April 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month for series enthusiasts with the debut of ten brand-new shows to binge-watch across the top streaming platforms. Known for its rainy days, April is perfect for staying in, cozying up at home, and diving into these captivating new releases.
Early spring is often accompanied by cool and sometimes wet weather, making evenings ideal for immersing yourself in fictional worlds. Taking advantage of the long hours available on rainy weekends to make progress on several series can be particularly satisfying.
Each series is designed to captivate with well-crafted stories and quality production, making each episode an immersive experience. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and others, continue to innovate by offering exclusive content that meets the diverse expectations of their subscribers.
April is the perfect month to renew your passion for binge-watching, with a diverse lineup of new series guaranteed to become staples on your favorites list. Get ready to be surprised, moved, and entertained by what creators have in store this spring 2026. Grab your snacks, settle in comfortably on your couch, and dive into these TV adventures that promise big emotions and plenty of entertainment.
Half Man: the trailer for Richard Gadd's miniseries starring Jamie Bell on HBO Max
Catch the trailer for Half Man, Richard Gadd's limited series starring Jamie Bell, arriving April 24, 2026 on HBO Max. Six episodes exploring brotherhood and male violence. [Read more]
Reykjavík Fusion: what is this Icelandic series coming to Arte?
Calling all Nordic noir fans! "Reykjavík Fusion" lands on Arte on Thursday, April 23, 2026. So, what’s this new Icelandic series all about? Here are the details. [Read more]
Dear Killer Nannies: the series about Pablo Escobar’s son’s childhood lands on Disney+
Dear Killer Nannies, a series inspired by Juan Pablo Escobar’s childhood arrives April 1, 2026 on Disney+ with John Leguizamo starring as Pablo Escobar. [Read more]
Big Mistakes: the Netflix series starring Dan Levy
Scheduled to arrive on Netflix on April 9, 2026, Big Mistakes is a crime comedy series created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, starring Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega. [Read more]
Malcolm: Nothing new on Disney+ starting tomorrow—the trailer for the revival.
Malcolm: Nothing Has Changed lands on Disney+ on April 10, 2026, with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, for four episodes. [Read more]
Stranger Things: Chronicles of 1985, the Netflix animated series slated for April 2026
Animated sci-fi horror series spun off from Stranger Things, Chronicles of 1985 follows Hawkins through the winter of 1985, arriving on Netflix on April 23, 2026. [Read more]
Agent from Above: Taiwanese fantasy blending spirits and investigation
Agent From Above, a Taiwanese series blending fantasy with supernatural investigation, stars Kai Ko and Buffy Chen as a medium tasked with resolving spiritual disturbances. Premiering on Netflix on April 2, 2026. [Read more]
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Official Trailer Now Streaming on Disney+
Disney+ releases the trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Lord of Shadows, a Lucasfilm animated series focusing on Dark Maul, set to premiere on April 6, 2026. [Read more]
Kujo the Ruthless: Live-Action Adaptation of the Manga on Netflix
Kujo the Unstoppable, a Japanese series adapted from Shohei Manabe's manga and starring Yuya Yagira, delves into the gray areas of justice and crime. Premiering on Netflix on April 2, 2026. [Read more]
Intraçables: Prime Video reveals the release date for the thriller series starring Sofia Essaïdi
Intraçables, a gripping police thriller starring Sofia Essaïdi, will premiere on Prime Video on April 17, 2026, before making its way to TF1 soon after. [Read more]
Scrubs (2026): The revival is coming to Disney+
Scrubs is set to return in 2026 on Disney+ with Zach Braff and Donald Faison. The revival kicks off with two episodes on April 15, followed by a new episode every week. [Read more]
Man on Fire: the action-packed series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Man on Fire, an action series inspired by A. J. Quinnell's novels and starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, follows a former mercenary on a mission to find redemption. Premiering on Netflix on April 30, 2026. [Read more]
The Secrets of Bees: Documentary Premieres on Disney+
The documentary series Les Secrets des abeilles (The Secrets of Bees), hosted by Bertie Gregory and produced by James Cameron, is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2026. [Read more]
The Testaments: Trailer for the Follow-Up to The Handmaid’s Tale Premieres on Disney+
The Testaments, the highly anticipated follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 8, 2026. The series has just unveiled its first official trailer. [Read more]
April 2026 streaming highlights: must-watch films and series on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video
Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+… Discover the films, series and VOD releases to watch in March 2026 across streaming platforms. [Read more]
Today's new streaming releases: movies and series added today to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and VOD. [Read more]
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April 2026 streaming highlights: must-watch films and series on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video
What to watch today on streaming? Today's new releases
