Get Ready for a Telly Extravaganza!

With the sizzling second seasons of The Night Manager and Red Eye already making waves on U.K. TV, 2026 promises a treasure trove of new and returning series! Big names like Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, and Chris Chibnall are in the game, and we’re about to dive into some thrilling adaptations, including Kit Harington taking on A Tale of Two Cities. Meanwhile, Richard Gadd is back with a new project after lighting up screens with his award-winning Baby Reindeer, and Lisa McGee is following up the legendary Derry Girls with her Netflix gem, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast. Plus, some fan favorites are returning! Line of Duty and Unforgotten are set to grace our screens with more drama. Let’s check out the exciting line-up for 2026!

Upcoming Series to Watch

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

January 15 on Netflix Who doesn’t love a juicy Agatha Christie whodunit? This time, we’re diving into a 1929 classic mystery featuring a star-studded cast including Mia McKenna-Bruce and Helena Bonham Carter! Following a prank gone hilariously wrong, a pack of posh Londoners stumbles into a tangled web involving coded messages and a secretive group called “Seven Dials.”

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

February on Netflix Originally meant for Channel 4, this gem from the genius behind Derry Girls has now found a home on Netflix! It’s a tale of three childhood pals from Belfast, now in their thirties, who receive shocking news about a fourth friend’s passing. Roísín Gallagher and the crew are set to give us some feels and laughs.

Young Sherlock

March 4 on Prime Video Guy Ritchie is at it again! This time, he’s going younger with Sherlock Holmes. Forget Robert Downey Jr.; we’re back to the beginning, exploring the iconic detective’s early years. Feisty young hero Hero Fiennes Tiffin steps into the bowler hat of Sherlock in this adaptation of Andrew Lane’s books. Expect wit and wonder!

Betrayal

TBD on ITV Buckle up for this slick spy thriller from playwright David Eldridge! Veteran MI5 officer John Hughes, played by Shaun Evans, navigates scandal after being linked to a conspiracy. He’s got to protect his marriage, career, and, you know, the fate of Britain. No pressure, right?

Lord of the Flies

TBD on BBC Finally, we’ll see a TV version of William Golding’s iconic tale. With the talented Jack Thorne at the helm, expect a wild ride with schoolboys marooned on a deserted island where chaos (and possibly some cooking) ensues. Spoiler: they might not just play nice!

The Lady

TBD on ITV From the creators of The Crown, this royal drama reveals the scandalous story behind Sarah Ferguson’s ex-dresser, Jane Andrews, who makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. With an all-star cast including Natalie Dormer, this is going to be must-watch television.

Maya

TBD on Channel 4 Bella Ramsey is back with a mind-bending psychological thriller! She stars in Maya, where a mother and daughter find themselves in witness protection in a remote Scottish village. But the calm isn’t so calm, especially with trouble lingering close by!

Secret Service

TBD on ITVX Get ready for espionage! Gemma Arterton blows us away as an MI6 officer leading a double life while managing a potential Russian asset situation. Sounds like a recipe for tense office drama and heart-pounding action.

Out of the Dust

TBD on Netflix In this new series, we follow Rosie as she dares to question her ultra-conservative Christian group. A fascinating mix of drama with a stellar cast that includes Asa Butterfield—this show looks set to shake things up!

The Blame

TBD on ITV Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth lead this intriguing detective story where two detectives fall in love while investigating the murky waters surrounding a teenage figure skater’s murder. Let’s hope their love story doesn’t turn into a whodunit!

Line of Duty Series 7

TBD on BBC One Our favorite police procedural is back! With the return of Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar, this time the team is tackling a sensitive case involving a detective inspector. Buckle up, folks!

Legends

TBD on Netflix Based on a true story that’s bound to have us at the edge of our seats, watch two average guys get sucked into the wild world of Britain’s biggest drug networks. Talk about a thrill!

Conclusion

So there you have it, folks! The U.K. television landscape is about to explode with an array of gripping dramas, quirky comedies, and nail-biting thrillers in 2026. Whether you’re in for the laughs or the drama, there’s something for everyone. Ready to binge-watch your way through the next year? Grab your popcorn, it’s going to be a wild ride!