When & Where to Watch: Out now, Disney+
Starring: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Naomi Watts

The original ‘90s It-couple returns to the cultural spotlight in this glossy new anthology drama from Ryan Murphy. Chronicling the magnetic, ill-fated romance between JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, the series delves into love under the glare of paparazzi flashbulbs — equal parts fairy tale and slow-burn tragedy. For those still referencing Carolyn’s minimalist wardrobe as a mood board, this is essential viewing.

When & Where to Watch: Out now, Netflix
Starring: Emmet J. Scanlan, Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan

If you loved Derry Girls, this sharp, chaotic new comedy-mystery is your perfect next binge. Written by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, it follows three old friends re-uniting after one of their group dies under mysterious circumstances — what starts as a quirky road trip becomes a surreal detective caper full of laughs, sharp banter and real heart. Critics are tipping this one as one of the top must-see shows of 2026 so far thanks to its blend of humour and mystery.

When & Where to Watch: Out now, Netflix
Starring: Gabriel Basso, Jennifer Morrison, Stephen Moyer

The high-stakes spy thriller that turned into one of Netflix’s big 2020s hits returns for a third season, think political rabbit holes, globe-trotting conspiracies and a relentless pace that makes you watch “just one more episode.” This season digs deeper into hidden intel networks and buried secrets, perfect for fans of slick, bingeable suspense.

When & Where to Watch: Apple TV+ (streaming)
Starring: Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Hugh Laurie

One of the most talked-about spy dramas of the last decade is finally back. Tehran returns with its third season in early 2026, exclusively on Apple TV+. The Israeli espionage thriller follows Mossad hacker-agent Tamar Rabinyan as she tries to survive and reinvent herself after going rogue at the end of season 2, navigating a labyrinth of political dangers and fractured alliances that expand far beyond a typical spy story. This season also introduces multi-Emmy nominee Hugh Laurie into the mix, upping the stakes as new players bring fresh threats and uneasy partnerships into Tamar’s world. If you love slow-burn tension, morally grey characters and high-stakes international intrigue, Tehran is exactly the kind of smart, binge-worthy series that deserves a place on your 2026 watchlist

When & Where to Watch: Out now, Prime Video
Starring: Sophie Turner, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd

A British crime thriller that’s earned strong reviews for its tense plotting and commanding performances, especially from Sophie Turner, Steal is more than just a heist series. Critics praise its provocative look at conspiracy, class and chaos beneath the polished surface of the financial world, making it a standout among 2026 dramas.

When & Where to Watch: March 5th, Netflix
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall, John Slattery

If your watchlist is craving something that’s equal parts dangerous, clever and unashamedly adult, Vladimir is the limited series everyone’s talking about this year. Based on the bestselling Julia May Jonas novel and packed with razor‑sharp dark humour, it knits together obsession, desire and self‑discovery in a way that feels both provocative and deeply human. Rachel Weisz gives one of her boldest performances yet as a professor whose life begins to unravel when she becomes dangerously fixated on a charismatic new colleague, a slippery boundary between fantasy and reality that invites you into her inner world with every beat. It’s stylish, daring and just unpredictable enough to make you question who’s really in control.

When & Where to Watch: Out now, TVNZ+
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Haley Lu Richardson, Adrian Lester

Think Mad Men meets spycraft with a twist. Set in 1977 Moscow, Ponies flips the Cold War genre on its head by following two American widows — women who should be “persons of no interest” — as they’re thrust into CIA work to uncover why their operative husbands died under mysterious circumstances. Equal parts intelligent espionage and character drama, the series excels because of its layered lead performances and the unlikely friendship at its core.

When & Where to Watch: Out now, Disney+
Starring: Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Catherine Missal

College lives, tangled romance and the kind of emotional chaos that actually keeps you up at night. Tell Me Lies returned this January 2026 with its third and final season, and it’s everything critics and fans have been buzzing about. Centred on Lucy and Stephen’s toxic, twisty relationship, splashed across dual timelines from campus days to the consequences that follow, this season ups the stakes with scandal, betrayal and secrets that touch every corner of their friend group.