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Lupin season 5 is more likely than ever after latest Netflix ratings update
We're not ready to say goodbye to Lupin just yet, and we probably won't have to. ByBryce Olin|Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EST Omar Sy in Lupin part 4 on Netflix – Emmanuel Guimier/Netflix © 2025 Netflix, Inc. | Emmanuel Guimier/Netflix If the latest Netflix ratings are any indication, Lupin is here to stay for at least one more season. Lupin officially returned for season 4 on Oct. 24, 2026, and the new season was a smashing success, if I do say so myself.
The Last of Us season 3 could face a delay after the latest production update
The Last of Us season 3 is one of the most highly anticipated TV shows coming in 2027, but it's definitely not going to arrive as soon as fans were hoping. Production on The Last of Us season 3 was reportedly going to finish sometime before the end of 2026. Production listings indicated that filming would wrap on Nov. 27, 2026. According to multiple sources on social media, that's not going to be the case.
The newly announced Stranger Things prequel takes the franchise in a predictable direction
After nearly a full year of leaving fans hanging, Netflix confirmed details about the highly anticipated Stranger Things prequel on Stranger Things Day 2026! Netflix shared a short teaser for Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure on social media and revealed the prequel from the Duffer Brothers and Kate Trefry will hit Netflix sometime in 2028. As for what the Stranger Things prequel will be about, well, it's exactly what everyone thought it would be. Before Hawkins, there was Marion.
Love Is Blind season 11 could make franchise history for all the wrong reasons
The Love is Blind season 11 reunion is going to be a tough one to watch for all the romantics out there. ByBryce Olin|Nov 6, 2026, 8:27 AM EST Love Is Blind. (L to R) Sarah Williams, John Shannon in episode 1112 of Love Is Blind. | Cr. Spencer Pazer/Netflix © 2026 Love is Blind season 11 has finally come to an end after a disappointing finale. Heading into the reunion on Sunday, Nov. 8, on Netflix, Love is Blind season 11 is about to make history, and not in a good way.
Black Doves season 2 ending explained and how it sets up season 3
Black Doves season 2 is one of the best Netflix new releases of 2026. The hit spy series starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw pulls off a high-stakes mystery that comes together with several major reveals in the Black Doves season 2 finale. The new season begins with the death of several Black Doves agents, specifically involving a dangerous operation that went all wrong in Berlin in 1988 involving Wildflower, the code name for Reed (Sarah Lancashire).
Black Doves season 2 episode 6 recap: Vita's identity revealed in deadly finale
The Black Doves season 2 finale, “Peace Summit,” begins with Sam (Ben Whishaw) at a bar looking quite sad. Patrick (Sam Riley) of Kestrel approaches Sam and reveals that his service contract is complete. He pays Sam his rate and offers him a job. Instead, Sam turns the tables on him. He tells him that Jerry’s funeral is the next day, and he warns him that if he sees him again, he’s going to kill him. I don’t like this version of Sam, but it’s nice to see he has some of that swagger back.
Black Doves season 2 episode 5 recap: Reed finally reveals the truth about Wildflower and Kestrel
As we’ve seen several times this season already, Black Doves season 2 episode 5, “Murder Mix,” begins right where the last episode ended. Helen (Keira Knightley), Sam (Ben Whishaw), Williams (Ella Lily Hyland), and Eleanor (Gabrielle Creevy) are headed to save Reed (Sarah Lancashire). They argue about what to listen to in the car on the way there.
Black Doves season 2 episode 4 recap: Reed's big secret is finally revealed
We're officially off to a great start in Black Doves season 2 on Netflix, and the mystery just took a major turn. Episode 3 ended with an incredible twist. Sam (Ben Whishaw) was given Reed (Sarah Lancashire) as his next target. To make it all the more hectic, he’s going to find Reed with Helen (Keira Knightley) in the morning and break her out of the place the Black Doves are keeping her.
Black Doves season 2 episode 3 recap: A big twist changes everything for Sam and Helen
Black Doves season 2 episode 3, “P is for Poison,” begins shortly after the events of season 2 episode 2 when Sam (Ben Whishaw) kills Jerry (Samuel Barnett). Helen (Keira Knightley) sneaks out late at night and breaks into Dani’s flat to ask a favor. Dani (Agnes O’Casey) isn’t happy to be helping her, but she agrees to wear a special spy contact to look for Wildflower files at work while Helen watches on as Dani sneaks through the archives.
