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Netflix has a great selection of summer viewing options for 2026, including a new Harlan Coben adaptation, an adult-animated series from Ricky Gervais, and more. Here are 5 upcoming series to keep on your radar
Netflix almost always makes a big splash with its summer releases, and takes advantage of the season to introduce some of its most anticipated shows. look no further than this debut of stranger things In 2016 or the long-awaited live-action a piece In 2023. Last year alone, the showcase featured some major releases, including squid game Season 3 and ginny and georgia Season 3. There’s always something to be comfortable with.
With summer just around the corner, which upcoming Netflix series should be on your radar along with our featured movies?
Sweet Magnolias (Season 5)
coming to netflix: 11 June
Style:romance drama
mold:Joanna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Hadley
Netflix kicks off the summer season with the return of the fan-favorite, heartwarming drama sweet magnolias, The streamer’s smash-hit small-town romantic drama is set in Serenity, South Carolina. This season, lifelong best friends (and iconic trio) Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen are in for an especially wild ride. The girls are headed to New York City, with Maddie taking on an exciting job in Manhattan. Meanwhile, wedding bells are ringing as Helen gets ready – At the end – After years of fans’ anticipation, tied the knot with Eric.
Furthermore, it adds season sopranos‘ Jamie-Lynn Sigler played Nell Winters, who is introduced to Maddie in New York.
Why are we promoted?: There are some big promises on the horizon this season: a trip to the Big Apple, a long-awaited wedding, and possibly lots of surprises. For long time fans sweet magnolias, Over a year of anticipation for the new season is finally coming to fruition. And there’s no better time for new fans to jump in and follow Serenity.
i will find you
Coming to Netflix: 18 June
Style: crime drama
mold: Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Erin Richards, Logan Browning, Jonathan Tucker, Chi McBride
In 2018, Netflix first struck a lucrative exclusive deal with best-selling author Harlan Coben. After much success, the streamer extended the deal through 2022. Over the past few years, there has been a plethora of great projects. I am missing you To fool me once. So far in 2026, we have Go awayStarring James Nesbitt. and next is i will find youWhich arrives on the streamer in June.
Co-produced by Robert Hull (quantum leap, alcatraz), i will find you boasts another all-star cast including Sam Worthington (known for Avatar Movies), Emmy-winner Britt Lower (AppleTV’s). separation), and Milo Ventimiglia (this is us).
The 8-episode thriller follows David Burrows (Worthington), an innocent father serving a life sentence for the murder of his son. When he finds evidence that his son may still be alive, he attempts to break out of prison to learn the truth.
believe it or not, i will find you This marks the first time that a series from the Netflix and Cobain partnership has aired within the United States. Typically, these adaptations take place in the UK, while others are set elsewhere throughout Europe.
Why we’re excited: Harlan Coben dramas have given Netflix a steady supply of quality television in recent years. They are tense, entertaining and never fail to entertain. i will find you No doubt it will build on the solid foundation of the Cobain dramas already available – and who doesn’t love a prison break story?
Avatar: The Last Airbender (Season 2)
Coming to Netflix: June 25th
Style: Imagination
mold: Gordon Cormier, Kiaventio, Ian Owsley, Dallas Liu, Mia Cech, Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, Daniel Dae Kim
Avatar The Last Airbender. (Left to Right) Kiaventio Tarbell as Katara, Gordon Cormier as Aang, Ian Owsley as Sokka, Maria Zhang as Suki in season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Ten million. Katie Yu/Netflix © 2025
Two years after starting its journey, Netflix’s live-action adaptation Avatar The Last Airbender Will land on the streamer this summer. When it debuted in 2024, the show reflected a different perspective Avatar Everyone loves; It took a much darker tone and abridged the story extensively. Obviously, the changes were annoying for some people but others accepted it. If one thing is certain, it attracted a Very Viewership reached 21.2 million in the first four days. The streamer later renewed the remake for two more seasons until its natural conclusion.
Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier) and his team managed to defeat the Fire Nation fleet at the end of the first season, when we next meet them, they head towards the center of the Earth Empire and its capital Ba Sing Se, where Aang must master the Earth element. The series will introduce fan-favorite, fast-talking character Toph Beifong (Mia Cech), aka Blind Bandit, who joins them on their journey.
Why we’re excited: Season 1 of Netflix’s Avatar featured spectacular visuals and epic action. It featured a much darker version of the story, which attracted a wide audience. In Season 2, we’re seeing the story expand to the Earth Kingdom and its capital, Ba Sing Se. Furthermore, we are so Excited to see fan-favorite Toph Beifong in live-action.
little house on the prairie
coming to netflix: 9th July
Style: historical fiction
mold: Skywalker Hughes, Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, Jocko Sims, Warren Christie
If this isn’t the best series to relax with this summer, we don’t know what is. little house on the prairie Laura Ingalls adapts Wilder’s seminal, semi-autobiographical novels, focusing on the harsh realities of the Ingalls family’s frontier life as they live and work on a farm in late 19th-century Midwestern America. series Is The adaptation had been seen before – and it was a huge success for 9 seasons – but the latest aims to bring the story to a new generation.
The Netflix version of the story comes from the creator Rebecca Sonenshine (lesson in chemistry), and stars Alice Halsey as Laura, Luke Bracey as CharlesAnd Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline.
Why we’re excited: Netflix clearly hopes little house on the prairie Sure to be a big hit, it has been renewed for a second season even before its launch. this series
street cats
coming to netflix: 7 August
Style: adult animation
mold: Ricky Gervais, Diane Morgan, Tom Basden, David Earl, Andrew Brook, Joe Hartley
Alley cats. (Left to Right) David Earl as Puke, Dianne Morgan as Olive, Joe Hartley as Kitten, Ricky Gervais as Gus, Tom Basden as Ponce, Andrew Brooks as Fang in Alley Cats. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Produced by Ricky Gervais, adult-animated series street cats It follows a group of feral British cats, each from a different walk of life. We follow them as they roam the streets of the UK, offering a unique perspective on life and the social difficulties and hardships they face. In true Gervais style, expect biting social commentary, bleak humor and perhaps a heartfelt journey behind it all.
Gervais has assembled a top-tier voice cast, bringing together stars who have appeared in his most iconic series life after To derek. It stars Diane Morgan (honored for her beloved portrayal of the sarcastic Philomena Cunk), David Earle and Tom Basden.
Why are we promoted?: From his many stand-up shows to (perhaps most notably) his heartfelt drama life afterRicky Gervais already has such a prestigious job at Netflix. street cats Offers a unique perspective, but will undoubtedly have audiences in a mix of laughter and sadness.
Which Netflix summer 2026 release are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below!
