 Basic Eldercare Robot by her son Michael, portrayed by Paul Ready. Linda, an early model with social ineptitude, causes a series of misunderstandings and chaos, but an unexpected bond forms between human and bot.
The series starts slowly with some repetitive jokes, but once Linda arrives, the dry humor and awkward exchanges that define Morgan's past work come to the fore. Beneath the laughs, themes of grief, loneliness, and embracing life in older age give the show emotional depth. It is an odd, charming, and rewarding treat.
Next, 'The Five-Star Weekend' is an eight-part drama based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel, starring Jennifer Garner as high-flying food blogger Hollis Shaw. After losing her husband, Hollis seeks distraction in a weekend getaway with friends from different parts of her life on Nantucket. The cast includes Chloe Sevigny as bitter Tatum, Regina Hall as Dru-Ann facing work issues, D'Arcy Carden as Brooke with a demanding husband, and Gemma Chan as Gigi, a newer associate.
Unlike Hilderbrand's previous adaptation 'The Perfect Couple,' this series is a drama about women coming to terms with their lives, but it is equally addictive. The easy-to-watch episodes slip by thanks to the quality cast and lovely setting. For action comedy fans, 'Ride Or Die' pairs Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer as unlikely friends Judith and Debbie. Judith, an assassin, has kept her secret for 20 years until a night of gunfire forces her to come clean.
Debbie goes into hiding, and Judith must choose between her friend and her job. The odd-couple chemistry between Waddingham and Spencer fuels this eight-part series, with Bill Nighy supporting as Judith's paymaster. The script, created by British comedian Tessa Coates, carries a wry voice, making this Amazon show a global platform for her talents.
Finally, 'Evolution (2026 Series)' is a natural history series hosted by Chris Packham, exploring the evolutionary journeys of five modern animals. Packham makes big science accessible and upbeat, starting with the elephant and revealing how, over billions of years, all life evolved from a single cell called Luca (Last Universal Common Ancestor). The series explains why elephants are the largest land mammals, why they have trunks with 90,000 miniature muscles, and tusks that never stop growing.
Packham's infectious wonder makes this a fascinating watch. These four series showcase the breadth of television in 2026, offering laughter, tears, thrills, and knowledge. Each brings top-tier talent and compelling storytelling, ensuring viewers have plenty to look forward to throughout the year
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