1The Pitt (Season 2)Medical drama - R. Scott Gemmill - HBO Max - 08/01/2026 - 16+An ensemble medical drama set inside a Pittsburgh emergency room, unfolding in real time across a single grueling shift. At its center is Dr. Robby, leading a team of residents, nurses and patients through a raw portrait of American healthcare.The Pitt reworks the conventions of the hospital drama by building each season around a single work shift told in something close to real time, a device that recalls the ticking-clock structure of 24 transplanted into the corridors of an emergency room. Creator and showrunner R. Scott Gemmill, a veteran writer on ER, revives some of that show's mechanics while updating them for a healthcare system marked by post-pandemic strain, chronic overcrowding and staffing shortages. At the center of the story is Dr. Michael Robinavitch, known as Robby, played by Noah Wyle, an attending physician who serves as both leader and emotional anchor for a team of residents, nurses and paramedics handling everything from routine cases to sudden tragedy. Around him moves a large ensemble cast including Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez and Sepideh Moafi, each carrying a personal storyline that intertwines with the clinical work without ever overshadowing it. Season two picks up ten months after the first season's finale, over a Fourth of July weekend that coincides with Dr. Langdon's return to the floor following inpatient rehab for addiction, and adds a cyberattack as a dramatic device, forcing the hospital back onto analog systems and piling further pressure on an already exhausted staff. Unlike traditional medical dramas, the show largely does away with soapy romantic subplots in favor of near-documentary attention to clinical procedure, capturing with precision the physical and psychological toll of working an urban ER. It's a deliberate stylistic choice that favors clinical observation and the relentless pace of a single shift over contrived plot twists, and it has allowed the series to stand out in a crowded genre. That same attention to detail, combined with the way individual storylines speak to larger themes like staff burnout and the fragility of the American hospital system, has put the show back in the spotlight with the arrival of its second season, met with a wave of critical praise and a growing audience compared to its debut.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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2IndustryDrama - Konrad Kay and Mickey Down - HBO - 11/01/2026 - 18+An ensemble drama set in London high finance, following a group of young analysts and traders navigating the ruthless world of an investment bank. Amid ambition, power and personal fragility, the series explores the psychological pressure and power dynamics of the City.Created by Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, both former finance professionals turned writers, Industry has followed a group of new graduates into the fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co since its first season, a world of impossible hours, cutthroat competition among colleagues and a corporate culture that rewards ruthlessness over competence. The core cast has remained stable across seasons, with Myha'la as Harper Stern and Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, joined by Ken Leung, Kit Harington and Sagar Radia, while season four widens the story's scope beyond Pierpoint's walls, following Yasmin into a relationship with tech founder Henry Muck and Harper drawn into the orbit of the enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram. That shift away from a single banking setting is the season's most significant change, one that lets the show extend its critical eye from traditional banking to the equally ruthless world of tech startups and alternative finance, without losing its surgical precision in depicting power, humiliation and financial dependency among its characters. The style remains the one that made the show a cultural talking point: jittery editing, a meticulously curated soundtrack, and writing that grants no one a moral pass, portraying its characters with the same unsparing eye it turns on their environment. The comparison to Succession, invoked often in the early seasons, holds less with each passing year, since Industry has developed its own idiom, more physical and jittery, closer to the generation of its protagonists than to the media dynasty at the center of Jesse Armstrong's show. The acting has kept pace with the writing, and several cast members have gone on to notable roles outside the series without the ensemble losing its chemistry. It's this fourth season, able to partially reinvent the show's formula without betraying it, that has put Industry back at the center of the critical conversation, drawing enthusiastic reviews and near-unanimous agreement that it now belongs among the best dramas on television.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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3Beauty in Black (Season 2)Drammatico, thriller familiare - Tyler Perry - 27/08/2026Una spogliarellista che cerca una via d’uscita incrocia una ricca e disfunzionale famiglia che controlla un impero della cosmetica, scatenando lotte di potere segnate da segreti, ricatti e una rete criminale.The second season of "Beauty in Black," the family drama created by Tyler Perry for Netflix, has solidified the series' global phenomenon, topping the platform's charts in 2026. The plot follows the relentless rise of Kimmie, played by Taylor Polidore Williams, who goes from former dancer to the new matriarch of the Bellarie cosmetics empire, igniting a power struggle with the family. Featuring a notable cast including Crystle Stewart and Ricco Ross, the series blends melodrama, thriller, and a reflection on power, confirming itself as a quiet yet immensely powerful success with audiences—so much so that it has already been renewed for a third and fourth season.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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4Due SpicciAnimated dramedy - Zerocalcare - Netflix - 27/05/2026 - 16+Zerocalcare returns to Netflix with a new animated series following Zero and his friend Cinghiale as they try to run a small venue in Rebibbia, juggling money troubles, messy love lives and the unexpected return of someone from the past.Due Spicci marks Zerocalcare's return to Netflix after Strappare lungo i bordi, released in 2021, and Questo mondo non mi renderà cattivo, which followed two years later, effectively completing an informal trilogy that has, over the years, cemented the Roman author's move from comics into animated series. The new story again follows Zero, the author's alter ego, whom he voices along with nearly every other character, as he tries to run a small venue in Rebibbia together with his lifelong friend Cinghiale, a venture that proves harder than expected almost immediately, weighed down by debts, bills and a constantly precarious financial balance. Matters get more complicated when someone from Zero's past unexpectedly resurfaces, bringing unresolved responsibilities and forcing the characters to confront choices they had been putting off for too long. As in his previous work, the voice of the protagonist's inner thoughts remains the Armadillo, the imaginary conscience voiced by Valerio Mastandrea, a recurring device that has become central to Zerocalcare's style, turning interior monologue into comic yet revealing dialogue. The visual style, rooted in the author's hand-drawn comic-book line, remains distinctive and consistent, while the writing continues to balance sharp irony, often aimed at himself and his own social circle, with an underlying melancholy tied to the economic and emotional struggles of adulthood, particularly for a precarious generation raised in Rome. Compared with the two previous installments, each centered on a specific event, an accident and the pandemic respectively, Due Spicci unfolds over a more relaxed, everyday arc, perhaps less immediately dramatic but just as effective at conveying the sense of existential stasis typical of his work. The series' release, at the end of May this year, has brought renewed attention from audiences and critics to one of the most closely followed Italian authors of his generation, confirming Zerocalcare's ability to speak equally to longtime readers of his comics and to a wider television audience.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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4LanternsSeason 1 released 16/08/2026 on HBO Max. DC series about Green Lanterns, audience score 6.0/10. Source: Metacritic.Lanterns, the new DCU series available on HBO Max starting August 17, 2026, represents a bold departure for the superhero genre, shaping itself as a noir-tinged investigative thriller. Under the creative guidance of Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King, and directed by James Hawes for the first episode, the series follows Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre respectively, as they investigate a mysterious case in Nebraska. Closer in tone to the dark atmospheres of True Detective than a traditional space opera, the narrative unfolds across multiple timelines, culminating in a twist that upends the dynamics between the two protagonists. This mature, character-study-focused approach, endorsed by supervisor James Gunn, aims to revitalize the franchise with a hybrid and adult-oriented narrative proposal.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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4Dalliancediretta da Matthew Saville, Emma Jackson - 27/08/2026 -Un evento traumatico costringe un gruppo di amici sessantenni di Sydney a rimettere in discussione relazioni, famiglia e scelte passate, affrontando con delicatezza e humour le complessità dei legami affettivi e le seconde possibilità."Dalliance" (titolo completo "Dalliance – La vita è una faccenda complicata") è un'intensa serie drammatica australiana in esclusiva su Paramount+ dal 27 agosto 2026. Creata da John Edwards, Heather Mitchell, Pip Karmel e Liz Doran, e diretta da Matthew Saville ed Emma Jackson, la serie in sei episodi ruota attorno a un affiatato gruppo di amici sessantenni a Sydney, le cui vite vengono sconvolte da un evento inaspettato. Guidata da un cast di primo piano, tra cui Hugo Weaving nel ruolo del cameraman in pensione Billy e Heather Mitchell in quello della chef Dani, la serie esplora con delicatezza e humour le complessità dei legami, le seconde possibilità e le verità scomode che riemergono, offrendo una rara e bellissima narrazione incentrata su personaggi maturi.see full review ▶ paramountplus.com
