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Teleformat's April Report

Teleformat's April Report
Teleformat, the Spanish agency specialized in monitoring television series and entertainment programming worldwide, has shared with us its latest report dedicated to the fiction premieres of April 2026. The document offers an overview of the most anticipated scripted launches across international broadcasters and streaming platforms, highlighting new dramas, thrillers, comedies, fantasy titles and literary adaptations set to capture viewers’ attention in the coming weeks.

Below is a selection of the titles featured in the report, together with a brief synopsis of each series.

The Testaments (USA – Disney+)
Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel and set 15 years after The Handmaid’s Tale, the series follows Lydia, Agnes and Daisy as they confront the oppressive regime of Gilead from different perspectives and become involved in the growing resistance movement.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (USA – Disney+)
This animated Star Wars spin-off follows Darth Maul one year after the rise of the Empire, as he rebuilds his criminal syndicate Crimson Dawn while training a new apprentice in the dark side.

Bandi (France – Netflix)
An emotional family drama centered on 11 siblings in Martinique who struggle to survive after the death of their mother, with some turning to drug trafficking as a desperate solution.

Big Mistakes (USA – Netflix)
A comedy series about two incompetent brothers who accidentally become involved with organized crime after a robbery gone wrong committed to help their sick grandmother.

The Miniature Wife (USA – Peacock)
A dramedy exploring marriage and power dynamics after a scientific accident shrinks a woman to only a few centimeters tall.

Uno sbirro in Appennino (Italy – Rai Uno)
A crime drama following Commissioner Benassi as he adapts to life and investigations in the Italian Apennines, while developing complex personal relationships.

21segi Daegun Buin (Perfect Crown) (South Korea – Disney+)
Set in an alternative Korea ruled by a constitutional monarchy, the series tells the story of a contract marriage between a wealthy heiress and a melancholic prince.

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (USA – Disney+)
The iconic sitcom returns years later, revisiting Malcolm’s adult life and reuniting beloved characters from the original series.

La nena (Spain – Atresplayer Premium)
A dark police thriller continuing the events of La red púrpura, as investigator Elena Blanco returns to confront a dangerous criminal network.

The Audacity (USA – AMC)
A Silicon Valley dramedy examining corporate ethics, ambition and data exploitation after a technological scandal spirals out of control.

Alter Ego (France – TF1)
A police dramedy starring Éric Cantona as an officer returning to Marseille while trying to reconnect with the daughter he abandoned years earlier.

I Cesaroni – Il ritorno (Italy – Canale 5)
The famous Italian family comedy returns ten years later, addressing generational conflicts, post-pandemic family dynamics and new social themes.

Lisbon Noir (Portugal – TVI)
A crime thriller inspired by the legend of serial killer Diogo Alves, following detectives investigating murders staged around Lisbon’s monuments.

Kommissar Rex (Austria – ORF 1)
The legendary police dog returns in a modern reboot of the classic crime series set in Vienna.

Alguien tiene que saber (Chile – Netflix)
Inspired by a real disappearance case, the series explores the investigation into a missing teenager and the silence surrounding the truth.

Barrio Esperanza (Spain – La 1)
A comedy-drama about a former inmate who attempts to rebuild her life and finally pursue her dream of becoming a teacher.

The Lady Grace Mysteries (UK – CBBC)
A family mystery series following a teenage lady-in-waiting who secretly acts as Queen Elizabeth I’s spy.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles (USA – Apple TV+)
Based on the novel by Rufi Thorpe, the comedy follows a struggling young mother trying to survive financially while chasing her dream of becoming a writer.

Unchosen (UK – Netflix)

A psychological thriller about a woman trapped inside an ultra-conservative religious sect whose world changes after meeting a fugitive.

Santita (Mexico – Netflix)

A romantic drama centered on a woman in a wheelchair who must confront the man she abandoned at the altar twenty years earlier.

Oneuldo Maejinhaeseubmida (Sold Out on You) (South Korea – Netflix)
A romantic comedy about a cosmetics entrepreneur and an insomniac TV host whose lives unexpectedly intersect.



Half Man (UK – HBO Max)
Created by Richard Gadd, the drama explores the emotional reunion between two men who once shared a brother-like bond.

Recalé (Flunked) (France – Netflix)
A comedy about a mathematical conman forced to infiltrate a high school as a teacher in exchange for avoiding prison.

El homenaje (Spain – SkyShowtime)
A family thriller in which a wealthy patriarch’s 80th birthday celebration uncovers hidden betrayals and devastating secrets.

Cochinas (Spain – Prime Video)

Set in 1990s Valladolid, the comedy follows a conservative housewife unexpectedly left in charge of her family’s failing video store.

Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 (USA – Netflix)
An animated spin-off revisiting Hawkins during the winter of 1985, when a new supernatural threat emerges.

Yo siempre a veces (Spain – Movistar Plus+)
A realistic dramedy about motherhood, economic instability and emotional struggles in contemporary Barcelona.

Girigo (South Korea – Netflix)
A horror thriller about teenagers cursed by a mysterious app capable of granting wishes.

Capital Humano (Argentina – Shorta)
A psychological thriller in which startup employees isolated on a private island discover they are part of a disturbing social experiment.

Los encantos del sinvergüenza (Mexico – ViX+)
A romantic dramedy revolving around a deceased playboy narrating his life and searching for the truth behind his own murder.

Habet (Israel – Keshet 12)
Inspired by true events, this thriller follows a mother whose daughter is arrested in Moscow for drug trafficking, leading her into an international criminal conspiracy.

The Cage (UK – BBC One)
A tense drama set in a Liverpool casino where two employees stealing from the same safe become trapped in a dangerous criminal situation.

Jigoku ni Ochiru wa yo (Japan – Netflix)
A biographical drama inspired by the life of a controversial celebrity astrologer who became a cultural phenomenon in Japan.

Secret Service (UK – ITV1)
A political espionage thriller about an MI6 agent investigating whether a British politician is secretly working for Russia.

La Casa de los Espíritus (Chile – Prime Video)
An ambitious adaptation of Isabel Allende’s celebrated novel chronicling generations of the Trueba family amid political upheaval.

Paris Police 1910 (France – Canal+)

The final season of the acclaimed historical crime saga revisits the infamous Steinheil murder case during the Belle Époque.

Man on Fire (USA – Netflix)
Inspired by the novel, the action drama follows former mercenary John Creasy seeking redemption while protecting a young girl in Rio de Janeiro.

Widow’s Bay (USA – Apple TV+)
A mystery dramedy set on a cursed island community where strange supernatural events begin resurfacing after years of silence.

The report also includes a ranking of the “Top 20 titles with the best social audience ratings,” where Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, The Testaments, Lis and Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair emerge among the strongest social media performers ahead of their launch
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