Netflix misses the mark plenty of times, but there’s one area where the streaming service excels. The animated offerings on Netflix are, as a rule, some of the best original content on the platform. Titles like Arcane and Castlevania helped establish Netflix as a powerhouse in the animated sphere, and they’re far from alone. One of the greatest animated shows available in 2026 is a Netflix original, and its second season is set to arrive on the platform sooner than you might think.

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