All of the TV shows we can’t wait to return

And their expected release dates...

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd Apr 2024

In the new age of binge-watching, thanks to online streaming sites like Disney+, Netflix, NOW TV and Amazon Prime, TV fans are flooded with amazing shows to keep up to date with, as well as the classics from mainstream TV.

There's a lot of popular TV shows expected to arrive in the coming months, and we couldn't be more excited! Check out which shows are returning, and those all-important release dates.

Check out all of the TV shows we can't wait for the return of:

Clarkson's Farm

Series three of Clarkson's Farm will be split into two parts. The first four episodes will be available on Prime Video on Friday 3rd May, whilst the final four episodes will land on Friday 10th May.

The Responder

Following a successful first series in 2022, BBC bosses have confirmed Martin Freeman's The Responder will return for a second series. Martin will return as PC Chris Carson when series two lands on Sunday 5th May 2024.

Bridgerton

Series three of hit Netflix drama Bridgerton can't come quick enough! After first look images for series three were released in June 2023, many thought it could land in December. However, bosses have now confirmed part one will land 16th May 2024, with part two arriving a month later on 13th June.

The Umbrella Academy

Showrunner Steven Blackman announced that The Umbrella Academy would be getting a fourth and final series. He said: "We've got an amazing story ahead for season four, one that will have fans on the edge of their seats until the final minutes."


It's now been confirmed the show will begin on 8th August 2024!

Heartstopper

After production started in 2023, in March 2024, Netflix bosses confirmed the third series of Heartstopper will land in October this year!

Love Is Blind: UK

Following six incredible US versions of reality show Love Is Blind, Netflix bosses confirmed last year that a UK version was in the works, with married couple Emma and Matt Willis as hosts.


Bosses have now revealed the show will begin in August 2024!

Emily In Paris

Oui - we are being gifted with another season of Emily In Paris! With three seasons now streaming on Netflix, fans can expect a fourth season to arrive in 2024. Details about filming and season four's release are yet to be confirmed.

The Night Agent

After series one was Netflix's most-watched show of 2023, bosses were quick to commission The Night Agent for a second series, which is due out in 2024. Although we don't have an official start date just yet, in February, bosses confirmed production had started!

Squid Game

Another roaring Netflix success, Squid Game had us all hooked when it was released in 2021. Breaking records and topping streaming charts, the show proved incredibly popular and after THAT ending, left us all wanting more.


Show creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that season two is officially happening, and has even hinted of 'talks' over a third season! In January 2024, Netflix bosses confirmed series two will land in 2024.

Stranger Things

Netflix bosses confirmed in January 2023 that the fifth and final series of Stranger Things had officially started production! Despite this, there's still no word yet on a release date.

Celebrity Race Across The World

Following the successful first series in September 2023, BBC bosses recommissioned Celebrity Race Across The World for a second series! Although not many details have been released just yet, filming is expected to take place in early 2024.

Hijack

Following series one back in June 2023, Apple TV bosses have now confirmed Idris Elba will return for a second series of Hijack! No plot or start date has been announced just yet, but reports are rife that production will begin soon.

Gavin & Stacey

Five years after THAT cliffhanger ending of the last Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, rumours of rife that Ruth Jones and James Corden have reunited for a new episode in 2024. Deadline are reporting the episode will be filmed in the summer, with the episode due to air at Christmas 2024.

I Kissed A Girl

Following the success of I Kissed A Boy in 2023, BBC bosses were quick to reveal an all-female version of the show would be landing in 2024, titled I Kissed A Girl. Hosted by Dannii Minogue, the series will land in the Summer, but no official start date has been confirmed just yet.

House of the Dragon

After filming took place in 2023, it's now been revealed that series two of House of the Dragon will land on 17th June 2024.

Unforgotten

Following the tense ending to series five in April 2023, ITV/STV bosses were quick to reveal drama series Unforgotten had been commissioned for a sixth series. Filming started in March 2024, so we imagine the new episodes could land later in the year.

Black Mirror

In March 2024, Netflix bosses revealed a seventh series of Black Mirror will land in 2025, with one of the episodes set to be a sequel to series four episode USS Callister. No official date has been announced just yet.

Gladiators

Following the hugely successful first series, BBC bosses were quick to announce Gladiators had been commissioned for a second series! Although there's no official start date, it's understood filming will take place in Summer 2024.

Which show are you most excited to see the return of?

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