Black Doves season 2 epiode 2 recap: A major revelation leads to a shocking death
Black Doves season 2 episode 2, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder," begins right where the first episode ended. Sam (Ben Whishaw) kills his mark, who happened to be one of the Black Doves, which Helen (Keira Knightley) tried to warn him about right before he killed him. Unfortunately, Sam can’t go back in time, but he’s very worried after killing one of the Black Doves. He knows they are going to come for him now.
Black Doves season 2 episode 1 recap: Helen Webb is drawn into a deadly mystery
After the shocking events of the season 1 finale, Black Doves season 2 opens in an interesting spot! Helen Webb is about to be married to the UK’s Prime Minister. Wallace Webb (Andrew Buchan), Helen’s husband and the father of her kids, is just days away from taking over the top position in the UK government, but things are not all so good at home. Helen and Wallace are currently in couples therapy, and things aren’t going well.
6 new fall shows you aren't watching (but should be)
With just a few months left in 2026 and darker, colder nights for most of the population above the Equator, it's time to settle in, get cozy, and start watching all the great TV shows you've been putting off. I love TV shows as much as anyone, but it can be exhausting to keep up with all the new releases all the time. That's why I took some time to share the six best shows released in the fall of 2026 that you probably aren't watching right now.
Only one Love Is Blind season 11 couple actually gets married
The Love is Blind season 11 finale is finally here, but it's not the happy ending most were expecting from these couples from Boston, Massachusetts. Spoilers ahead for the final episode of Love is Blind season 11! Heading into the last episode of the season, there were four couples still running the race and potentially heading to the altar, including Aneha and Cam, Sarah and John, Erika and Blake, and Wilnie and Wilson.
3 best sci-fi and fantasy shows coming in November 2026
After House of the Dragon ended, we've been in a relatively dry spell of new fantasy and sci-fi shows to watch. There have been a few good ones, but the real heavy-hitting sci-fi and fantasy shows of the fall premiere in November and December. To make sure you know about all the good sci-fi and fantasy shows on the way in the penultimate month of the year, I put together a small list with release date information for the three biggest sci-fi and fantasy shows on the way.
Dept. Q season 2 finishes filming, bringing its Netflix return a step closer
We have some Goode news about Dept. Q season 2! Matthew Goode and the rest of the cast and crew of Dept. Q season 2 recently wrapped filming in Scotland at the end of October 2026, according to a report from What's on Netflix. That's welcome news for fans of the Netflix mystery that revolves around Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck, played by Goode.
3 major Lord of the Rings mysteries The Rings of Power season 3 could finally solve
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for season 3 on Prime Video starting Nov. 11, and we're in for quite the treat this season. This is definitely going to be the biggest season of the series so far, and there are few major events that we're expecting to see this season. Those events should provide some long-awaited answers for fans of The Lord of the Rings. For the most part, these events are not spoilers for anyone who has watchedThe Lord of the Ringsand The Rings of Power.
4 things to remember before watching Black Doves season 2
Black Doves is officially back on Thursday, Nov. 5, almost two full years after the first season premiered on Netflix during 2024's holiday season. While Black Doves season 2 isn't set at Christmas like the first season, there are some important things from season 1 that fans will need to remember heading into season 2. I'm not a huge fan of waiting this long between seasons of a short spy series like Black Doves.
4 new Netflix movies coming in November 2026
Netflix has a movie for everyone in the family in November. We’re used to getting a lot of big Netflix movies in November and December, and this year is no different. As soon as Halloween ended this year, Netflix is going right into Christmas mode! We have two brand-new Christmas movies with some majors stars coming this month. It’s not all Christmas, though. As the month winds down, we have an animated comedy musical to watch just in time for thanksgiving.
Rebecca Yarros teases Fourth Wing Book 4 deaths for characters who survived Onyx Storm
More major deaths are on the way in Book 4 of The Empyrean series. ByBryce Olin|Nov 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EST Rebecca Yarros | Credit: Katie Marie Seniors Rebecca Yarros is still working on Book 4 of The Empyrean series, but the author revealed some critical information during Iron Flame Night with the Colorado Avalanche at the end of October. Yarros participated in a Q&A with some lucky fans. The Fourth Wing author was asked when she knows when characters will die in The Empyrean series.
