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This week’s biggest TV shows aren’t dropping on just one streamer. In fact, nearly every major platform is releasing an exciting new streaming premiere over the next few days. From The Boys returning with its fifth and final season on Prime Video to a brand new Star Wars spin-off series on Disney+, this week offers a promising new slate of the most talked-about shows right now, all of which are worth starting immediately.
If you’re searching for the best shows to watch this week, you won’t find them all in just one place. Between a new 8-part comedy series on Netflix featuring a Schitt’s Creek Emmy winner, an intriguing new sequel series to one of Hulu’s most acclaimed dramas, and the return of one of the best HBO comedy series ever made, each of these massive streaming releases brings something different to the table this week.
Screen Rant offers weekly binge guides for the very best and new shows on streaming. April 2026 is already looking to be one of the most historic months of the year in TV, with major upcoming premieres such as HBO’s Euphoria season 3, Netflix’s Beef season 2, and the long-awaited Malcolm in the Middle revival series. Come back for more expert streaming picks and enjoy the five biggest shows dropping this week that are worth investing in right now.
The Boys
The wait for Prime Video’s massive streaming hit is finally over.
Only a handful of streaming series have generated as much buzz as The Boys has since its 2019 premiere, and it’s easily considered one of the best Prime Video shows of all time. The fifth and final season of The Boys premieres with its first two episodes on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and is sure to be Prime’s most-watched new show this week. With its mix of brutal action, hilarious satire, and shocking twists, The Boys is full of energy, stakes, and is wildly fun to watch.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
An exciting expansion about a fan-favorite Star Wars villain.
Every new Star Wars series is going to earn instant buzz, but Maul – Shadow Lord actually lives up to the hype, sporting a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% on the day of its 2-part premiere, Monday, April 6. The highly anticipated series centers on one of the franchise’s most iconic villains, Darth Maul, who was first introduced in The Phantom Menace and was a major character in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Disney’s latest Star Wars effort pays off big time for longtime fans.
Hacks
HBO’s Emmy-winning comedy series returns for its final season.
HBO’s original comedy series Hacks has been one of its most consistently hilarious and acclaimed series during the 2020s, earning a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 99% over its first four seasons. The fifth and final season of Hacks will premiere on Thursday, April 9, with Emmy winners Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder returning as a powerhouse comedic duo. The series will drop new weekly episodes every Thursday through April and May 2026.
The Testaments
An intriguing new sequel series to Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.
Serving as a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments on Hulu delivers a fresh perspective on one of TV’s most unforgettable dystopian series. Led by Chase Infiniti, the breakout star of 2026’s Best Picture Oscar winner One Battle After Another, The Testaments premieres with a 3-episode drop on Wednesday, April 8, followed by weekly episode releases until May 27. This Hulu original series is sure to be one of the most talked-about new streaming series this month and is perfect for fans of heavy, dramatic series.
Big Mistakes
Netflix’s new 8-part comedy series is built for an easy binge.
The biggest new release on Netflix this week is the 8-part comedy series Big Mistakes, starring 4-time Emmy winner Dan Levy. Levy, who created the series with Rachel Sennott (I Love LA), stars as Nicky, who finds himself being blackmailed into the world of organized crime. All 8 episodes of Big Mistakes will arrive on Netflix on Thursday, April 9, making it the perfect choice for an easy weekend binge. Although it’s not as big as The Boys and Star Wars’ new releases, Big Mistakes is certainly one of the best new shows for a more relaxed and light watch this week.