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4Monsters of GodDocumentary - Eric Goode - 06/08/2026 - TV-MAFilmmaker Eric Goode investigates the dark, billion-dollar underworld of exotic reptile smuggling, following a global network of traffickers, obsessive collectors, and the law enforcement agents trying to stop them.The second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," the Apple TV+ series co-produced with Toho and set in the MonsterVerse, continues the story of the Randa family as they deal with the aftermath of rescuing Keiko from the Axis Mundi and the arrival of a mysterious Titan X. While the visual effects and action sequences featuring kaiju, including Godzilla and Kong, remain an impressive spectacle, the narrative focuses more on family dramas and the internal conflicts of characters like Cate, Kentaro, and Hiroshi, at the expense of the mystery and balance between past and present that defined the first season. The series' central message, strongly reiterated, is that the real monsters are not the giant creatures—often portrayed as victims or guardians—but humans, represented by the ruthless Apex corporation and their greed-driven actions. Although the season shows a growing maturity in exploring the emotional side of the franchise, some critics have noted its uneven pacing and excessive anthropocentrism.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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8The Agency (Season 2)Spy drama - Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth - Paramount+ - 21/06/2026 - 16+A spy drama set in the world of international intelligence, following an undercover CIA officer in London forced to choose between his mission and the personal ties of his past. Geopolitical tension and intimate drama intertwine in this contemporary espionage story.The Agency is the English-language adaptation of Le Bureau des Légendes, the award-winning French series about undercover intelligence work, reworked for Paramount+ with Showtime by brothers Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth. At its center is Martian, a CIA officer played by Michael Fassbender, recalled to London after years living under a false identity in Africa and forced to readjust to an ordinary life just as the woman he once left behind, played by Jodie Turner-Smith, resurfaces. The show balances field missions, rendered with a tradecraft-focused attention to detail that owes a clear debt to its French source, with the internal politics of the agency's London station, a bureaucratic and competitive workplace not unlike an ordinary office, except that every mistake can cost lives. Jeffrey Wright, as the station chief, delivers one of the series' most textured performances, while the rest of the cast, including Richard Gere, who joined the story in season two, contributes to an ensemble portrait of contemporary intelligence work that steers well clear of the genre's usual action-hero clichés. The show's core strength lies in treating espionage as a job made up of waiting, everyday lies and psychological wear that inevitably spills over into agents' private lives, rather than as a string of flashy missions. Season two picks up with Martian shaken by betrayal and a compromised operation, while Samia is held as a political prisoner in Sudan, a situation that pushes him to operate at the edges of the agency's rules in an attempt to save her, raising the emotional stakes beyond the first season. That ability to hold geopolitical tension and understated romantic drama together, without ever tipping into melodrama, is what sets The Agency apart from other titles in the genre, and it's what made the show one of the most-watched series premieres in the network's history, a success confirmed and expanded with the release of its second season this year.see full review ▶ primevideo.com
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8A Knight of Seven KingdomsFantasy adventure - Ira Parker - HBO - 18/01/2026 - 14+A Game of Thrones spin-off set roughly a century before the flagship saga, based on George R.R. Martin's novellas about the wandering knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg. Its tone is lighter and more adventurous than the original series' darker register.A Knight of Seven Kingdoms is the latest expansion of the Game of Thrones universe, set roughly a century before the events of the flagship series and based on George R.R. Martin's novellas known as the Tales of Dunk and Egg. At its center is Ser Duncan the Tall, played by Peter Claffey, a lowborn hedge knight who travels the Seven Kingdoms offering his sword in exchange for food and shelter, accompanied by his young squire Egg, secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen, played by Dexter Sol Ansell, who conceals his royal lineage behind an ordinary identity. Compared to the dark, violent and cynical tone that defined both the original series and House of the Dragon, this spin-off adopts a markedly lighter, more picaresque register, closer to a chivalric adventure novel than a political drama, following its two leads from tournament to tournament and intrigue to intrigue across a Westeros still dominated by House Targaryen but not free of social tension and conflict among great houses. Choosing a smaller-scale, almost episodic structure lets the show breathe outside the sprawling, fragmented plotting that weighed down the flagship saga's later seasons, restoring focus to the bond between its two leads and to their growth, human before chivalric. Careful period reconstruction, from costumes to armor to cinematography, is among the aspects most praised by critics, as is its faithfulness to Martin's source material, an author famously exacting about adaptations of his fictional world. Operating within a franchise that has by now matured and branched in several directions, the series has managed to carve out an identity of its own, working both as an entry point for new viewers and as a deeper dive for longtime fans, and it's that balance, together with the first season's debut this year, that has brought renewed attention from audiences and critics back to the Game of Thrones universe.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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8FuriousCurrently airing on Hulu (start date n/d). Crime thriller starring Emmy Rossum, dubbed Hulu's 'Best New Show'. Finale approaching.Arriving on Disney+ in July 2026, *Furious* is an intense psychological thriller starring Emmy Rossum as FBI agent Alice Black, on the hunt for a serial killer played by Lola Petticrew, who targets wealthy and powerful men. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and loosely inspired by the 1987 film *Black Widow*, the miniseries explores feminist themes such as trauma, anger, and institutional corruption, blurring the moral lines between justice and revenge. Despite some criticism for an occasionally convoluted plot and uneven pacing, the series stands out for the powerful performances of its cast, particularly Rossum, and for its uncomfortable questioning of gender-based violence and impunity.see full review ▶ disneyplus.com
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8The East PalaceDark fantasy/Sageuk - Choi Jung-kyu - Netflix - 17/07/2026In una versione immaginaria dell'epoca Joseon, un re maledetto assume un cacciatore di spiriti e una dama di corte in grado di comunicare con i morti per investigare i misteri soprannaturali che infestano il Palazzo Orientale.Arriving on Netflix in July 2026, *The East Palace* is a Korean dark fantasy miniseries that masterfully blends supernatural horror, court intrigue, and local folklore. Directed by Choi Jung-kyu and written by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, the series is set in the Joseon period and follows the spirit hunter Gu-cheon (Nam Joo-hyuk) and court lady Saeng-gang (Roh Yoon-seo), who are tasked by the king (Cho Seung-woo) with investigating a mysterious curse afflicting the royal palace. With an exceptional cast, visually opulent production, and a plot that ties demonic presences to succession struggles, the series has established itself as one of the most compelling releases of the summer, captivating audiences with its unique atmosphere and gripping narrative from the very first episodes.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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8Muertos S.L.Comedy - Laura Caballero & Alberto Caballero - 04/04/2024 - 13+A Spanish dark comedy following the absurd daily operations and internal power struggles at the Torregrosa funeral home after the founder's death, created by the team behind 'Aquí no hay quien viva'.The Spanish series "Muertos S.L.," created by Laura and Alberto Caballero, concluded in 2026 with a fourth and final season that confirmed its brilliant black comedy formula set in the grotesque world of a funeral home. The final plot revolves around the struggle for succession in the management of the Torregrosa funeral home, with Chemi and Dámaso, played by Diego Martín and Carlos Areces respectively, vying for power amidst absurd managerial measures. Produced by Contubernio Films and available exclusively on Netflix from August 7, 2026, the concluding season offers six thirty-minute episodes, maintaining the fast pace and cynical humor that characterized the series' success. Despite some criticism finding the ending a bit rushed, the series is unanimously celebrated as a gem of Iberian black comedy, thanks to a cohesive ensemble cast and sharp writing.