We now have access to more TV shows than ever before. The days of having a few channels to choose from and only watching what’s on, when it’s on, are a distant memory. Streaming services mean that there are untold bounties at our fingertips at any given moment, and they’re great at showing off their next big thing. But what about the shows that you already know and love?
The biggest streaming companies like Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video are home to some of the biggest and best shows on TV right now. Their apps and websites are brilliant at giving you a dozen new shows to watch at the drop of a hat. But they can make it unfathomably difficult to find out when your favorite show will make its triumphant return for a new season.
Enter JustWatch, a free app that specializes in streaming video. And it’s here to tell you how long you’ll have to wait for season two of that must-binge show that you can’t get enough of.
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A central repository for a fragmented streaming world
The tool every streaming fan needs
JustWatch is a comprehensive streaming guide that brings the libraries of over 500 platforms under one roof. The result is a browseable, searchable database of all the content available on the biggest streaming platforms on the planet. And that means that it very likely includes the ones you subscribe to.
The primary use case for JustWatch is finding where a show can be streamed. Movie and TV licensing is a complicated business, and it’s one that often sees content disappear from one streaming service only to pop up on another. That means keeping tabs of where to watch shows can be difficult, but JustWatch takes the strain and does it all for you.
Want to know where to watch The Office, for example? No problem, feed “The Office” into JustWatch’s website (or app, if you prefer) and it’ll tell you that you can stream the comedy show on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video right now. It’ll even tell you which seasons and episodes are available, just in case they’re spread across multiple services.
But knowing where to watch your shows is one thing. Knowing when to watch them is another thing entirely. Thankfully, JustWatch has your back there as well.
Never miss a premiere again
Save the date
Finding out when a show is going to return to a streaming platform should be as easy as finding it on your TV. The new season’s premiere date should be front and center so you know when to plan the pizza and stake your claim for the sofa.
But the big streaming services seem to disagree. They’d rather funnel you to their latest show instead, and when that’s finished, they’ll show you another one entirely. It’s all about keeping you on their platform, whether you’re watching what you came to watch or not.
Thankfully, JustWatch has the information you’re looking for. First, there’s the Coming Soon section where you’ll find all of the shows that are coming to a streaming service near you. Whether they’re making their debut or a triumphant return, all you have to do is find the show you’re looking for and click through.
Alternatively, you can search for the show in question and look for the return date above the list of streaming sources. Make sure you’re looking at the latest season if you can’t see a date. In the example above, we see that the second season of the Devil May Cry show will premiere on May 12, 2026.
Escape the algorithm with JustWatch
Never wonder when a show will return again
All of the major streaming services just want you to watch their content, and they don’t really care what you watch while you’re there. They’ll try to recommend new shows and movies that they think you’ll want to watch, but their recommendation algorithms can be really wide of the mark. And it doesn’t have to be this way.
JustWatch helps you make sure that you’re using your streaming services intentionally. You’ll know when your favorite shows will air, and you’ll know which streaming service you’ll need to watch them. Add in the handy “Top 10” lists that help you find hot new shows before they become water cooler fodder, and JustWatch is the free app that you didn’t know you needed. And one you’ll never want to live without again.
You can sign up to JustWatch for free right now, with apps available for the iPhone as well as Android phones. If you’re using your computer, the website works great, and there are even apps for some smart TV platforms as well