Black Doves season 2 release date, time, cast, and what to expect
Black Doves was one of Netflix's most successful releases of the holiday season way back in 2024. Almost two years later, the Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw spy thriller is finally back for season 2 at the perfect time. After venturing heavily into spy thrillers a few years ago, Black Doves is one of the only Netflix shows of the genre still standing, and that's because it's simply excellent.
3 Netflix movies and shows released in 2026 starring The Walking Dead favorites
This year has been a weird year for The Walking Dead franchise. Heading into the year, we thought that we were going to get two new seasons of Walking Dead shows. Instead, we only got a season of Dead City,which still hasn't been renewed for season 4, and Daryl Dixonwas pushed to February 2027. While it's been a bit of a downer, we have seen a big year for a few stars of The Walking Dead on Netflix.
Lauren Cohan's filming schedule could be a problem for Dead City season 4
Lauren Cohan just booked a new show, Stillwater, a Prime Video horror series, and the latest update might not be great news for The Walking Dead: Dead City season 4 and fans of the Walking Dead spinoff. According to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Cohan, along with the rest of the cast and crew, will start filming Stillwater in Georgia on Dec. 14, 2026. Production will reportedly last through April 28, 2027.
Rebecca Yarros drops a major hint about Fourth Wing Book 4
Angsty and chaotic, that's what fans of Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series can expect in Book 4! Yarros just dropped a major hint about the vibes of the fourth book of The Empyrean series during Iron Flame Night with the Colorado Avalanche, the NHL team from Denver, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Avalance hosted a Q&A with Yarros to celebrate the second book of the series, Iron Flame, which was released on Oct. 30, 2023, almost three years ago exactly.
Game of Thrones stars reunite for Emilia Clarke's 40th birthday
Emilia Clarke shared pictures from her birthday bash in October. ByBryce Olin|Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Game of Thrones season 8 production still. Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke. photo: Helen Sloane/HBO Emilia Clarke's 40th birthday party was a star-studded affair and a mini Game of Thrones reunion. On Oct. 24, Clarke posted several pics on Instagram from her big bash, which took place on Friday, Oct. 23, in London.
Fourth Wing TV series reportedly locks in filming window
After months of waiting for big news about the Fourth Wing TV series, it's all coming out now! Less than two weeks after Prime Video revealed the leads of the upcoming Fourth Wing TV series, Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakrayra, had been found, there are reports that Fourth Wing is starting production next spring.
3 good zombie shows that Walking Dead fans should watch this Halloween
There are few things that go better together than zombies and Halloween. Unfortunately for most fans of The Walking Dead, we've watched everything that The Walking Dead franchise has delivered over the years. Unless we're rewatching the series and all of its spinoffs, which is never a bad idea, by the way, fans will probably like to watch a zombie show they've never seen before this Halloween. There's good news and bad news on that front! Let's start with the bad news, first.
3 best Netflix shows like From to watch next
From is already a big hit on Netflix just in time for Halloween. ByBryce Olin|Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT FROM Season 4. Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens. Image courtesy Chris Reardon/MGM+ | Jessie Redmond/MGM+ MGM+'s From is one of the best-kept TV secrets of the last few years, but its arrival on Netflix just in time for Halloween is already giving the series quite the boost. Since the first three seasons were released on Netflix, From has been on the Netflix Top 10.
The Walking Dead made its most heartbreaking mistake exactly 10 years ago
The most heartbreaking death in The Walking Dead's history still stings a decade later. ByBryce Olin|Oct 23, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee - The Walking Dead _ Season 6, Episode 3 | Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC The Walking Dead has made a lot of big mistakes over the years, but the biggest mistake in the franchise history happened exactly one decade ago on Oct. 23, 2016.
2026's breakout horror hit Obsession is officially coming to Netflix next month
It would have been great if Curry Barker's Obsession was going to arrive in time for Halloween, though. ByBryce Olin|Oct 23, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 11: Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston attend the Los Angeles Special Screening of Focus Features’ “Obsession” at Hollywood Legion Theater on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Rebecca Yarros sets the record straight on Fourth Wing castings
Some Fourth Wing fans were not happy with the Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson casting announcement. ByBryce Olin|Oct 21, 2026, 7:33 PM EDT Rebecca Yarros | Credit: Katie Marie Seniors Rebecca Yarros broke her silence about theFourth Wing TV casting news in the comments of an Instagram post, eagle-eyed fans noticed.
