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Where to watch: Netflix — November 15, 2026
Meme journalist Philomena Kank finally turns her attention to the history of cinema. In a new documentary series, this shockingly clueless British woman will attempt to make sense of silent films, the Golden Age of Hollywood, the French New Wave, New Hollywood, and other cinephile delights. Her interviewees will include historians, film scholars, archivists, stunt performers, and even famous filmmakers like “Transformers” director Michael Bay and Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch. For those who aren’t in the know, Kank is the brainchild of actress Diane Morgan and screenwriter Charlie Brooker (yes, the very same one who created “Black Mirror”!). Morgan has been tormenting various experts with ridiculous questions for over a decade; during interviews, they often have no idea they’re being pranked (see the series *Kank on Earth*, *Kank on Life*, “Kank About Britain”).
“Altruists”
Where to watch: Netflix — November 19, 2026
A miniseries about the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange—yet another story about a dubious startup in the vein of *The Dropout*, *Hustle: The Battle for Uber*, and *It Didn’t Work Out*. Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner play Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison—young, ambitious, and highly intelligent financiers who promised to change the global financial system but ended up facing charges of stealing $8 billion. Creator and showrunner Graham Moore is an Oscar winner for his screenplay for *The Imitation Game*. The creators promise to reveal what lies behind the sensational headlines: tangled romantic relationships, personal motives, and difficult decisions. Netflix goes so far as to call the main characters “the Bonnie and Clyde of the Zoom generation.”
“Blade Runner 2099”
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video — starting November 25, 2026
The sequel to the sci-fi franchise set in a future world where special agents—known as “Blade Runners”—hunt down rebellious replicants—androids indistinguishable from humans. The story takes place in Los Angeles 80 years after the events of Ridley Scott’s original film and 50 years after the conflict depicted in Denis Villeneuve’s sequel: neither Harrison Ford nor Ryan Gosling will appear in it. Following a successful uprising, the once-despised replicants have gained influence in society, while humans, on the contrary, have lost their status. Olwen (Michelle Yeoh), a dying replicant and Blade Runner, teams up with Cora (Hunter Schafer), a girl posing as a replicant, to catch a gang of rogue robots. Silka Louise (Halo, *The Shining*) is at the helm, and Grandpa Scott is listed as one of the project’s producers.
“Pride and Prejudice”
Where to watch: Netflix — December 3, 2026
Yet another film adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel about the relationship between the independent aristocrat Elizabeth Bennet (Emma Corrin from “The Crown”) and the arrogant and exasperating aristocrat Fitzwilliam Darcy (Jack Lauden, a potential James Bond). For the sake of love, they must overcome class differences and mutual prejudices. Lizzy’s parents are played by Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell, while the meddlesome Lady Catherine de Bourgh is portrayed by Fiona Shaw, who was recently seen in *Sense and Sensibility*, another Austen adaptation. The miniseries was written by Dolly Elderton, known for her bestseller *Everything I Know About Love*. All six episodes were directed by Eros Lin, who has worked on *Sherlock* and *Black Mirror*. The creators promise to stay true to the source material and emphasize humor. Netflix hasn’t forgotten about the previous Lizzie Bennet either—the streaming service has already released the sequel to the spy thriller *Black Doves*, starring Keira Knightley.
“Johnbenet Ramsey”
Where to watch: Netflix — December 10, 2026
A fictional miniseries about one of the most famous unsolved murders in the United States. On Christmas Day 1996, six-year-old child beauty pageant winner JonBenét Ramsey was found murdered in the basement of her own home in Colorado. The girl’s parents, John and Patricia Ramsey, immediately became the prime suspects, but the police never found the killers. The investigation turned into a national spectacle with endless theories and rumors. The girl’s parents were played by Oscar nominees Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, and the showrunner was Richard LaGravenese, the writer of the cult classics *The Fisher King* and *The Bridges of Madison County*. By presenting different perspectives, the creators will explore the family’s grief, the mistakes made during the investigation, and the media frenzy.
