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SPEC
The supernatural suspense series 'SPEC' is included in a 47-title TBS drama catalog drop on Prime Video in July 2026.
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Jun 28
Prime Video announced on June 27, 2026, that it would add 47 TBS drama series to its streaming lineup starting July 1. The catalog includes the supernatural suspense series 'SPEC', alongside other titles such as the medical time-travel drama 'JIN -仁-', the school drama 'Dragon Zakura' (both 2005 and 2021 versions), and the con-artist thriller 'Kurosagi' (both 2006 and 2022 versions). The addition marks one of the largest single-studio catalog drops on Prime Video, giving subscribers access to multiple long-running franchise entries at once.
No further details about 'SPEC' were provided in the announcement. The series is one of several TBS dramas made available in the July 2026 lineup, but no new episodes, seasons, or related projects were announced. The catalog drop does not include any production updates or new content for the franchise.
Key facts
- Streaming platform
- Prime Video ↗
- Availability date
- July 1, 2026 ↗
- Catalog size
- 47 TBS drama series ↗
Timeline
- Jun 27, 2026 Prime Video Adds 47 TBS Drama Series in July 2026 Lineup
- Jun 24, 2026 Kasagi Labo Unveils New Ninja Scroll Project, Living in a World Without Magic Feature
- Jun 17, 2026 Snap Announces Specs AR Smart Glasses for Fall 2026 Release
- Jun 12, 2026 Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Bubble Pitcher Becomes Adult Role-Play Toy
- Jun 12, 2026 Interspecies Reviewers Maidley Figure Includes Open Top Body Part
- Jun 11, 2026 Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball Spectacle Battle Full Lineup Revealed
- Jun 9, 2026 Keroro Gunso and Gundam Collaboration Brings New Illustrations and Gunpla
- Jun 7, 2026 A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Premieres in October With FLOW Opening
- Jun 4, 2026 Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition Gets PS5 Package Release in 2026
- Jun 3, 2026 Aoshima Adds RASTY PS13 Silvia '91 to The☆Tuned Car Kit Series
- Jun 1, 2026 Super Robot Wars OG Comic Chapter 83 Launches With Shadow Mirror 2
- May 31, 2026 Fictional VTuber Takes Center Stage in 'Law & Order: SVU' Episode
- May 30, 2026 Kasagi Labo Commits $10M To Anime Projects, Including Special Kid Factory
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