Here’s a curated list of the most anticipated and best web series (and major returning seasons) set to release on OTT platforms in 2026 — from global hits to big Indian originals. This covers confirmed new seasons, premieres & buzzy upcoming shows: The Times of India+1
🎬 Top International Web Series Releases (Global OTT)
🔥 Highly Anticipated New Seasons
1. Bridgerton – Season 4 (Netflix)
A hugely popular romantic period drama returning in two parts in early 2026. Fans can expect Benedict Bridgerton’s love story and more Regency drama. The Times of India
2. Euphoria – Season 3 (HBO / JioHotstar in India)
The teen drama returns with a five-year time jump, bringing new twists in relationships and character arcs. The Times of India
3. The Boys – Season 5 (Prime Video)
The explosive final season of this superhero satire promises intense action and dramatic confrontations. The Times of India
4. The Night Manager – Season 2 (Netflix / Prime Video depending on region)
Tom Hiddleston returns in this high-stakes spy thriller with international conspiracies. The Times of India
📺 More Global Series to Watch in 2026
(platform availability varies by region)
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Outlander – Final Season (Season 8) — historical drama continuing Claire & Jamie’s journey. Hindustan Times
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Tell Me Lies – Season 3 — character-driven romantic drama. Hindustan Times
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Scrubs – Revival / Season 10 — comedy revival premiering in early 2026. Hindustan Times
🇮🇳 Anticipated Indian Web Series / OTT Premieres in 2026
📅 Confirmed or Likely 2026 Indian OTT Releases
These shows are expected to stream across platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar, Zee5, etc.:
1. LBW: Love Beyond Wicket (JioHotstar)
A Tamil sports drama series about cricket and personal growth — releasing Jan 1, 2026. Wikipedia
2. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
A crime thriller starring Emraan Hashmi, set around smuggling networks — January 2026. ET Now
3. Freedom at Midnight (Season 2) (Sony LIV)
Historical drama returning to OTT in January 2026. ET Now
4. Haq (Netflix)
A courtroom drama tackling gender justice themes — slated for early January. OTTPlay
5. Court & Law Dramas
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Good Wife – Season 2 planned for 2026 on JioHotstar. Wikipedia
🗓 January 2026 OTT Highlights (not all are series, but notable)
From January 2026 Indian OTT calendar:
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MasterChef India Season 9 (Sony LIV) ET Now
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Splitsvilla X6 Season 16 (JioHotstar) ET Now
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De De Pyaar De 2 (Netflix) – romantic film release ET Now
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120 Bahadur (Prime Video) – period drama film ET Now
(Note: These include series & movies releasing on OTT in early 2026.)
📌 Why 2026 Is Exciting for OTT Fans
✔ Big global franchise returns: Bridgerton, Euphoria, The Boys and The Night Manager are among the most anticipated TV franchises returning with new seasons. The Times of India
✔ Diverse Indian content: From courtroom drama (Haq, Good Wife) to sports (LBW: Love Beyond Wicket) and crime thrillers (Taskaree), 2026 brings varied Indian OTT storytelling. ET Now+1
✔ Cross-genre appeal: Romance, drama, thriller, history and reality show returns (e.g., MasterChef India) across platforms. ET Now
If you want, I can also summarize these series by genre (romance, thriller, comedy, etc.) or give release month calendars for services like Netflix, Prime Video, & more. Just let me know your preference!
