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The most anticipated television (TV) shows of 2027 include HBO’s Harry Potter series, which arrives early on December 25, 2026, plus The White Lotus season 4 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 in the first half of 2027. The next 14 months of TV bring a wizarding reboot, a return to Westeros, a new chapter of Middle-earth, and the final push for several streaming hits. This list rounds up the most anticipated TV shows of 2027, plus the big premieres still to come in late 2026. We only included shows with a confirmed premiere date or a release window that the network, the streamer, or a trade outlet such as Variety or Deadline has reported. All dates are accurate as of November 2026, and studios do move them, so check the platform before you plan a watch party.
Quick pick: HBO’s Harry Potter series on December 25, 2026, tops the list, with The White Lotus season 4 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 close behind in early 2027. Make sure your setup can handle the 4K Ultra High Definition (4K UHD) streams these shows deliver. Check 4K streaming device prices on Amazon.
Key takeaways
- Top pick: HBO’s Harry Potter series premieres on HBO and HBO Max on December 25, 2026, and plans to adapt each of the seven books as its own season.
- Late 2026 premieres: Black Doves season 2 (Netflix, November 5), The Rings of Power season 3 (Prime Video, November 11), and Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 (Disney+, November 20).
- Early 2027: The Pitt season 3 returns in January 2027, and Ahsoka season 2 arrives on January 20, 2027.
- Where to watch: The list spans four subscriptions (HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+), and rotating them month to month saves money.
- Dates can move: Shows listed only with a year or half-year window, such as The Last of Us season 3, can still slip.
Release calendar at a glance
| Show | Platform | Premiere (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Doves season 2 | Netflix | November 5, 2026 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 | Prime Video | November 11, 2026 |
| Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 | Disney+ | November 20, 2026 |
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | HBO and HBO Max | December 25, 2026 |
| The Pitt season 3 | HBO Max | January 2027 |
| Ahsoka season 2 | Disney+ | January 20, 2027 |
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 | HBO and HBO Max | First half of 2027 |
| The White Lotus season 4 | HBO and HBO Max | First half of 2027 |
| One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta | Netflix | 2027 |
| Bridgerton season 5 | Netflix | 2027 |
| Vought Rising | Prime Video | 2027 |
| The Last of Us season 3 | HBO and HBO Max | 2027 (planned) |
Late 2026: the shows still to come this year
1. Black Doves season 2 (Netflix, November 5, 2026)
Keira Knightley returns as Helen Webb, a spy who reports on her politician husband’s secrets, and Ben Whishaw is back as her assassin friend Sam. Sarah Lancashire also returns as the spymaster Reed. According to What’s on Netflix, season 2 arrives all at once and adds Neve Campbell, Ambika Mod, and Sam Riley. Expect another slick, darkly funny London thriller to binge over a weekend.
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 (Prime Video, November 11, 2026)
Amazon’s Middle-earth epic jumps several years past season 2 and drops viewers into the height of the war between the Elves and Sauron (Charlie Vickers), who is now racing to forge the One Ring. Variety reported the November premiere date. Fans who felt the first two seasons moved slowly should finally get the war they have waited for.
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 (Disney+, November 20, 2026)
Season 3 adapts The Titan’s Curse, the third book in Rick Riordan’s series, which no film has covered before. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri return as Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, joined by Tamara Smart as Thalia and Levi Chrisopulos as Nico, according to Disney+.
4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (HBO and HBO Max, December 25, 2026)
The most anticipated series on this list arrives earlier than its original 2027 target. Home Box Office (HBO) plans to adapt each of J.K. Rowling’s seven books as its own season, starting with an eight-episode first season. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry, Arabella Stanton plays Hermione, and Alastair Stout plays Ron, with John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid, according to TechRadar. Francesca Gardiner (Succession) runs the show, and HBO hasn’t said yet whether episodes will drop weekly or all at once.
2027: the year’s biggest returns and debuts
5. The Pitt season 3 (HBO Max, January 2027)
Noah Wyle’s real-time emergency room drama became one of the biggest hits of the streaming era and won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2025. Each season covers a single 15-hour shift at a Pittsburgh hospital, one hour per episode. HBO Max confirmed the January 2027 return with a teaser.
6. Ahsoka season 2 (Disney+, January 20, 2027)
Disney announced the date at its D23 showcase. Rosario Dawson returns as Ahsoka Tano alongside Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren. Rory McCann takes over the role of Baylan Skoll from the late Ray Stevenson, according to TVLine.
7. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 (HBO, first half of 2027)
The charming Game of Thrones prequel about the hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) returns with George R.R. Martin’s next Dunk and Egg novella, The Sworn Sword. Showrunner Ira Parker told The Hollywood Reporter that season 2 will “absolutely” premiere in the first half of 2027. If you need more Westeros in the meantime, catch up with our House of the Dragon season 1 review.
8. The White Lotus season 4 (HBO, first half of 2027)
Mike White’s satire heads to the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival, with a cast that includes Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Kumail Nanjiani, and Chris Messina. HBO content chief Casey Bloys told Deadline the season will arrive in the “first half of ’27,” according to Bleeding Cool.
9. One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta (Netflix, 2027)
Netflix gave its live-action pirate adventure a new title for season 3 and confirmed a 2027 release. Iñaki Godoy’s Luffy and the Straw Hats head to Princess Vivi’s desert kingdom, where the warlord Crocodile fuels a rebellion. Netflix hasn’t named a month yet, according to What’s on Netflix.
10. Bridgerton season 5 (Netflix, 2027)
Netflix broke the show’s usual two-year gap by confirming season 5 for 2027. The new season centers on Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), adapting Julia Quinn’s When He Was Wicked with a gender-swapped twist.
11. Vought Rising (Prime Video, 2027)
With The Boys finished, Prime Video turns to this prequel set in the 1950s. Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy and Aya Cash reunites with him in a noir-style murder mystery about the origins of Vought International. Prime Video set the 2027 window with a first-look teaser.
12. The Last of Us season 3 (HBO, planned for 2027)
HBO chief Casey Bloys told Variety that season 3 is “definitely planned for 2027.” The season continues adapting The Last of Us Part II and shifts focus toward Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), while co-creator Neil Druckmann has stepped away to focus on Naughty Dog games. HBO hasn’t announced a premiere month, so treat this one as the most likely to slip.
Which streaming services do you need?
This list spans four subscriptions. HBO Max carries Harry Potter, The Pitt, The White Lotus, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Last of Us. Netflix has Black Doves, One Piece, and Bridgerton. Prime Video has The Rings of Power and Vought Rising, and Disney+ has Percy Jackson and Ahsoka. Rotating subscriptions month to month saves money. Our guide to the best streaming service compares prices and plans, and Prime Video subscribers can fill gaps with the action series in our Reacher season 1 review.
Get your setup ready
Big fantasy shows like The Rings of Power and Harry Potter stream in 4K with high dynamic range (HDR) on supported plans, so a good TV and streaming device make a real difference. If your TV is aging, see our picks for the best smart TV for the money, and if you need a streamer, our Fire TV Cube review covers one of the fastest options.
Amazon is our main affiliate partner, and it carries streaming devices that run every app on this list, plus the books behind several of these shows.
Shop related picks on Amazon
| Product | Type | Key feature | Best for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max | Streaming stick | 4K, HDR, and Wi-Fi 6E | Budget 4K streaming | Check price |
| Roku Ultra | Streaming box | 4K, HDR, and a backlit remote | Simple, neutral interface | Check price |
| Apple TV 4K | Streaming box | 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision | Apple households | Check price |
| Harry Potter paperback box set | Books | All seven novels | Reading ahead of the series | Check price |
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin | Book | All three Dunk and Egg novellas | Westeros fans | Check price |
- Julia Quinn’s When He Was Wicked: The Bridgerton novel behind season 5. See When He Was Wicked on Amazon.
- One Piece manga box set: Read the Alabasta arc before Netflix adapts it. See One Piece box sets on Amazon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most anticipated TV show of 2027?
The most anticipated TV show of 2027 is HBO’s Harry Potter series, though it premieres on December 25, 2026. Among shows debuting in 2027, The White Lotus season 4, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2, and The Last of Us season 3 lead most watchlists.
Will the Harry Potter series stream weekly?
HBO hasn’t confirmed whether the Harry Potter series will stream weekly as of November 2026. HBO usually releases its big dramas weekly.
Are these premiere dates final?
Not all of these premiere dates are final. Exact dates such as November 11 for The Rings of Power and January 20 for Ahsoka come from the streamers. Shows listed only with a year or a half-year window can still move.
Final word
From Hogwarts on Christmas Day to the French Riviera and the Seven Kingdoms in early 2027, the next year of television looks stacked. Bookmark this list, since we’ll update it as studios lock in dates. Before the first premiere, make sure your living room is ready. Check 4K streaming device prices on Amazon.