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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13Dark Matter (Season 2)Second season of the sci-fi series, released on 01/09/2026 on Apple TV+.Arriving on Apple TV in the summer of 2026, the second season of *Dark Matter* represents a bold leap into the creative unknown, going far beyond the events of the original 2016 novel. Created and written by Blake Crouch, the series sees the return of leads Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly in an unprecedented expansion of the multiverse mythology, freeing itself from the constraints of the literary work to explore new narrative branches. This courageous choice, combined with the cinematic quality of the production and the depth of the cast's performances, positions the season as a narrative experiment of great ambition in the landscape of television science fiction.see full review ▶ tv.apple.com
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14PortobelloLegal drama - Marco Bellocchio - HBO Max - 20/02/2026 - 14+HBO Max's first original Italian series, directed by Marco Bellocchio, stars Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora. It reconstructs the arrest and trial that upended the celebrated television host, victim of one of Italy's most notorious miscarriages of justice.Portobello is the first original Italian series produced for HBO Max, directed by Marco Bellocchio and co-written with Stefano Bises, Giordana Mari and Peppe Fiore, based on Lettere a Francesca, a collection of letters written by Enzo Tortora himself during his detention. The series reconstructs the years between 1982 and 1983, when Tortora, played by Fabrizio Gifuni, is at the height of his fame as host of the show Portobello, watched in prime time by roughly 28 million viewers, before a Camorra informant, Giovanni Pandico, names him during an interrogation, setting off a judicial process that leads to his arrest on June 17, 1983, on charges of Camorra association and drug trafficking, charges that would later prove baseless but that upended his public and private life for years. Bellocchio tells this story with the same gaze he has brought to other fraught chapters of Italian history, blending documentary rigor with strong dramatic tension, staging the paradox at the heart of Tortora's story, that of a man accustomed to using television and his own rhetorical skill as tools of success, who suddenly finds those same weapons useless against the judicial and media machine bearing down on him. Alongside Gifuni, whose performance has been widely singled out as one of the most compelling of the Italian television season, the cast includes Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Barbora Bobulova and Alessandro Preziosi, effectively conveying the climate of suspicion and judicial spectacle of early-1980s Italy. The series, whose first two episodes premiered at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, also reflects on the relationship between media, justice and public opinion, a theme that resonates well beyond the specific case it depicts. Its debut on HBO Max this past February confirmed the warm reception it had received at its festival premiere, with critics naming Portobello among the best Italian productions of the year.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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15Gomorra: Le originiCrime drama - Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli - Sky - 09/01/2026 - 16+A prequel to the Gomorrah saga set in late-1970s Naples, tracing how a young Pietro Savastano, raised in the poorest streets of Secondigliano, is drawn into the criminal underworld and rises to become one of its central figures alongside a young Imma.Gomorrah: The Origins returns to the roots of the narrative universe that redefined Italian crime storytelling on television, shifting the action to late-1970s Naples to trace the making of Pietro Savastano, here a teenager played by Luca Lubrano, a nobody's son raised in the poorest corner of the Secondigliano district. Created by Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli together with Biagio Forestieri and Flavio Furno, who also plays the character of 'O Paisano in the series, the show follows Pietro through small everyday hustles, dreams of economic escape and a first youthful love with Imma, played by Tullia Venezia, up to the decisive encounter with Angelo, known as 'A Sirena, the local boss played by Francesco Pellegrino, which marks his true entry into organized crime. Produced by Sky Studios and Cattleya, the same production company behind the flagship series, this new six-episode season keeps the raw, unromanticized, anti-rhetorical gaze, free of any aesthetic fascination with criminality, that turned Gomorrah into an international phenomenon and shaped how Italian and European fiction depict organized crime. Unlike many prequels, which often simply fill narrative gaps left by the original show, The Origins tries to render a precise historical and social context, that of late-1970s Naples amid post-'68 disillusionment and the decade's economic crisis, in which organized crime finds fertile ground precisely because of the lack of real alternatives for the poorest segments of the population. For longtime viewers, the series works as a retrospective key to already familiar characters, while for new audiences it serves as an entry point into one of the most influential television universes ever produced in Italy, one still capable, with this new chapter, of generating substantial critical and popular debate.see full review ▶ programmi.sky.it
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16Mare Fuori (Season 6)Teen drama - Cristiana Farina - Rai 2 - 29/04/2026 - All agesThe sixth season of the cult series set in a juvenile detention facility in Naples, following Rosa Ricci, heir to a crime boss, through family conflict and clan feuds, alongside new arrivals among the detainees searching for a possible path to redemption.Mare Fuori reaches its sixth season, confirming itself as one of the most durable phenomena in recent Italian television, having turned, over more than five years, a story set in a Neapolitan juvenile detention facility into a genuine generational moment, complete with spillover into music, as songs performed by the cast went viral on social media, and a hugely active young fandom online. At the center of the new season is once again Rosa Ricci, played by Maria Esposito, now the designated heir to boss don Salvatore, caught up in increasingly bitter family conflict and a long-distance feud with the Di Salvo clan that weaves together revenge plots and survival strategies. Alongside her, returning cast members Lucrezia Guidone, Carmine Recano and Vincenzo Ferrera are joined by new arrivals including three power-hungry sisters who upend the facility's internal balance once they arrive, and new faces such as Virginia Bocelli, daughter of tenor Andrea Bocelli, as Stella, and Cartisia Somma, daughter of actors Sebastiano Somma and Morgana Forcella, as Sharon. The series continues to walk the line between an ensemble story of the facility's teens, built around guilt, redemption and second chances, and a more melodramatic strand tied to clan politics, a balance that has allowed the show to speak to a very young audience as much as to adult viewers interested in its social portrait of Naples's periphery. Compared with its earlier seasons, more focused on the detention facility's rehabilitative dimension, recent years have progressively widened the story to the outside world and the protagonists' criminal families, a choice that has divided critics somewhat without denting its bond with the audience. Broadcast on Rai 2 across twelve episodes over six evenings, this sixth season has put the show back at the center of the year's television conversation, reaffirming its status as a case study in the relationship between mainstream television and under-20 audiences.see full review ▶ raiplay.it
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17The AudacitySatire about Silicon Valley, released on Netflix on August 19, 2026."The Audacity" is a dramatic and satirical series created by Jonathan Glatzer for AMC, which cuts deep into the rot of Silicon Valley. The plot follows the unstable and ambitious CEO Duncan Park, played by Billy Magnussen, at the helm of the data mining company Hypergnosis, and his toxic relationship with his psychotherapist, JoAnne Felder, a Sarah Goldberg in top form. In a desperate attempt to save his company and his reputation after a failed acquisition, Duncan blackmails JoAnne, dragging both into a spiral of intrigue, blackmail, and plans that spiral out of control. With a high-caliber supporting cast including names like Zach Galifianakis, Simon Helberg, and Rob Corddry, the series, compared in tone and writing to "Succession," paints a ruthless and grotesque portrait of the excesses, boundless egos, and questionable ethics of the self-proclaimed inventors of the future.see full review ▶ primevideo.com
