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April Streaming Highlights: New Seasons and Revivals

Published 30 March 2026

April marks a vibrant month for streaming enthusiasts, with major platforms rolling out a slate of eagerly awaited series returns, fresh debuts, and classic films across services like HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and others. Highlights include the final seasons of popular shows such as Hacks and The Boys, alongside revivals and new miniseries that span genres from superhero satire to family dramas.

Leading the pack, HBO Max kicks off the month with the fifth and final season of the comedy Hacks on April 9. The series follows comedian Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, as she navigates a career revival tour through Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York, supported by her agent Ava, portrayed by Hannah Einbinder. Later, on April 12, Euphoria returns for its third season, set five years after the previous finale. Zendaya reprises her role as Rue, now working in Mexico to settle drug debts, while characters like Nate and Cassie explore new chapters in suburban life and art school. Guest stars including Sharon Stone and Danielle Brooks join the ensemble in Sam Levinson's exploration of young adulthood's complexities.

Netflix delivers its own heavy hitters, starting with Big...

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