Best International Shows of 2026 (So Far)

OTT is an undryable well that keeps churning out shows every week for our entertainment. But not all qualify to be worth our time. There are some shows that are simply tranches of never-ending shows. As opposed to these are limited series that are so fun, the post-watch can put us a minor existential crisis over what to do next. Rest are just feel-good shows that we must simply keep going back to for the nostalgia.

2026 has a this mix bag of banger shows that have made us laugh, engaged us deeply with its twists and turns and made watching good stories feel like a productive way to spend our days. From Scarpetta starring Nicole Kidman to Widow's Bay that will confuse you whether to let out a laugh or a shout, here are some of the best shows of 2026 we have watched so far:

Where to Watch: Prime Videos

Nominated for Emmy Awards 2026, Riz Ahmed's Bait about a brown man auditioning to be the next James Bond is a hilarious spin on the stereotypes around the ficitional MI6 agent and does a pretty darn job exploring the SouthAsian identity.

Where to Watch: Apple Tv+

A masterclass on folk-horror, Widow's Bay uses dark comedy treat its horror.

Where to Watch: Netflix

A show that will suck you into the drama between the two couples at a luxury resort in States and then take you to Japan, Beef Season 2 expands on the concept of Samsara through the conflicts that the two generations suffer through differently yet equally.

Where to Watch: JioHotstar

As we eagerly wait for another season of the medical drama from the cast of The Pitt, the season 2 deserves all the praise for its deep focus on character evolution, emotional intimacy, and systemic healthcare realism rather than just relying on large-scale catastrophe.

Where to Watch: JioHotstar

Instead of relying on massive dragons battles, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms focusses on character-driven storytelling.

Where to Watch: Apple Tv+

Starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, Cape Fear is a retelling from the classic films to the 2026 Apple TV psychological thriller. It delivers a high-stakes, suspenseful cat-and-mouse game that tests the hidden flaws of seemingly normal families.

Where to Watch: Prime Videos

Is there any show starring Nicole Kidman that's not fantastic? Audiences praised the heavy-hitting lead performances in Scarpetta, particularly Nicole Kidman as the brilliant medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta and Jamie Lee Curtis as her sister.

Where to Watch: Prime Videos

Based on Elle Kennedy's bestseller, Off Campus since its release has become a globally well-praised for its adaptation. Its horny, swaps toxic, manufactured drama for grounded, emotionally mature romance and more.

Where To Watch: Prime Videos

The murder-mystery thriller follows an emotional fallout of a long-unsolved murders and has been praised by many for its rainy cinematography and atmospheric 1980s mood.

Where To Watch: Apple Tv +

A psychological drama that brilliantly adapts a manga centred on high-stakes worlds of gastronomy and fine wine, Drops of God centers on the competition for inheritance of an estate and its fine wine collection. Not only has the series which dropped its Season 2 in 2026 been praised by many for its visual aesthetics, the East versus the West framing and pacing, many have appreciated the series for treating wine identification and sensory competition with the breathless pacing and suspense of a psychological thriller.