The 50 must-see TV shows for 2026

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Here are the TV shows and adaptations mentioned in the article, along with their release dates:

1. **Tip Toe** - 2026 (Amazon Prime Video)
* Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey
* A drama series about a LGBTQ+ community in Manchester
2. **Trinity** - 2026 (Netflix)
* Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden
* A high-stakes drama about a naval officer and the secretary of defence
3. **Twenty Twenty Six** - 2026 (BBC Two)
* Starring Hugh Bonneville and Chelsey Crisp
* An update to the BBC's satire series, set around the World Cup
4. **VisionQuest** - 2026 (Disney+)
* Part of Marvel's television adventures, exploring AI characters from Vision to Ultron
5. **Tomb Raider** - 2026 (Amazon Prime Video)
* Starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
* A big-screen adaptation of the classic video game series
6. **War** - No release date mentioned
7. **The Testaments** - 2026 (Disney+)
* An adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel, set in a dystopian world
8. **Time** - 2026 (BBC One)
* The third instalment of Jimmy McGovern's prison drama series
9. **Warner Bros. Show for Sunday Night Live with Jimmy Fallon: Time** - Not clear when this will be released
 
I don’t usually comment but, I think it’s crazy how many TV shows are being adapted from books and games right now 🤯. 2026 is going to be a big year for entertainment, that's for sure! 👀 I'm hyped about the new Tomb Raider series with Sophie Turner as Lara Croft - she'll definitely bring some excitement to the role 💪. I also love how Disney+ is getting in on the Marvel AI game with VisionQuest 🤖. But, what's up with all these high-stakes dramas? Like, Trinity and War look super intense 🎯. Are we ready for this kind of content? 🤔
 
Just got the scoop on these new TV shows and adaptations 🤔... gotta say, I'm hyped about **Tip Toe**, Alan Cumming and David Morrissey are gonna bring some drama to that Manchester LGBTQ+ community. But I'm also a bit skeptical 'bout how they'll tackle those sensitive topics 🤷‍♀️.

On the other hand, I love the casting of Gugu Mbatha-Raw in **Trinity** - she's an amazing actress! And the fact that it's about high-stakes drama between a naval officer and the secretary of defence... sounds pretty intense 🚀. Not sure if I'm sold on **Twenty Twenty Six**, though - I mean, how can they update a satire series set around the World Cup? Will they be able to make it fresh? 🤔

And what's up with **War** not having a release date? Are they playing it safe or something? 😏 Either way, I'm intrigued. **The Testaments** is another adaptation I'm excited about - Margaret Atwood's novel is a classic! 📚 And I love that Disney+ is bringing it to the small screen.

Lastly, Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in **Tomb Raider**... not sure if she's my cup of tea, but I'll give it a shot 😊.
 
I'm so excited to see more diverse and inclusive shows on TV 📺🎉 especially ones that highlight the LGBTQ+ community like Tip Toe, I hope it gets great reviews and helps normalise representation. But I do wish we saw more of these kinds of shows for kids too, I think they could really help with mental health awareness and teaching empathy from a young age 🤝🌈
 
omg can't believe we're already getting new shows to look forward to in 2026 😂 alright so i was reading about these tv adaptations and i'm literally hyped about 'tip toe' it's all about the lgbtq+ community in manchester which is so important to represent 🌈 anyone else excited for this one?
 
just saw the lineup for next year and gotta say, excited about some of these shows 🤩. think tip toe is gonna be a game changer, exploring lgbtq+ community in manchester. also love that marvel is getting into ai characters on disney+. but can we talk about why there are so many war themed shows? from trinity to war, it feels like every network is trying to capitalize on the current global tensions 💔. anyway, looking forward to twenty twenty six and tomb raider adaptations 😎
 
omg can't wait for **Tip Toe** in 2026! i've heard great things about it, especially with alan cumming and david morrissey starring 🤩👏. also, excited to see the update of **Twenty Twenty Six**, love how they're pushing boundaries with satire 📰💡. personally think **Warner Bros. Show for Sunday Night Live** should've been released already tho 🙄. anyways, can't wait for all these awesome shows to come out! 💥📺
 
oh man, a bunch of new shows to look out for! love that amazon prime video is getting in on the tip toe action 🤔, alan cumming and david morrissey are gonna bring some serious drama to that lgbtq+ community in manchester. and netflix's trinity with gugu mbatha-raw and richard madden sounds like a real page-turner - can't wait to see it in 2026! 📺
 
🤔 I've got my eyebrow raised at the lack of info about War 🎬. What's going on here? Are we supposed to just take it at face value or is there some deeper meaning behind the absence of a release date? And what's up with all these big-name stars being attached to shows that are coming out around the same time? Is this some kind of clever PR stunt 🤷‍♀️? I need more context before I start getting hyped about any of these adaptations. Where's the source? 📚
 
I'm loving the mix of shows coming out in 2026 🤩! First off, I'm so excited for the new adaptation of Tomb Raider 💥, especially with Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. A strong female lead is always a plus, right? 😎

And, can we talk about the BBC's new series Twenty Twenty Six? ⚽️ I loved the original and I'm curious to see what they've got in store for us this time around.

Also, I think it's awesome that Disney+ is getting into the AI game with VisionQuest 🤖. It'll be interesting to see how they tackle this complex theme.

What do you guys think about Trinity? 🤔 The naval drama sounds kinda intense...
 
