US EditionTV for winter 2026: A new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘Bridgerton’ returns and Nicole Kidman leads a new series
Bridgerton returns with a focus on Benedict Bridgerton, and the Game of Thrones prequel explores Westeros a century earlier; Netflix splits Bridgerton Season 4 into two parts.
- From Jan. 29, Netflix's winter slate showcases A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones spinoff, and Bridgerton Season 4, focusing on Benedict Bridgerton's 'Cinderella' romance.
- Television executives are increasingly turning to reboots and spinoffs, reviving old titles like Scrubs and The Night Manager due to a prevailing 'fear of the new' and reliance on intellectual property such as the Game of Thrones franchise.
- The prequel's format reveals that 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' will be a brisk adaptation with 1 episode following Ser Duncan and Egg, while Bridgerton Season 4 features a masked ball and 'Lady in Silver' plot element.
- Star power and calendar events like the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl shape this winter's TV schedule, with high-profile projects and underpromoted shows competing for viewers.
- Streaming platforms are increasingly splitting seasons into parts, with Netflix chopping some seasons into two parts and limited promotion on Apple leaving shows criminally underseen, affecting viewer discovery.
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