Best 2026 TV Shows for renewal interest

#1 Young Sherlock, Season 1
5.0

Multiple reviewers explicitly want another season, citing the open ending, strong character dynamics, and curiosity about where Sherlock and Moriarty go next.

Pros: pilot episode quality, emotional impact

Cons: continuity, modern political framing

#2 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Season 1
5.0

Enthusiasm for more Dunk and Egg is strong, with the central relationship creating more desire for another season than the larger plot mechanics do.

Pros: plot originality, episode structure

Cons: character development, family friendliness

#3 Sterling Point
5.0

Several reviewers explicitly want a second season, citing unresolved family threads and continued investment in the characters rather than a cliffhanger alone.

Pros: episode structure, season finale quality

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#4 Lanterns
5.0

The strongest positive takes explicitly want more seasons and see room for the series to expand the Green Lantern Corps after this first story.

Pros: rewatch value, renewal interest

Cons: power scaling, modern political framing

#5 Paradise, Season 2
5.0

Enthusiasm for a third season is high among the reviewers who addressed it directly, with explicit hopes for renewal and excitement about where the finale points next.

Pros: directing quality, production design

Cons: character consistency, continuity

#6 Run Away, Season 1
5.0

Interest in more material centers on Elena Ravenscroft, with multiple reviewers saying they would gladly watch a spin-off or series focused on her.

Pros: episode structure, supporting cast performance

Cons: character consistency, soundtrack quality

#7 DTF St. Louis
5.0

A full-series reviewer wanted to spend more time with the characters and even floated interest in seeing them return in a spin-off.

Pros: episode structure, season finale quality

Cons: character consistency, episode length

#8 Hacks, Season 5
5.0

The ending leaves at least some critics wanting more time with Deborah and Ava, even while agreeing that this is a sensible point to stop.

Pros: plot originality, episode structure

Cons: season length, realism

#9 Margo’s Got Money Troubles
5.0

At least one enthusiastic critic finished the season already hoping for a second season.

Pros: episode structure, dialogue quality

Cons: plot twists, season finale quality

#10 Reacher, Season 4
5.0

Strong positive coverage leaves clear appetite for Season 5 if the series can maintain the same excitement and complexity.

Pros: pilot episode quality, drama quality

Cons: editing quality, character consistency

#11 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats
5.0

Ricky Gervais expresses exceptionally strong interest in continuing the series, saying he would like to keep making it indefinitely.

Pros: realism, cultural representation

Cons: plot clarity, acting quality

#12 Slow Horses, Season 6
5.0

Enthusiasm for more Slow Horses remains extremely high among positive reviewers, with some openly hoping the series continues for many more seasons.

Pros: season finale quality, character development

Cons: accent authenticity, product placement

#13 The Gentlemen, Season 2
5.0

Interest in more episodes is high: several reviewers say they cannot wait for Season 3, and news coverage treats the early renewal as reassuring and deserved momentum.

Pros: finale satisfaction, character consistency

Cons: screenplay quality, release schedule

#14 Crew Girl
4.9

Several positive critics explicitly want another season, especially to explore the girls’ crew team, unresolved relationships, and deeper character arcs.

Pros: episode structure, season finale quality

Cons: season length, character consistency

#15 It's Not Like That, Chapter 1
4.9

Demand for another season is exceptionally strong, with many viewers explicitly asking for Season 2 and some wanting several more seasons.

Pros: season finale quality, screenplay quality

Cons: character consistency, continuity

#16 Invincible Season 4
4.9

Interest in what comes next is extremely high. Reviewers repeatedly say they want more immediately, cannot wait for the next season, or were driven toward the comics because waiting felt...

Pros: finale satisfaction, continuity

Cons: plot clarity, screenplay quality

#17 Rivals, Season 2
4.9

Enthusiasm for more episodes is very high, with several critics eager for the second half and a future season.

Pros: score quality, critic appeal

Cons: character consistency, plot clarity

#18 Furious, Season 1
4.8

Interest in another season is very strong. Reviewers repeatedly say they want more of these characters or are eager to see how the unresolved moral conflict develops.

