We have our final Channel Surfing TV picks for April 2026. A small New England community might be cursed in Widow’s Bay. An A.J. Quinnell novel receives a television adaptation with Man on Fire. Then, see what it takes to make football’s biggest tournament in Destination World Cup 2026.
Building a Tourist Destination
Widow’s Bay has high aspirations of becoming the next Martha’s Vineyard. The island 40 miles off of the New England coast provides a relaxing environment with plenty of natural beauty. At least that’s what the town’s mayor believes. His hard work pays off and visitors flock to the location. However, its dark history comes to the forefront as unexplainable things begin to happen.
The series is from creator Katie Dippold and Emmy Award-winning director and executive producer Hiro Murai. It stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey.
The first two episodes of Widow’s Bay release Wednesday, April 29, on Apple TV+.
The Protector
InMan on Fire, John Creasy is wrestling with his inner demons caused by his old days as a special forcers mercenary. In order to get himself out of his funk, he takes a job from an old colleague.
Unfortunately, tragedy soon strikes and Creasy soon finds himself the guardian of a young woman named Poe. Not only must he keep Poe safe, but he must also track down the people responsible and seek out his revenge.
Stream the entire first season of Man on Fire beginning Thursday, April 30, on Netflix.
Road to the Big Game
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Its premiere event is the World Cup, which occurs every four years. Every players’ dream is to represent their country and compete in the tournament.
Destination World Cup 2026 follows the journey of three superstars as they try to earn a roster spot for the sporting event. The cameras follow Weston McKinnie, Marc Cucurella, and Harry Wilson as they navigate international duty, the expectations of a country, and the normal grind of being an athlete.
Destination World Cup 2026 premieres Thursday, April 30, on Tubi.
