As 2025 comes to a close, that doesn’t mean the bevy of good Black TV shows are going away, too. In fact,it just means we are primed and ready for the next crop of amazing shows and believe us when we tell you-there’s plenty coming.
Whether you’re looking forward to the return of some favorites or ready to binge watch something new, keep reading for out list of some of the most highly anticipated shows dropping in 2026!
“Wonder Man”
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Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, Lauren Glazier
Synopsis: Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams (abdull-Mateen II) is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film “Wonder Man”. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.
Premiere Date: Jan. 27
“Hijack”
Starring: Idris Elba,Christine Adams,Max Beesley
Synopsis: In season two of “Hijack,” a Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage,while above ground authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson (Elba) is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.Premiere date: Jan. 14
“Cross”
Starring: Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Matthew Lillard
Synopsis: Per a new interview wi## january’s New Streaming Releases Will Have You Glued to Your Couch
January is looking like a fantastic month for streaming,with a diverse lineup of new shows hitting Netflix and Hulu. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
“The Reappearance”
Starring: Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber
Synopsis: “Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega-the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life,pouncing on the case and searching for answers. detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation, per Netflix.
Premiere Date: Jan. 8
“The Beauty”
Starring: Tracy Morgan, Erika Alexander, Daniel Radcliffe
Synopsis: Per NBC, the show centers around “a disgraced former football player, portrayed by Morgan, who is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Radcliffe). In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family,Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past.”
Premiere Date: Feb. 23
“Beauty in Black”
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