Pros: episode structure, supporting cast performance

Cons: cinematography, sexual content level

#19 The Pitt, Season 2
4.8

Renewal interest is strong. Even mixed finale reactions often end with curiosity about Season 3 and where the characters go next.

Pros: episode structure, main cast performance

Cons: age appropriateness, plot clarity

#20 The Paper, Season 2
4.8

Interest in another season is notably high. Multiple reviewers explicitly want Season 3 or several more seasons, even when they acknowledge flaws in the current run.

Pros: season finale quality, main cast performance

Cons: plot clarity, character consistency

#21 Lioness, Season 3
4.8

There is clear enthusiasm for the series continuing beyond this season. The expanded ensemble and mission structure are seen as flexible enough to support more years without relying entirely on...

Pros: character consistency, humor

Cons: media scrutiny portrayal, sexual content level

#22 Rooster, Season 1
4.8

Reviewers who finished or enjoyed the season are eager to see more, especially after the ensemble and character arcs improve in the back half.

Pros: screenplay quality, genre satisfaction

Cons: continuity, family friendliness

#23 Dark Winds, Season 4
4.7

Renewal interest is high: several reviews explicitly look forward to Season 5 or say the show still has plenty left. The final hook gives that interest a concrete reason.

Pros: costume design, directing quality

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#24 Spider-Noir, Season 1
4.7

Renewal interest is high among positive reviewers, several of whom explicitly want more or would watch a second season. Even some mixed takes see room for a better follow-up if...

Pros: plot twists, cliffhanger effectiveness

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#25 The Testaments, Season 1
4.7

Interest in another season is consistently high among favorable reviewers, who see abundant room for rebellion, character growth, and a larger payoff. Even several mixed reviews hope later seasons fix...

Pros: supporting cast performance, realism

Cons: family friendliness, sexual content level

#26 Neagley
4.7

Despite mixed opinions on Season 1, several reviewers want a second season and see clear room for the team, relationships, and Chicago setting to grow.

Pros: plot clarity, pilot episode quality

Cons: product placement, character consistency

#27 Rick and Morty, Season 9
4.6

Renewal interest is strong: the show has gas left, points toward a promising future, and gives lapsed fans a reason to return. Season 9 makes the long-running series feel alive...

Pros: critic appeal, genre satisfaction

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#28 The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
4.6

Interest in continuing is high across the positive and mixed reviews, with several critics eager to see what happens next and one explicitly saying the show merits more seasons. Even...

Pros: character consistency, screenplay quality

Cons: dialogue quality, directing quality

#29 Widow's Bay
4.6

Renewal interest is high, with reviewers saying they would return or are excited for another season.

Pros: episode structure, main cast performance

Cons: family friendliness, language level

#30 The Agency, Season 2
4.5

Reviewers repeatedly want more, with several explicitly hoping for or looking ahead to Season 3. The cliffhanger and character arcs leave the story feeling unfinished in a productive way.

Pros: directing quality, bingeability

Cons: none

#31 The Muppet Show (2026)
4.5

Demand for more is emphatic across the reviews: many explicitly ask for additional specials or a full series and describe the one-off format as the biggest limitation.

Pros: violence level, world-building

Cons: editing quality, language level

#32 A Thousand Blows, Season 2 Review
4.5

Interest in another season is high, with several reviewers explicitly saying they would return for a third round.

Pros: season finale quality, main cast performance

Cons: episode structure, pilot episode quality

#33 DANG!
4.5

Several positive reviewers would willingly return for more, including one who explicitly says they would tune in for a second season. The characters’ chemistry appears to be the main reason...

Pros: cast chemistry, acting quality

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#34 From, Season 4
4.5

Interest in the final season remains high despite frustration. Even critics who are skeptical often say they will keep watching to see how the endgame resolves.

Pros: directing quality, rewatch value

Cons: value for money, makeup quality

#35 The Boroughs, Season 1
4.5

Renewal interest is high among viewers who connected with the show. Reviewers and recap channels wanted another season or at least more clarity after the ending.

