10 new TV series that will keep you glued to the screen from the first episode

**10 New TV Shows to Watch: The Most Important Premieres of the Summer**

This summer, viewers have been treated to a variety of exciting TV series, from thrillers and detectives to dark comedies and family dramas. Below is a list of the most notable new projects of the season, including both premieres that have already caused a stir, and works that have so far escaped the attention of many, but are still worthy of attention.

**1. “Fragments” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Thriller, Drama, Crime, Detective

* **Creators:** Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis

* **Starring:** Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Graham Campbell, Kaia Gerber, Hayes Warner, Wes Bentley

In 1981 Los Angeles, 17-year-old Bret studies at the prestigious Buckley School and lives a life of drugs, parties and carefree youth among his privileged friends. But his life changes with the appearance of a problematic new student, Robert. Robert gradually enters Bret's closed circle. At the same time, a serial killer nicknamed "The Traveler" begins to terrorize the city. An ordinary childhood story turns into a disturbing thriller.

The series was created by Ryan Murphy in collaboration with the writer, based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The main roles are played by the children of 1980s celebrities: Kaia Gerber plays Susan, and Richard Gere's son Homer plays Robert. The dark academic setting is contrasted with sunny Los Angeles landscapes, and the music of Troye Sivan and popular songs from the 1980s enhance the nostalgic mood.

**2. "Burroughs" (2026)**

* **Genre:** Fantasy, horror, drama, comedy, detective

* **Creators:** Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews

* **Cast:** Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, Clark Peters, Denis O'Hyer

After the death of his wife, an elderly widower, at the request of his children, moves into the "Burroughs" nursing home, where he meets a peculiar group of neighbors. But soon, the new friends discover something strange: not all the deaths in the nursing home are due to natural causes. Thus, ordinary life turns into an investigation into supernatural forces.

In "The Burrow", scary events are combined with humorous and touching moments. The series is reminiscent of the films "Ajazhtavur Ishtar" and "Balbashlar", but tells a story of friendship and supernatural phenomena with older characters.

**3. One Hundred Years of Solitude - Part 2 (2024–2026)**

* **Genre:** Drama, Fantasy, Historical

* **Directors:** Alex García López, Laura Mora Ortega

* **Starring:** Claudio Catanho, Marleyda Soto, Viña Machado, Diego Vázquez, Loren Sofia, Haner Villarreal

In the second part of the series One Hundred Years of Solitude, the Buendía family and the fate of Macondo are approaching their end. Peace is not established in the city, and conservatives are planning an assassination attempt on Colonel Aureliano Buendía. At this time, Fernanda del Carpio from Bogota arrives in Macondo and marries Aureliano Segundo. Her twin brother, José Arcadio Segundo, tries to connect Macondo to the outside world. The arrival of the railway causes major changes in the city. Ultimately, these events lead to the decline of Macondo. The final episode of the Netflix series will be released on August 26.

**4. “Lucky” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Crime thriller, drama, detective

* **Creators:** Jonathan Tropper

* **Cast:** Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanu Ellis-Taylor, Drew Starkey, Clifton Collins Jr.

Lucky Armstrong has relied on his intuition and cunning to make money through fraud all his life. But when a multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong, Lucky is forced to hide from two dangerous rivals at the same time - the FBI and his partner's angry mother, who has connections to the criminal world. During the nationwide manhunt, Lucky is confronted with betrayals, family secrets and childhood events. It is these events that have shaped his character.

The seven-part miniseries is based on the novel by Marissa Stapley. This is Anya Taylor-Joy's first television role since "The Queen's Walk," and she also plays a reserved but engaging character in "Lucky."

**5. "The Darkness" (2026)**

* **Genre:** Thriller, Detective, Drama

* **Creators:** Matt Hartley

* **Starring:** Laura Donnelly, Mark Rowley, Helen Baxendale, James Cosmo, John Hannah, Joanna Vanderham

The body of a young man is found in the Scottish Highlands. Inspector Monica Kennedy immediately realizes that this is just the beginning of a series of murders. Together with her new partner, Detective Connor Crawford, she begins to search for the culprit. While the police are trying to identify the killer, the residents of the small village begin to worry more and more about their lives. However, the investigation is only part of the story. Monica's past and family also play an important role in the series "The Darkness." The relationship between three generations of women is also one of the main parts of the plot.

