Whether you’re into thrilling dramas, heartwarming comedies, or mind-bending sci-fi, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the most anticipated new TV shows to add to your watchlist this summer, from new and current. Grab your popcorn, find a comfy spot, and dive into the best new TV shows out there.
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Presumed Innocent
“Presumed Innocent,” is an upcoming eight-part limited series starring and executive produced by Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and hailing from multi-Emmy Award-winners David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams. Led by an all-star cast that also includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard and Kingston Rumi Southwick, “Presumed Innocent” will make its global debut on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes on Wednesday, June 12 followed by a new episode every Wednesday through July 24.
Emperor Of Ocean Park
Emperor of OceanPark from John Wells and Sherman Payne. Executive produced by Sherman Payne, the series is set to premiere with its first episode on July 14 on MGM+, with new episodes airing on Sundays until September 15. In addition to previously announced stars (Forest Whitaker, Grantham Coleman, Tiffany Mack, Paulina Lule, and more), the first season has also added NAACP Image Award Winner Keith Powers (The Perfect Find, The Tomorrow War, The Uglies), Kelli Simpkins (American Rust, Work in Progress, 61st Street), Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight, Windows, The Dark Knight), and Deanna Reed-Foster (The Shining Girls, Vince Staples Show, Chicago Fire).
Emperor of Ocean Park is set in the worlds of politics, elite academia, and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard. It follows Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), an esteemed law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father, Judge Oliver Garland, dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by Tal’s sister, Mariah, a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist, who believes that the judge, a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court, met with foul play. The cast include Keith Powers, Kelli Simpkins, Keith Kupferer, and Deanna Reed-Foster.
Loot
Apple TV+ “Loot” is highly praised as one of the streaming giants best shows. Headlined and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph, the season two finale premieres on Wednesday, May 29, exclusively on Apple TV+. Developed and executive produced by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, the show features a stellar cast including Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Ron Funches, and Nat Faxon.
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Criminal Minds
“Criminal Minds” is back, and the highly loved series gets better and better.”It takes a killer to catch a killer.” In the upcoming all-new season of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION, the FBI’s elite team of profilers delves into the deadly mystery of GOLD STAR. However, as the conspiracy unravels, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) encounters an unexpected complication when serial killer Elias Voit strikes a deal to be transferred to federal custody in the BAU’s jurisdiction. Facing their most formidable challenge yet, the team grapples with mind-bending consequences they may not emerge unscathed from. Catch the new season streaming exclusively on Paramount+ starting June 6.
The Acolyte
In “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems. The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. The Acolyte premieres June 4, with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+.
Lady In The Lake
When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course. Maddie Schwartz (Portman), a Jewish housewife seeking to shed a secret past and reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, and Cleo Sherwood (Ingram), a mother navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore while struggling to provide for her family. Their disparate lives seem parallel at first, but when Maddie becomes fixated on Cleo’s mystifying death, a chasm opens that puts everyone around them in danger. From visionary director Alma Har’el, “Lady in the Lake” emerges as a feverish noir thriller and an unexpected tale of the price women pay for their dreams. The drama stars Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and Emmy-nominated Moses Ingram. This new Apple Original is based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman. Apple TV+ global premier for “Lady in the Lake” is set for July 19, 2024.
Cult Massacre: One Day In Jonestown
CULT MASSACRE: ONE DAY IN JONESTOWN tells the story of an idealistic religious organization led by the infamous Jim Jones, who set out to establish a utopian community in Guyana. What began as a peaceful movement seeking social justice ultimately spiraled into a mass casualty that left 918 dead. Told by survivors and eyewitnesses, along with rare footage and rare recordings of Jones, the powerful series takes an immersive look into the final harrowing hours leading up to one of America’s darkest chapters premiering June 17 on NAT GEO.
The Boys
The Boys are back for another season of debacuhery and supe fun. The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and the rest of The Boys are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.
The Kardashians | Season 5
The Ladies are back for season five, premiering on May 23, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S, Disney+ internationally, and Star+ in Latin America, with new episodes releasing every Thursday! Catch up on the first four seasons now streaming on Hulu. Just when it seems like things can’t speed up for the Kardashian Jenner clan, they shift into high gear. From cinematic ventures to moments of baby bliss, the family continues to surpass expectations in every aspect. Watch as Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie tackle the complexities of sisterhood, all under the vigilant supervision of the family matriarch, Kris.
