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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘The Sandman’ Premiere Date, ‘Twisted Metal’ Premiere Date, ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Teaser, ‘The Chi’ Trailer, ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ Ordered, ‘Transplant’ Premiere Date, and More!

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The second and final season of The Sandman will premiere on Netflix in two parts. Volume 1 will premiere July 3 while Volume 2 will premiere July 24. After a fateful reunion with his family, Dream of the Endless must face one impossible decision after another as he attempts to save himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the epic fallout of his past misdeeds. To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals. But the path to forgiveness is full of unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may cost Dream everything.

Season two of Twisted Metal premieres July 31 on Peacock. Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface. 

Season three of Ginny & Georgia premieres June 5 on Netflix. Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding – ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It’s always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for? 

Season seven of The Chi will premiere on Paramount+ with Showtime May 16, before making its on-air debut May 18. This season, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of The Chi rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost. 

CBS has ordered America’s Culinary Cup. Padma Lakshmi will host the series for the 2025-2026 broadcast season. The new culinary showdown will feature an invitation-only cast of the nation’s most decorated chefs as they embark on a one-of-a-kind competition designed to challenge their creativity, endurance, presentation, leadership and more. 

Season four of Transplant will premiere May 22 on NBC with a two hour event. The new season finds Bashir “Bash” Hamed on the precipice of finishing his residency at York Memorial and officially requalifying as a doctor. With his future uncertain once again, Bash and his sister, Amira, are Canadian citizens now, but are still trying, with everything they have, to build a life in their adopted country. 

Netflix has renewed Temptation Island for a second season. Emotions run high when four couples, each at a crossroads in their relationship, head to Temptation Island to put their love to the ultimate test as they agree to live separately with a group of singles of the opposite sex. Will the choices they make push the couples closer together or farther apart into the arms of a new lover? 

Prime Video is developing a Pacific Rim TV series. The franchise currently consists of two films and an animated Netflix series. 

Peacock is developing a Clueless TV series. The followup series to the film will see Alicia Silverstone return. 

Season two of Daredevil: Born Again will premiere on Disney+ March 2026. The first season finished airing this season and is currently in production on the second season. 

Peacock has ordered a new Love Island spinoff titled Love Island: Beyond the Villa. The new series, set to premiere in Summer 2025, follows everyone’s favorite Season 6 Islanders around Los Angeles as they navigate new careers, evolving friendships, newfound fame and complex relationships outside of the Love Island villa. The case will include JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin, Connor Newsum, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, Olivia Walker and Kendall Washington, with appearances from other former Islanders. 

The new season of BMF premieres June 6 on Starz. In season four, Myles Truitt returns as “B-Mickie,” who was exiled for his perceived betrayal of Meech and Terry, and who is determined to win back the brothers’ trust. Also returning to the series is Grammy-nominated artist Saweetie, reprising her role as “Keeya,” a former college athlete who is now on the streets of St. Louis; and Sydney Mitchell as “LaWanda,” a beloved and integral part of the Flenory family, who raises Terry’s children. Roberto Sanchez also returns as “Loco,” Meech and Terry’s plug, who they’re on the run with in Mexico. Joining the cast in a recurring role is Jordan Alexander as “Purdy,” a rising music artist whom Meech and Terry sign to launch their first music label. Guest stars this season include Kofi Siriboe as “Sheik Mooney Bey,” leader of a religious organization in St. Louis, Tyler Lepley as “Demarcus,” a man who threatens Tee’s territory and Skai Jackson as “Ashleigh,” a new character who changes Meech’s future. Clifton Powell also joins the cast as “Pastor Coleman,” head of an Atlanta mega-church congregation; Rockmond Dunbar as “Cornell,” a man fighting for his son’s future, Aketra Sevillian as “Maria,” an alluring make-up artist who catches Meech’s eye, Karina Willis as “Aisha,” who’s welcomed into the Flenory family and Stacey Sargeant as “Cecilia” a waitress who complicates Charles’ dreams. 

Production on Emily in Paris season five is set to begin. Returning for the new season are Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie and Lucien Laviscount. Absent from the list is original star Camille Razat. 

Piper Perabo is set to appear on Grey’s Anatomy this season. Perabo will recur in the final three episodes as the mother of a sick child. 

Docuseries Not Her First Rodeo premieres May 22 on Freeform. Champion bull rider Jorden Halvorsen — joined by rookies and returning pros — begins a new season of her women’s bull-riding league, with each cowgirl hoping this will be their year to win the championship buckle.

Docuseries The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster premieres July 17 on SundanceTV and Sundance Now. The series is a riveting true crime docu-series which unpacks the 2018 event known in the Furry community as the “Furry Zoosadist Leaks,” which exposed a horrifying conspiracy of animal abuse lurking beneath the Fandom’s playful exterior. The series follows the pack of dedicated vigilantes who teamed up to bring down the monsters behind the masks. Navigating the line between amateur sleuthing and official police investigation, the Furry Detectives exposed a ring of animal abusers, fought for victims, and defended their community from the evil within. 

