Summer TV Shows and Streaming Highlights

The summer television and streaming agenda features exciting returns and fresh stories. Fan-favorite show Ted Lasso will be back on screen, offering viewers another entertaining season with familiar characters like Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis, and Tanya Reynolds.

Ending its run, The Bear will serve viewers one last course. Meanwhile, dramas like Slow Horses will continue airing, alongside the concluding stories of Call My Agent! and Heartstopper.

New shows debuting include a Big Bang Theory spinoff featuring Stuart the comics guy titled Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Comedy lovers can look forward to The Hawk, starring Will Ferrell as an aging golfer. The dramatic series The Westies promises a gripping showdown with talents J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver.

Here’s a list of 30 shows scheduled to premiere, in order of their expected release:

AfroPop

The documentary anthology Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns for its 18th season, despite a major funding loss due to congressional cuts. This season kicks off with Listen to Me, highlighting maternal health care for Black women. Another intriguing episode arriving on July 2 is This World Is Not My Own, focusing on artist Nellie Mae Rowe, portrayed by Uzo Aduba. (PBS.org, June 15)

Image of Sugar

Colin Farrell reprises his role as a private detective in the intriguing series Sugar, returning for a second season under new showrunner leadership. The show’s first season captivated audiences with its film noir style and sci-fi elements. With significant changes behind-the-scenes, viewers await the next chapter. (Apple TV, June 19)

Check with your streaming services for release dates as schedules can change. Enjoy the diverse mix of storytelling this summer!