"The kids have settled into bed, you’ve completed today’s to-do list, and the house is finally quiet—pure bliss, really. So it’s time to kick back, relax, and turn on the TV to unwind for the night… but what should you watch? It seems like there are a million “must-see” shows with all the different streaming services available nowadays, so finding a new go-to series can be a bit overwhelming. Though it’s always easier to settle for yet another Friends re-watch, there’s also a plethora of new or coming-soon TV shows that are worth your watch too.
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From series premieres to long-awaited new seasons, we’ve narrowed down the best new TV shows to watch so you don’t have to doomscroll through the nearly 2,000 shows on Netflix alone (yes, there seriously are that many). Grab a glass of wine, get comfy, and hit play to tune into the most binge-worthy shows of the season, broken down by streaming service below.
Netflix
Running Point
If you’re a fan of Ted Lasso, then Netflix’s new comedy series Running Point, starring Kate Hudson, just might be your next binge-worthy show. From executive producer Mindy Kaling, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) becomes the president of a basketball franchise, the Los Angeles Waves, after taking over for her brother. Isla has to prove herself to everyone while representing the family business. Is she the right woman for the job?
Love Is Blind (Season 8)
If you’re wondering, “How are we already on Season 8 of Love Is Blind?” I’m right there with you. In its latest season of the reality series, follow singles from Minneapolis, Minnesota and find out if they fall in (or out of) love or not at all behind closed doors (literally). This social experiment has people hooked seven seasons later. Can people find love, chemistry, and marriage before physically seeing one another?
With Love, Meghan
The Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix show is filled with inspiration for party and hosting ideas, recipes, gardening, and conversations with new and old friends. Plus, if you’re needing any outfit inspiration, it’s where Meghan Markle’s viral Zara pants made their debut. With guests like Mindy Kaling and Chef Roy Choi, escape to Montecito, California, with Meghan Markle. If you’re still unsure whether it’s the show for you to watch or not, read if Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show is worth watching, here.
Sweet Magnolias (Season 4)
Season four of Sweet Magnolias was released at the beginning of this year, and if you’ve been following since season one, a lot has changed in Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen’s lives. The three weather the storm of weddings, love, family, and friendships. Join the trio through a year of their lives.
Adolescence
A family lives their worst nightmare when their teenage son, Jamie, is accused of murder. Starring Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper, this drama explores the pressures and influences that young men encounter from society and the media. If you’re still teetering between whether you should watch it or not, our Senior Editor shared why parents shouldn’t tune out to this Netflix series. One reviewer commented, “This short Netflix series was immersive, intense, and thought-provoking from start to finish.”
Apple Cider Vinegar
Based on a “true-ish” story, Belle Gibson, a young influencer, takes wellness to another level after (falsely) claiming she was cured of terminal cancer—which she also did not have—”naturally” by health and wellness. This series sheds a light on the culture that surrounds the health and wellness industry and its influences on society through social media.
The Leopard
Based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s classic novel, Gattoparda, this series is about the Prince of Salina and his family during Giuseppe Garibaldi’s conquest in Italy during the 19th-century. Don Fabrizio Corbera, the Prince of Salina and his family learn to survive when they have to flee their home after the Redshirts arrive in their city.
The Twister: Caught in the Storm
It may sound like a movie, however, this documentary is a true story told by students who were caught in the middle of an EF-5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri, the day of their high school graduation. With real-life footage, watch and hear the perspective of how these students survived this rare tornado.
Hulu
Paradise
This A-list cast starring Sterling K. Brown (from NBC’s This Is Us), Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden is a political thriller. The president of the United States was killed, and Agent Xavier Collins is on a mission to find out what happened. Who can he trust? Add this to your “must watch” queue.
Only Murders in the Building (Season 4)
Another series fans can’t seem to get enough of starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez (with new additions this time around!) is back for season four. In the series, a group of true crime enthusiasts finds themselves caught up in a case of their own. This season, they’re investigating the mysterious murder of Sazz Pataki.
