Best New TV 2026: The shows we are most excited to watch this year - listen to Screen Babble
Screen Babble talks Stranger Things, The Traitors, and 2026 in TV this month! 👀📺
- Screen Babble is back for its first episode in 2026!
- Kelly and Matt talk Stranger Things and The Traitors.
- Plus find out what to look forward to on TV this year!
Christmas has come and gone, but the TV schedule is not going to slow down. We might only be a couple of days into 2026 and already it has been quite the start.
From the final episode of Stranger Things, to a brand new season of The Traitors, this year has come charging out the gates. Kelly and Matt are back for the latest episode of Screen Babble to make sure you keep on top of the best shows coming down the line.
However, it would not be a TV podcast without a deep, deep dive on two of the most talked about programmes around right now.
Join us for a spoiler filled discussion on the end of Stranger Things and the start of The Traitors.
Screen Babble’s verdict on the Stranger Things finale!
The dust has settled on the festive period and like the rest of the world, Kelly and Matt both had the finale of Stranger Things on their watch lists. Santa made two deliveries on Netflix with volume 2 and the two-hour conclusion of the hit series.
It is certainly one that has had fans talking on social media - including a wild theory about a secret episode. But what did Kelly and Matt think? Tune in for their thoughts and what they will miss the most.
Will the traitors actually manage to win this time?
It is not only Stranger Things that the Screen Babble crew had to go deep on, we are already four episodes (at the time of publishing) into a new season of The Traitors. After the highs of the Celebrity spin-off last year, how does the regular version compare - and what do our duo think of the secret traitor twist!
Plus, in takes that are sure to age very fast, Kelly and Matt try to predict whether the Traitors will be able to go all the way this time. The Traitors have only won one out of the three regular seasons so far!
What TV shows do you need to watch in 2026
Before the credits roll on this latest episode, Matt is on hand to help guide you through some of the biggest shows coming our way in 2026. From a new Game of Thrones spin-off to the return of House of the Dragon.
There is also a new show from the creator of Derry Girls - and it is only a few weeks away. Plus, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd is about to return as well!
For those who are feeling nostalgic for the 2000s, both Scrubs and Malcolm in the Middle are making surprise returns. While Gen Z is about to get its own adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Let us know what you are most excited to watch in 2026. Send your picks by email to [email protected].
See when the next episode of The Traitors will be on - and what the schedule is for week two. Full details here.