Netflix Renews Five Series and Announces Four New Titles
Today, during Netflix’s Upfront presentation in New York, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, made a number of announcements, including five series renewals, four new title series that include creative partnerships, and first-look deals with Harlan Coben, Chris Van Dusen, and Dan Levy.
Read on to learn more about Barbaric, Big Mistakes Season 2, Calabasas, Love Is Blind Season 11 (Boston), My Life with the Walter Boys Season 4, Quarterback Season 3, Running Point Season 3, and The Retrievals.
NETFLIX UPFRONT SERIES ANNOUNCEMENTS
BARBARIC
Barbaric is a new drama series based on the best-selling Vault Comic of the same name, created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel.
Executive Producers: Academy Award nominee Sheldon Turner (Up In The Air, X-Men First Class, Straight Outta Compton), who will also co-showrun and write, and Jennifer Klein (Armageddon, Pearl Harbor) for 100% Productions.
Executive Producers: Robert Rovner (Supergirl), who co-showruns alongside Turner; Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson for A+E Studios; Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost, The Witcher), F.J. DeSanto, and Damian Wassel for Vault Comics; Sam Claflin, Luke Carroll, and Michael Stevenson for Soft Claw Productions.
Logline: A ruthless and crass barbarian is cursed to only use his violence for good, which sends him, his talking axe and a young witch on a road of self discovery, redemption and revenge.
Studio: A+ E Studios
BIG MISTAKES SEASON 2
Netflix today announced that breakout comedy thriller series Big Mistakes has been renewed for a second season and will return to production in New Jersey. Netflix and four-time Emmy Award-winning multi-hyphenate talent Dan Levy are also extending their creative partnership with a series first-look deal.
Quote from Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer/Star Dan Levy: “Very grateful and beyond excited to continue the Big Mistakes adventure and my creative collaboration with Netflix. Season 2 is already in the works, and it’s going to be WILD. I can’t wait to get it out there to everyone as soon as humanly possible.”
Quote from Tracey Pakosta, Netflix Vice President, Comedy Series, US at Netflix: “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Dan and bring more of his wonderfully funny and compelling stories to life. Big Mistakes is the most recent example of Dan’s singular voice and vision connecting with audiences around the world. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for season two.”
Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Star: Dan Levy; Creator / Executive Producer: Rachel Sennott.
Executive Producers: Anne-Marie McGintee for Not a Real Production Company, Dean Holland (101, 102), Etan Frankel, Timothy Greenberg.
Cast: Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, Abby Quinn, Boran Kuzum, Jack Innanen, Elizabeth Perkins, Mark Ivanir, Ilia Volok, Jacob Gutierrez, and Joe Barbara.
CALABASAS
Today, Netflix announced a new YA drama series, Calabasas, from Emmy-nominated producer and writer, and creator of Bridgerton, Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen will showrun and executive-produce the series alongside executive producers Kim Kardashian, Alexandra Milchan, and Emma Roberts.
Calabasas is the first show being announced under a new creative partnership with Netflix and Van Dusen. As part of the new deal, Van Dusen will develop and executive-produce new scripted series, exclusively for Netflix.
This series is inspired by Via Bleidner’s book, If You Lived Here You’d Be Famous by Now: True Stories from Calabasas.
Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer: Chris Van Dusen (Bridgerton, Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy), producing through his CVD Productions shingle.
Executive Producers: Kim Kardashian; Alexandra Milchan and Martin Salgo of Crescent Line Productions; Emma Roberts, Karah Preiss, and Matt Matruski of Belletrist; David Sweeney; Via Bleidner.
Logline: At an elite private school in the country’s most exclusive town, the headmaster’s ambitious daughter is destined to have it all – until she’s swept into a forbidden romance with the one boy determined to burn down her glittering world instead of play by its rules. In Calabasas, where desires are never as clean as appearances suggest, falling in love might be the most dangerous rebellion of all.
