Nothing is newer than the old on TV this summer. The series has been around for 2 years (“The Witcher”), 4 years (“Black Mirror”), 8 years (“Justified: Primeval City”), 10 years (“Futurama”), and 25 years (“Futurama”) since its last appearance. “The Full Monty”) has appeared. Think about them, or works spun off from them.
On the other hand, this summer has also been a bountiful summer for new favorites, such as “The Bear,” “Heartstopper,” “How To With John Wilson,” and accolades. Possibly both), the second, third, or fourth season of a recent show is crammed. “Never Have I Ever” “Only Murders in the Building” “Physical” “Reservation Dogs” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”.
One final thing to say about the new normal of television is that many of the hottest shows will end this summer. Previously, the minimum standard for long-term success was 100 episodes. Now, even at 18:00, he can bow at 24:00. At least, it seems that “It’s always sunny in Philadelphia” will last forever.
Here are 30 shows to watch this summer, in chronological order. Premiere dates are subject to change.
“The Idol”
Already established as a hate watch this summer, the series stars Lily-Rose Depp as the title idol and The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) as her Svengali, apparently collaborating with its creators (Euphoria’s Sam Levinson) and their creators. Communication network. (HBO, Sunday)
“The Lazarus Project”
Joe Burton, creator of the hilarious series Giri/Haji, set in London’s yakuza, has created and written this time-traveling blend of sci-fi and international crime drama. Papa Esshidou plays an app developer from London. He seems to be the only one aware that time keeps resetting until he is scouted by a mysterious international agency that resets time. (TNT, Sunday)
“The luckiest man in the world”
Famed documentary writer Steve James (of Hoop Dreams fame) presents this four-part ’30 for 30 ’ series returns to basketball. . (ESPN, Tuesday)
“It’s always sunny in Philadelphia”
It takes some kind of genius to milk 16 seasons (two more already committed) from the premise that Philadelphians are stupid. (FXX, Wednesday)
“Somewhere Boy”
Young Scottish actor Louis Gliben has earned critical acclaim for his performance in this bittersweet British drama about a teenager venturing into the outside world after spending most of his life in the loving confinement of his father. . (Hulu, Wednesday)
“Unprecedented”
A Netflix crowd-pleasing comedy about an Indian-American high school student graduates. Devi (Maitre Ramakrishnan) will not repeat the fourth grade as the fourth season has been announced as the last. (Netflix, June 8)
‘Based on a true story’
Chris Messina plays a struggling tennis pro, and Kaley Cuoco plays a struggling pregnant real estate agent (and true crime freak) whose marriage is failing. When she determines that someone close to them is a serial killer, they suddenly find themselves with a new business opportunity. A true crime obsession in the vein of Only Murders in the Building, but set in Southern California for a more offensive, morbid humor. (Peacock, June 8)
“crowded room”
The simple act of naming the book the series is based on violates a strict spoiler policy set by Apple and the show’s creator, Akiva Goldsman. While searching on Google, I can only say that the series has Amanda Seyfried co-starring her, so she should never pass up the chance to see her. (Apple TV+, June 9)
“Father Brown”
Based on GK Chesterton’s tale of a crime-solving priest in the Cotswolds of the 1950s, the cozyest British mystery hits season 10 with season 11 on the way. (Britbox, June 13)
“Full Monty”
Whether or not you’re a fan of the 1997 film about the nakedness of British steelworkers, or the musicals derived from it, Robert Carlisle, Mark Addy, Leslie Sharpe and Tom Wilkinson will give you a quarter of a chance in this sequel series. I’m back to play a character from a century ago. (FX on Hulu, June 14)
‘black mirror’
Returning for the sixth season of Cultural Hegemony. This was obtained by making us a little weird while at the same time reassuring us that we were up to date. Expected cast members for the new season include ‘Killing Eve’ star Anjana Vasan, Monica Dolan and Zazie Beetz. (Netflix, June 15)
“Star Trek: Strange New World”
It’s the second season of Star Trek. It’s the original formula. Enjoy more analysis of cosmic good deeds and Prime Directive afflictions. If it was your dream to see Carol Kane play an officer on the USS Enterprise, you’re in luck. You can expect Amanda Plummer to do more than what Star Trek: Picard gave her. (Paramount+, June 15)
“The Walking Dead: Dead City”
Rather than a spin-off that sees Andrew Lincoln return as Rick Grimes, the adventures of fan-favorite villains Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) in Manhattan. Full of zombies. (AMC, June 18)
“Secret Invasion”
Samuel L. Jackson has starred in Disney+’s latest Marvel series (No. Jackson told Entertainment Weekly that the story of the alien Skrulls invading Earth gave him “an opportunity to explore something other than the villain Nick Fury.” (Disney+, June 21)
‘bear’
Last year’s blockbuster drama, the story of a chef who grapples with personal problems while taking over the kitchen of his family’s Chicago sandwich shop, returns for a second season, with Bob Odenkirk joining the cast. (FX on Hulu, June 22nd)
“I’m a Virgo”
Rapper, filmmaker, satirist and provocateur Boots Riley (“Sorry”) created this high-concept comedy starring Jarrel Jerome as a 13-foot tall Oakland teenager. (Amazon Prime Video, June 23)
