Apple TV has curated an impressive lineup to launch 2026, featuring the return of three highly popular shows that you still have the chance to binge-watch. Here’s what’s on the way.
## #1: Shrinking season 3
Shrinking stands out as one of Apple TV’s most cherished series, and it’s set to make its comeback shortly. Created by Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence, the show boasts one of the finest ensemble casts in television today, led by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.
Shrinking season 3 will debut **Wednesday, January 28** with its initial episode, followed by weekly drops through April 8.
For those who are not yet acquainted with the series, here’s Apple’s spoiler-free overview of its premise:
> “Shrinking” tracks a grieving therapist who begins to shatter the norms and express his true thoughts to his clients. Disregarding his training and ethics, he navigates significant, tumultuous transformations in the lives of those around him … and in his own.
Lawrence has mentioned that the central theme of season 3 revolves around “moving forward,” succeeding the first season’s emphasis on grief and the second on forgiveness.
This time, the robust ensemble will also include newcomers Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox, among others.
You can [catch the first two seasons of Shrinking here](https://tv.apple.com/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs&at=1000l3cvR) on Apple TV.
## #2: Hijack season 2
Apple TV has been intensifying its array of thriller content recently, and early next year will see the return of one of its top series.
Hijack season 2 launches **Wednesday, January 14** with its first two episodes, followed by weekly installments through February 25.
Idris Elba takes the lead in this series, which employs a real-time 24-style format where the storyline progresses in tandem with real-world time. The first season unfolded on a hijacked aircraft, but the upcoming season will dive underground.
Here’s Apple’s formal synopsis:
> In the gripping second season of “Hijack,” a Berlin subway train and its passengers become hostages, while officials rush to protect hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) finds himself at the core of the chaos onboard, where a single misstep could lead to calamity.
You can [view Hijack’s entire first season here](https://tv.apple.com/show/hijack/umc.cmc.1dg08zn0g3zx52hs8npoj5qe3?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.1dg08zn0g3zx52hs8npoj5qe3&at=1000l3cvR) on Apple TV.
## #3: Drops of God season 2
Drops of God might not reach the same mainstream appeal as Shrinking or Hijack, but it ranks among the most highly praised series available on Apple TV.
The show is a multilingual drama inspired by a renowned manga series, featuring dialogues in English, French, and Japanese. It revolves around a high-stakes competition in the realm of gastronomy and fine wines, layered with intricate complexities that enhance its allure.
Drops of God season 2 will kick off **Wednesday, January 21**, with weekly releases through March 11.
Here’s a spoiler-free synopsis from Apple:
> As the wine community grieves the passing of Alexandre Léger, his estranged daughter, Camille, discovers that his extraordinary collection now belongs to her. However, before she can seize her inheritance, Camille must triumph over Alexandre’s protégé, Issei, in a sensory challenge.
You can [watch the first season of Drops of God here](https://tv.apple.com/show/drops-of-god/umc.cmc.497ttx33nudgzywis3i2bnvuk?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.497ttx33nudgzywis3i2bnvuk&at=1000l3cvR) on Apple TV.
Which of these returning Apple TV series are you excited to watch? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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