Quote from Jinny Howe, Head of Scripted Series, US and Canada: “It’s exciting to reunite with Chris Van Dusen and bring his distinct voice to Calabasas, alongside the powerhouse team of Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts, and Alexandra Milchan. Full of romance and complicated relationships, this coming-of-age story is as emotionally sharp as it is grounded in the complex reality of finding your authentic self. We’re excited for this new creative chapter with Chris, and to work closely with him to bring this vibrant world to life.”
Quote from Chris Van Dusen: “I’ll forever be trying to wrap my head around being lucky enough to get to work with creative partners this smart, supportive, and ambitious — from Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts and the whole producing team, to Bela Bajaria, Jinny Howe and everyone at Netflix.
“Calabasas is the kind of series I’ve always dreamed of making. It’s the kind of glamorous, bold, addictive and emotionally-charged show I grew up obsessed with. The great teen dramas of that era proved TV could be escapist, provocative, and deeply personal all at once. To get to bring that type of wild ride to today’s audiences is incredibly exciting. And more obviously I’ll take all the free or heavily-discounted smoothies from Erewhon I can get. That part too.”
LOVE IS BLIND SEASON 11 (BOSTON)
Netflix has announced the renewal of Love Is Blind, set in Boston, for its 11th season, premiering in the fall of 2026.
Synopsis: Singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding, and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the pods.
When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this addictive social experiment will uncover whether looks, race, or age do matter — or if love really is blind.
Hosted By: Vanessa & Nick Lachey; EP/Creator: Chris Coelen; Executive Producers: Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, and Brian Smith; Production Company: Kinetic Content.
MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS SEASON 4
Netflix today announced that hit teen drama series My Life with the Walter Boys has been renewed for a fourth season, ahead of its Season 3 debut. Season 3 is set to premiere in 2026, while season 4 will premiere in 2027.
My Life With the Walter Boys Season 1 reached #1 in Netflix’s Global Top 10 and #1 in 50 countries. Season 2 debuted at #1 on the Global Top 10 and reached the Top 10 in 85 countries. The release also drove Season 1 back onto the global charts. Combined seasons 1 and 2 have spent 15 weeks in the Global Top 10 and together amassed over 130M views from the 2023 release of Season 1 through the end of 2025.
Quote from Showrunner / Executive Producer Melanie Halsall: “I know I speak for the writers, the cast and the crew when I say that it is beyond exciting to be returning to the world of Silver Falls for a fourth season. Our characters continue to grow and evolve, and we have so many delicious, romantic, sexy and messy stories to tell – I can’t wait to share them with our amazing audience, who have shown so much love for this show. We are all incredibly grateful and are thrilled to dive in.”
Showrunner / Executive Producer: Melanie Halsall; Executive Producers: Ed Glauser, Becky Hartman Edwards; Produced by: Sony Pictures Television, International Production and iGeneration Studios (The Kissing Booth trilogy of films); Based on the Novel: My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak.
MYRON BOLITAR
Netflix today announced a new drama series, Myron Bolitar, inspired by Harlan Coben’s beloved collection of novels. Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning writer and producer David E. Kelley and Kyle Long will co-showrun, write, and executive produce, bringing Coben’s iconic character to life.
Showrunners/Writers/Executive Producers: David E. Kelley (Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Presumed Innocent, Big Little Lies) and Kyle Long (Suits, Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G)
Executive Producers: Matthew Tinker (Big Little Lies, Presumed Innocent) for David E. Kelley Prods, Harlan Coben for Final Twist Productions and Rick Muirragui (Suits, Whiskey Cavelier).
Director/Executive Producer: Greg Yaitaines (Presumed Innocent, House of the Dragon) will direct multiple episodes.
Logline: After an injury ends his NBA dreams, Myron Bolitar reinvents himself as a sports agent — using charm, smarts, and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes and dirty world of sports, where saving his clients often means risking himself.
