The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)

According to Variety, we're halfway through twenty twenty-six, and television has already delivered remarkably strong programming. Whether you're drawn to sitcoms, medical dramas, horror, fantasy, or period pieces, this year offers something across virtually every genre. With summer now in full swing, it's the perfect time to catch up on shows you've been meaning to watch or missed entirely. Variety's latest roundup highlights the standouts so far in twenty twenty-six.

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