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17BrothersOn Apple TV+. Comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson."Brothers" is a light and fun comedy available on Prime Video, directed by Max Barbakow and written by Etan Cohen. Released on October 17, the film stars Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage as twin criminals, grappling with a stash of emeralds and a complicated family past. Supporting the star-studded cast, which also includes Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser, and Marisa Tomei, are witty dialogues and absurd situations that make the film perfect entertainment for an hour and a half of pure relaxation.see full review ▶ tv.apple.com
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17Blood SacrificeSwedish crime thriller in 5 episodes from the creator of 'Lupin', released on Netflix on August 20, 2026.The new Netflix series *Blood Sacrifice* (original title *Blodsoffer*), available from August 20, 2026, is a five-episode Nordic thriller created by George Kay, the mind behind *Lupin* and *Hijack*. Set in Stockholm, the series follows detective Thomas Berg, played by Jakob Oftebro, as he investigates a serial killer targeting police officers, forcing him to collaborate with his father Alfred, a disgraced, alcoholic former cop masterfully portrayed by Peter Andersson. While the killer hunt is solid and director Kristoffer Nyholm effectively harnesses the Nordic noir atmosphere, the series is often criticized for an unmemorable protagonist and overly anonymous supporting characters, though it shines in its portrayal of the complex father-son relationship.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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17Seal Team (Season 4)114-episode military action thriller series added to Netflix's catalog in August 2026, becoming a global streaming hit.After its conclusion in 2024, *SEAL Team* experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2026 with the arrival of the entire series—all seven seasons totaling 114 episodes—in Netflix's Italian catalog. Created by Benjamin Cavell and produced by CBS Studios, the series follows the high-stakes missions of Bravo Team, a Navy SEAL unit led by Commander Jason Hayes, played by David Boreanaz. While delivering credible tactical action developed with input from veterans, the drama's true strength lies in its deep exploration of the human cost of war, showcasing the psychological and familial consequences that weigh on the protagonists over the years. This balance between operational intensity and personal drama, combined with the opportunity to enjoy a complete and concluded story, makes it a standout title in the military series landscape.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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17Shaque: Trust No OneThriller series starring Parineeti Chopra, releasing on Netflix on September 24, 2026. (Source: Bollywood Hungama, Pubt.io)Arriving on Netflix on September 24, 2026, "Shaque: Trust No One" presents itself as an Indian mystery thriller that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The series, created and directed by Rensil D’Silva and co-created by Siddharth P. Malhotra for Alchemy Films, revolves around a mother's heart-wrenching search for her son, missing for nine years, portrayed by Parineeti Chopra in her series debut. With an ensemble cast that also includes Jennifer Winget, Soni Razdan, and Tahir Raj Bhasin, the narrative explores the fine line between trust and suspicion, turning a personal ordeal into an investigation where no one among the family members seems innocent. Described by its creators as relentless and emotionally intense, the series aims to blend crime drama with the elements of a tight thriller, keeping the viewer in a state of constant uncertainty until the very last moment.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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17The WestiesCrime drama series, Season 1 released in July 2026. Critic score: 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)The series "The Westies," available on MGM+ and in Italy via Prime Video, is a new historical crime drama that takes us back to 1980s New York, tracing the story of the real-life Irish criminal gang of the same name. Co-created by Chris Brancato, known for the success of "Narcos," along with Michael Panes, the series explores the conflict between this gang and the powerful Italian mafia, set against the backdrop of a massive construction project in Hell's Kitchen. The cast is led by a magnetic J.K. Simmons in the role of boss Eamon Sweeney, alongside names like Titus Welliver and Tom Brittney. Reviewers praise its rich atmosphere, tight pacing, and strong performances, while noting that some narrative dynamics can be predictable at times. It presents itself as a solid and enjoyable offering for fans of the gangster genre.see full review ▶ primevideo.com
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17Last SeenNew critically acclaimed crime thriller series starring Patrick Brammall and Maxine Peake. Released on September 8, 2026 on Apple TV+.Arriving on Apple TV on September 9th, the thriller series "Last Seen" stands out for its psychological tension and a narrative that prioritizes character depth over frenetic events. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn's novel "The Dispatcher" by Kris Mrksa and directed by Christian Schwochow, the series follows former detective Ian Ridley, portrayed by an intense Patrick Brammall, whose life was shattered by the disappearance of his daughter Maggie eleven years earlier. When an emergency call leads him to believe his daughter is still alive, Ian embarks on a desperate search that highlights the thin line between hope and obsession. With a high-caliber supporting cast including Maxine Peake and Brendan Cowell, this six-episode Australian production distinguishes itself through its "slow-burn" approach, delivering an atypical thriller that rewards the viewer's patience with solid writing and an atmosphere steeped in anguish.see full review ▶ tv.apple.com
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17A Killer StoryNew true crime docuseries about a couple investigating a murder case. Released on September 9, 2026 on HBO.In the 2026 TV series landscape, the title "A Killer Story" refers to an HBO docuseries produced by Story Syndicate and directed by Matthew Galkin. The series delves into the complex murder case of Dana Chandler, following for six years the investigations of a pair of citizens convinced of her innocence and journalist Joe Sexton. With an approach that challenges the typical certainties of the true crime genre, the series explores the dangers of confirmation bias and the elusiveness of truth, presenting itself as a rigorous and challenging work within its field.see full review ▶ hbomax.com
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17Crew GirlYoung-adult drama series about rowing. Released on Netflix on September 10, 2026.Arriving on Netflix on September 10, 2026, *Crew Girl* is the new teen sports drama that follows the story of Teagan Tao, played by Miku Martineau, a young rowing prodigy forced to start over after a family scandal. After transferring to the prestigious Easton Prep, Teagan manages to join the boys' rowing team as a coxswain, navigating sports rivalries, team dynamics, and a love triangle with team captain Josh (Sam Braun) and the underdog Cam (Kyle Clark). Created by Vivian Lin and available in an eight-episode first season, the series blends coming-of-age, sports, and romance elements, exploring themes such as identity and the ability to rise after failure.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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17The RevolutionariesHistorical drama - Nikkhil Advani - Prime Video - 11/09/2026Based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, this series chronicles the 1912 armed rebellion against the British Raj, following young revolutionaries Rash Behari Bose, Bagha Jatin, Sachindranath Sanyal, and Pratibha Lahiri as they mount a clandestine insurgency.+ write a review ▶ primevideo.com
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17The Perfect LieDrama, thriller psicologico - Jo Young-min - Kakao Entertainment e Zip Cinema - 30/10/2026 - Non classificatoSerie thriller sudcoreana in cui un uomo e una donna, apparentemente realizzati, forniscono versioni diametralmente opposte di un ricordo condiviso, scatenando una feroce lotta emotiva per scoprire la verità.Adapted from the Dutch novel of the same name by Saskia Noort, "The Perfect Lie" (known in Italy as "Il gusto amaro del tradimento") is the Netflix thriller series that, premiering on September 10, 2026, investigates the toxic dynamics of an exclusive community. Directed by Dana Nechushtan and Margien Rogaar with a screenplay by Dorien Goertzen, the series follows Karen, portrayed by Loes Haverkort, who finds herself immersed in an elegant dinner club in Bergen, where a tragic fire unveils a web of shared secrets. Produced by Fiction Valley, the seven-episode series stands out in the landscape of domestic thrillers for its exploration of collective guilt and social facades, supported by an ensemble cast that includes actors such as Remko Vrijdag and Rifka Lodeizen.see full review ▶ netflix.com
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17A Love Other Than YoursRomance melodrama - Hwang Seung-gi and Lee Ga-ram - 12/09/2026A couple of ten years faces diverging paths when marriage plans clash with personal and career uncertainties, exploring whether their love can survive as new possibilities and people challenge their envisioned future.+ write a review ▶ primevideo.com
The Pitt (Season 2)
An ensemble medical drama set inside a Pittsburgh emergency room, unfolding in real time across a single grueling shift. At its center is Dr. Robby, leading a team of residents, nurses and patients through a raw portrait of American healthcare.
