What you missed in streaming this week
What you missed in streaming this week
See all the stories you missed from the week’s streaming news below.
How was everyone’s week? I myself just returned from a stint at the 2026 StreamTV conference in beautiful Denver, Colorado. I’ll have much more on what I saw and heard at the conference in the coming week, so make sure you stay tuned to The Streamable for more details.
All the chatter on the ground at the conference had to do with the Roku and Fox deal, which broke like a thunderclap over the entertainment industry this week. But what other stories came and went in the course of the week’s streaming news? We’ll fill you in here!
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Netflix sued by Tyra Banks over documentary
Fans of “America's Next Top Model” flocked to Netflix in February for the juicy documentary “Reality Check: America's Next Top Model.” But “ANTM” host Tyra Banks was not a fan of the docu-series and has filed a defamation suit against Netflix as a result.
Banks alleges that footage of her was purposefully edited to create a “false narrative” around her. She claims that, although she was interviewed for more than three hours by Netflix, the interview was cut down to just 16 minutes of footage for the final documentary. Netflix’s selective editing led to “loss of future business opportunities, loss of business income, other compounding losses,” and “severe reputational harm.” Netflix has yet to respond to the suit with a statement.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
Netflix begins streaming programming from TF1 in France
Although Netflix will continue to be known primarily as an on-demand streamer, the company has added a wide range of live events in the United States, including a growing selection of sports. Overseas, however, the streamer has launched a landmark deal for live programming that could presage its ambitions in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Programming from TF1 in France now streams on Netflix in that country. The distribution partnership includes live linear shows from TF1’s channels, as well as on-demand programming from those networks. It’s a huge moment for the streamer, and could indicate that live streaming channels will roll out on Netflix in other countries in the near future.
Netflix expands podcast deal with iHeartMedia
Staying in the Netflix sphere, the streamer announced on Monday that it had added additional podcasts from iHeartMedia in an expansion of the deal between the two. Netflix first began licensing podcasts from iHeart in December, and now subscribers can enjoy several new choices.
Personalities like Bobby Bones, Kate and Oliver Hudson, Lele Pons, Martha Stewart, and others are now available. The list includes:
- “The Breakfast Club”
- “Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast”
- “My Favorite Murder”
- “Dear Chelsea”
- “Joe and Jada”
- “This Is Important”
- “The Psychology of Your 20s”
- “Behind the Bastards”
- “Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know”
- “Stuff You Missed in History Class”
- “Stuff To Blow Your Mind”
- “New Rory & MAL”
- “3 and Out with John Middlekauff”
- “Buried Bones”
Announcements, release dates, and trailers
Netflix announces new romance drama ‘Icebreaker’
On Monday, Netflix announced that it had picked up the new romance drama series “Icebreaker,” based on the novel of the same name by Hannah Grace. The series follows a competitive figure skater and a college hockey captain who develop an unusual partnership after circumstances force them to share the same ice rink.
‘The Four Seasons’ renewed for Season 3
Netflix will keep Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Will Forte, and the rest of the cast of “The Four Seasons” employed for another year. On Tuesday, the streamer announced that it had renewed the comedy series for a third season. Plot details are not yet available, but fans can see both of the first two seasons on Netflix now.
‘Gilmore Girls’ leaving Netflix very soon
Fans of the early aughts series “Gilmore Girls” will have to set aside time to binge the series one last time during the upcoming week. What's On Netflix reports that the show is leaving Netflix in the United States as of July 1, and the revival series “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” will be removed from the streamer on Nov. 24.
Mark Hamill joins ‘Twisted Metal’
Peacock’s video game adaptation series “Twisted Metal” has added a major cast member for its third season. As reported by Deadline on Monday, Mark Hamill will portray Pope Charlie Kane, the estranged father of Sweet Tooth in the series. Plot details and other updates on Season 3 of “Twisted Metal” will be available soon.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ announces star-studded Season 6 cast
“Only Murders in the Building” is preparing to begin production on its sixth season. The Hulu dark comedy series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez is adding David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan, Jodie Whittaker, Jim Broadbent, Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis, and Kathryn Hunter for Season 6, the show announced on Monday.
Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Prime Video announces Manchester United docuseries
On Monday, Prime Video announced the subject of its next major sports documentary series. The show will follow Manchester United, one of the most well-known teams in the English Premier League, as it moves through its 2026-27 season. The series will be called “All or Nothing: Manchester United,” and filming begins this summer.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
Apple confirms Season 4 of ‘The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy’
On Tuesday, Apple TV announced that it had renewed “The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy” for a fourth season. The show will follow Levy as he tries to say “yes” to travel experiences that he’s thus far attempted to avoid. He pushes himself even further in Season 4, embracing unexpected challenges even if he has to cringe his way through.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Prime Video series ‘Sex Criminals’ sets cast
Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of the Image Comics title “Sex Criminals” has set its cast. The show will feature Pamela Aldon, Imogen Poots, and John Reynolds, as well as B.D. Wong and Kumail Nanjiani. It centers on a young woman named Suze (Poots), who discovers an extraordinary ability to literally stop time when she has sex. When she meets a man who has the same gift, they decide to start robbing banks to truly take advantage of their abilities.