Pros: main cast performance, acting quality

Cons: cancellation satisfaction, plot clarity

#36 Running Point, Season 2
4.5

Enthusiasm for a third season is widespread, especially after the finale’s rival-team setup. One strongly negative voice has no interest in further continuation.

Pros: media scrutiny portrayal, season finale quality

Cons: cancellation satisfaction, product placement

#37 Every Year After, Season 1
4.4

Renewal interest is strong among positive and mixed viewers. Even reviewers with pacing or ending concerns often say they would return for Charlie, the ensemble, or more Barry’s Bay summers.

Pros: directing quality, cinematography

Cons: character consistency, writing quality

#38 Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Season 1
4.4

Despite mixed opinions on season one, many reviewers want another Bundle adventure. Enthusiasm for a continuation is driven largely by the lead character and cast, though one critic questions whether...

Pros: main cast performance, drama quality

Cons: directing quality, franchise connection

#39 How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, Season 1
4.4

A sizeable group finished wanting more time with the trio and explicitly hoped for another season. That enthusiasm is tempered by a few reviewers who either disliked the characters or...

Pros: character consistency, cast chemistry

Cons: cliffhanger effectiveness, season length

#40 Alice and Steve, Season 1
4.4

Interest in more episodes is real among the warmer takes. Several wanted or expected another season, especially because the core friendship and unresolved fallout still have room to develop.

Pros: directing quality, cast chemistry

Cons: family friendliness, language level

#41 Silo, Season 3
4.4

Reviewers come away wanting the final season, especially after the finale and the remaining revolutionary setup. The strongest reactions describe real hunger to see what happens next.

Pros: drama quality, finale satisfaction

Cons: character development, season pacing

#42 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Season 1
4.4

Renewal interest is strong even among mixed reviews. Loose ends and the broader conspiracy leave many critics curious about a second season, though some wish season one had stood alone.

Pros: acting quality, main cast performance

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#43 Virgin River, Season 7
4.4

Even dissatisfied critics often remain curious about Season 8. Strong cliffhangers and attachment to the characters keep future interest high, though repeated tragedy risks wearing some viewers down.

Pros: supporting cast performance, acting quality

Cons: character consistency, screenplay quality

#44 Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2
4.2

The ending creates strong appetite for Season 3 for most reviewers, with several explicitly eager to continue. The harshest detractor is the clear exception.

Pros: costume design, score quality

Cons: realism, plot clarity

#45 Star City, Season 1
4.2

Renewal interest is strong, with viewers and critics repeatedly wanting to know where the season goes next. Curiosity about the finale, mysteries, and future arcs keeps momentum alive.

Pros: cliffhanger effectiveness, main cast performance

Cons: humor, family friendliness

#46 The Madison, Season 1
4.2

Despite mixed first-season reactions, several reviewers want to see what the already-planned continuation can do with the characters. The finale’s open threads and Stacy’s new direction create real curiosity.

Pros: main cast performance, suspense

Cons: world-building, language level

#47 A Woman of Substance, Season 1
4.2

Renewal interest is clear. Several writers say the cliffhanger and late turns make another season feel desirable or well set up.

Pros: season finale quality, main cast performance

Cons: humor, plot clarity

#48 Not Suitable for Work, Season 1
4.1

Interest in another season is one of the more positive recurring threads. Even some mixed takes see room for growth, better pacing, and stronger relationships if the show returns.

Pros: renewal interest, bingeability

Cons: plot clarity, soundtrack quality

#49 Elle, Season 1
4.1

Interest in more episodes is limited but real among people who bought into this version. Excitement for Season 2 centers on the relationships, while doubts remain about whether the premise...

Pros: cast chemistry, bingeability

Cons: episode length, episode pacing

#50 Bridgerton, Season 4
4.1

Despite mixed feelings about this season, many reviewers remain eager for Season 5 and the storylines teased by the finale.

Pros: rewatch value, supporting cast performance

Cons: CGI quality, continuity