Broadcasting Success Stories
The television landscape is gearing up for an eventful 2026, with several high-profile series already securing their future. Paramount+ has notably doubled down on its hit content, including the early renewal of Landman. Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast, this series explores the complexities of the West Texas oil industry, featuring Billy Bob Thornton as a corporate crisis manager. The show’s second season, which debuted in October, set viewership records for the platform, amassing over 9.2 million streams in its first 48 hours.
Expansion of Network Franchises
CBS continues to rely on the strength of its established franchises. In late 2025, the network confirmed that both Boston Blue (a Blue Bloods spinoff) and Sheriff Country (stemming from Fire Country) would return for second seasons. According to official performance reports, these shows have dominated their respective time slots, with Sheriff Country drawing an average of 7.6 million viewers and the Blue Bloods universe maintaining a strong hold on Friday night audiences.
The 2026-2027 Renewal Tracker
As networks and streamers finalize their slates, here are some of the notable titles confirmed for upcoming seasons:
- ABC: The Rookie, Will Trent, Scrubs, Shifting Gears, RJ Decker
- CBS: Tracker, Matlock, Elsbeth, Fire Country, NCIS (including Origins and Sydney), Survivor, The Amazing Race
- HBO: House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, Task
- Netflix: Emily in Paris, Nobody Wants This, Age of Attraction
- Prime Video: Cross, Every Year After
- Hulu: All’s Fair, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Paradise
- Peacock: Twisted Metal
While many fan-favorite shows have been renewed, other long-running series are reaching their conclusions. For instance, the Hallmark Channel’s The Way Home is currently preparing for its fourth and final season, marking the end of its multi-year run.