AXS TV presents the ultimate tribute to moms everywhere with two days of the acclaimed Country music drama Nashville – airing Saturday, May 10 at 12P ET and Sunday, May 11 at 10A ET. Spend the day with the moms and music lovers in your life, as AXS TV presents all 22 episodes from the acclaimed sophomore season of the Country music drama Nashville on May 10 and 11. Relive the trials and triumphs that made Nashville the top destination for blockbuster drama and powerhouse performances, as Country queen Rayna James (Connie Britton) and rising star Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) navigate the cutthroat Music City scene and their tumultuous personal lives. Season two boasts a roster of enduring songs such as “Black Roses,” “Undermine,” and “A Life That’s Good,” as well as appearances by real-life industry icons Kelly Clarkson, Zac Brown, Brad Paisley, Kelly Pickler, and more. AXS TV’s Mother’s Day weekend block also includes Dan Rather’s trip to the set of Nashville for a candid conversation with series stars Connie Britton and Charles Esten, as they discuss the drama’s first three seasons and shed some light on what was to come for their characters moving forward in The Big Interview: Nashville Special – airing Saturday, May 10 at 11:30A ET. 

Turning Point: The Vietnam War premieres April 30 on Netflix. The docuseries offers an unfiltered look at one of the most defining and divisive conflicts in modern history and the profound, lasting impact it has had on America’s global identity and on the lives of countless people. The five episode docuseries showcases a war that was more than just a military failure; it was a political and cultural reckoning that reshaped America, exposed deep divisions at home and shattered trust in the government. With unprecedented access to CBS News archives through See It Now Studios, rare Vietnamese footage, declassified government records and previously unearthed White House recordings, the series spans nearly two decades and three different presidential administrations, amplifying often overlooked perspectives. As both America and Vietnam mark the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, it offers a timely exploration of how the war’s unresolved wounds, unlearned lessons, and enduring consequences continue to shape the world today. 

Season three of docuseries 100 Foot Wave premieres May 1 on Apple TV+. The new season will chronicle the globe-trotting adventures of big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, his wife Nicole and their young family, as well as those of fellow surfers Andrew “Cotty” Cotton, CJ Macias, Justine DuPont, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca, Nic von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Pedro “Scooby” Vianna, Tony Laureano, Ian Cosenza, Michelle des Bouillons, and others. It expands from the cliff tops of Nazaré, Portugal, where McNamara first set a big wave world record in 2011, to exciting new locales such as Cortes Bank in the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, Safi, Morocco, Montaldo, Italy, and O’ahu, Hawaii for the rarely held Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. The adrenaline-filled series closely follows these extreme athletes’ drive and passion, with cameras by their side for the highs and lows of their lives – the doubts and tragedies, the euphoria and triumphs, the life-changing decisions, the fears that haunt them and the challenges that fuel them. 

Real Men premieres May 21 on Netflix. Mattia, Massimo, Riccardo, and Luigi, four friends in their forties, confront their prejudices in a world evolving towards gender equality. They must rediscover their place in society and relationships amid hilarious situations and unexpected challenges. 

Dear Hongrang premieres May 16 on Netflix. Hongrang disappears as a child. Twelve years later, Hongrang returns to the powerful Sim merchant household as a grown man, but with no memory of his past. Hongrang’s half-sister Jae-yi accuses him of being an imposter, refusing to believe he is her dear long-lost brother. Tension builds between Hongrang and Jae-yi, as she questions who he really is, and he dares her to find out. 

Docuseries Sitting Bull premieres May 27 and May 28 on The History Channel. It charts the heroic life and legacy of the renowned leader of the Lakota people from his origins as a tribal warrior, to his involvement in defending native lands, to his leadership in guiding the Lakota people through a tumultuous time in American history.

The Royals premieres May 9 on Netflix. Once upon a time, in the vibrant city of Morpur, there lived a royal family with no riches of their own. Then comes a lady in shining armour who represents a world apart. Fixing the royal life becomes her only task. But managing Morpur Palace’s pauper Prince seems tougher than said. When Rajkumar’s polished world collides with Aam Kumari’s grit, sparks fly, egos clash, and romance blooms for this unlikely match. 

On May 1, Acorn TV will debut its first annual Murder Mystery May, a month-long event showcasing the world’s best whimsical mysteries and investigative crime dramas. The event will feature a wide range of mystery content from the premiere of acclaimed new crime drama The One Who Got Away starring Richard Harrington, White Lies with Natalie Dormer, to new episodes of long-running fan favorites such as Harry Wild, The Brokenwood Mysteries and Murdoch Mysteries, to a slew of thriller and mystery films including Rogue Agent starring James Norton, Gemma Arterton and Sarah Goldberg, Cracks starring Eva Green, Juno Temple and Imogen Poots and Six Minutes to Midnight starring Dame Judi Dench and Jim Broadbent. Celebrating the breadth of Acorn TV crime dramas, from quirky mysteries to diabolical thrillers, Murder Mystery May showcases what Acorn TV does best as a destination for all things mystery, all month long. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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