10 Best New Series on Netflix in 2026 (So Far)

Which new Netflix series has been the most talked about so far in 2026? Here are our top 10, featuring new horror drama adaptations from the creators of classics stranger things.

2026 is already a big year for new series on Netflix; The streamer has launched shows across a variety of genres, including period dramas, horror, and one of the raunchiest dramas in its library. From the plethora of new offerings, we’ve compiled our top 10. We are not including returning series in this list. Let’s dive in!

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Go away

Netflix kicks off 2026 with another Harlan Coben crime drama. The streamer now has a large roster of Cobain adaptations (12 total), including some of the most popular stay close (2021) and Stranger (2020).

Go away is an intriguing and brutal drama based on a father, Simon Green (James Nesbitt), who will do anything to find his missing daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange). She falls under the influence of an underground cult and goes missing under mysterious circumstances. Simon takes it upon himself to locate his missing daughter. He follows the breadcrumbs and ventures into some of the most dangerous areas of his city in his search, encountering several ruthless individuals – and becoming embroiled in a murder case.

In true Harlan Coben style, this series keeps the tension high and keeps throwing curveballs. This certainly isn’t the best Harlan Coben adaptation on Netflix; It is in competition with some excellent series. Thirteenth Harlan Coben Project Landing on Netflix i will find youComing to the streamer in June.

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9

Vladimir

Headlined by Hollywood superstars Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall, Vladimir This is easily one of the most entertaining shows on Netflix to date. a workplace romance, Vladimir Follows an unnamed professor of English literature (Weisz) in the late 50s, who is herself a struggling writer. The series follows her lustful obsession with her new, handsome young co-worker, Vladimir (Woodall). The more time she spends with him, the more intense her uncontrolled and bizarre fantasies become.

The series takes some unique creative approaches. For example, Weiss’s character is never actually named, and she regularly breaks the fourth wall (talks directly to the audience). It’s these quirks and creative choices that add an extra layer to its storytelling. But let’s be honest, you’re not watching this for some groundbreaking story. You watch it for the humor and tension between Weisz’s protagonist and Woodall’s seemingly ignorant young professor.

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8

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

Agatha Christie is the most famous murder mystery author of all time, introducing the world to the famous fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. However, for Netflix’s three-part mystery seven dialsCreator Chris Chibnall narrates one of Christie’s lesser known stories, following young, rising detective Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, brilliantly portrayed by Mia McKenna-Bruce (Persuasion, how to have sex).

Established in the 1920s, seven dials The film begins at an English country mansion during a lavish, glamorous house party hosted by Sir Oswald Coote and his wife Lady Coote. There, the handsome and extremely desirable Gerry Wade (Corey Milechrist) flirts with Bundles, hinting at a possible marriage. However, the next morning, when everyone wakes up still tired after the previous night, Bundles is shocked to find that Gerry Wade has overslept.

The series is a stylish, brilliantly produced production from start to finish. In our review, we deemed it a ‘mystery worth solving’. We also interviewed showrunner Chris Chibnall, which you can read here.

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7

Jo Nesbo’s spy hole

Norwegian novelist Jo Nesbø is one of the most distinguished novelists in the world of crime fiction, particularly for her Harry Hole novels which began in Bat (1997). His Detective Hole series was auctioned off for television adaptation for several years, and it eventually landed at Netflix.

The 9-episode first season was voiced by Tobias Santelmann (last empire) in the lead role, who plays it brilliantly. It’s a challenging role that demands range, but Sentelman delivers Hole’s deeply flawed anti-hero persona with ease. In the first season, Hole investigates a sadistic serial killer who cuts off his victims’ fingers and leaves behind star-shaped diamonds. Meanwhile, he confronts his corrupt enemy, Detective Tom Waller (Joel Kinnaman). It’s a packed first season, but it’s still paced well.

Netflix has not renewed spy hole For Season 2 – No plans to return at this time. At the moment there seems to be no possibility of its return, but we are not giving up on seeing more adventures of Harry Hole just yet.

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6

How to get to heaven from belfast

Lisa McGee is most famous dairy girlsAn emerging drama set during the final years of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. For her first Netflix series, she lives in Northern Ireland, and takes a chaotic, hilarious tour of the country that’s full of charm. We follow three lifelong friends in their late 30s: Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), a popular TV writer; Robin (Sinead Keenan), a stressed-out mother of three; and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunn), a carer. After spending their early years together, they separated. But then they receive news that the fourth member of their friendship group has died, and all three return to offer their condolences.

