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Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered all the Netflix announcements and country-specific lineups extensively. Considering the number of upcoming shows, some of them may get lost in the show. Here are the highlights of the five series from the 2026 slate, all from Europe.
If you missed our roundup, you can find full recaps on What’s on Netflix, including the Italian Slate, French Slate, German Slate, Polish Slate, and Spanish Slate.
captive (France)
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What is this about?
The show is about “a family taking their first steps into the criminal underworld after the death of their mother”, about “children forced to become adults at a very young age and what they are willing to do to save their relatives”.
Who is behind this?
it is Executive produced and co-produced Eric Rochant, mastermind of The Bureau/Le Bureau des Legendswith capucine roachant serving as chain Showrunner.
Why are we excited?
No casting announcement has been made, even though the show ended some time ago. But this isn’t Narnia: the show features no stars or well-known names, but instead features local comedians from the West Indies, where the show is shot entirely on location. Rochant has compared the show shamelessThe promise of doubling down on social commentary with a crime show set in Martinique, a region that has not been extensively represented on French TV screens. Sure, there’s the long-running BBC show Death in Paradise, as well as counterexamples from public broadcaster France Télévisions, but generally not many projects have ever aspired to work with local communities for fiction on the scale offered by platforms like Netflix. Therefore, it is currently the most unique project on the French line-up by a country mile (actually 7,000 kilometers from Paris).
lobo (Spain)
What is this about?
The miniseries is based on the dark legend of Manuel Blanco Romasanta, an itinerant tailor in 19th-century rural Galicia who became Spain’s first documented serial killer. During his trial, he famously claimed to be a werewolf, giving rise to a legend that persists to this day.
Who is behind this?
Alberto Marini And juan gallinaneswho worked on the Prime Video movie Phantom; Marini also co-produced and wrote the serious anti-terrorism drama La Unidad. This is his first project for Netflix.
Why are we excited?
lead actor luis tosar is an award-winning character actor who was seen in several Spanish films and TV shows, including the Netflix miniseries Minions of Midas From 2020 onwards. But mostly the logline promises a bizarre dive into judicial Spain, with the original case, the only recorded case of lycanthropy in Spain’s history, promising to blend courtroom drama, psychological portraiture and macabre aesthetics. Simply put, it seems like Spain’s answer to the stories of Jack the Ripper, which is enough to grab our attention.
doll (Poland)
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What is this about?
Based on the book by Boleslav Prus, the series is a saga set in mid-19th century Poland against the backdrop of the “Spring of Nations” as well as the Russo-Turkish War in Bulgaria. It follows a wealthy merchant, Stanisław Wokulski, who undergoes a series of trials and difficulties caused by his obsessive passion for an aristocratic beauty, Izabela Laka.
Who is behind this?
director maciej kawalski.
Why are we expecting this?
We’ve extensively covered the many book-to-screen adaptations being produced by Netflix around the world, but most of them rely on biographical stories or current events. Only a few of them are literary classics, and its Italian adaptation panther The project is closest in ambition that we can think of; That miniseries clearly failed to register with customers. However, costume drama, romance and lush aesthetics are still very much in fashion on the stage, and this high-budget saga has it all in abundance. It was highlighted during the recent 2026 lineup reveal for Poland, and we’ll find out if Polish and global customers fall in love with it later this year. Paint us with curiosity.
Case (Sweden)
Who is behind this?
manufacturer George’swho recently passed away hip Ahead of its upcoming fifth season and instead new series like this one are on the rise, Break in On Apple and upcoming war Starring dominic west For HBO and Sky.
What is this about?
As the endless heat took over Stockholm, a different kind of darkness began to settle in. Clean-cut, highly respected lead investigator Thomas Berg has a serial killer on his hands. With his police colleagues targeted by a ruthless killer, Thomas takes a desperate gamble, and turns to a once-well-known but now ungrateful, misanthropic former detective for help. His estranged father, Alfred. They’ll have to put aside their differences and find a way to work together if they have any chance of protecting their fellow police officers. Only then will they be able to capture one of the most terrifying murderers in Sweden’s history.
Why are we excited?
ambition of George’s Knowing no limits, and he went to write a Nordic noir story on the plains of Stockholm. But the British auteur also has a wealth of eccentric characters bursting with personality, and this post-Lupin project, which was announced after it wrapped shooting last summer, should be no exception. It should also introduce new faces to customers, such as Jacob Oftebrowho was one of the leads of TV2 Thriller WarriorWhich was on Netflix globally in 2018. You can get more details Case In our preview story.
Untitled medical drama (Norway)
Sara Khorrami and the main creative team for the upcoming medical drama. CR: Einar Esläsken/Netflix
What is this about?
In the emergency ward, it does not matter who you are – rich or poor, influential, carpenter, or minister. If you’ve broken something, if you’re bleeding, or if you need help, you’ll find it. Despite short staffing, little time, perhaps one too many cups of coffee, and a heavy rush of patients, a team of tired but resilient doctors and nurses are ready to help. Sophia (Sarah Khorrami), a surgeon with more talent than patience, is sent into this chaotic environment to save her career – the last place she wants to be. There, she encounters chaos, resistance, and something she never expected: warmth, community… and love. Suddenly, she faces a choice: continue alone on her way to the top, or become part of something bigger – a bond she never knew she needed. a family.
Who is behind this?
screenplay by Harald Rosenlow-Eeg (La Palma, The Arctic Convoy), also a book writer, and Jan Trygve Røyneland (The King’s Choice, A Storm for Christmas), with director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken.
Why are we expecting this?
Medical dramas are very popular in global television, with the Italian format recently becoming a global sensation through Doctor And its American remake on FOX, and apparently a huge success the pit on HBO Max. Even though Netflix licenses some of the most famous medical dramas, such as gray’s anatomy, DoctorOr chicago med, In major territories, its own productions in the genre have not received as much traction as in previous years. pulse. So, this project displays a lot of promise and potential global reach, including a rare Scandinavian foray into the genre, a rising local star in Sara Khorami, and a dive into the Norwegian healthcare system.
Are you expecting any additional European projects to be announced? Are you excited for our choice? Let us know in the comments below!