The year 2021 promises to be exciting for TV enthusiasts, with a slew of highly anticipated shows set to premiere. Among these are Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “Loki,” which follow beloved characters in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame. Amazon Prime Video’s highly-anticipated “Lord of the Rings” series, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous novels, is also set to debut. Other offerings include Apple TV+’s ambitious sci-fi series “Foundation” and HBO’s Joss Whedon-helmed Victorian-era sci-fi show “The Nevers.” Fans of anime classic “Cowboy Bebop” can look forward to Netflix’s live-action adaptation, while “The Underground Railroad” will explore issues of slavery and freedom in America.
1. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The highly-anticipated Marvel series will bring back Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) as they navigate a world without Steve Rogers (Captain America). The show will explore deeper themes and offer a closer look at these beloved characters. It premieres on Disney+ in March 2021.
2. WandaVision
Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and Vision, this Marvel series will take place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. The show promises to be wacky, surreal, and unlike anything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It premieres on Disney+ in January 2021.
3. The Underground Railroad
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad will follow Cora, a young slave who escapes a Georgia plantation and travels on a secret network of tracks and tunnels to seek freedom. The series is produced by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) and will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in 2021.
4. The Lord of the Rings
Amazon Prime Video is producing a massive, expensive series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved fantasy novels. While very little is known about the plot or cast, fans are eagerly anticipating this epic high fantasy series. The Lord of the Rings series is expected to premiere in 2021.
5. Loki
Tom Hiddleston returns as the god of mischief Loki in this Marvel series, which will follow the character after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Like WandaVision, Loki promises to be a bizarre, genre-bending series. It premieres on Disney+ in May 2021.
6. Foundation
Based on Isaac Asimov’s groundbreaking sci-fi novels, Foundation is an ambitious new series that will follow mathematician Hari Seldon as he tries to predict and prevent the collapse of a galactic empire. The series is being produced by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) and will premiere on Apple TV+ in 2021.
7. The Nevers
Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Avengers) returns to television with this Victorian-era sci-fi series about a group of women with unusual abilities. The show promises to blend action, comedy, and drama in typical Whedon fashion. The Nevers will premiere on HBO in 2021.
8. Foundation
Based on Isaac Asimov’s groundbreaking sci-fi novels, Foundation is an ambitious new series that will follow mathematician Hari Seldon as he tries to predict and prevent the collapse of a galactic empire. The series is being produced by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) and will premiere on Apple TV+ in 2021.
9. The Book of Boba Fett
After making a surprise appearance in season 2 of The Mandalorian, Boba Fett will receive his own spin-off series. Details are scarce, but the show will likely explore the character’s past and his place in the Star Wars universe. The Book of Boba Fett premieres on Disney+ in December 2021.
10. Cowboy Bebop
Netflix is producing a live-action adaptation of the beloved anime series Cowboy Bebop, with John Cho (Star Trek) in the lead role of Spike Spiegel. The show promises to capture the quirky, stylish aesthetic of the original series while also bringing new elements to the story. Cowboy Bebop will premiere on Netflix in 2021.
These 10 upcoming TV shows are just a taste of what’s in store for audiences in 2021. From sci-fi epics to superhero adventures, there’s something for everyone in the new year. Be sure to mark your calendars and don’t miss out on these exciting series.