Whenever Netflix releases a new hit series or movie, the world drops what it's doing and tunes in. Such is the case with Man on Fire, which debuted on the streamer at the end of April. In just under a month, Man of Fire has garnered a staggering 70 million views and has remained on Netflix's Top 10 TV list for three straight weeks, according to Tudum. That all but lays the groundwork for a second season, and it would be a renewal that's well deserved, as Man on Fire manages to mix bloody action and compelling drama into a bingeworthy watch.

Dungeons & Dragonshas evolved from a role-playing game into a cultural phenomenon, impacting pop culture along the way. Without Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Thingswouldn't have its big narrative hook. Critical Role wouldn't be a thing, which means no Legend of Vox Machinaor Mighty Nein. In 2023, Paramount decided to take the next logical step and make a D&D movie, resulting in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Honor Among Thieves is one of the rare films that were both critically acclaimed and box-office flops, which is a shame because it perfectly captures the spirit of Dungeons & Dragons.

2026 has been a major shift for the Star Wars franchise. Not only is The Mandalorian and Groguset to bring a galaxy far, far away back to the silver screen, but Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lordhas become the most critically acclaimed and popular Star Wars series. A recent piece of news just revealed that this shift is affecting another Star Wars series, and breaking a seven-year streak in the process. During Disney's presentation at the 2026 TV Upfronts, Rosario Dawsonrevealed that the second season of Ahsokawill debut in 2027, rather than this year.

Editor's Note: The following article contains spoilers for Season 5 of The Boys.

For roughly a decade, Titus Welliver's been a steady presence on TV thanks to Bosch, which eventually blossomed into a full-fledged franchise. Now he's slated to star as yet another law enforcement officer in the upcoming MGM+ series The Westies. The series officially premieres July 12, 2026, with MGM+ positioning it as one of the network’s biggest crime dramas of the summer.

HBO has often been home to some of the most iconic television series in history, whether it's the compelling craft of The Wireor the shock-and-awe of Game of Thrones. In recent years, HBO's seen its throne challenged by streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, but it now has a new series that's become the talk of the town and a bona fide streaminghit. That series is the medical drama The Pitt, which just wrapped up its sophomore season on HBO Max. Though it's a fairly new show, The Pitt has proven to be a massive draw that could last for multiple seasons, especially with new info about its ratings.