The Pitt reworks the conventions of the hospital drama by building each season around a single work shift told in something close to real time, a device that recalls the ticking-clock structure of 24 transplanted into the corridors of an emergency room. Creator and showrunner R. Scott Gemmill, a veteran writer on ER, revives some of that show's mechanics while updating them for a healthcare system marked by post-pandemic strain, chronic overcrowding and staffing shortages. At the center of the story is Dr. Michael Robinavitch, known as Robby, played by Noah Wyle, an attending physician who serves as both leader and emotional anchor for a team of residents, nurses and paramedics handling everything from routine cases to sudden tragedy. Around him moves a large ensemble cast including Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez and Sepideh Moafi, each carrying a personal storyline that intertwines with the clinical work without ever overshadowing it. Season two picks up ten months after the first season's finale, over a Fourth of July weekend that coincides with Dr. Langdon's return to the floor following inpatient rehab for addiction, and adds a cyberattack as a dramatic device, forcing the hospital back onto analog systems and piling further pressure on an already exhausted staff. Unlike traditional medical dramas, the show largely does away with soapy romantic subplots in favor of near-documentary attention to clinical procedure, capturing with precision the physical and psychological toll of working an urban ER. It's a deliberate stylistic choice that favors clinical observation and the relentless pace of a single shift over contrived plot twists, and it has allowed the series to stand out in a crowded genre. That same attention to detail, combined with the way individual storylines speak to larger themes like staff burnout and the fragility of the American hospital system, has put the show back in the spotlight with the arrival of its second season, met with a wave of critical praise and a growing audience compared to its debut.
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Industry
An ensemble drama set in London high finance, following a group of young analysts and traders navigating the ruthless world of an investment bank. Amid ambition, power and personal fragility, the series explores the psychological pressure and power dynamics of the City.
Created by Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, both former finance professionals turned writers, Industry has followed a group of new graduates into the fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co since its first season, a world of impossible hours, cutthroat competition among colleagues and a corporate culture that rewards ruthlessness over competence. The core cast has remained stable across seasons, with Myha'la as Harper Stern and Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, joined by Ken Leung, Kit Harington and Sagar Radia, while season four widens the story's scope beyond Pierpoint's walls, following Yasmin into a relationship with tech founder Henry Muck and Harper drawn into the orbit of the enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram. That shift away from a single banking setting is the season's most significant change, one that lets the show extend its critical eye from traditional banking to the equally ruthless world of tech startups and alternative finance, without losing its surgical precision in depicting power, humiliation and financial dependency among its characters. The style remains the one that made the show a cultural talking point: jittery editing, a meticulously curated soundtrack, and writing that grants no one a moral pass, portraying its characters with the same unsparing eye it turns on their environment. The comparison to Succession, invoked often in the early seasons, holds less with each passing year, since Industry has developed its own idiom, more physical and jittery, closer to the generation of its protagonists than to the media dynasty at the center of Jesse Armstrong's show. The acting has kept pace with the writing, and several cast members have gone on to notable roles outside the series without the ensemble losing its chemistry. It's this fourth season, able to partially reinvent the show's formula without betraying it, that has put Industry back at the center of the critical conversation, drawing enthusiastic reviews and near-unanimous agreement that it now belongs among the best dramas on television.
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Beauty in Black (Season 2)
Una spogliarellista che cerca una via d’uscita incrocia una ricca e disfunzionale famiglia che controlla un impero della cosmetica, scatenando lotte di potere segnate da segreti, ricatti e una rete criminale.
The second season of "Beauty in Black," the family drama created by Tyler Perry for Netflix, has solidified the series' global phenomenon, topping the platform's charts in 2026. The plot follows the relentless rise of Kimmie, played by Taylor Polidore Williams, who goes from former dancer to the new matriarch of the Bellarie cosmetics empire, igniting a power struggle with the family. Featuring a notable cast including Crystle Stewart and Ricco Ross, the series blends melodrama, thriller, and a reflection on power, confirming itself as a quiet yet immensely powerful success with audiences—so much so that it has already been renewed for a third and fourth season.
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Due Spicci
Zerocalcare returns to Netflix with a new animated series following Zero and his friend Cinghiale as they try to run a small venue in Rebibbia, juggling money troubles, messy love lives and the unexpected return of someone from the past.
Due Spicci marks Zerocalcare's return to Netflix after Strappare lungo i bordi, released in 2021, and Questo mondo non mi renderà cattivo, which followed two years later, effectively completing an informal trilogy that has, over the years, cemented the Roman author's move from comics into animated series. The new story again follows Zero, the author's alter ego, whom he voices along with nearly every other character, as he tries to run a small venue in Rebibbia together with his lifelong friend Cinghiale, a venture that proves harder than expected almost immediately, weighed down by debts, bills and a constantly precarious financial balance. Matters get more complicated when someone from Zero's past unexpectedly resurfaces, bringing unresolved responsibilities and forcing the characters to confront choices they had been putting off for too long. As in his previous work, the voice of the protagonist's inner thoughts remains the Armadillo, the imaginary conscience voiced by Valerio Mastandrea, a recurring device that has become central to Zerocalcare's style, turning interior monologue into comic yet revealing dialogue. The visual style, rooted in the author's hand-drawn comic-book line, remains distinctive and consistent, while the writing continues to balance sharp irony, often aimed at himself and his own social circle, with an underlying melancholy tied to the economic and emotional struggles of adulthood, particularly for a precarious generation raised in Rome. Compared with the two previous installments, each centered on a specific event, an accident and the pandemic respectively, Due Spicci unfolds over a more relaxed, everyday arc, perhaps less immediately dramatic but just as effective at conveying the sense of existential stasis typical of his work. The series' release, at the end of May this year, has brought renewed attention from audiences and critics to one of the most closely followed Italian authors of his generation, confirming Zerocalcare's ability to speak equally to longtime readers of his comics and to a wider television audience.
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Lanterns
Season 1 released 16/08/2026 on HBO Max. DC series about Green Lanterns, audience score 6.0/10. Source: Metacritic.
Lanterns, the new DCU series available on HBO Max starting August 17, 2026, represents a bold departure for the superhero genre, shaping itself as a noir-tinged investigative thriller. Under the creative guidance of Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King, and directed by James Hawes for the first episode, the series follows Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre respectively, as they investigate a mysterious case in Nebraska. Closer in tone to the dark atmospheres of True Detective than a traditional space opera, the narrative unfolds across multiple timelines, culminating in a twist that upends the dynamics between the two protagonists. This mature, character-study-focused approach, endorsed by supervisor James Gunn, aims to revitalize the franchise with a hybrid and adult-oriented narrative proposal.