Jamie Dornan’s new Netflix thriller could spell trouble for Harlan Coben’s The Woods
Harlan Coben fans will be frustrated about the latest development. ByBryce Olin|Oct 21, 2026, 10:36 AM EDT Fool Me Once. Cr: Netflix. | VISHAL SHARMA We have some bad news for fans of Harlan Coben! The Woods starring Michelle Keegan and Tom Bateman recently wrapped production in October 2026, and it looked like the series had wrapped production just in time for a New Year's Day premiere. That slot has gone to Coben's latest thriller for the last four years, basically.
Bridgerton season 5 just took a major step closer to its premiere
We have some good news to share about Bridgerton season 5, thanks to star Luke Thompson. During an appearance on ITV's This Morning with Kiera Knightley, Thompson was asked about Bridgerton season 5, and he revealed that he and the rest of the cast have just wrapped production on the fifth season of the Netflix original series. "So, yes, well, they've passed on, so now it will be about Francesca and Michaela," Thompson said. "But obviously, Benedict is still around, so we just completed that now.
Rebecca Yarros shares a new update on Threshing Day tour after postponements
Rebecca Yarros shared a message to fans after rescheduling two Threshing Day tour events. ByBryce Olin|Oct 20, 2026, 9:22 AM EDT Rebecca Yarros | Credit: Katie Marie Seniors Rebecca Yarros announced two Threshing Day events will be rescheduled on Instagram a few weeks after postponing the Los Angeles and Seattle stops earlier this month. The events, which were supposed to take place on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, respectively, were postponed after Yarros' father passed away.
3 new fantasy books Fourth Wing fans should add to their fall reading list
It's been a great few weeks for fans of The Empyrean series from Rebecca Yarros and the Fourth Wing TV series. First, we got the first Yarros' first Empyrean novella, Threshing Day, on Sept. 29, 2026. Then, just a few weeks later, we learned that Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya had been cast as Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson in Prime Video's Fourth Wing TV series.
3 new fantasy books Fourth Wing fans should add to their fall reading list
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The Walking Dead boss gives a new update on the franchise's future
Scott M. Gimple hinted at what's next from The Walking Dead universe after Daryl Dixon season 4. ByBryce Olin|Oct 19, 2026, 10:36 AM EDT Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon – The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon _ Season 3, Episode 1 – Photo Credit: Manuel Fernandez-Valdes/AMC | Manuel Fernandez-Valdes/AMC The Walking Dead franchise officially has no shows planned after the release of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4, which will premiere in February 2027. Have no fear, though, Walking Dead fans! Scott M.
3 best Netflix thrillers to watch after Ben Affleck's Animals
Netflix's new thriller Animals is one of the biggest movies of the fall so far. Ben Affleck's new movie opened to nearly 24 million views over its opening weekend, and it's been the No. 1 Netflix movie since its premiere on Oct. 9. Now, most fans need a new thriller to watch.
Fourth Wing's new stars deserve a chance to win over Violet and Xaden fans
Some Fourth Wing fans are disappointed with the latest update, and that's disappointing. ByBryce Olin|Oct 16, 2026, 8:32 AM EDT NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 02: Esther McGregor attends the 2025 Gotham Television Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on June 02, 2025 in New York City. | (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) The hunt to find the stars of Prime Video's Fourth Wingcame to an end after years of speculation.
Lauren Cohan lands major new TV role after Dead City season 3
Lauren Cohan is heading to a weird small town in Prime Video's new horror series. ByBryce Olin|Oct 16, 2026, 7:20 AM EDT Lauren Cohan as Maggie – The Walking Dead: Dead City _ Season 3, Episode 8 – Photo Credit: Robert Clark/AMC | Robert Clark/AMC Lauren Cohan just landed her next TV role, and it's a big one! According to a report from Deadline, Cohan will star in Prime Video's Stillwater alongside Ben Hardy, Mia Tomlinson, and Mark O'Brien.
Daryl Dixon season 4 clip unleashes The Walking Dead's most terrifying threat in years
Our first extended look at The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 is finally here, and it revealed a new threat to Daryl and Carol. For IGN Fan Fest 2026, AMC shared a new clip from Daryl Dixon season 4, which premieres on AMC and AMC+ sometime in February 2027. In the three-minute teaser, Daryl and Carol are walking a remote path somewhere in Spain when they hear something behind them.
