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Men's Health Lists 49 Best New TV Shows of 2026
Men's Health highlights 49 anticipated TV shows for 2026, from Marvel's Wonder Man to The Muppet Show revival
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Men's Health highlights 49 anticipated TV shows for 2026, from Marvel's Wonder Man to The Muppet Show revival The list balances nostalgic reboots with fresh original shows, emphasizing quality over quantity Originally reported by Men's Health.
The 49 Best New Shows of 2026
Men's Health ranks 49 anticipated TV shows for 2026, blending nostalgic reboots with fresh original content.
“The show is exactly how this kind of show should be: Juicy, fun, easy to watch, and filled with really good actors.”
Wonder Man (Disney+)
Marvel's Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II as a humble hero who discovers his childhood movie is being remade.
“Wonder Man isn't just a good Marvel show, but a good show about people, movies, and friendship period.”
The Muppet Show (ABC/Disney+)
A one-episode revival of the classic Muppet Show features Sabrina Carpenter as a special guest.
“The first episode, which featured special guest star Sabrina Carpenter, was an absolute delight for anyone who likes Kermit, Miss Piggy, and friends”
His & Hers (Netflix)
A detective and his estranged journalist wife hunt for answers when a local woman dies in this Netflix limited series.
“His & Hers is exactly how this kind of show should be: Juicy, fun, easy to watch, and filled with really good actors.”
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
A hedge knight and his squire navigate a world between major events in this Game of Thrones spinoff.
“It's a delight for Thrones fans on both a story and character level”
Ponies (Peacock)
Two women in 1970s Moscow work with the CIA after their husbands die under mysterious circumstances.
“Sometimes something that sounds like a winner just turns out to be one”
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC/Peacock)
A disgraced football player and documentary filmmaker team up for a comedy series with Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe.
“This show about a disgraced former football player and a documentary filmmaker comes from the team behind 30 Rock”
Love Story (FX)
A romance between Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. features Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly.
“Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Carolyn, is a star, coming off her Tony-nominated role in Stereophonic”
Neighbors (HBO)
A documentary series about neighbors' disputes with escalating true stories and absurd characters.
“The series is produced by Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, coming off of their recent success on Marty Supreme”
Scrubs (ABC)
A revival of the 2000s sitcom Scrubs with original cast members like Zach Braff and Donald Faison.
“The last season aired in 2 as a new show for the 2026 list”
DTF St. Louis (HBO)
Three adults in a love triangle and mystery lead to one death in this tonally complex series.
“It's a tonal balancing act, a show that bounces between hilarious dark comedy, compelling mystery, and gutting, relatable drama”
Marshals (CBS)
A Yellowstone spinoff follows a SEAL Team leader recruiting a new member into his Marshal squad.
“The series focuses on Luke Grimes's character Kayce, and how an old SEAL Team leader recruits him”
Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
A Young Sherlock Holmes mystery follows hero Fiennes Tiffin and Colin Firth.
“Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays the titular character, and Colin Firth is also part of the show's cast”
Vladimir (Netflix)
An erotic thriller about a literature professor caught in a scandal with her husband and new colleague.
“It's a fun, zippy, juicy time, and kind of like if Deadpool was actually about a smart woman in academia who's spinning her wheels and maybe just a little bit horny”
Rooster (HBO)
A Steve Carell-led series about middle-age soul-searching on a college campus.
“Imagine Back to School but with some middle-age soul-searching and academia at play”
Scarpetta (Prime Video)
A forensic pathologist solves crimes in this Amazon Prime procedural mystery series.
“The series follows forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta as she solves a crime”
Sunny Nights (Hulu)
Two siblings start a spray tan business that leads them into the criminal underworld.
“Forte and Carden have been two of our finest comedic actors for a while, with ability to play depth in addition to that humor”
The Madison (Paramount+)
A family moves from New York City to Montana after a tragedy, with social commentary.
“The show was originally planned to be part of the Yellowstone connected universe, but those plans have since been changed”
Jury Duty: Company Retreat (Prime Video)
A mock company retreat where everyone is actually an actor in a scripted situation.
“It's a little goofier than the first season, but seeing how everything plays out is compelling, often very funny television nonetheless”
Bait (Prime Video)
An actor believes he's about to get a James Bond role, leading to chaos.
“Riz Ahmed is the creator and star of Bait, a show about an actor who thinks he's about to get offered the role of a lifetime”
The main idea
The list balances nostalgic reboots with fresh original shows, emphasizing quality over quantity
