The show is doing well enough that its creator, Lorne Michaels, is trying a new version for the UK called Saturday Night Live UK. This spin-off, which launched on March 21, 2026, features a completely British cast of rising comedy stars and offers a similar style of humor, but focuses on current events and popular figures in the United Kingdom.
Idris Elba led the Apple TV+ thriller series Hijack, which premiered in 2023 and returned for a second season in January 2026. Even after the recent season finale, the show remains popular with viewers. According to FlixPatrol, Hijack is currently the fourth most-watched program on Apple TV+ globally.
The Mandalorian had its ups and downs as a TV series. While the first season was almost universally praised, and the second season received similar positive reactions with a few issues, the third season proved more divisive among fans. This division has created some uncertainty about the upcoming movie. Regardless of how fans felt about Season 3, the show continues to build on its established storyline and universe with The Mandalorian and Grogu.
The Korean series Kingdom, which premiered on Netflix in 2019, uniquely blends historical drama with intense zombie action. Set in Korea’s Joseon period, it’s a far cry from typical modern zombie stories. Unlike shows like The Last of Us that focus on survival and fungal outbreaks, Kingdom centers on political intrigue, social inequalities, and the terrifying spread of a deadly plague.
Currently, World War Z is a popular choice for viewers streaming on Pluto TV, consistently ranking as one of the top 10 free movies. It’s also been a top 10 hit on Paramount+ in countries like Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, making it a streaming success worldwide in recent days, according to FlixPatrol.
Peter Parker, as Spider-Man, constantly faces challenges. From personal tragedies like the loss of loved ones to the constant struggle of balancing his normal life with superhero duties and a never-ending stream of new villains, he rarely has an easy time.
With over 30 books already written, the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child provides plenty of material for the show. Over the years, the author has mentioned several influences on the character of the wandering hero, Reacher. He’s particularly inspired by Sherlock Holmes and the thrilling novel The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth.
The show Gravity Falls skillfully blended spooky, horror-like elements with a captivating supernatural mystery, making it hard to find anything quite like it recently. Luckily for fans, one of the creators behind Gravity Falls is now working on a new series that seems like it could capture a similar magic.
April 2026 will bring fresh episodes of Star Wars in a new animated series, and a new season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Other upcoming shows include a continuation of Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair and a spin-off series based on The Handmaid’s Tale, called The Testaments.
I still can’t believe this movie came out over 45 years ago! Excalibur was filmed right in Ireland, and it’s so cool to think it helped launch the careers of actors like Gabriel Byrne and Ciarán Hinds. It’s become a real cult favorite over the years. What’s really interesting is that it actually started as a plan to make a live-action Lord of the Rings movie! But honestly, now I think it’s the best movie adaptation of the King Arthur story and the Knights of the Round Table we’ve ever gotten.