The winter TV season offers a mix of new series, returning favorites, and revivals to combat the seasonal blues. Highlights include the Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the final parts of Stranger Things Season 5, and fresh thrillers like His & Hers. TV Guide has curated the top picks across streaming platforms.
Overview of the Season
Winter 2025-2026 promises a diverse lineup of television, blending genres from Westerns and sci-fi to period dramas and spy thrillers. With releases spanning Netflix, HBO, Prime Video, and more, viewers can look forward to both fresh narratives and continuations of beloved stories. The season kicks off in December with several high-profile debuts and culminates in February with revivals and finales.
Key New Shows
Starting December 4 on Netflix, The Abandons features Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson as rival matriarchs in a 19th-century Western created by Kurt Sutter. The series explores class divides and family loyalties amid a land dispute in Washington Territory.
On December 10, Disney+ unleashes Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, where Walker Scobell’s Percy embarks on a sea quest to rescue Grover and thwart Kronos, joined by Annabeth and new allies.
Prime Video’s Fallout Season 2 arrives December 16, shifting to New Vegas with Ella Purnell’s Lucy and Walton Goggins’ Ghoul uncovering past secrets. New cast members include Macaulay Culkin and Kumail Nanjiani.
Returning Favorites
Stranger Things Season 5 concludes on Netflix with Part 2 on December 25 and Part 3 on December 31, revealing Will Byers’ deeper connection to Vecna and escalating the battle in Hawkins.
Bridgerton Season 4 premieres January 29 on Netflix (Part 1), focusing on Benedict’s romance with a mysterious maid at a masquerade ball, based on Julia Quinn’s An Offer from a Gentleman.
HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuts January 18, following Ser Duncan and Egg’s adventures in Westeros 100 years before Game of Thrones. The six-episode season features 30-minute installments.
Other Highlights
Revivals like Scrubs return February 25 on ABC, reuniting Zach Braff and Donald Faison as they mentor new interns. Industry Season 4 hits HBO January 11, promising high-stakes finance drama with new faces like Kiernan Shipka.
These selections offer something for every viewer, from post-apocalyptic adventures to emotional family tales.