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Dalliance
Un evento traumatico costringe un gruppo di amici sessantenni di Sydney a rimettere in discussione relazioni, famiglia e scelte passate, affrontando con delicatezza e humour le complessità dei legami affettivi e le seconde possibilità.
"Dalliance" (titolo completo "Dalliance – La vita è una faccenda complicata") è un'intensa serie drammatica australiana in esclusiva su Paramount+ dal 27 agosto 2026. Creata da John Edwards, Heather Mitchell, Pip Karmel e Liz Doran, e diretta da Matthew Saville ed Emma Jackson, la serie in sei episodi ruota attorno a un affiatato gruppo di amici sessantenni a Sydney, le cui vite vengono sconvolte da un evento inaspettato. Guidata da un cast di primo piano, tra cui Hugo Weaving nel ruolo del cameraman in pensione Billy e Heather Mitchell in quello della chef Dani, la serie esplora con delicatezza e humour le complessità dei legami, le seconde possibilità e le verità scomode che riemergono, offrendo una rara e bellissima narrazione incentrata su personaggi maturi.
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Monsters of God
Filmmaker Eric Goode investigates the dark, billion-dollar underworld of exotic reptile smuggling, following a global network of traffickers, obsessive collectors, and the law enforcement agents trying to stop them.
The second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," the Apple TV+ series co-produced with Toho and set in the MonsterVerse, continues the story of the Randa family as they deal with the aftermath of rescuing Keiko from the Axis Mundi and the arrival of a mysterious Titan X. While the visual effects and action sequences featuring kaiju, including Godzilla and Kong, remain an impressive spectacle, the narrative focuses more on family dramas and the internal conflicts of characters like Cate, Kentaro, and Hiroshi, at the expense of the mystery and balance between past and present that defined the first season. The series' central message, strongly reiterated, is that the real monsters are not the giant creatures—often portrayed as victims or guardians—but humans, represented by the ruthless Apex corporation and their greed-driven actions. Although the season shows a growing maturity in exploring the emotional side of the franchise, some critics have noted its uneven pacing and excessive anthropocentrism.
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The Agency (Season 2)
A spy drama set in the world of international intelligence, following an undercover CIA officer in London forced to choose between his mission and the personal ties of his past. Geopolitical tension and intimate drama intertwine in this contemporary espionage story.
The Agency is the English-language adaptation of Le Bureau des Légendes, the award-winning French series about undercover intelligence work, reworked for Paramount+ with Showtime by brothers Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth. At its center is Martian, a CIA officer played by Michael Fassbender, recalled to London after years living under a false identity in Africa and forced to readjust to an ordinary life just as the woman he once left behind, played by Jodie Turner-Smith, resurfaces. The show balances field missions, rendered with a tradecraft-focused attention to detail that owes a clear debt to its French source, with the internal politics of the agency's London station, a bureaucratic and competitive workplace not unlike an ordinary office, except that every mistake can cost lives. Jeffrey Wright, as the station chief, delivers one of the series' most textured performances, while the rest of the cast, including Richard Gere, who joined the story in season two, contributes to an ensemble portrait of contemporary intelligence work that steers well clear of the genre's usual action-hero clichés. The show's core strength lies in treating espionage as a job made up of waiting, everyday lies and psychological wear that inevitably spills over into agents' private lives, rather than as a string of flashy missions. Season two picks up with Martian shaken by betrayal and a compromised operation, while Samia is held as a political prisoner in Sudan, a situation that pushes him to operate at the edges of the agency's rules in an attempt to save her, raising the emotional stakes beyond the first season. That ability to hold geopolitical tension and understated romantic drama together, without ever tipping into melodrama, is what sets The Agency apart from other titles in the genre, and it's what made the show one of the most-watched series premieres in the network's history, a success confirmed and expanded with the release of its second season this year.
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A Knight of Seven Kingdoms
A Game of Thrones spin-off set roughly a century before the flagship saga, based on George R.R. Martin's novellas about the wandering knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg. Its tone is lighter and more adventurous than the original series' darker register.
A Knight of Seven Kingdoms is the latest expansion of the Game of Thrones universe, set roughly a century before the events of the flagship series and based on George R.R. Martin's novellas known as the Tales of Dunk and Egg. At its center is Ser Duncan the Tall, played by Peter Claffey, a lowborn hedge knight who travels the Seven Kingdoms offering his sword in exchange for food and shelter, accompanied by his young squire Egg, secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen, played by Dexter Sol Ansell, who conceals his royal lineage behind an ordinary identity. Compared to the dark, violent and cynical tone that defined both the original series and House of the Dragon, this spin-off adopts a markedly lighter, more picaresque register, closer to a chivalric adventure novel than a political drama, following its two leads from tournament to tournament and intrigue to intrigue across a Westeros still dominated by House Targaryen but not free of social tension and conflict among great houses. Choosing a smaller-scale, almost episodic structure lets the show breathe outside the sprawling, fragmented plotting that weighed down the flagship saga's later seasons, restoring focus to the bond between its two leads and to their growth, human before chivalric. Careful period reconstruction, from costumes to armor to cinematography, is among the aspects most praised by critics, as is its faithfulness to Martin's source material, an author famously exacting about adaptations of his fictional world. Operating within a franchise that has by now matured and branched in several directions, the series has managed to carve out an identity of its own, working both as an entry point for new viewers and as a deeper dive for longtime fans, and it's that balance, together with the first season's debut this year, that has brought renewed attention from audiences and critics back to the Game of Thrones universe.
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Furious
Currently airing on Hulu (start date n/d). Crime thriller starring Emmy Rossum, dubbed Hulu's 'Best New Show'. Finale approaching.
Arriving on Disney+ in July 2026, *Furious* is an intense psychological thriller starring Emmy Rossum as FBI agent Alice Black, on the hunt for a serial killer played by Lola Petticrew, who targets wealthy and powerful men. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and loosely inspired by the 1987 film *Black Widow*, the miniseries explores feminist themes such as trauma, anger, and institutional corruption, blurring the moral lines between justice and revenge. Despite some criticism for an occasionally convoluted plot and uneven pacing, the series stands out for the powerful performances of its cast, particularly Rossum, and for its uncomfortable questioning of gender-based violence and impunity.
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The East Palace
In una versione immaginaria dell'epoca Joseon, un re maledetto assume un cacciatore di spiriti e una dama di corte in grado di comunicare con i morti per investigare i misteri soprannaturali che infestano il Palazzo Orientale.
Arriving on Netflix in July 2026, *The East Palace* is a Korean dark fantasy miniseries that masterfully blends supernatural horror, court intrigue, and local folklore. Directed by Choi Jung-kyu and written by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, the series is set in the Joseon period and follows the spirit hunter Gu-cheon (Nam Joo-hyuk) and court lady Saeng-gang (Roh Yoon-seo), who are tasked by the king (Cho Seung-woo) with investigating a mysterious curse afflicting the royal palace. With an exceptional cast, visually opulent production, and a plot that ties demonic presences to succession struggles, the series has established itself as one of the most compelling releases of the summer, captivating audiences with its unique atmosphere and gripping narrative from the very first episodes.
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Muertos S.L.
