What’s next for Bridgerton, Heated Rivalry, Off Campus, and more TV favorites? The next year has plenty in store.
From the return of fan favorites to long-awaited premieres and unexpected cancellations, the television calendar is beginning to take shape for the months ahead. Recent announcements have mapped out a busy stretch from Christmas 2026 through spring 2027, with new seasons, final chapters, and a few surprises along the way. Here’s what to know about the shows making their way back to the screen.
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Upcoming TV Show Premieres
Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone
HBO Max is bringing audiences back to the wizarding world on Christmas Day with its highly anticipated television adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The premiere arrives during the 25th anniversary year of the original film. Planned as a seven-season series, the production intends to dedicate one season to each of J.K. Rowling’s books. Hans Zimmer and his Bleeding Fingers collective will also take on the task of creating an entirely new musical score.
Overcompensating Season 2
Benito Skinner’s coming-of-age comedy Overcompensating will return to Prime Video on February 17, 2027. The second season will arrive all at once, allowing viewers to catch up with the series in a single sitting. Production began on March 30, 2026 and wrapped on June 23, 2026.
Off Campus Season 2
The romance continues at Briar University when Off Campus returns to Prime Video on April 28, 2027. Announced on November 5, the second season will shift its focus to Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes, bringing Elle Kennedy’s second novel to the screen. Following the first season’s introduction to the university’s hockey players and their romantic entanglements, the next installment will put another couple at the center of the story.
Heated Rivalry Season 2
The wait for more Heated Rivalry will extend into spring 2027, when Crave plans to release the series’ second season. Reports indicate that production is covering two six-episode seasons filmed back to back, with filming expected to wrap around late November or early December.
There is also a separate holiday project reportedly in the works. A Christmas-themed film is planned for theatrical release next December, with production expected to begin this December. Rather than following Shane and Ilya, the reported project will center on the first season’s other couple, Scott (François Arnaud) and Kip (Robbie G.K.), with additional characters from the series expected to appear. Neither the film nor its reported details have been officially confirmed.
Bridgerton Season 5
Netflix has secured two more seasons of Bridgerton, renewing the period romance for a fifth and sixth installment. The next season, currently listed for a 2027 release, has just completed filming. It will turn its attention to Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd), the family’s sixth sibling, and her relationship with Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). With another romance taking center stage, the series will continue its tradition of giving each Bridgerton sibling a turn in the spotlight.
Recent Renewals
Several familiar titles have also secured another season, giving viewers more time with the characters and stories they’ve followed over the past year.
Netflix’s Nobody Wants This is officially returning for a fourth season, extending the romantic comedy’s run.
On November 11, Adults received a 16-episode order for its third season, doubling the eight episodes commissioned for each of its first two seasons. The renewal follows a strong second-season performance, with viewership increasing by more than 60% compared with the first season during its initial five weeks.
The Diplomat was also renewed for a fifth season on October 29, shortly after its fourth installment premiered.
Meanwhile, Prime Video has ordered a second season of Carrie, with Mike Flanagan returning as showrunner. HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry, which received its renewal in August, will also continue for another season. Sharon Horgan’s Youth has likewise secured a second season at the network.
Cancellations and Final Seasons
Not every series will be returning indefinitely. A few established titles are preparing to close their stories, while others are still looking for a new home.
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show will conclude with its fifth season next year, bringing the newsroom drama to an end. HBO’s Industry has also been renewed, but its upcoming fifth season will serve as its last.
Meanwhile, Hulu has canceled Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work after a single season. The series may not be finished just yet, however, as Warner Bros. Television reportedly intends to shop it around to other networks and streaming platforms in hopes of finding a new home.
Banner photo features a still from Prime Video’s Overcompensating, photography by Sabrina Lantos, courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming releases include HBO Max’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the second seasons of Overcompensating, Off Campus, and Heated Rivalry, and the fifth season of Netflix’s Bridgerton.
Bridgerton Season 5 is listed for a 2027 release, while Heated Rivalry Season 2 is expected in spring 2027. Off Campus Season 2 premieres on Prime Video on April 28, 2027.
Nobody Wants This has been renewed for Season 4, Adults for Season 3, and The Diplomat for Season 5. Carrie, It: Welcome to Derry, and Youth have also secured second seasons.
The Morning Show will conclude with its fifth season, while HBO’s Industry will end after its upcoming fifth season. Hulu canceled Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work after one season, although Warner Bros. Television reportedly plans to shop the series to other platforms.
A standalone Christmas-themed Heated Rivalry film is reportedly planned for theatrical release next December. It is expected to focus on Scott and Kip, played by François Arnaud and Robbie G.K., rather than Shane and Ilya.