“hijack”
A Heathrow-bound plane is hijacked by a desperate crew with mysterious motives. Idris Elba plays a passenger of unexpected skill in this thriller from the director, writer and producer associated with Criminal: UK, Lupine and Slow Horse. (Apple TV+, June 28)
“10-Year-Old Tom”
Steve Dildarian’s lo-fi animated comedy tells the story of an impossibly mature yet painfully naive 10-year-old who spends his life on an obstacle course with inappropriate and useless adults. is coming back. The very fact that there will be a season 2 is pretty unlikely. (Maximum, June 29)
“Witcher”
In a string of cheesy funny sword-sex-magic drama stars, Henry Cavill, with his ability to take himself very seriously without taking himself too seriously, is still the most fun to watch. can do. The third season of this lighthearted medieval adventure will be Cavill’s final season as monster hunter Geralt of Rivia, with Liam Hemsworth replacing him in Season 4. (Netflix, June 29)
“delay”
Twenty years after ‘Bend It Like Beckham’, Parminder Nagra is set to star in her own British mystery, playing a detective in a series shot in Birmingham. . Executive produced by Jed Mercurio, the show is produced by Maya Sondi, who played troubled constable Manet Bindra in Mercurio’s Line of Duty. (PBS, July 9)
“Full Circle”
New York crime drama from veteran writer Ed Solomon (Men in Black) and director Steven Soderbergh, starring Claire Danes and Zazie Beetz. (Maximum, July 13th)
“Survival of the Thickest”
Comedian and actress Michelle Butte (“The First Wife Club”) stars in this urban bachelor comedy, a talented stylist who breaks up with a cameraman’s boyfriend in bed with a model a few sizes smaller. play. she is more than herself. (Netflix, July 13)
“What we do in the shadows”
In the fifth season of Jemaine Clement’s sweet and hilarious dysfunctional family sitcom about Staten Island, the den of narcissistic vampires, ambitious vampire Guillermo (Harvey Gillen) continues to change and transform the world. The most boring vampire, Colin (Mark Proksch), runs for office. (FX, July 13th)
“Justified: City Primival”
Timothy Olyphant will reprise the role of Deputy Sheriff Raylan Givens in the highly entertaining spin-off from the crime drama Justified. The drama takes her 8 years from the show and is set 15 years after the end of her career. “Justified” writers and producers like Dave Andron, Michael Dinner, Walter Mosley and Graham Yost are joining her Olyphant in new projects. Also returning is the spirit of Elmore Leonard, who invented the Givens character in the 1990s and whose novels The Primitive City: Midday in Detroit inspired the new series. (FX, July 18)
“Black Suns”
If you like grim but scenic Icelandic police dramas, then you should check this one out. If you don’t mind, please slide. (Viaplay, July 20)
“Hail Peaty”
Anna Dresen, lead writer for the last two seasons of Saturday Night Live, has quit her job to focus entirely on developing this animated comedy. Annie Murphy of “Sitt’s Creek” provides the voice of the title character, whose “Sitts-like” story takes her from New York nightlife to a rural cult led by her father (Stephen Root). I will take you. With any luck, enough time will be spent on Petey’s mother, a high-maintenance magazine editor voiced by Christine Baranski. (Freeform, July 21)
“Futurama”
It should be an Easter egg extravaganza when this cult sci-fi animated comedy returns to the story after a ten-year hiatus. The cast returns mostly intact, so this is easier if you only need to keep the voice. (Hulu, July 24)
“How to with John Wilson”
HBO presents the third and final season of Wilson’s visual essays on the New York City skyline and mindscape. This is social media elevated to the level of art, or a documentary film attuned to the rhythms and attention spans of social media. (HBO, July 28)
“reserved dog”
After spending some time in California, the young heroes of this dreamy yet bittersweet comedy return to Oklahoma for Season 3. Graham Greene joins the cast, yet another well-known Native American actor. (FX, August 2nd)
“Painkiller”
The sordid tale of the Sackler family and the opioid epidemic has already been addressed in works such as the miniseries Dopesick and the documentary All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, but perhaps the most direct to date. The treatment will be done in the mini series. Matthew Broderick stars as Richard Sackler. (Netflix, Aug. 10)
Other comeback shows
Friday: “Painting with John,” HBO. “With Love” on Amazon Prime. Sunday: “The Eric Andre Show”, Adult Swim. “Joe Pickett” Paramount+. Monday: “Cruel Summer”, Freeform. June 14th: “The Wonder Years”, ABC. June 16th: “Outlander”, Stars. June 18th: “Endeavor,” PBS. “Jewel of Justice” HBO. June 22: “And so on…” Max. June 23rd: “Swagger,” Apple TV+. June 28th: “Mature” freeform. June 29th: “Race”, all blocks. “Warrior,” Max. June 30th: “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” on Amazon Prime.
July 9th: “Domina”, MGM+. “Granchester”, PBS. July 10: TBS “Miracle people at the end”. July 12th: “Afterparty,” Apple TV+. July 14th: “Foundation,” Apple TV+. “Clean Summer” Amazon Prime. July 21st: “Minx”, Stars. July 28th: “Good Omens”, Amazon Prime. “Heal” Stars. “This idiot” Hulu. July 30th: “When the Heart Calls” Hallmark.
August 2: “Physical,” Apple TV+. August 3: “Heartstopper” on Netflix. August 8th: “Only Murders in the Building” Hulu. August 17th: “The Upshows” on Netflix. August 30th: “Archer”, FXX. September 1st: “Power Book IV: Force” Stars, “Wheel of Time” Amazon Prime.
