All the New Streaming Shows and Premieres to Catch This Week, Including an Eerie New Series

The upcoming week in television offers a diverse array of new series, returning reality shows, and gripping documentaries across various streaming platforms and networks. Viewers can look forward to highly anticipated dramatic adaptations, chilling true-crime investigations, and live sports broadcasts. Whether you are seeking animated specials or thrilling mysteries, the scheduling is packed with engaging and highly anticipated content. Here is a comprehensive look at every new release scheduled to arrive over the next seven days.

‘Forbidden Fruits’ (2026)

Making its streaming premiere across VOD, Buy, and Rent platforms on Tuesday, April 28, ‘Forbidden Fruits’ offers a dark comedic thriller experience. The story centers on a Free Eden employee named Apple who secretly operates a cult in the basement of a mall store. Conflict erupts when a new hire arrives and challenges the performative sisterhood established within the group. The women are ultimately forced to confront their own toxic behaviors or succumb to a violent and bloody fate.

‘My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders’ (2026)

Paramount+ expands its true-crime library with ‘My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders’, a new docuseries debuting on Tuesday, April 28. The series investigates decades-old rumors about a serial killer known locally as the Monster of Green Hollow in the remote hills of Iowa. The narrative gains unprecedented insight as the killer’s daughter breaks her long-held silence regarding her terrifying upbringing. She makes shocking allegations that her father murdered dozens of women, including three of his own wives.

‘Widow’s Bay’ (2026)

Apple TV+ introduces audiences to the eerie new series ‘Widow’s Bay’, premiering on Wednesday, April 29. The narrative follows Mayor Tom Loftis, who is desperate to revive the economy of the isolated titular island. He decides to ignore local superstitions in a bid to attract tourists, but his actions have dire supernatural consequences. As visitors finally begin to arrive, the town’s dormant curse awakens, proving that the old and terrifying legends are entirely true.

‘Should I Marry A Murderer?’ (2026)

Netflix releases ‘Should I Marry A Murderer?’, a gripping new true-crime docuseries, on Wednesday, April 29. The show follows the harrowing journey of a fiancée who discovers dark secrets about her soon-to-be husband. Instead of fleeing, she bravely stays engaged to the man after he is formally accused of murder. Her perilous decision transforms her into a key witness as she works covertly to gather incriminating evidence against him.

‘The House of the Spirits’ (2026)

Prime Video brings literary drama to the screen with ‘The House of the Spirits’, a new series debuting on Wednesday, April 29. The sweeping narrative spans an entire century to chronicle the complex lives of the Trueba family. The plot highlights secret loves, political revolution, and intense generational conflict between the tyrannical patriarch and his granddaughter. These personal struggles are set against a backdrop of violent social upheaval that reshapes their entire world.

‘Shared Planet’ (2026)

PBS offers a hopeful look at environmentalism with ‘Shared Planet’, a new documentary series premiering on Wednesday, April 29. The program focuses on untold stories of people and animals flourishing together in various ecosystems around the globe. It highlights communities that actively make space for nature and prioritize ecological harmony over destructive expansion. Viewers are introduced to inspiring individuals who choose collaboration over control when interacting with the natural world.

‘Man on Fire’ (2026)

Netflix reimagines a classic action thriller with the new series ‘Man on Fire’, dropping on Thursday, April 30. The story follows a highly skilled Special Forces veteran who remains deeply haunted by the traumatic events of his past. Now hunted by his enemies, he takes on a dangerous mission to keep a teenage girl alive. The intense action unfolds on the deadly and unforgiving streets of Rio de Janeiro as he battles ruthless criminal syndicates.

‘Swapped’ (2026)

Netflix expands its family-friendly catalog with the movie premiere of ‘Swapped’, releasing on Friday, May 1. The animated feature tells the story of a small woodland creature and a majestic bird who live in the Valley. Despite being natural sworn enemies, the two animals magically trade places through an unexplained phenomenon. This unexpected body swap forces them to work together and sets them off on the adventure of a lifetime.

‘Twenty Twenty Six’ (2026)

BritBox presents the new satirical series ‘Twenty Twenty Six’, which becomes available for streaming on Friday, May 1. The show follows character Ian Fletcher, previously known for leading the London 2012 Olympics and serving as the BBC head of values. Fletcher now joins the 2026 World Cup team as the director of integrity to oversee the massive sporting event. He faces numerous comedic and bureaucratic challenges while managing a large tournament that crosses North America.

‘Kentucky Roses’ (2026)

The Hallmark Channel celebrates race weekend with the movie premiere of ‘Kentucky Roses’ on Saturday, May 2. The romantic film centers on a dedicated greenhouse worker and the son of the Churchill Downs’ CEO. The two form an unlikely pair as they come together with a shared mission to save the traditional Kentucky Derby rose blanket. Along their journey, they uncover a beautiful generational love story while developing their own budding romance.

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