‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and ‘Scrubs’ are just two classics being revived this year, while Irish talent will be front and centre with dramas galore
Clockwise from top left: Scrubs, Pride & Prejudice, These Sacred Vows, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Tall Tales & Murder and Shrinking
Are you sitting comfortably? The television gods have been busy, and you’re probably wondering when the next small-screen sensation arrives. That’s why we’re here. Rest assured, there are plenty of tasty terrestrial treats and awesome streaming goodies headed our way in 2026.
From homegrown crime capers and multimillion-dollar fantasy epics to extravagant costume dramas and hard-hitting medical procedurals, the list goes on – and there are even a couple of quirky revivals in the pipeline. So, grab the remote control and switch off your phone: these are the shows everyone will be talking about over the next 12 months.