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2026 Streaming Lineup: Borden, Scrubs, and Gilead Awaits

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Summary

Story summary

Netflix will premiere Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story in Autumn 2026, featuring Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, exploring axe murder.
The Scrubs reboot will debut on Hulu on February 25, 2026, tracing medicine's evolution since the original.
The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, will launch on Disney+ in April 2026, centering on teenage girls in Gilead under a regime, with Ann Dowd (actress) returning as Aunt Lydia.

History

Historical Context

The 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden, acquitted of the August 4, 1892, axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts, captivated the nation. The case garnered extensive media coverage, with over 100 articles published, reflecting America's fascination with crime and justice. Borden's story has since inspired numerous cultural adaptations, highlighting its lasting impact on American narratives surrounding morality and human behavior.

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Story summary

Netflix will premiere Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story in Autumn 2026, featuring Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, exploring axe murder.
The Scrubs reboot will debut on Hulu on February 25, 2026, tracing medicine's evolution since the original.
The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, will launch on Disney+ in April 2026, centering on teenage girls in Gilead under a regime, with Ann Dowd (actress) returning as Aunt Lydia.

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