10 upcoming April TV shows that I’m excited about
10. The House of the Spirits
Prime Video closes the month on April 29 with a sweeping adaptation of The House of the Spirits. Spanning generations, the story follows the women of the Trueba family through political upheaval and elements of the supernatural. Blending historical drama with magical realism, the series aims to bring a globally resonant story of legacy and resilience to the screen.
9. Half Man
From Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, this six-part series arrives April 23 on HBO and the BBC. It follows the uneasy reunion of two estranged brothers, played by Gadd and Jamie Bell, at a tense family wedding. Their meeting triggers a series of revelations tied to a shared past in Glasgow, shaping what is expected to be a deeply emotional exploration of trauma and identity.
8. Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
As the main series has already concluded, Netflix revisits the world on April 23 with this animated anthology set during the summer of 1985. Each episode dives into untold stories and local legends from Hawkins, expanding the mythology of the Upside Down while offering fresh perspectives on familiar characters. It serves as a nostalgic extension of the universe, giving fans a reason to return even after the central story has wrapped.
7. Euphoria (Season 3)
After years of production hurdles, HBO’s visually distinctive drama returns on April 12 with a significant narrative shift. The story jumps forward five years, moving beyond high school into the complexities of early adulthood. Led by Zendaya, the series continues to explore themes of identity, addiction, and emotional fallout, now through a more mature lens.
6. Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Apple TV+ delivers a sharp, modern dramedy on April 15 starring Elle Fanning as a struggling young mother who turns to online adult content to stay afloat. Based on the novel by Rufi Thorpe and developed by David E. Kelley, the series features Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman in key roles. It explores internet fame, family dynamics, and the unpredictable ways people adapt to survive.
5. Beef (Season 2)
Netflix’s award-winning anthology returns on April 16 with a new cast and a simmering conflict set in a high-end country club. A young couple (Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny) becomes entangled in a toxic feud between their powerful boss and his wife (Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan). Like its predecessor, the season examines how a single moment can spiral into an all-consuming conflict that exposes deep insecurities. The cast alone makes this one of the most anticipated dramas of the season.
4. Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Nostalgia hits full throttle on April 10 as the original cast reunites for a four-part event on Hulu and Disney+. Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz return to a version of the Wilkerson family that is older but just as chaotic. The story centers on Hal and Lois’s 40th anniversary, pulling a successful yet overwhelmed Malcolm back into the unpredictable household he once tried to escape. It promises to retain the breakneck pacing and fourth-wall humor that defined the original.
3. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
Disney+ expands the darker side of the galaxy on April 6 with an animated series centered on the fan-favorite Sith Lord. Set in the lawless era between The Clone Wars and Rebels, the show explores Maul’s ruthless rise as the head of the Crimson Dawn syndicate. The animation style leans more "pulpy" and noir-inspired than previous entries, focusing on the gritty underworld of the Outer Rim. It is a must-watch for those who want to see the tactical brilliance and relentless drive that defined Maul’s survival during the Empire’s reign.
2. The Testaments
Arriving April 8 on Hulu, this long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale picks up years after the events of the original series. Ann Dowd returns to her iconic, Emmy-winning role as Aunt Lydia, now navigating a Gilead that is beginning to fracture from within. The narrative follows two young women, one raised inside the regime and one in Canada, whose intersecting lives threaten to expose the secrets of the high-ranking Commanders. It is a prestigious literary adaptation aiming to deliver a definitive continuation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian world.
1. The Boys (Season 5 - The Final Season)
The world’s most cynical superhero saga reaches its intense conclusion starting April 8 on Prime Video. As Homelander’s totalitarian grip on the United States tightens, Billy Butcher is pushed to his absolute limit, reportedly harboring a virus capable of eliminating every Supe on the planet. This final eight-episode run promises an uncompromising resolution to the decade-long feud between The Seven and The Boys. Fans are bracing for a high-stakes finale that will likely leave the landscape of this superhero satire changed forever.
