Chapter 18 — Entertainment & Gaming

What are the best TV shows to watch in 2026?

Consensus critical picks include Severance S3, The Bear S5, Andor S2, Shōgun S2, House of the Dragon S3, Silo S3, and The Last of Us S2. For comedy: Hacks, What We Do in the Shadows finale, and Abbott Elementary. Adjust for taste — none are universally beloved.

Follow-up questions

What are the most-watched shows on Netflix?

Squid Game S3, Wednesday S2, Stranger Things final season, and international breakout Japanese and Korean dramas dominate the top-10 each week.

Is prestige TV still a thing?

Yes but fragmented — Apple TV+ and Max carry most of it now that HBO and FX no longer dominate.

How do I keep up with new shows?

One weekly newsletter (Vulture's 'What to Stream' or The Ringer's 'The Watch') covers 90% of what's worth watching.

What are the best limited series?

Ripley, Baby Reindeer, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Presumed Innocent from the last two years are the most-cited.

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