It may feel like 2026 has just begun, or like it's already lasted a decade, but somehow and some way, it's already half done. And for fans of TV, that means there's already been a slew of great (and ...

TV is off to a good start in 2026, with a slew of exciting new series looking to make their way into your annual rotation — and proving hard to forget. Assessing the best new shows of the year can, at ...

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From great shows coming to a close (Hacks, The Bear) to fresh new series with big ideas (Widow’s Bay, Rooster), TV really has it all this year. Save Article ...

From "Industry" and "The Comeback" to "Riot Women" and "Widow's Bay," the best scripted series of the year so far share more in common that high-quality entertainment. They're here to help. It’s 2026, ...

If there’s a theme that unites all the series on this best-so-far list, it’s anxiety. Anxiety about money, about class, about fame, about legitimacy. About the Blackfyre Rebellion. The creators of the ...

The first half of the year had few big, buzzy hits. But there were some nice surprises (“Widow’s Bay”) and returning favorites (“The Comeback”). By The New York Times While 2026 has brought breakout ...