Whether you’re into grand fantasy adventures or heartwarming family stories, there’s a fantastic TV show out there for you. These shows are all ideal for a weekend binge, with plenty of episodes to keep you entertained.
Stephen King is a fan of the show The Man in the High Castle, calling it amazing, unsettling, and incredibly impressive. The series, which first aired in 2015, imagines an alternate history where the Axis powers won World War II and remains highly recommended even years later. In 2018, King shared his praise for the show on Twitter.
Tom Cruise has had an incredibly successful career in Hollywood since the 1980s, balancing huge action movies with critically acclaimed performances. He consistently chooses strong roles and manages to shine, even when a film isn’t a box office hit. His portrayal of the character in the 1999 film, often associated with the ‘Manosphere,’ is particularly noteworthy, and Louis Theroux’s documentary Inside the Manosphere has further highlighted its impact.
Here’s a complete list of the TV shows and movies premiering on Apple TV+ in April 2026, including their release dates.
According to TMZ, comedian Harris Mirman was rescued from a burning car after a crash in Bedford, New Hampshire on Tuesday. His 2026 Lucid Gravity collided with the Bedford Toll Plaza and then caught fire. A State Trooper, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, and other bystanders helped pull the 51-year-old from the vehicle before it was fully engulfed in flames. Mirman was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, the details of which haven’t been released.
If you have Paramount+, you can enjoy a great double feature with films by Denis Villeneuve. While he’s famous for Dune, many consider his earlier film, Arrival, to be his best work. Starring Amy Adams, it’s a thought-provoking story about the potential impact of communicating with extraterrestrial life.
Another free game is now available on Steam! Called Nocturnal Quest: An Idle RPG Adventure, you can add it to your library simply by claiming it. Once claimed, it’s yours to download and play whenever you like. As an idle RPG, it continues to progress even when you’re not actively playing.
The popular show Bosch finished its run in 2021 after seven seasons, but Titus Welliver quickly returned as the detective in the spin-off Bosch: Legacy, which lasted three seasons. While he’s now appearing in another spin-off, Ballard, his role is smaller, and it hasn’t quite satisfied fans who miss seeing him as the lead. However, Welliver recently told Screen Rant that discussions about continuing Bosch: Legacy are still ongoing, offering hope for more episodes.
The movie, a biographical drama, came out in theaters in November 2025. While most critics and viewers liked it, it didn’t do well financially, earning only $12 million worldwide despite costing $18 million to make.
While many new shows are coming to Netflix in 2026, a few have already proven they can compete with the service’s most popular titles. For example, the series starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, His & Hers, and the recent release, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, are both promising. Adding to this list is a new Netflix Original series that’s quickly become a global hit, thanks to its compelling characters.