TV, streaming, new releases and highly anticipated returns: here’s what’s coming to our screens this fall and winter.
In 2026, television is much more than a screen in our living room. Whether we watch a show on television, a series on our computer, a few episodes on our tablet or on our phone, the ways to consume have never been so numerous and content choices are multiplying.
Between returning shows, new releases that are already generating buzz, and series on streaming platforms, it is sometimes difficult to find your way around. One thing is certain, the 2026-2027 television season has its share of new releases, major comebacks, and great discoveries in store for us.
Deep down, no matter the screen or the way of watching, it is always good stories that bring us together, and this year, there will be many of them.
FRENCH TELEVISION
French television remains at the heart of the habits of French Canadians.. Every week, it reaches 81% of Quebecers, which confirms the important place of this medium in viewing habits in Quebec. (Source: Vividata)
So, what have the French channels cooked up for us for the 2026-2027 season? Here is what awaits us on our screens.
Radio-Canada (ICI Télé)
It looks like it will be very busy on the Radio-Canada side. Céline Bonnier will be at the heart of Sur le fil, a touching drama at the heart of a shelter for homeless people. On the side of dark humor police comedy, Maxime Le Flaguais stars in Bienvenue à Kingston-Falls. We also find Plan B for a final season, with Pierre-François Legendre. Nostalgia will also be present as Pierre-Yves Lord takes back the reins of Un Moment de vérité, in a reinvented version for teens. And of course, several safe bets remain present: STAT, Antigang, Un gars une fille, Temps de chien, En direct de l’univers, Zénith, and Tout le monde en parle.
Finally, major gathering events will be back this year! On the menu, the Gala des Prix Gémeaux on September 13, the Gala de l’ADISQ on November 8, two La Fureur evenings on November 28 and December 5, the Gala Les Olivier on March 21, without forgetting the traditional December 31 block with Infoman, En direct du jour de l’An, and the Bye Bye.
TVA
On TVA’s side, they are relying once again on suspense shows. L’Appel will plunge us back into the heart of the biker war and the investigation into Maurice “Mom” Boucher. We will also find Alertes : Pelletier, a spin-off series that will follow an investigation affecting the personal life of the character Guillaume Pelletier, the detective sergeant of the Cerbère unit. Ravages, with Caroline Dhavernas at the heart of a story of corruption and a crime series to discover as well, Le dernier des monstres.
Of course, long-awaited returns: Indéfendable, Chanteurs masqués, MasterChef Québec, Hitster, Les Armes, and Le Tricheur will continue to be part of the essential programming.
Noovo
On Noovo’s side, we find programming that relies on several different concepts, but especially a good dose of reality TV. After their immense success on the Crave streaming platform, Empathie finally arrives on linear TV and plunges us into the daily life of a psychiatric environment, while Hors réseau brings us to the forest for a social experiment with Quebec personalities. As reality TV is part of Noovo’s DNA, the network will highlight 20 years of the show Occupation Double with OD 20 ans, a documentary series that will plunge us back into the best archives of the show.
Several favorites will return. Bellefleur, Gâtées pourries, Fear Factor Célébrités, Big Brother, Le maître du jeu, OD Panama, and Les traîtres will be present, with several of these successes returning in the winter.
Télé-Québec
On Télé-Québec’s side, there is as much for young ones as for adults. Rosalie Vaillancourt will make us discover Quebec in her own way in the documentary parody Découvrons-nous. For younger viewers, Qui a éclaboussé le ministre. En thérapie / Les psys and the fiction Pénélope partout will plunge us into more emotional universes. And the essentials are still there: Épique, L’Enquête McSween, Dans les médias, Curieux Bégin, Pour une fois, and Les temps fous.
ENGLISH TELEVISION
English channels rely on a mix of Canadian new releases, big American titles, and major gathering events. English television reaches 83% of adults 18+ in English Canada. (Source: Vividata)
CBC
A few new releases to watch out for with Junior, Blessed Sacrament, Committed, and The Ambassador. Essentials like Heartland, Dragon’s Den, Family Feud Canada, and the JUNO Awards are also back.
CTV
CTV goes all out with Saturday Night Live, The Traitors New Blood, Newlyweds, and DOC. On the side of classics, Grey’s Anatomy, The Voice, The Rookie, The Masked Singer, and MasterChef Canada remain present, without forgetting the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Super Bowl.
CITYTV & GLOBAL
Citytv relies on action and crime with The Rockford Files and Line of Fire. Global offers on its side Cupertino, Eternally Yours, Einstein, and NCIS: New York.
STREAMING PLATFORMS
Streaming platforms continue to put on a show with big productions, while making an increasingly large place for Quebec and French-language content. Canadians spend an average of 1.5 hours per day on them, proof that streaming occupies a firmly rooted place in our viewing habits. (Source: Vividata)
CRAVE — 30% of French-language viewing
Crave comes in strong with the return of Bon Cop, Bad Cop, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, season 3 of House of the Dragon, and YAGA. This fall, the long-awaited season 2 of Empathie and the new psychological series, The Good Daughter. This winter, Heated Rivalry will return for a second season.
NETFLIX — 12% of French-language viewing
Netflix offers several highly anticipated returns with Emily in Paris, Lupin, Black Mirror, Bridgerton, and The Night Agent.
PRIME VIDEO — 12% of French-language viewing
Prime Video continues its major franchises with season 3 of The Rings of Power and season 2 of Fallout. Blade Runner 2099, Elle (the series), and Young Sherlock.
DISNEY+ — 12% of French-language viewing
On Disney+’s side, the Marvel and Star Wars universes are still very present with Vision Quest, Daredevil, Born Again, and Ahsoka. Percy Jackson, The Bear, and the return of Malcolm.
THE RETURN OF HOCKEY
Finally, how can we talk about entertainment without mentioning hockey? Deeply rooted in the viewing habits of Quebecers, national sport also makes the leap to new platforms. The acquisition of NHL Wednesday nights by Prime Video represents a new feature this season for enthusiasts, who will now be able to follow a multitude of teams across the league directly via their Prime subscription, including the Montreal Canadiens. Although traditional channels such as RDS and TVA Sports retain the broadcast of several games, this agreement clearly demonstrates the rapid evolution of the market and the diversification of viewing options.
There will be something for all tastes this year. It now remains to be seen which shows will succeed in hooking us to the point of making us impatiently wait for the next episode.
One thing is certain, we are not likely to run out of reasons to spend time in front of our screens!
