Spring is in the air, and while the days are getting longer and the weather is finally turning around, let’s be honest—there’s still nothing quite like a good binge-watch session. 

Whether you’re still recovering from the emotionally devastating (but visually stunning) finale of Shōgun, trying to make sense of the latest betrayal on The Traitors, or doing a comfort rewatch of The Bear before the next season heats up, there’s plenty more to get excited about.

It’s also officially Emmy eligibility season, which means networks and streamers are rolling out their biggest contenders before the cutoff. Translation? April is stacked. From breakout dramas aiming for awards buzz to returning fan favorites making their case for another trophy run, this month’s slate is anything but filler. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump into the shows everyone will be talking about come September, now’s your moment.

So before your weekends start filling up with springtime brunches, park hangs, and early vacations, carve out some time to dive into what’s new—and what’s absolutely worth watching. 

Here are the best shows to stream this April:

Warning: Some synopses contain spoilers…

The Handmaid’s Tale (Season 6)

Release Date: April 8th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Hulu

Synopsis: The final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is poised to deliver a powerful and emotional conclusion to the story that’s gripped viewers for years. With Gilead’s foundations beginning to crack, June’s unyielding spirit and relentless drive for justice pull her back into the heart of the resistance—this time, with even more to lose. With betrayals, reckonings, and the hope for something better on the horizon, the endgame is finally here—and it promises to be unforgettable.

Hacks (Season 4)

Release Date: April 10th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Max

Synopsis: The Emmy-winning comedy Hacks returns for its fourth season, and the stakes have never been higher—or funnier. This 10-episode installment reunites the powerhouse duo of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as Deborah Vance and Ava, whose once-toxic, now-maybe-slightly-healthier partnership continues to evolve in the most gloriously chaotic way. As the pair set their sights on launching a late-night show, tensions rise, egos clash, and the pressure to make history builds. But if anyone can shatter ceilings with biting one-liners and perfectly timed shade, it’s these two.

Black Mirror (Season 7)

Release Date: April 10th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Synopsis: All six episodes of the new Black Mirror season have been released and they each seem to be great. There is an incredible star-studded cast that will be gracing each of our scenes. According to the RadioTimes: “The episodes will be titled Common People, Bête Noire, Hotel Reverie (which had previously been announced), Plaything, Eulogy, and USS Callister: Into Infinity – the latter of which is an already confirmed sequel to season 4 episode USS Callister”

The Last Of Us (Season 2)

Release Date: April 13th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Max

Synopsis: One of the most highly anticipated returns of the year is finally on the horizon—two years after its jaw-dropping debut, The Last of Us is back. While many of the details are being kept tightly under wraps (unless you’ve played the game, of course), we do know that Season 2 picks up five years after the events of Season 1. Expect a darker tone, deeper emotional stakes, and the introduction of major new characters who will shake up Joel and Ellie’s world in unexpected ways.

The Glass Dome (Season 1)

Release Date: April 15th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Synopsis: Netflix’s latest crime drama delivers a chilling blend of psychological tension and small-town mystery. It follows a seasoned criminologist who returns to the very place where she was once held hostage—only to find that another young girl has just gone missing. As she investigates the disturbing disappearance, she’s forced to confront the darkness she’s long tried to bury. With eerie coincidences, buried secrets, and twists at every turn, the question looms: is history repeating itself… or is something even more sinister at play?

Andor (Season 2)

Release Date: April 22nd, 2025

Streaming Platform: Disney +

Synopsis: The Star Wars spin-off Andor—a fan-favorite for its grounded storytelling and gritty tone—is finally back, and the tension is higher than ever. As the galaxy edges closer to all-out war, the characters we’ve come to know are pushed to their limits. With new key players entering the Rebel Alliance and the Empire tightening its grip, the line between hero and traitor begins to blur. Betrayals cut deeper, sacrifices become unavoidable, and every decision could change the course of the Rebellion.

You (Season 5)

Release Date: April 24th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Synopsis: The fifth and final season of the addictive thriller You picks up with Joe Goldberg and Kate jetting from London to New York City for a fresh start—or so they think. But trouble follows Joe like a shadow. As he tries to embrace his new life among Manhattan’s elite, a mysterious new character enters the scene, forcing him to question everything about his carefully curated, affluent lifestyle. Meanwhile, Kate’s complicated family dynamics—and her siblings in particular—begin to unravel their supposedly perfect world. With secrets bubbling just beneath the surface, you can bet Joe’s dark past won’t stay buried for long.

Étoile (Season 1)

Release Date: April 24th, 2025

Streaming Platform: Prime Video

Synopsis: The creators of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel have done it again with Étoile, an elegant new drama that leaps between New York and Paris. The series follows two elite ballet companies fighting to save their legacies by swapping their most brilliant stars—a bold move that stirs up rivalries, ambition, and artistic tension. With breathtaking performances and behind-the-scenes drama, Étoile pulls back the curtain on the beauty and brutality of professional ballet. This is the world of dance as you’ve never seen it before.