“Emily in Paris,” Season 6
Where to watch: Netflix — December 24, 2026
The final season of Darren Star’s hit series about an American woman’s extended business trip to Europe. After breaking up with her Italian boyfriend Marcello, the energetic marketing executive Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) returns to Paris, but then chef Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) invites her on a yacht trip in the Mediterranean. In the new episodes, the characters will travel to Greece and Monaco, but the show has no plans to relocate permanently. Also on hand are her friend Mindy (Ashley Park), her boss Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Bollier), and her ex-boyfriend Alfie (Lucien Laviscount). All that’s left is to sort out her feelings and choose who to spend the closing credits with. If you’re tired of the Mediterranean Sea, there’s always the less romantic Middle-earth: in the third season of *The Rings of Power*, Sauron must craft himself a nice ring (starting November 11 on Amazon Prime Video).
“Harry Potter”
Where to watch: HBO — December 25, 2026
Twenty-five years after the release of the first Harry Potter movie, Warner Bros. is rebooting the beloved franchise as a TV series. Each of J.K. Rowling’s seven books will be adapted for the screen anew. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner, who worked on the fantasy series *The Dark Beginnings*, and television veteran Mark Mylod, who directed the sensational culinary horror satire *The Menu*, are leading the new adaptation. While the films allocated about two and a half hours per book, the series will run for at least 400 minutes. Familiar faces set to appear in the reboot include John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Nick Frost (Hagrid), and Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall). Only Professor Flitwick escaped recasting—he will once again be played by Warwick Davis. In the first season, the orphan Harry, red-haired Ron, and straight-A student Hermione, will attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the first time, where they must stop Voldemort’s henchmen from stealing the magical Philosopher’s Stone. By the way, the music will be composed by Hans Zimmer!
“Criminal: Coward” and “Criminal: Lawless”
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video — January 13 and 27, 2027
A gritty thriller based on one of the 21st century’s most popular crime comics, which has been split into two parts. “Coward” was directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (“Captain Marvel,” “Half Nelson”), while “Lawless” was directed by Dee Rees (“Madbound”). Ed Brubaker—co-author of the original source material and screenwriter of *Too Old to Die Young*—served as showrunner. In *Coward*, criminal friends Leo Patterson (Charlie Hunnam) and Ricky Lawless (Gus Halper) face the consequences of a murder committed during their childhood following a botched robbery. At the center of the plot of *Lawless* is ex-convict Tracy Lawless (Luke Evans), who once chose the army over prison but is now forced to return to the criminal underworld to help his wayward brother Ricky. Standout female roles go to Adriana Arjona and Emilia Clarke, with Oscar nominees Richard Jenkins and John Hawkes making cameo appearances. Expect shootouts, heists, and tragic romance.
“Neuromancer”
Where to watch: Apple TV — starting January 22, 2027
This film adaptation of William Gibson’s science fiction novel—which gave rise to the cyberpunk genre in the 1980s—inspired the creators of *The Matrix* and *Ghost in the Shell*, but for decades it failed to make it to the big screen. Case (Callum Turner, another contender for the role of 007) and Molly (Brianna Middleton), a hitwoman with razor-sharp fingernails, plunge into a world of digital espionage and dangerous cybercrimes to rob a corporate dynasty. Graham Roland (“Dark Winds” and “Jack Ryan”) took the showrunner’s chair, and Justin Dillard (“Agility,” “The Outsider”) directed the first three episodes. You won’t see anything more “Matrix-like” in the coming years, so go ahead and tune in.
“Pitt,” Season 3
Where to watch: HBO/HBO Max — January 2027
This realistic medical drama about the minute-by-minute challenges faced by Pittsburgh emergency medical personnel has already won more than a dozen Emmys over two seasons—and shows no signs of slowing down. The action picks up four months after the events of Season 2—the day after Veterans Day. The format remains the same: 15 episodes—15 grueling hours on call. Let’s hope that Dr. Robinovich—also known as “Mr. Male Depression Doesn’t Exist”—gets his act together and stops riding his motorcycle without a helmet. Between seasons, Noah Wyle was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, so it would be doubly disappointing if his character were to get into an accident.