**6. “The Cape of Fear” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Psychological thriller, drama

* **Creators:** Nick Antoska

* **Starring:** Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, Sisi Aichi Pounder, Lily Collias, Joe Anders

Anna and Tom Bowden are a lawyer couple. Their quiet life is turned upside down when Mac Cady is released from prison. Cady is convicted and imprisoned as a result of their work. The notorious murderer does not want to forget the past and sets out to take revenge on the Bowden family. Now the confrontation takes place in the age of social media. In this era, a person’s reputation can be destroyed in an instant in front of millions of people.

The series is based on the 1991 film of the same name by Martin Scorsese. The new version was created by Nick Antoska, with Scorsese and Steven Spielberg serving as executive producers.

**7. I Will Find You (2026)**

* **Genre:** Thriller, Detective, Drama, Crime

* **Creators:** Robert Hall

* **Starring:** Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Chi McBride, Jonathan Tucker

David Burroughs has been serving a life sentence for the murder of his three-year-old son for five years. However, he insists that he never committed the crime. The situation changes when David's long-lost niece, journalist Rachel Mills, shows him a recent photo. The child in the photo looks very similar to the son David is believed to have killed. Trying to find out the truth, David decides to escape from prison. His search leads to family secrets, hidden enemies and a huge conspiracy that has been brewing for years.

**8. “Margo Has a Money Problem” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Comedy, Drama

* **Creators:** David E. Kelly

* **Starring:** Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, Teddy Graham, Greg Kinnear

The series has already caused a huge stir. If you haven't seen it yet, now is the time. Margo drops out of college and finds herself in a difficult situation: she's pregnant, in debt, and her regular income isn't enough to cover her expenses. Then Margo decides to open a page on the OnlyFans platform. But the story doesn't end there. Margo's mother, Shayan, once worked as a waitress at a Hooters restaurant, and her father, Jinx, was a professional wrestler. Margo tries to understand her relationship with her parents, the consequences of her choices, and what kind of life she really wants to live.

**9. “Widows Bay” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Horror comedy, thriller

* **Creators:** Katie Dippold

* **Starring:** Matthew Reese, Keith O’Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Stephen Root

Tom Loftis is the mayor of a small island off the coast of New England. Locals believe this place is cursed. Tom is a low-profile but open-minded politician. He wants to modernize the island and attract tourists. His plan comes true, but along with the tourists, the dark history of “Widows Bay” returns to the quiet life of the island. Old stories about ghosts, disappearances and bloody murders resurface. This is exactly the basis of the series: humor and strange situations in ordinary life gradually give way to real danger.

**10. “Straight to Hell” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Biographical drama

* **Directors:** Tomoyuki Takimoto, Noritika Oba

* **Cast:** Erika Toda, Sayri Ito, Toko Miura, Ayumu Nakajima, Kentaro Tamura

If you haven’t seen one of the most interesting TV series of the year yet, “Straight to Hell” is for you. Kazuko Hosoki experiences post-war poverty and gradually becomes one of Japan’s most famous fortune tellers. She publishes a best-selling book called “Six Star Fortune Telling,” becomes a regular on Japanese television, and creates her own media empire. At the same time, various rumors have circulated for years about Hosoki’s connections to the criminal world. The events cover the period from war-torn Tokyo to Japan in the 2000s. A fictional writer tries to learn the true story of Hoseok. His task is to separate truth from fiction.

**11. “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” (2026)**

* **Genre:** Comedy, Thriller, Detective

* **Creators:** David J. Rosen

* **Starring:** Tatyana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Dolly de Leon, Charlie Hall, Jesse Hodges, John Michael Hill

After a divorce, Paula Sanders tries to adapt to a new life, take care of her child and fight for custody. But soon she becomes involved in a case involving blackmail and murder. Believing that she witnessed a crime, Paula begins her own investigation and gradually discovers that there is a huge conspiracy behind the incident. At the same time, the heroine experiences a crisis in her personality, trying to figure out how to regain control of her family and her life.