Even with potential challenges, the upcoming Harry Potter TV series is still one of the most talked-about shows of 2026. The franchise is known for its magical atmosphere and wizarding schools, but while the stories can be intense, Harry Potter probably won’t ever be as scary or unsettling as some other shows about witches. Here are five witchy series that are significantly darker and more disturbing than Harry Potter is likely to be.
R. Scott Gemmill created this medical drama, which follows the doctors and nurses working in the emergency room at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, known as “the Pitt.” Each episode shows one hour of their busy shift, highlighting the challenges they face both at work – like being understaffed and dealing with difficult cases – and in their personal lives. At the end of season 2, Mel received a summons to testify in a malpractice lawsuit stemming from a measles case she treated in season 1.
Just before her 46th birthday, Kourtney Kardashian shared that her mom, Kris Jenner, had already sent her a birthday note. However, Kourtney jokingly noticed something a little odd about the stationery it was written on.
From April 6th to 12th, the movie Beast, featuring Idris Elba, reached the top 10 on Netflix in the U.S. for the first time, landing at number 4. It was preceded by The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Thrash.
The story of Wonder Woman sometimes jumps ahead twenty years to a time when her daughter, Lyssa, has become a powerful villain known as the Matriarch. In this future, Lyssa has taken over the United States and defeated the Justice League, either killing or capturing its heroes. She’s also nearly wiped out the Amazons, leaving only Wonder Woman and her daughter, Trinity, still free. This sets the stage for a massive conflict, known as the Wonder War, that the series has been leading up to. However, Wonder Woman is shocked when she unexpectedly encounters someone from her past.
In a recent interview, actor Wil Wheaton, known for his role as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on The Pitt, shared insights into what viewers can expect in Season 3. He explained that his character will confront the realization that he’s been acting out of character for quite some time and wouldn’t be pleased with his past actions if he’d been aware of them, particularly referencing Dr. Robby’s struggles in Season 2.
I’ve noticed some truly amazing anime just don’t get the recognition they deserve, and it’s not because they’re poorly made! Often, they’re just a bit… different. They ask you to really think, exploring things like AI, alternate worlds, or what it even means to be human. What’s cool is that these shows aren’t always about the big sci-fi ideas themselves; they’re usually about the characters and how they’re dealing with this strange, unsettling world around them. It’s a really human focus, even in these high-concept settings.
According to Deadline, CBS is exploring a new spin-off for the Fire Country and Sheriff Country world. Currently in early development, the potential series, tentatively called Med Country, would be a medical drama centered around a team of doctors in Edgewater. This would expand the franchise beyond its current focus on firefighters and law enforcement.
Sam Altman’s World ID, that most earnest of crypto ventures, has declared war on humanity itself-or at least the bots masquerading as it. With a flourish of biometric grandeur, the protocol now binds Tinder and Zoom into its “proof of human” crusade, where swiping left or right requires a passport of flesh.
As a lifestyle observer, it warms my heart to share that Eminem’s eldest daughter, Alaina Marie Mathers, is absolutely loving being a new mom! She and her husband, Matt Moeller, welcomed their little one, Scottie Marie Moeller, on April 14th, and she’s clearly soaking up every precious moment with her new baby.