Before she was dodging international crises as Ambassador Kate Wyler on The Diplomat, Keri Russell was just a wide-eyed college freshman navigating love and life in New York City. Now, a whole new generation is about to discover the show that made her a star: all four seasons of Felicity are officially heading to Netflix in November 2026.
The series, created by J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves long before they became synonymous with blockbuster sci-fi and superhero epics, originally aired on The WB from 1998 to 2002. It followed Felicity Porter (Russell), a recent high school grad who impulsively follows her longtime crush, Ben Covington (Scott Speedman), to the University of New York instead of attending Stanford. What follows is a messy, heartfelt love triangle involving Ben and her resident advisor, Noel Crane (Scott Foley), that kept viewers hooked for 84 episodes.
While the first season was a ratings success, the show famously stumbled in its second year after a time slot change and a controversial creative decision: Russell cut off her signature long curls. The backlash was so intense that it became a pop culture talking point for years. Still, Felicity persevered, running for four seasons and cementing its place as a touchstone of late-'90s and early-2000s teen drama.
The arrival of Felicity on Netflix is part of a broader licensing agreement with Disney that will bring a slew of popular titles to the streamer. Among them are Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Will Trent, Tracker, and Shifting Gears—all of which will help build momentum for their upcoming seasons. If you're looking to catch up, Percy Jackson's first two seasons are already set to land on Netflix this October, while Will Trent seasons 1-4 will also arrive in November 2026.
On the film side, the Disney deal includes several animated favorites, such as Pixar's Elio and Soul, plus the first five installments of the Ice Age franchise. The sixth film, Ice Age: Boiling Point, is slated for theaters in February. For those planning their streaming queues, Netflix's October 2026 movie lineup offers plenty of scares and classics to keep you busy until Felicity debuts.
For Russell, the timing couldn't be better. The Diplomat returns to Netflix next month for its fourth season, with Kate Wyler once again embroiled in international intrigue. The show's third season ended with a major cliffhanger involving Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney), and fans are eager to see how it all plays out. But before diving into the political drama, why not revisit the role that started it all? Felicity is a time capsule of a simpler era, and its arrival on Netflix is the perfect excuse to binge—or discover—the series that launched Keri Russell's career.
All four seasons of Felicity will begin streaming on Netflix in the US in November 2026. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on your favorite shows and movies.
