The summer television and streaming schedule is packed with exciting returns and new shows that might interest viewers. Notably, popular series like ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Slow Horses’, and ‘The Bear’ are making appearances, with ‘The Bear’ serving its final season.
In addition, movies will conclude beloved stories such as ‘Call My Agent!’ and ‘Heartstopper’. Among the new offerings is a ‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff focusing on Stuart the comics guy, titled ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’. Will Ferrell stars in ‘The Hawk’, a comedy centered on an aging professional golfer. Meanwhile, ‘The Westies’ features J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver in a tense face-off.
Here are 30 shows to consider, with release dates subject to change.
‘AfroPop’
This documentary anthology, formally known as ‘Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange’, returns for its 18th season despite funding cuts affecting Black Public Media, its producer. The season kicks off with ‘Listen to Me’, a focus on maternal health care for Black women. On July 2, it presents ‘This World Is Not My Own’, spotlighting artist Nellie Mae Rowe, portrayed by Uzo Aduba. (PBS.org, June 15)
‘Sugar’
Colin Farrell reprises his role as a private detective, pushing the boundaries of outsider status. Season 1 of this film-noir-inspired sci-fi saga entertained audiences with its thrilling twists. Mark Protosevich, who originally created the show, has stepped down as showrunner. Fans await to see how the show evolves. (Apple TV, June 19)