Harlan Coben Quote: “What an honor — not to mention, great fun — it is to partner up at Netflix with legend David E. Kelley and his remarkable team on this exciting new series. The Myron Bolitar books mean a great deal to me, and I’m thrilled to have such a talented and inspired group bringing them to life.”
Quote from Jinny Howe, Head of Scripted Series, US and Canada: “After a decade and 11 series together, we’re honored that Harlan Coben has entrusted Netflix with his most personal and iconic character, Myron Bolitar. Bringing this story to the screen has been a big priority for us, and we knew that finding the right creative partners was essential.
“It’s been a dream to collaborate with David E. Kelley – a true master of the genre, and the talented Kyle Long on this series. This is a major milestone for our partnership, and we look forward to many more years of working together.”
QUARTERBACK SEASON 3
The hit Netflix series returns for Season 3 on July 14, 2026, to give viewers exclusive, unprecedented access to four quarterbacks across the 2025 NFL season, pulling back the curtain on the grind, glory, and grit that define one of the game’s toughest jobs, on and off the field.
This year, cameras go behind the scenes with Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), fresh off a highly anticipated start to his career, as he enters Year 2 looking to build on his dual-threat potential and cement himself as the face of the franchise.
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) returns after stabilizing Tampa Bay’s offense and, with his fiery personality still front and center, aims to prove he can keep the Bucs in contention. Cam Ward (Tennessee Titans) steps into the spotlight as the No. 1 overall pick and one of the league’s most intriguing young quarterbacks, fighting to establish himself.
And Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco, shockingly traded midseason to the Cincinnati Bengals, embarks on a new chapter, balancing his wealth of experience with the pressure and opportunity of another NFL campaign.
Executive Producers: Peyton Manning and Jamie Horowitz for Omaha Productions; Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, and Jessica Boddy for NFL Films; Patrick Mahomes and Jacquelyn Dahl for 2PM Productions.
Showrunner: Joe Zucco; Directors: Courtland Bragg, Shannon Furman, Tim Rumpff, Emily Winter; Production Companies: NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions.
RUNNING POINT SEASON 3
Netflix today announced that the Kate Hudson-led comedy series Running Point has been renewed for a third season, which will film in Los Angeles.
Running Point Season 1 debuted in February 2025, reaching #1 on the Global Top 10 and appearing in the Top 10 in 89 countries. It went on to rank among our top 15 shows worldwide in H1 2025. Running Point Season 2 recently debuted in the Global Top 10, where it has remained since release, and its return also brought Season 1 back onto the chart, with the show surpassing 60M views across both seasons.
Series Regulars: Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, Uche Agada, and Justin Theroux.
Writers / Executive Producers: Mindy Kaling, David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz; Showrunner: David Stassen; Executive Producers: Kate Hudson, Howard Klein, Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis; Studio: The series is produced by Mindy Kaling’s Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.
THE RETRIEVALS
Netflix announced The Retrievals, a drama series from Emmy-nominated showrunner, writer, and executive producer Molly Smith Metzler. This project is produced by LuckyChap and Quiet Coyote.
Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer: Molly Smith Metzler for Quiet Coyote (Maid,
Sirens, Shameless); Executive Producers: LuckyChap; Colin McKenna (MAID, Sirens), Caitlin Roper for The New York Times, and the podcast writer Susan Burton.
Logline: Inspired by the Peabody Award-winning New York Times podcast, The Retrievals follows one woman’s crusade against Yale Fertility Center after she (and almost 100 other women) were operated on without anesthesia—because a nurse stole their fentanyl. A powerful and surprisingly funny story about an unlikely community that dares to take on one of the largest institutions in the nation.
The hit podcast series by Susan Burton, which reached number one on Apple Podcasts, was a sensitive investigation of medical harm and its emotional reverberations. The two seasons of the podcast have drawn national attention to the dismissal of women’s pain.