Max
The White Lotus (Season 3)
I’m still holding my breath for the writers of The White Lotus to magically bring actress Jennifer Coolidge back in some way. Fans have been eager for the anticipation of the third season, and it’s finally available on Max. If there’s anything I’ve learned with the series—throw out your predictions because I’m somehow always surprised. In this season, you will follow the relationships between wealthy guests and the employees of a White Lotus resort in Thailand and how their lives all intertwine. Watch the dark, satirical comedy-drama, available on Max. The cast includes Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Carrie Coon, and more.
The Pitt
It seems like Noah Wyle is meant to be a doctor (on television, that is). If you don’t remember (or weren’t old enough yet), he played a young doctor on the popular TV series ER. Well, he’s back as Dr. Michael Robinavitch, and the series is about his emergency room team at Pittsburgh (“The Pitt”) Trauma Medical Hospital. The show has already been renewed for a second season.
Peacock
The Traitors (Season 3)
The Emmy-winning murder mystery game has been brought back to television for its third season. 21 contestants—a mix of famous and “everyday” Americans—come together under one roof to find out who the “traitors” are in order to win up to $250,000. Who are the “traitors” and who are the “faithfuls?” Have fun as a viewer, as you and its host, Alan Cumming, are the only ones who know the truth—before any of the contestants do.
Summer House (Season 9)
Cast members, like Paige DeSorbo, Amanda Batula, Carl Radke, Kyle Cooke, and the rest of the summer house, are back for season nine. Join the summer house fun for new hookups, old flings, and lots of drama.
Southern Charm (Season 10)
Navigating friendships, breakups, and boundaries is nothing new for the Southern Charm cast. In this season, Taylor Ann Green has a new boyfriend, Shep Rose is the one “fighting for love,” and JT Thomas is the guy under fire this time around. Find out what the “charming” cast goes through this season and all of their Bravo drama.
Paramount+
Landman
Set in West Texas, Billy Bob Thornton plays Tommy Norris, a landman in the oil industry. The industry is a dangerous job that can bring in a lot of cash, but with that can come betrayal and power. The cast includes Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Jon Hamm, and more.
Apple TV+
Severance (Season 2)
Parks and Recreation’s Adam Scott is in a completely different work environment in the television show Severance. If you finished the first season and witnessed its cliff hanger, move on to season two. In this hit TV thriller, employees undergo a procedure that “separates their work personas from who they are in the real world.” In season two, Scott’s character, Mark Stout and his fellow coworkers are suspiciously being praised for their whistleblowing. Fans are left with so many questions. What really happened to Mark’s wife? What was up with the room of goats in season one? And can Mark uncover the whole truth about what is really going on at Lumon Industries?
Shrinking
Ready to laugh, cry, and smile all at the same time? After Jimmy Laird’s wife passes away, he has to deal with his grief while still being a therapist for others. His coping mechanisms aren’t really recommended when his grief spills into his work life, and Jimmy starts to tell his patients what he really thinks. His new “practice” is a tad unethical, but is it what his patients need to hear? They seem to be thriving, after all? Join Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in this heartfelt comedy-drama TV series.
Tubi
Extracted
If you’re a fan of shows like Survivor or Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Extracted might be right up your alley. Competitors are sent to an isolated area in the wilderness and left to survive in the wild, all while their family members are watching them on a big screen from afar. Competitors’ family members are the only ones who can “extract” them from the game. That also means: they won’t win the $250,000 at stake. Watch to see how families push each other well beyond their limits or get “extracted” from the wild.
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more. As an editor at The Everymom, she has produced hundreds of articles on a range of parenting topics, reviewed dozens of family-focused products, interviewed leading experts in the children and parenting world, and created viral parenting social media content. A mom of two, she is committed to sharing the honest, helpful, and often humorous stories of motherhood.
Patty Schepel, Editorial Assistant
As the editorial assistant, Patty works with The Everymom’s team on pitches, creating original articles, updating existing content, photo sourcing, writing shopping product descriptions, inputting freelance articles, and more. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family, training for half marathons—she ran one 16 weeks pregnant—traveling, cooking, reading a rom-com, and keeping her sourdough starter, Rose, alive.