The main streaming platforms have defined the future of several productions in this early 2026, bringing good news for fans of drama and comedy series. Actor Noah Wyle is celebrating, as he will once again don the lab coat of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch for the third season of The Pitt on HBO Max. The renewal happened one day after the premiere of the second season, on January 8th, demonstrating the platform’s confidence in the production. Meanwhile, on Netflix, Emily in Paris also secured its continuation, with the confirmation of the sixth season just two weeks after the premiere of the fifth.
These decisions, however, are not unanimous. The McLusky family from the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown is preparing to bid farewell to fans. This is because the production was renewed only for a fifth and final season, as announced on January 5th. On the other hand, the audience will have another chance to follow the investigations of Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The FX series, which premiered its first season, has already been renewed for a second, thanks to public interest in its corruption and mystery plots. Thus, January 2026 solidifies itself as a decisive month for the streaming catalog.
What to expect from the new seasons?
Scheduled to premiere still in 2026, the third season of The Pitt is expected to explore new medical challenges and ethical dilemmas within the hospital. The quick renewal, right after the premiere of the second season, signals that the storyline has won over its audience. Similarly, the sixth season of Emily in Paris promises to continue the protagonist’s adventures in the City of Light, with its usual dose of fashion, romance, and comedy. The confirmation came in record time, showing the series’ lasting appeal.
Meanwhile, the second season of the FX series with Ethan Hawke has the mission to deepen the universe of the “truthstorian” and the secrets of Tulsa. The first season established a noir and investigative tone that is expected to be maintained. In contrast, the fifth and final season of Mayor of Kingstown will conclude the saga of the McLusky family in power. Fans can expect a final arc that should tie up all the loose ends of the intense political drama. Therefore, despite a farewell, 2026 will be full of new and anticipated content on the main platforms.
