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Netflix has had a fairly strong performance in the first half of 2026, with several hit releases, particularly when it comes to its shows. The streaming service has released several acclaimed and popular series this year, with the promise of more to come. It’s a good time to be a subscriber, but that doesn’t mean it’s all amazing.
Obviously, not every new show can be a masterpiece, but Netflix has had more hits than misses in 2026 so far. And in case you’re not all caught up on the streamer’s 2026 series, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a handy guide to some of Netflix’s top 2026 shows, ranked from worst to best.
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‘Finding Her Edge’ (2026–Present)
Adapted from the novel by Jennifer Iacopelli, Finding Her Edge is a teen drama series set in the world of competitive ice skating. Developed by Shelley Scarrow and Jeff Norton, the show follows Adrianna Russo (Madelyn Keys), a skater from a dynastic family, as she returns to the sport to help her family through a financial crisis and finds herself conflicted by a budding romance with her new skating partner and the return of her first love. Cale Ambrozic, Olly Atkins, Alexandra Beaton, Alice Malakhov, and more appear in key roles.
Fully immersed in the sport of ice skating and predictably complicated by classic teen romance tropes, Finding Her Edge is a fairly fun watch for fans of YA romance dramas, but the show’s narrative is far too poorly constructed to maintain consistent engagement for all but the most invested viewers. The show earned mostly positive reviews from critics, with praise for the costumes and choreography, but it has also attracted criticism from reviewers and viewers alike. The series has been renewed for a second season, though, so there’s still a chance it could grow out of those flaws.
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‘Run Away’ (2026)
Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation, Run Away is a drama thriller miniseries developed by Danny Brocklehurst (Fool Me Once). James Nesbitt stars as investment banker and desperate father Simon Greene, following his frantic search for his runaway, drug-addicted daughter (Ellie de Lange), which brings him into the darkness and dangers of the underworld and his family’s shocking past. The series also features Alfred Enoch, Ruth Jones, and Minnie Driver in key roles.
One of the stronger Harlan Coben adaptations on Netflix, Run Away is a twisty, fast-paced drama that takes several unexpected turns, including some that veer into the implausible. Anchored by Nesbitt’s gripping performance, the show is an engaging and addictive watch, but it does test the suspension of disbelief, and the plot can be quite uneven, particularly towards the end. It’s a must-watch for Harlan Coben fans, but it may not be as great a watch for everyone else.
6
‘His & Hers’ (2026)
Adapted from the 2020 novel by Alice Feeney, His & Hers is a mystery thriller limited series developed by William Oldroyd. Tessa Thompson stars as Anna Andrews, a former news anchor living in Atlanta who finds herself drawn back into action by news of a murder in her hometown, where she clashes with the officer on the case: her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal). The series also features Pablo Schreiber, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Sunita Mani in key roles.
Released in January 2026, His & Hers earned praise for Tessa Thompson’s central performance, which gives the series its driving force. However, despite the moody atmosphere and plentiful mystery, the show is a bit of a mixed bag in the plot department. It’s still an entertaining watch, but His & Hers has ultimately earned a mixed reception from critics and hasn’t performed much better with audiences either.
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‘Strip Law’ (2026)
Created by Cullen Crawford, Strip Law is an adult-animated sitcom revolving around a law firm in an exaggerated version of Las Vegas. Adam Scott stars as the voice of Lincoln Gumb, a lawyer who is kicked out of his mother’s law firm after her death, and the show follows his attempts to build his own firm by recruiting a motley crew of employees. The voice cast also includes Janelle James, Stephen Root, Shannon Gisela, and Keith David.
Strip Law was released in February 2026 and canceled in May, and while Netflix does have a history of canceling acclaimed new shows, this one’s critical reception was fairly mixed. It’s a serviceable and often hilarious animated sitcom in the tradition of Archer, with loads of irreverent humor and an enjoyable satire of Las Vegas, but not a lot of great characterizations to go with all that. The show is a good watch for fans of chaotic adult-animated comedies, but it still could have been better.
4
‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials’ (2026)
Created by Chris Chibnall and adapted from Agatha Christie’s 1929 novel, The Seven Dials Mystery, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is a murder mystery miniseries that kicks off with the mysterious death of Gerry Wade, a guest at the Caterham country estate. Suspecting murder, Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, Lady Caterham’s daughter and Gerry’s love interest, sets out to investigate, uncovering old secrets and a complicated conspiracy. Mia McKenna-Bruce stars as Bundle and Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Caterham, with Edward Bluemel, Iain Glen, Martin Freeman, and more in key roles.
A gorgeous period production with compelling performances by McKenna-Bruce and Bonham Carter, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is a lighthearted, cozy mystery show. The miniseries may not be one of the greatest Christie adaptations, but it packs suspense, drama, and humor into its three-episode narrative. The show had a pretty mixed reception, and it likely won’t be very widely remembered in the years to come, but it’s a breezy, satisfying mystery with broad appeal.
3
‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ (2026)
Created by Haley Z. Boston, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a horror thriller miniseries that revolves around the impending wedding of Rachel Harkin and Nicholas “Nicky” Cunningham. In the days leading up to the event, the couple finds their relationship rocked by haunting revelations of family history. The ensemble cast is led by Camilla Morrone as Rachel and Adam di Marco as Nicky, with Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ted Levine, Sawyer Fraser, Zlatko Burić, Jeff Wilbusch, Karla Crome, and Gus Birney in notable roles.
An atmospheric horror miniseries with a bleak, gothic-inspired aesthetic, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a gripping and surreal journey. Combining absurdism, bleak humor, paranoia, superstition, and supernatural elements, the show has been widely praised by critics and viewers alike. The series may not be for everyone, but it’s a delightful watch for fans of surreal horror rooted in the psychological.
2
‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ (2026)
Created by Lisa McGee of Derry Girls fame, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an Irish comedy thriller show that revolves around three Belfast women: TV writer Saoirse Shaw, mother of three Robyn Winters, and gay Catholic carer Dara Friel. When they hear that the estranged fourth member of their teenage friend group has died, the trio decides to pay their respects at the funeral, only to find themselves drawn into a series of strange events. The show stars Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse, Sinéad Keenan as Robyn, and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara, with Natasha O’Keeffe, Bronagh Gallagher, Darragh Hand, Michelle Fairley, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and more in supporting roles.
A wild, chaotic, and utterly gripping miniseries, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is a brilliant watch that shifts genres and gears with expert precision, keeping the audience guessing until the very end. Powered by the stellar performances of its leading trio, McGee’s follow-up to Derry Girls is a totally different beast from the ’90s coming-of-age story but shares a lot of the same DNA (and some of the cast). It’s easily one of Netflix’s best releases of the year so far, and it’s already been widely hailed as a masterpiece.
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‘The Boroughs’ (2026)
Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and produced by The Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs is a sci-fi series set in a picturesque Florida retirement community. When strange, otherworldly creatures start attacking the residents, they’re forced to band together to face this eldritch evil. Alfred Molina leads the ensemble cast, which also includes Bill Pullman, Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Jena Malone, and Carlos Miranda.
Featuring an immense breadth of talent both in front of and behind the camera, The Boroughs was easily one of Netflix’s most highly anticipated shows of the year, and those expectations have been rewarded. It’s an ambitious and masterfully crafted sci-fi horror drama with a powerful emotional core and stellar performances. The show shares the energy of the Duffer Brothers’ landmark hit Stranger Things, but it’s still unique enough to stand out as an instant classic in its own right.
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May 21, 2026
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Netflix
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Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews
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