Crew Girl
WHEN DOES IT START? September 10, 2026
WHERE CAN I FIND IT? Netflix
What is it about? Teagan Tao (Miku Martineau) is a 16-year-old girl whose whole life is rowing for her high school crew team in California. When her father gets busted for fraud, Tao’s mom (Jessica Paré) decides to move to a quaint New England town to try and start a new life. At the fancy new prep school, the only problem is a huge one for Teagan—there’s no girls’ crew team. And the boys’ team is chock-full of arrogant rowers who can’t get out of their own way for the better of the team. Still obsessed with the sport, Teagan hangs around the boys’ varsity crew team enough to find herself both as the new coxswain (basically an in-boat coach and strategist) and in a love triangle with two of the rowers.
Why should you binge this? This teen drama has everything you’re looking for, if that is your jam. It’s no Heated Rivalry, but romantic sports dramas are so hot right now and Crew Girl does not disappoint. Crew Girl is rated TV-14, though, so don’t expect any nudity or steamy sex scenes.
Who would love this? People who miss Gossip Girl and The O.C. can rejoice in this bi-coastal prep-school story about scandal, love-triangles, and an outsider just trying to get by.
- Byline: Rachel Stevens
Carrie
WHEN DOES IT START? October 7, 2026
WHERE CAN I FIND IT? Prime Video
What is it about? One of the most iconic queens of horror is back on your screen with an 8-episode series reimagining of Carrie from talented showrunner and director, Mike Flanagan. This retelling of Stephen King’s debut novel follows an isolated and socially naive Carrie White (Summer Howell) as she attempts to balance teenage anxieties, her overprotective mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan), the tumultuous landscape of high school in the age of social media, and burgeoning telekinetic powers. Things might come to a bloody climax, but this is a whole new Carrie than the one you know.
Why should you binge this? It’s a fresh take on a quintessential horror classic just in time for spooky season. Mike Flanagan is known for his tactful hand and compelling, multidimensional characters, both of which he employs to bring this legendary story to life.
Who would love this? Fans of The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, Jennifer’s Body, and anyone looking for hot, bubbling, vengeful female rage.
- Byline: Zoe Lourey
Dig
WHEN DOES IT START? November 23, 2026
WHERE CAN I FIND IT? Peacock
What is it about? Based on the 2023 novel Excavations by Kate Myers, Dig follows four women who discover an artifact in Greece that could change history. Elise (Amy Poehler) leads the archaeological team of Kara (Antonia Thomas), Zara “Z” (Geraldine Viswanathan), and Patty (Fina Strazza). These four are all at very different junctures of their life, but have mostly the same professional goals, which makes for large conflict. It doesn’t help that Kara is newly engaged to Gary, an on-site technician, who also happens to be Z’s ex-boyfriend. Their personal grievances with each other have to take a bit of a backseat when they realize they might have just put themselves in the middle of a worldwide conspiracy.
Why should you binge this? The show is directed by three female directors, Rebecca Asher (known for Donnie Darko and Knocked Up), Morgan Sackett (known for The Good Place and Hacks), Heather Jack (known for Search Party and I Love That for You), and Poehler executive produces as well, as part of a powerhouse team of comedy genius. Also, the description of Dig might seem like pure drama, but Amy Poehler and her co-star (Neville, a professor in charge of the dig) Hugh Laurie are sure to bring the laughs. Mike Schur and Amy Poehler are the creators of this show, who also famously produced Parks and Recreation together. This is the first time this dream has created anything together since, and it is not a sophomore slump.
Who would love this? People who miss Parks and Rec. Lovers of archeology, paleontology and other historical things. Anyone looking for a good girls trip full of drama. Hugh Laurie stans.
- Byline: Rachel Stevens
East of Eden
WHEN DOES IT START? October 1, 2026
WHERE CAN I FIND IT? Netflix
What is it about? East of Eden is a seven-episode limited series and a modern reimagining of John Steinbeck’s 1952 classic novel. It’s a multigenerational family saga about good and evil, free will, and generational trauma, that follows the Trask and Hamilton families as they navigate the darker side of the California dream in the Salinas Valley. The story also reimagines the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, exploring how the choices we make, and the pain passed down through generations, shape our lives.
Why should you binge this? There is deep fandom in the book, of course. Florence Pugh has also been attached to the project for over four years, developing it from the ground up as both the star and executive producer. Industry insiders are already predicting her performance in it as a possible Emmy Award nomination.
Who would love this? Fans of the book and of course, Florence Pugh. Plus, anyone looking for a good family drama.
- Byline: Ana Breton
