The television industry is packed with major announcements this week. Streaming platforms and networks have revealed new release dates, renewal decisions, and casting changes for some of the most popular shows. From a beloved comedy series moving to London to a major recasting in the Harry Potter universe, here is a complete roundup of the biggest TV news from the week of August 24, 2026.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 6 Release Date and New London Setting
Hulu has set the release date for Season 6 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ , and the crime-solving trio is leaving their famous apartment building behind. The new season is titled “Only Murders in London” and will premiere on December 8, 2026 on Hulu, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday.
Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) will travel to the United Kingdom to solve a new murder case. The case comes to them through Cinda Canning (Tina Fey), the podcast host who originally brought them together in the first season.
The guest star lineup for Season 6 is packed with big names. Alongside Tina Fey, the season will feature Olivia Colman, Meryl Streep, David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan, and Martin Freeman. The show was created by Martin and John Hoffman, with executive producers including Hoffman, Martin, Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Ben Smith, Jennifer Crittenden, and Gabrielle Allan.
‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ Season 2 Trailer Drops
Netflix has released the trailer for ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Season 2, which is set to premiere on September 17, 2026. The animated series continues the story of the Hawkins gang.
The official logline for the new season reveals that Valentine’s Day is approaching, but supernatural creatures continue to haunt the woods of Hawkins. The gang faces danger even when Eleven’s powers cannot save them. The eight-episode season brings back voice actors including Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Luca Diaz as Mike, Elisha “EJ” Williams as Lucas, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Ben Plessala as Will, and Brett Gipson as Hopper.
New cast members for Season 2 include Odessa A’zion, Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Alessandra Antonelli, Valeria Rodriguez, and Jack Griffo. Eric Robles serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Matt and Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Ian Graham, Hilary Leavitt, and Dan Cohen. Flying Bark is handling the animation.
‘The Gentlemen’ Renewed for Season 3 Amid Meghan Markle Casting Rumors
Netflix has officially renewed Guy Ritchie’s crime series ‘The Gentlemen’ for Season 3. The renewal comes amid reports that Meghan Markle is in talks to join the cast. However, conflicting reports suggest that her casting may have already been withdrawn.
Before any third-season casting is finalized, ‘The Gentlemen’ will return with Season 2 on September 3, 2026, with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario reprising their roles as Eddie and Susie. Neither Meghan Markle nor Netflix has publicly confirmed her official casting at this time.
Kit Harington Replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2
Kit Harington has been confirmed to play Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series. The ‘Game of Thrones’ star replaces Nicholas Hoult, who left the role due to scheduling issues.
Harington’s casting adds significant star power to the second season of the highly successful Harry Potter adaptation. The show continues to draw major talent as it adapts the beloved book series for television.
Netflix Cancels 11 TV Shows and Reveals 5 Are Ending
Netflix has made several decisions about the fate of its original programming, canceling 11 TV shows and revealing that 5 more are ending. The streaming service has been actively managing its content library throughout 2026, with numerous renewals and cancellations announced this year.
While specific show titles were not detailed in the announcements, the volume of cancellations reflects the platform’s ongoing strategy to balance its original content offerings.
Hulu Cancels ‘Not Suitable For Work’ After One Season
Hulu has canceled the workplace comedy ‘Not Suitable For Work’ after one season. The show’s cast has shared their reactions to the cancellation, with many expressing their love for the project and their castmates. The series received mixed reviews during its first season, which contributed to the network’s decision not to renew it for a second season.
Hulu Renews 5 Shows and Cancels 2 in August 2026
Hulu has also announced a series of renewals and cancellations for August 2026. The streamer renewed 5 major hits while canceling 2 TV shows. ‘Deli Boys’ was canceled after two seasons on August 14, 2026. Meanwhile, ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ was renewed for 20 more episodes on August 6, 2026.
Paramount+ Makes Renewal and Cancellation Decisions
Paramount+ has also been active with its programming decisions, canceling 1 TV show, announcing 3 series are ending, and renewing multiple other television series in 2026. The streamer continues to refine its content strategy as it competes in the crowded streaming market.
Samsung TV Plus Expands to 200 Channels in India
Samsung TV Plus India has expanded its lineup to 200 streaming channels. The free ad-supported streaming service has partnered with NH Studioz to launch two new channels — Aashirwad TV and Thalaivar Hits.
Aashirwad TV will feature Hindi mythological shows, while Thalaivar Hits will showcase films starring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, including ‘Kai Kodukkum’ and ‘Thambikku Entha Ooru’. The expansion represents a major growth for the platform, which started with just 50 channels.
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Disability Arts & Culture Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the inaugural Disability Arts & Culture Awards (The Darcys) have been announced. Formerly known as the Media Access Awards, The Darcys recognize authentic representation of disability in film, television, and social media.
Shows including ‘Love on the Spectrum,’ ‘The Pitt,’ and ‘All Her Fault’ are among the nominees. Comedian Tina Friml will host the ceremony. Actor, comedian, activist, and author Geri Jewell will receive the first Legacy Award, which celebrates people with disabilities whose contributions have impacted entertainment. Vincent Rutley will receive the Christopher Reeve Emerging Talent Award, presented to a rising actor living with paralysis and includes a $5,000 cash grant.
The ceremony will take place on October 10, 2026 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
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