How to get to heaven from belfast Was a major critical success: Guardian And Independent Both gave it a 4 star rating. And we also gave it a high rating. Sadly, viewership wasn’t very high and its future on Netflix is ​​uncertain. That said, Season 1 stands as a very solid standalone. It will leave you wanting more, but you won’t just finish it.

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find its edge

find its edge Always felt like it was destined to be a big hit on Netflix. Due to the massive commercial success of Jennifer Iacopelli’s novel, it was ready and waiting with a dedicated audience. It was a huge success, reaching the streamer’s top 10 in 81 countries. It will return for a highly anticipated second season.

Romance with a hot, competitive ice skating twist, find its edgeFollows Adriana Russo (Madeline Keyes), a former competitive skater from a family with a respected history in ice skating. When her older sister Alice (Alexandra Beaton) gets injured in a competition, Adriana decides to put the skates back on – but not because she wants to. He needs to earn sponsorship to save his prestigious family’s struggling ice rink. However, Adriana finds herself caught in the middle of an awkward love triangle with her narcissistic new skating partner Braden (Cale Ambrosik) and her former partner Freddy (Ollie Atkins).

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his his

his his was one of Netflix’s first breakout series of 2026, which aired in January and spent an impressive 7 weeks in the streamer’s top 10 rankings. The series stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as estranged spouses Anna, a news reporter, and Jack, a skilled detective. The two find themselves embroiled in a murder case in which they both believe the other to be the suspect. Are there two sides to every story? If yes, who is lying?

The series is fast-paced and keeps you engaged through the high-stakes storyline. But the real highlight is the performances of its two stars, Thompson and Bernthal.

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something very bad is going to happen

after closing stranger thingsCreators Matt and Ross Duffer quickly moved on to other projects, but they retained the horror element. His first post-stranger things Netflix series is disturbing psychological horror something bad is going to happenA miniseries on which he served as executive producer.

something very bad is going to happen Following bride Rachel (Camila Morrone) and groom Nicky (Adam DeMarco) as they travel to Nicky’s parents’ vacation cabin, located in a snowy, secluded forest, where they will hold their winter wedding. While this may seem idyllic, wife-to-be Rachel discovers that her marriage is doomed due to an ancient curse, and the only way to ensure success is to marry her soulmate – otherwise the ceremony will be bloodied. Does she really love Nicky? His second thoughts could prove fatal.

Read our review something very bad is going to happen Here.

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Lord of the Flies

adolescence Author Jack Thorne brings William Golding’s original novel Lord of the Flies (1954) is easily one of the most disturbing and chilling mini-series of the year to hit the screen. This 4-part drama takes place after a plane crashes on a desolate tropical island. All the adults die in the accident, but the children survive. At first, schoolchildren work together to survive, creating something that resembles democracy. However, as the series progresses, and power struggles come into play, their leadership turns towards dictatorship, and they begin fighting among themselves. It is a hair-raising and deeply disturbing portrayal of the fight for survival.

The series stars Winston Sawyers (Ralph), Lox Pratt (Jack), David McKenna (Piggy), and Ike Talbutt (Simon). Fans will also see McKenna in Greta Gerwig’s film Narnia in 2027.

Lord of the Flies Originally aired on BBC before finding its international streaming home on Netflix.

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fables

Created by Neil Forsyth (who created the true crime series gold), a 6-episode series from Netflix fables It is based on the incredible true story of how a team of largely untrained customs officers were forced to temporarily abandon their lives, including their families and daily jobs, to go undercover and infiltrate the drug trade under the guise of false identities – known as their ‘Legends’.

Set in 1990s London and Liverpool, the series is darkly grim and unforgiving, with tension building from the start. It doesn’t just follow undercover officers, but cuts a cross-section of the entire drug trade, from opium cultivation in Pakistan to the transportation of narcotics to the British Isles to street-level transactions. We follow the people involved from the bottom up to the leaders of the operation.

fables It also features a top-notch cast, including acting legend Steve Coogan as Don and Tom Burke as tough undercover officer Guy Stanton.

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You can check out Netflix’s top 10 documentaries so far in 2026 here. Which new series on Netflix in 2026 have you liked the most so far? Let us know in the comments below!