Summer TV and Streaming Highlights 2026

The summer television and streaming schedule offers a diverse lineup of returning favorites and new shows. Popular programs such as “Ted Lasso,” “Slow Horses,” and “The Bear” will make a comeback, while movies from series like “Call My Agent!” and “Heartstopper” will provide closure to ongoing stories.

New additions to the schedule include a “Big Bang Theory” spinoff featuring Stuart the comics guy (titled “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe”), a comedy centered on an aging golfer starring Will Ferrell (“The Hawk”), and a compelling drama starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver (“The Westies”).

Television Highlights

• “AfroPop”: This returning documentary anthology, produced by Black Public Media, will kick off its 18th season despite funding cuts. The season opens with “Listen to Me,” focusing on maternal health care for Black women, followed by “This World Is Not My Own,” featuring artist Nellie Mae Rowe portrayed by Uzo Aduba. (PBS.org, June 15)
• “Sugar”: Colin Farrell reprises his role as a private detective in the second season of this sci-fi-inflected, film noir-style series. The show’s creator, Mark Protosevich, has stepped down as showrunner, leading to curiosity about the new direction. (Apple TV, June 19)

These shows and more await viewers, offering a mix of drama, comedy, and documentaries to keep audiences entertained throughout the summer months.