A Spanish dark comedy following the absurd daily operations and internal power struggles at the Torregrosa funeral home after the founder's death, created by the team behind 'Aquí no hay quien viva'.
The Spanish series "Muertos S.L.," created by Laura and Alberto Caballero, concluded in 2026 with a fourth and final season that confirmed its brilliant black comedy formula set in the grotesque world of a funeral home. The final plot revolves around the struggle for succession in the management of the Torregrosa funeral home, with Chemi and Dámaso, played by Diego Martín and Carlos Areces respectively, vying for power amidst absurd managerial measures. Produced by Contubernio Films and available exclusively on Netflix from August 7, 2026, the concluding season offers six thirty-minute episodes, maintaining the fast pace and cynical humor that characterized the series' success. Despite some criticism finding the ending a bit rushed, the series is unanimously celebrated as a gem of Iberian black comedy, thanks to a cohesive ensemble cast and sharp writing.
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Dark Matter (Season 2)
Second season of the sci-fi series, released on 01/09/2026 on Apple TV+.
Arriving on Apple TV in the summer of 2026, the second season of *Dark Matter* represents a bold leap into the creative unknown, going far beyond the events of the original 2016 novel. Created and written by Blake Crouch, the series sees the return of leads Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly in an unprecedented expansion of the multiverse mythology, freeing itself from the constraints of the literary work to explore new narrative branches. This courageous choice, combined with the cinematic quality of the production and the depth of the cast's performances, positions the season as a narrative experiment of great ambition in the landscape of television science fiction.
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Portobello
HBO Max's first original Italian series, directed by Marco Bellocchio, stars Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora. It reconstructs the arrest and trial that upended the celebrated television host, victim of one of Italy's most notorious miscarriages of justice.
Portobello is the first original Italian series produced for HBO Max, directed by Marco Bellocchio and co-written with Stefano Bises, Giordana Mari and Peppe Fiore, based on Lettere a Francesca, a collection of letters written by Enzo Tortora himself during his detention. The series reconstructs the years between 1982 and 1983, when Tortora, played by Fabrizio Gifuni, is at the height of his fame as host of the show Portobello, watched in prime time by roughly 28 million viewers, before a Camorra informant, Giovanni Pandico, names him during an interrogation, setting off a judicial process that leads to his arrest on June 17, 1983, on charges of Camorra association and drug trafficking, charges that would later prove baseless but that upended his public and private life for years. Bellocchio tells this story with the same gaze he has brought to other fraught chapters of Italian history, blending documentary rigor with strong dramatic tension, staging the paradox at the heart of Tortora's story, that of a man accustomed to using television and his own rhetorical skill as tools of success, who suddenly finds those same weapons useless against the judicial and media machine bearing down on him. Alongside Gifuni, whose performance has been widely singled out as one of the most compelling of the Italian television season, the cast includes Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Barbora Bobulova and Alessandro Preziosi, effectively conveying the climate of suspicion and judicial spectacle of early-1980s Italy. The series, whose first two episodes premiered at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, also reflects on the relationship between media, justice and public opinion, a theme that resonates well beyond the specific case it depicts. Its debut on HBO Max this past February confirmed the warm reception it had received at its festival premiere, with critics naming Portobello among the best Italian productions of the year.
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Gomorra: Le origini
A prequel to the Gomorrah saga set in late-1970s Naples, tracing how a young Pietro Savastano, raised in the poorest streets of Secondigliano, is drawn into the criminal underworld and rises to become one of its central figures alongside a young Imma.
Gomorrah: The Origins returns to the roots of the narrative universe that redefined Italian crime storytelling on television, shifting the action to late-1970s Naples to trace the making of Pietro Savastano, here a teenager played by Luca Lubrano, a nobody's son raised in the poorest corner of the Secondigliano district. Created by Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli together with Biagio Forestieri and Flavio Furno, who also plays the character of 'O Paisano in the series, the show follows Pietro through small everyday hustles, dreams of economic escape and a first youthful love with Imma, played by Tullia Venezia, up to the decisive encounter with Angelo, known as 'A Sirena, the local boss played by Francesco Pellegrino, which marks his true entry into organized crime. Produced by Sky Studios and Cattleya, the same production company behind the flagship series, this new six-episode season keeps the raw, unromanticized, anti-rhetorical gaze, free of any aesthetic fascination with criminality, that turned Gomorrah into an international phenomenon and shaped how Italian and European fiction depict organized crime. Unlike many prequels, which often simply fill narrative gaps left by the original show, The Origins tries to render a precise historical and social context, that of late-1970s Naples amid post-'68 disillusionment and the decade's economic crisis, in which organized crime finds fertile ground precisely because of the lack of real alternatives for the poorest segments of the population. For longtime viewers, the series works as a retrospective key to already familiar characters, while for new audiences it serves as an entry point into one of the most influential television universes ever produced in Italy, one still capable, with this new chapter, of generating substantial critical and popular debate.
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Mare Fuori (Season 6)
The sixth season of the cult series set in a juvenile detention facility in Naples, following Rosa Ricci, heir to a crime boss, through family conflict and clan feuds, alongside new arrivals among the detainees searching for a possible path to redemption.
Mare Fuori reaches its sixth season, confirming itself as one of the most durable phenomena in recent Italian television, having turned, over more than five years, a story set in a Neapolitan juvenile detention facility into a genuine generational moment, complete with spillover into music, as songs performed by the cast went viral on social media, and a hugely active young fandom online. At the center of the new season is once again Rosa Ricci, played by Maria Esposito, now the designated heir to boss don Salvatore, caught up in increasingly bitter family conflict and a long-distance feud with the Di Salvo clan that weaves together revenge plots and survival strategies. Alongside her, returning cast members Lucrezia Guidone, Carmine Recano and Vincenzo Ferrera are joined by new arrivals including three power-hungry sisters who upend the facility's internal balance once they arrive, and new faces such as Virginia Bocelli, daughter of tenor Andrea Bocelli, as Stella, and Cartisia Somma, daughter of actors Sebastiano Somma and Morgana Forcella, as Sharon. The series continues to walk the line between an ensemble story of the facility's teens, built around guilt, redemption and second chances, and a more melodramatic strand tied to clan politics, a balance that has allowed the show to speak to a very young audience as much as to adult viewers interested in its social portrait of Naples's periphery. Compared with its earlier seasons, more focused on the detention facility's rehabilitative dimension, recent years have progressively widened the story to the outside world and the protagonists' criminal families, a choice that has divided critics somewhat without denting its bond with the audience. Broadcast on Rai 2 across twelve episodes over six evenings, this sixth season has put the show back at the center of the year's television conversation, reaffirming its status as a case study in the relationship between mainstream television and under-20 audiences.
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The Audacity
Satire about Silicon Valley, released on Netflix on August 19, 2026.
"The Audacity" is a dramatic and satirical series created by Jonathan Glatzer for AMC, which cuts deep into the rot of Silicon Valley. The plot follows the unstable and ambitious CEO Duncan Park, played by Billy Magnussen, at the helm of the data mining company Hypergnosis, and his toxic relationship with his psychotherapist, JoAnne Felder, a Sarah Goldberg in top form. In a desperate attempt to save his company and his reputation after a failed acquisition, Duncan blackmails JoAnne, dragging both into a spiral of intrigue, blackmail, and plans that spiral out of control. With a high-caliber supporting cast including names like Zach Galifianakis, Simon Helberg, and Rob Corddry, the series, compared in tone and writing to "Succession," paints a ruthless and grotesque portrait of the excesses, boundless egos, and questionable ethics of the self-proclaimed inventors of the future.