The Diplomat season 4 ending explained and what it means for season 5
The Diplomat season 4 ends with the most shocking sequence of events in the show's history. In The Diplomat season 4 finale, "Warships," the tenuous situation between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia takes a turn for the worse. After Kate (Keri Russell) refused to repeat President Penn's threats to new Prime Minister Bethan Vaughn (Jodie Whittaker), President Penn (Allison Janney) taps her husband, Todd (Bradley Whitford), to send a message to the UK.
Harlan Coben's next Netflix thriller just moved closer to its debut
We have some good news to share about Harlan Coben's upcoming Netflix thriller. ByBryce Olin|Oct 14, 2026, 2:38 PM EDT Fool Me Once. Cr: Netflix. | VISHAL SHARMA Are we out of The Woods yet? Are we in the clear yet? Sources say yes! Harlan Coben's upcoming Netflix show, The Woods, has officially wrapped production. Quay Street Productions announced on Instagram that the cast and crew finished filming on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Below season 2 suddenly feels possible as Netflix hit takes off
Below starring Josh Hartnett is officially the biggest Netflix hit of the fall so far. After its premiere on Oct. 8, the series from Jesse McKeown racked up 17 million views in its first four days on Netflix.
4 Fourth Wing Book 4 reveals you missed from Rebecca Yarros' latest events
Rebecca Yarros embarked on a mini book tour of sorts to promote her new Empyrean novella, Threshing Day, which was released on Sept. 29, 2026. During that tour, Yarros participated in a few Q&As about Threshing Day, but of course, with Book 4 of The Empyrean series fully in the works, Yarros also took some questions about the upcoming book.
One of the best British mysteries ever made is leaving Netflix soon
You need to watch this crime series before it leaves Netflix. ByBryce Olin|Oct 13, 2026, 6:45 AM EDT Picture shows: The Doctor (DAVID TENNANT).. Image Courtesy BBC | BBC WALES Broadchurch is one of the best British TV mysteries of all time, and for the last year or so, the hit series starring David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, and more has been available to stream stateside on Netflix.
Daryl Dixon season 4's release window is better than fans expected
After a crushing blow was dealt at San Diego Comic-Con, The Walking Dead fans learned much better news about The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 4 at New York Comic Con last week. During the AMC+ at NYCC on Friday, Oct. 9, Melissa McBride and Norman Reedus joined Scott M. Gimple and David Zabel for a short panel. The group revealed a new teaser for the final season of The Walking Dead spinoff and confirmed a February 2027 release window. That's much, much earlier than most fans were expecting.
Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar gets a new update from KJ Apa
KJ Apa shared an update and a look behind the scenes of Harlan Coben's next Netflix original series, Myron Bolitar. On Oct. 11, 2026, Apa, the former Riverdale star, shared a few photos on Instagram from the set of Myron Bolitar of himself and series star Colin Woodell, who plays the titular character in the series. Apa captioned the drop, "Filming of MYRON BOLITAR has commenced.
The Walking Dead surprisingly omitted from 100 best TV shows list
The New York Times just published its list of the best 100 TV shows of the 21st century. Unfortunately,The Walking Dead, one of the best and most popular horror TV shows of all time, was not on the list. On the list, you'll find some of the best shows ever, including Game of Thrones, The Wire, Breaking Bad, Succession, The Office, and more. While I'm not arguing The Walking Dead is as good as those shows, it's definitely one of the best 100 TV shows released in the last 26 years.
Norman Reedus fans dealt disappointing Daryl Dixon season 4 update
The bad news for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 keeps rolling in lately! First, Daryl Dixon skipped San Diego Comic-Con in July. Then, on the day the panel would have been, we learned that season 4 was actually coming in 2027. After a brief respite with the first look at Daryl Dixon season 4 and the news the show would be at New York Comic Con in October, things were looking up for the first time in a bit.
New Netflix release is a must-watch for Walking Dead fans
If you love The Walking Dead, we have the perfect show for you. ByBryce Olin|Sep 23, 2026, 8:03 PM EDT REVIVAL -- "Rend the Veil" Episode 110 -- Pictured: Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress -- (Photo by: Naomi Peters/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Netflix added the first season of Syfy's Revival at the end of August 2026, and it's the perfect show for fans of The Walking Dead to watch right now.
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