LOS ANGELES, February 26, 2026
Netflix & Apple TV+ Dominate Streaming News With Renewals, Trailers & New Series
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A flurry of announcements from Netflix and Apple TV+ signals a busy spring for streaming viewers.
- Netflix has renewed the Ted Danson comedy “A Man on the Inside” for a third season after 45 million views across its first two seasons.
- Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser for “Lucky,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Timothy Olyphant, set to premiere July 15, 2026.
- Ray Romano is set to lead the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me,” exploring grief and family dynamics.
- The streaming platforms are gearing up for new seasons of popular shows like “Bridgerton” and “Finding Her Edge.”
Netflix is doubling down on its comedy offerings, renewing “A Man on the Inside” for a third season just two months after the second season’s premiere. The series, starring Ted Danson, has garnered a combined 45 million views on the platform, according to Netflix. The show’s success demonstrates the continued appetite for character-driven comedies on the streaming giant.
New Seasons & Rising Stars
Beyond renewals, Netflix is also investing in young adult content. A second season has been ordered for “Finding Her Edge,” based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s book. The series has consistently ranked in the Netflix English TV Top 10 since its January 22nd release, currently holding the #3 spot this week, per Netflix data.
HBO Max Adds Romano to New Drama
Ray Romano is stepping into a dramatic role in the upcoming HBO Max pilot “How to Survive Without Me.” The series, penned by Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran, will see Romano portray a widower unexpectedly thrust into the primary parenting role. The story centers on Leo as he navigates life with his five adult children in the wake of their mother’s death, forcing him to find his own voice and step out of her shadow.
Apple TV+ Unveils Upcoming Slate
Apple TV+ is preparing for a spring and summer filled with new content. The streaming service has released a teaser for the eight-episode limited series “Imperfect Women,” adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel. Premiering March 18th with two episodes, followed by weekly releases through April 29th, the series boasts a stellar cast including Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. The narrative explores the unraveling of a decades-long friendship after a crime exposes secrets and betrayals.
Romance & Intrigue on the Horizon
For fans of period dramas, Netflix has released a teaser trailer for “Bridgerton” Season 4 Part 2, resuming February 26th. The four-episode continuation will delve into the evolving relationship between Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), hinting at complications and potential shifts in their connection.
Anya Taylor-Joy Leads New Apple TV+ Thriller
Apple TV+ is also gearing up for the July 15, 2026 premiere of “Lucky,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Timothy Olyphant. The first two episodes will drop on that date, with subsequent episodes released weekly through August 19th. Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas co-showrun the series, based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel. Taylor-Joy plays a con artist on the run after a multi-million-dollar heist gone wrong, pursued by both the FBI and a formidable crime boss, Priscilla, played by Annette Bening. Drew Starkey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Clifton Collins Jr., and William Fichtner also star.
