The Lincoln Lawyer
– Based on: *The Gods of Guilt,* the fifth novel in Michael Connelly’s *Lincoln Lawyer* series
– Starring: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Yaya DaCosta
– Premieres: October 17 on Netflix
– Why We’re Excited: Forget digital nomads; Mickey Haller and his mobile office are the real pioneers. Entering its third Netflix season, *The Lincoln Lawyer* remains a delightful and intricate ride, with Garcia-Rulfo potentially surpassing Matthew McConaughey as the most endearing portrayal of the iconic attorney.
Small Things Like These
– Based on: Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel of the same name
– Starring: Cillian Murphy, Michelle Fairley, and Emily Watson
– Premieres: November 8
– Why We’re Excited: Fresh off his Oscar win for *Oppenheimer,* Murphy revisits his indie film roots in a poignant 1980s drama focusing on Ireland’s notorious Magdalene Laundries.
Heartstopper Season 3
– Based On: *Heartstopper, Volume 3* by Alice Osman
– Starring: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, and Tobie Donovan
– Premieres: October 3
– Why We’re Excited: As Charlie is poised to utter three critical words to Nick, the upcoming season explores the evolution of their relationship. Expect endearing doodles and sincere discussions about mental health, love, and teen issues.
Wicked
– Based On: The Broadway musical and *Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West* by Gregory Maguire
– Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang, and Keala Settle
– Premieres: Part 1: November 22, 2024; Part 2: November 21, 2025
– Why We’re Excited: The star-studded cast and the legendary Broadway show, split into two installments, ensure our upcoming Thanksgiving weekends are set.
Nightb-tch
– Based On: The 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder
– Starring: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Ella Thomas, Mary Holland, and Zoe Chao
– Premieres: December 6
– Why We’re Excited: Amy Adams plays a stay-at-home mom convinced she’s turning into a dog. The psychological comedy-horror intensifies as her frequently traveling husband disregards her concerns, pushing her towards a suspicious group of moms.
The Amateur
– Based on: Robert Littell’s 1981 book
– Starring: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, and Caitríona Balfe
– Premieres: April 11, 2025
– Why We’re Excited: Espionage thriller fans, rejoice! It’s time for Charles Heller—a CIA cryptographer on a revenge mission against his wife’s murderers—to step into the spotlight.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3
– Based On: *We’ll Always Have Summer* by Jenny Han
– Starring: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, and Rain Spencer
– Premieres: Summer 2025 on Prime Video
– Why We’re Excited: Fans eager for a return to Cousins will delve deeper into Belly Conklin’s love triangle with Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. This 11-episode season may finally reveal Belly’s ultimate choice.
Mickey 17
– Based On: *Mickey 7* by Edward Ashton
– Starring: Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Naomi Ackie, and Mark Ruffalo
– Premieres: January 31, 2025
– Why We’re Excited: Robert Pattinson shines in bizarre roles, and Bong Joon Ho’s adaptation promises just that. Pattinson plays a space colonist whose body regenerates after every deadly mission—until an alter ego inexplicably survives.
Kay Scarpetta
– Based On: Patricia Cornwell’s book series
– Starring: Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Jake Cannavale
– Premieres: TBD on Amazon Prime Video
– Why We’re Excited: With Kidman starring, we’re all in. Playing crime-fighting sisters, the Oscar winners make this our anticipated favorite new show of the year.
Frankenstein
– Based On: Mary Shelley’s iconic gothic horror novel from 1818
– Starring: Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz
– Premieres: TBD on Netflix
– Why We’re Excited: Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the monster? Yes, please. Guillermo Del Toro’s vision, after nearly two decades, guarantees an unmatched gothic horror experience.
People We Meet on Vacation
– Based On: Emily Henry’s 2021 novel
– Starring: Tom Blyth, Emily Bader, Lucian Laviscount, Jameela Jamil, Lukas Gage, and Sarah Catherine Hook
– Premieres: TBD on Netflix
– Why We’re Excited: Emily Henry’s popular novels finally hit the big screen. Blyth and Bader, with their noteworthy performances in recent projects, seem perfect for Alex and Poppy.
The Woman in Cabin 10
– Based On: Ruth Ware’s 2016 novel
– Starring: Keira Knightley, Guy Pierce, Hannah Waddingham, Daniel Ings, Kaya Scodelario, David Ajala, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw
– Premieres: TBD on Netflix
– Why We’re Excited: Witnessing a murder on a cruise but not being believed is terrifying. Keira Knightley tackles this nail-biting scenario in Netflix’s adaptation of Ware’s thriller.
Bridgerton Season 4
– Based On: *An Offer From A Gentleman*
– Starring: Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Jonathan Bailey, Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Katie Leung, Michelle Mao, and Isabella Wei
– Release Date: TBD on Netflix
– Why We’re Excited: Season four explores fan-favorite Benedict Bridgerton’s love story, with newcomer Yerin Ha as his love interest, Sophie Baek.
His & Hers
– Based on: Alice Feeney’s 2020 novel
– Starring: Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Crystal Fox, Sunita Mani, and Rebecca Rittenhouse
– Premieres: TBD on Netflix
– Why We’re Excited: A twist-filled thriller featuring Tessa Thompson’s character returning home after a murder, capturing local detective Jon Bernthal’s attention.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
– Based On: Suzanne Collins’ forthcoming novel
– Starring: TBD
– Premieres: November 20, 2026
– Why We’re Excited: Lionsgate’s new adaptation will follow Haymitch Abernathy’s journey during the 50th Hunger Games.
Wuthering Heights
– Based On: Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel
– Starring: Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie
– Premieres: TBD
– Why We’re Excited: Emerald Fennell reunites with her *Saltburn* team to bring a fresh take on Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
Project Hail Mary
– Based On: Andy Weir’s 2021 novel
– Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, and Milana Vayntrub
– Release Date: March 20, 2026
– Why We’re Excited: Gosling’s new space mission finds him awakening solo from a coma on an expedition to save humanity, 12 light-years from Earth.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
– Based On: Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel
– Starring: Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman
– Premieres: TBD on Apple TV+
– Why We’re Excited: Featuring Kidman, this series adaptation of Thorpe’s book about a single mom navigating through OnlyFans is an automatic must-watch.