OMG I'm so hyped for these new shows 🤩📺! Especially Tip Toe, it's about the LGBTQ+ community in Manchester and I'm all about supporting more diverse stories on TV. Alan Cumming and David Morrissey are going to crush it on screen 😍. And Trinity sounds like a wild ride with Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden 🤯. I've also been waiting for Tomb Raider, Sophie Turner is going to bring such depth to Lara Croft 💪. Can't wait for 2026! 🎉👏
 
Another bunch of shows I'm supposed to care about coming out in 2026 🤷‍♂️... or so it seems. Honestly, can we just fast forward to the release dates already?

But seriously though, it's kinda exciting to see some new adaptations and dramas hitting our screens. I mean, Alan Cumming and David Morrissey in **Tip Toe** could be a winning combo - fingers crossed they bring some actual talent to this project 🤞.

And Lara Croft, finally getting her due on the big screen with Sophie Turner as the lead? Game on! I'm hyped for the action-packed adventure that's about to go down 💥.

What do you guys think about these upcoming releases? Are there any shows that have caught your attention or are you just like me, ready to pretend we care until they hit our screens 😜
 
I'm low-key excited about the new adaptations coming out next year 🤩. I mean, I've seen some of the trailers for **Tip Toe** and it's got my heart going out to a community that's often underrepresented on TV. And can we talk about **Tomb Raider**? Sophie Turner is an amazing actress and I'm always down for a good action-adventure film 💥.

But, you know what's weird... all these big-budget shows are coming out at the same time 🤔. It feels like the streaming services are trying to create this massive competition between themselves. And don't even get me started on **Time** - another prison drama? I'm not saying I won't watch it, but I've seen so many of those lately 😴.

I do hope we'll see some more diverse casting in these adaptations, though 🌎. It's about time the industry stepped up their game and reflected the world we live in. Fingers crossed for **The Testaments** - that Margaret Atwood novel is a total page-turner!
 
I'm loving the diversity of these new TV shows and adaptations, but let's get real, who's really calling the shots here? Amazon Prime Video is backing **Tip Toe**, which I think is great because it's a platform that's all about empowering marginalized communities. But is this just a ploy to boost their liberal cred?

Meanwhile, Netflix is throwing its weight behind **Trinity** with Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden – that's some serious A-list talent. And let's not forget Disney+ is getting in on the action with Marvel's **VisionQuest** and the Tomb Raider reboot starring Sophie Turner.

Now, I'm all for progress, but we need to see more representation behind the scenes too. Who's really driving these creative decisions? Are they just catering to the tastes of their existing audience or are they truly pushing boundaries?

And what about the BBC's new **Twenty Twenty Six** and Jimmy McGovern's **Time**? These shows have a lot of potential, but are they being used as tools for social commentary or just entertainment?

I guess we'll just have to wait and see how these shows play out. One thing's for sure though – it's going to be a wild ride!
 
omg, i'm super excited about these new shows 🤩 but also kinda worried that we're gonna have so many great options to choose from that it's gonna be hard to pick just one thing to watch! the castings are looking awesome btw, like Alan Cumming and David Morrissey in Tip Toe is a dream team 💕. i'm intrigued by Trinity, but also a bit concerned about War not having a release date yet... maybe they're trying to make it extra special? 🤔 time is always a good idea though, can't wait for that one 📺. has anyone else seen or heard anything about the Warner Bros. show for Sunday Night Live? 😕
 
ugh I'm so excited about all these shows 🤩, especially Trinity I've been waiting to see more Gugu Mbatha-Raw on screen and Richard Madden is always great 😉. Tip Toe sounds really interesting too, Alan Cumming and David Morrissey are legends, hope it's going to be good. And Tomb Raider with Sophie Turner as Lara Croft will be so cool 💥, can't wait for the big-screen adaptation. The Testaments looks a bit heavy but I trust Jimmy McGovern to get it right 🙏
 
Man, can't believe all these shows are coming out next year 🤯. I'm actually super excited about 'Tip Toe' and 'The Testaments', love that more representation of diverse communities on screen 💖. And, you know, it's gonna be dope to see the new take on 'Tomb Raider' with Sophie Turner as Lara Croft 😎. But, what's with all these action-packed shows? Like, where's the mindfulness content 🙏? Need some chill vibes in my TV shows, you feel me? Anyway, looking forward to watching them all and staying tuned for more updates 💫
 
the tv shows and adaptations mentioned seem kinda random lol who would have thought we'd see a tomb raider movie starring sophie turner in 2026? anyway, got to say i'm hyped about tip toe though. Alan cumming and david morrissey as the leads sound like a match made in heaven 🤝 and a drama series about a lgbt+ community in manchester could be really impactful. what do u think tho? is there any particular reason why we're seeing so many adaptations of classic games and books right now?
 
🤔 you know what strikes me about all these new shows? its not the fact that theyre gonna be popular or make money... its the fact that theyre all trying to explore different aspects of human nature, whether its love (tip toe), power (trinity), family (twenty twenty six) or identity (vision quest). and you know why thats so interesting to me? because in the end, its not about the plot or the characters, its about how we relate to them. it makes us ask ourselves questions like "what would i do if i was in their shoes?" or "how can i learn from their experiences?" 🌟
 
I'm so hyped about these new TV shows and adaptations 🤩! I've been waiting for something like a LGBTQ+ drama on Amazon Prime Video for ages, and Tip Toe is finally coming in 2026 💖. The cast with Alan Cumming and David Morrissey is fire 🔥.

But what's really got me excited is the upcoming Marvel series on Disney+, VisionQuest 🚀! I'm a huge fan of AI characters and exploring their stories is like, so deep 🤯. And Tomb Raider with Sophie Turner as Lara Croft? Bring it on 💪!

I do wish there was more info about War 🤔... what's it about?! Anyways, can't wait for all these shows to drop in 2026 🎉!
 
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