LOS ANGELES, January 26, 2026
Netflix Reveals Return Dates for Fan Favorites, From ‘Bridgerton’ to ‘The Witcher’
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The streaming giant unveiled its 2026 lineup, promising a wealth of returning series to keep viewers hooked.
- Season four of Bridgerton, focusing on Benedict Bridgerton’s romance, will debut in two parts, beginning January 29.
- The ambitious sci-fi series 3 Body Problem is slated for a second season sometime in 2026.
- Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan will lead the cast of season two of Beef, arriving April 16.
Netflix is gearing up for a busy 2026, with a robust slate of returning television shows. The streamer previewed its upcoming content in a recently released video, signaling a continuation of popular series and the introduction of new seasons for established hits. Viewers can anticipate the continuation of stories they’ve already embraced, alongside fresh narratives within familiar universes.
Romance and Intrigue: ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘3 Body Problem’
One of the most anticipated returns is Bridgerton, which will launch its fourth season on January 29, with the remaining episodes arriving February 26. This installment will center on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his unfolding love story with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), inspired by the classic Cinderella tale.
For science fiction enthusiasts, season two of 3 Body Problem is on the horizon. Created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, the series, based on Liu Cixin’s acclaimed Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy, promises to delve deeper into the geopolitical complexities as the Wallfacers strategize against the Trisolaran threat. While a specific release date hasn’t been announced, the second season is expected to premiere sometime in 2026.
Fresh Faces and Familiar Worlds
Beef, the critically acclaimed 2023 series that sparked conversation with its portrayal of a feud between Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, is set to return with a completely new cast. Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny will take center stage in the second season, which arrives on April 16.
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen and the British spy thriller Black Doves, starring Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire, are also confirmed for a second season in 2026, though specific release dates remain undisclosed.
More to Come in 2026
The rom-com Nobody Wants This, featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, will be back for a third season, alongside the political thriller The Night Agent, which premieres February 19.
Live-action adaptations continue to thrive, with a second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender and One Piece – dubbed Into The Grand Line – scheduled for release in 2026, with the latter arriving on March 10.
Rounding out the lineup are the fourth season of the French thriller Lupin, expected in the autumn, the fifth season of the fantasy epic The Witcher, and a second season of the hit drama The Hunting Wives.
For those seeking behind-the-scenes access, the wrestling docuseries WWE: Unreal returns January 20, and the Formula 1 documentary Drive To Survive will be back in February.
