The 4 Best Franchise TV Shows of the Past Year Show What the Future Needs To Look Like (but There’s a Catch)

We’re living in an era dominated by streaming services, and also one heavily influenced by nostalgia. This often means studios focus on familiar stories to appeal to audiences. Luckily, shows like Alien: Earth, Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Star Wars: Andor provided some of the best television in 2025 and early 2026. Now, the key question is: how did viewers actually react to these shows?