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Brothers
On Apple TV+. Comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
"Brothers" is a light and fun comedy available on Prime Video, directed by Max Barbakow and written by Etan Cohen. Released on October 17, the film stars Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage as twin criminals, grappling with a stash of emeralds and a complicated family past. Supporting the star-studded cast, which also includes Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser, and Marisa Tomei, are witty dialogues and absurd situations that make the film perfect entertainment for an hour and a half of pure relaxation.
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Blood Sacrifice
Swedish crime thriller in 5 episodes from the creator of 'Lupin', released on Netflix on August 20, 2026.
The new Netflix series *Blood Sacrifice* (original title *Blodsoffer*), available from August 20, 2026, is a five-episode Nordic thriller created by George Kay, the mind behind *Lupin* and *Hijack*. Set in Stockholm, the series follows detective Thomas Berg, played by Jakob Oftebro, as he investigates a serial killer targeting police officers, forcing him to collaborate with his father Alfred, a disgraced, alcoholic former cop masterfully portrayed by Peter Andersson. While the killer hunt is solid and director Kristoffer Nyholm effectively harnesses the Nordic noir atmosphere, the series is often criticized for an unmemorable protagonist and overly anonymous supporting characters, though it shines in its portrayal of the complex father-son relationship.
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Seal Team (Season 4)
114-episode military action thriller series added to Netflix's catalog in August 2026, becoming a global streaming hit.
After its conclusion in 2024, *SEAL Team* experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2026 with the arrival of the entire series—all seven seasons totaling 114 episodes—in Netflix's Italian catalog. Created by Benjamin Cavell and produced by CBS Studios, the series follows the high-stakes missions of Bravo Team, a Navy SEAL unit led by Commander Jason Hayes, played by David Boreanaz. While delivering credible tactical action developed with input from veterans, the drama's true strength lies in its deep exploration of the human cost of war, showcasing the psychological and familial consequences that weigh on the protagonists over the years. This balance between operational intensity and personal drama, combined with the opportunity to enjoy a complete and concluded story, makes it a standout title in the military series landscape.
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Shaque: Trust No One
Thriller series starring Parineeti Chopra, releasing on Netflix on September 24, 2026. (Source: Bollywood Hungama, Pubt.io)
Arriving on Netflix on September 24, 2026, "Shaque: Trust No One" presents itself as an Indian mystery thriller that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The series, created and directed by Rensil D’Silva and co-created by Siddharth P. Malhotra for Alchemy Films, revolves around a mother's heart-wrenching search for her son, missing for nine years, portrayed by Parineeti Chopra in her series debut. With an ensemble cast that also includes Jennifer Winget, Soni Razdan, and Tahir Raj Bhasin, the narrative explores the fine line between trust and suspicion, turning a personal ordeal into an investigation where no one among the family members seems innocent. Described by its creators as relentless and emotionally intense, the series aims to blend crime drama with the elements of a tight thriller, keeping the viewer in a state of constant uncertainty until the very last moment.
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The Westies
Crime drama series, Season 1 released in July 2026. Critic score: 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)
The series "The Westies," available on MGM+ and in Italy via Prime Video, is a new historical crime drama that takes us back to 1980s New York, tracing the story of the real-life Irish criminal gang of the same name. Co-created by Chris Brancato, known for the success of "Narcos," along with Michael Panes, the series explores the conflict between this gang and the powerful Italian mafia, set against the backdrop of a massive construction project in Hell's Kitchen. The cast is led by a magnetic J.K. Simmons in the role of boss Eamon Sweeney, alongside names like Titus Welliver and Tom Brittney. Reviewers praise its rich atmosphere, tight pacing, and strong performances, while noting that some narrative dynamics can be predictable at times. It presents itself as a solid and enjoyable offering for fans of the gangster genre.
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Last Seen
New critically acclaimed crime thriller series starring Patrick Brammall and Maxine Peake. Released on September 8, 2026 on Apple TV+.
Arriving on Apple TV on September 9th, the thriller series "Last Seen" stands out for its psychological tension and a narrative that prioritizes character depth over frenetic events. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn's novel "The Dispatcher" by Kris Mrksa and directed by Christian Schwochow, the series follows former detective Ian Ridley, portrayed by an intense Patrick Brammall, whose life was shattered by the disappearance of his daughter Maggie eleven years earlier. When an emergency call leads him to believe his daughter is still alive, Ian embarks on a desperate search that highlights the thin line between hope and obsession. With a high-caliber supporting cast including Maxine Peake and Brendan Cowell, this six-episode Australian production distinguishes itself through its "slow-burn" approach, delivering an atypical thriller that rewards the viewer's patience with solid writing and an atmosphere steeped in anguish.
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A Killer Story
New true crime docuseries about a couple investigating a murder case. Released on September 9, 2026 on HBO.
In the 2026 TV series landscape, the title "A Killer Story" refers to an HBO docuseries produced by Story Syndicate and directed by Matthew Galkin. The series delves into the complex murder case of Dana Chandler, following for six years the investigations of a pair of citizens convinced of her innocence and journalist Joe Sexton. With an approach that challenges the typical certainties of the true crime genre, the series explores the dangers of confirmation bias and the elusiveness of truth, presenting itself as a rigorous and challenging work within its field.
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Crew Girl
Young-adult drama series about rowing. Released on Netflix on September 10, 2026.
Arriving on Netflix on September 10, 2026, *Crew Girl* is the new teen sports drama that follows the story of Teagan Tao, played by Miku Martineau, a young rowing prodigy forced to start over after a family scandal. After transferring to the prestigious Easton Prep, Teagan manages to join the boys' rowing team as a coxswain, navigating sports rivalries, team dynamics, and a love triangle with team captain Josh (Sam Braun) and the underdog Cam (Kyle Clark). Created by Vivian Lin and available in an eight-episode first season, the series blends coming-of-age, sports, and romance elements, exploring themes such as identity and the ability to rise after failure.
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The Revolutionaries
Based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, this series chronicles the 1912 armed rebellion against the British Raj, following young revolutionaries Rash Behari Bose, Bagha Jatin, Sachindranath Sanyal, and Pratibha Lahiri as they mount a clandestine insurgency.
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The Perfect Lie
Serie thriller sudcoreana in cui un uomo e una donna, apparentemente realizzati, forniscono versioni diametralmente opposte di un ricordo condiviso, scatenando una feroce lotta emotiva per scoprire la verità.
Adapted from the Dutch novel of the same name by Saskia Noort, "The Perfect Lie" (known in Italy as "Il gusto amaro del tradimento") is the Netflix thriller series that, premiering on September 10, 2026, investigates the toxic dynamics of an exclusive community. Directed by Dana Nechushtan and Margien Rogaar with a screenplay by Dorien Goertzen, the series follows Karen, portrayed by Loes Haverkort, who finds herself immersed in an elegant dinner club in Bergen, where a tragic fire unveils a web of shared secrets. Produced by Fiction Valley, the seven-episode series stands out in the landscape of domestic thrillers for its exploration of collective guilt and social facades, supported by an ensemble cast that includes actors such as Remko Vrijdag and Rifka Lodeizen.
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A Love Other Than Yours
A couple of ten years faces diverging paths when marriage plans clash with personal and career uncertainties, exploring whether their love can survive as new possibilities and people challenge their envisioned future.
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