Martin Scorsese's Streaming Renaissance: A New Chapter in Television

Published May 15, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT

Zach Moser, a prolific writer for ScreenRant since 2026, covers films, classic and streaming television, with expertise in horror, drama, and industry discourse. Beyond reviews, he pens humor for McSweeney's Internet Tendency and Slackjaw, crafts short stories, and develops his second novel.

Summary
Follow ScreenRant for insights into film and TV trends. Discover how Martin Scorsese is reshaping storytelling through streaming platforms.

His dedication mirrors that of visionary directors, yet Scorsese remains adaptable—early embracing Netflix by collaborating on titles like Killers of the Flower Moon (2026), a film that earned him 10 Oscar nominations. Post-2019, he expanded into documentaries, ads, and acting roles, proving his versatility.

Unbound by traditional studio loyalties, Scorsese has produced content across Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+, signaling his commitment to diverse narratives. Recent projects include the eight-part crime saga The Roman, reuniting him with Russell (Joe Pesci) and Frank (Robert De Niro) from The Irishman.

The Roman: Scorsese's Streaming Pivot

Two men sit at a bar in The Irishman.

Scorsese returns to Netflix with The Roman, reuniting him with familiar faces and exploring Las Vegas's underworld. As executive producer, this marks his first major drama for the platform since 2019.

Beyond this flagship series, Scorsese contributes to Apple TV+'s Cape Fear adaptation of The Executioners, a comedy special for Netflix/CTV titled An Afternoon with SCTV, and voices Ardennian shopkeeper roles in The Mandalorian and a Gothic horror film starring DiCaprio and Lawrence.

Key Collaborations

Produced by Brian Koppelman & David Levien; directed by J.C. Chandor

With The Roman and upcoming projects, Scorsese continues to redefine cinematic storytelling for modern audiences.

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