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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘The Bear’ Trailer, ‘Platonic’ Premiere Date, ‘FUBAR’ Trailer, ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Teaser, ‘Wednesday’ Sneak Peek, ‘Yellowjackets’ Renewed, and More!

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Season four of FX’s The Bear premieres June 25 on hulu. The series is about food, family and the insanity of the grind. Season four finds the team pushing forward, determined not only to survive, but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner, the team must adapt, adjust and overcome. The pursuit of excellence isn’t just about getting better – it’s about deciding what’s worth holding on to. 

Platonic returns for season two August 6 on Apple TV+. Season two picks up with everyone’s favorite pair of best friends as they contend with new midlife hurdles, including work, weddings and partners in crises. The duo tries their best to be each other’s rock – but sometimes rocks break things. The season two cast also includes Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo, and introduces Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett as guest stars. 

Season two of FUBAR premieres June 12 on Netflix. Luke Brunner is a veteran CIA operative who, up until recently, was on the verge of retirement. After his last mission in saving another operative – who just so happened to be his daughter – he’s back and face to face with new villains. This one is an old flame from Luke’s past who threatens to destroy the world…if she doesn’t destroy his life first. 

It: Welcome to Derry will premiere on HBO this fall. Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, the series is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It stars Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Bill Skarsgård.

Season two of Wednesday will premiere August 6 with Part 1 and September 3 with Part 2. Wednesday Addams, returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. 

Paramount+ with Showtime has renewed Yellowjackets for a fourth season. The series is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls’ soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror and coming-of-age drama, the series chronicles their descent from a complicated yet thriving team to savage clans while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later. It proves that the past is never really the past and what began in the wilderness is far from over. 

Limited series Washington Black premieres July 23 on hulu. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, the series follows the 19th-century odyssey of George Washington “Wash” Black, an eleven-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, whose prodigious scientific mind sets him on a path of unexpected destiny. When a harrowing incident forces Wash to flee, he is thrust into a globe-spanning adventure that challenges and reshapes his understanding of family, freedom and love. As he navigates uncharted lands and impossible odds, Wash finds the courage to imagine a future beyond the confines of the society he was born into. The series stars Ernest Kingsley Jr., Rupert Graves, Iola Evans, Edward Bluemel, Sharon Duncan Brewster, Eddie Karanja, Tom Ellis and Sterling K. Brown 

Netflix has announced a new animated series, Clash, based on the video games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. The new series will build upon the mayhem of the games. It follows a determined, but in over his head, Barbarian who must rally a band of misfits to defend their village and navigate the comically absurd politics of war. 

Apple TV+ has renewed Women in Blue for a second season. Set in 1971 and inspired by true events, season two continues the story of the four women who defied the ultra-conservative norms of the time by becoming Mexico’s first female police force. Now promoted to lieutenant, María finds herself torn between the rules she’s sworn to uphold and a relentless pull towards the truth when the murder of a young university student is followed by more casualties and reveals a deeper conspiracy. As the killings grow bolder and the lines between perpetrator, victim, and avenger begin to blur, María, Ángeles, Gabina and Valentina  are drawn into a maze of buried secrets and painful reckonings. 

Season two of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys premieres June 30 on Bravo. The stakes couldn’t be higher as eldest brother Steven Jr. has been left in charge of the McBee family farm and the race is on during harvest season to save it from being foreclosed. With Steven’s relationship with Calah on the rocks, Jesse’s anxiety around marrying Alli and Cole buckling under the pressure of becoming a father with pregnant girlfriend Kacie, these young men find themselves attempting to salvage their relationships and save the farm at the same time. When an FBI investigation threatens to take down their business, their mother, Kristi, has to step in to keep the family from falling apart. 

Get ready to gather around the campfire with the Peanuts gang as Apple TV+ announces the all-new original Peanuts musical special, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical, premiering globally July 18. Celebrate the joy and magic of summer camp and the importance of preserving what you love. Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special, but Sally, a first-time camper, is nervous and skeptical of the new and unfamiliar place. While everyone settles into camp, Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map that takes them on a wild adventure nearby. One morning, the Peanuts gang learns that their beloved camp is shutting down because fewer campers are joining each summer. The news especially saddens Charlie Brown, who feels hopeless about losing a place that has meant so much to him and his friends. Meanwhile, on their adventure, Snoopy and Woodstock find the sought-after treasure chest, but are quickly disappointed when they discover it’s not riches, but instruments and photos from past summer concerts held at the camp. Newly inspired, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang use the treasure to host their own concert to save the camp. 

Season three of YOLO: Rainbow Trinity is likely the final season of the adult swim series. The news comes from series creator Michael Cusack who announced the likely end on Instagram

Daytime talk show Karamo has been renewed for a fourth season. Hosted by Karamo, a reality TV personality, Emmy Award winner, author, actor, producer and activist, the syndicated series stands out for the host’s distinctive viewpoint and broad appeal, allowing him to offer insightful and sincere advice to his guests. His ability to weave high-energy storytelling with moments of empathy is a hallmark of the conflict talk show. 

Patience premieres June 15 on PBS. The series follows Patience Evans, a neurodivergent woman who works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. Patience is autistic and views the world in a unique way. When Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, recognizes her talents, she takes Patience under her wing to assist with complex criminal investigations. Together, they tackle a series of challenging cases, with Patience offering extraordinary insight that transforms the way crimes are solved. 

NBC has secured US rights for the new primetime game show Win Win! The series is the brand-new primetime entertainment format where every prize won in the studio will also be won by someone playing at home: it’s a “Win Win!” Contestants battle it out by answering questions based on a unique nationwide survey. Every episode features multiple winners and huge life-changing decisions. The show builds to a dramatic final episode where one contestant is guaranteed to win a jackpot. This dynamic mix of strategy, trivia and high-stakes decision-making promises thrilling gameplay both in the studio and at home. 

Rod Stewart will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades. He will also deliver a performance of one of his timeless classics, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since 2004. The world’s largest fan-voted awards show, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, airs live coast to coast from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Memorial Day, May 26 at 8:00 PM, ET / 5:00 PM, PT on CBS and Paramount+. 

AXS TV presents the ultimate retro rewind, putting the spotlight on one of pop culture’s most unforgettable decades with the “Absolute ’80s Week” marathon – a week-long celebration of the music, movies, and personalities that made the 1980s totally unforgettable. The programming event airs daily at 11AM ET from Monday, June 2 through Sunday, June 8. Packed with retro flair and feel-good nostalgia, “Absolute ’80s Week” offers a vibrant mix of must-see content that spotlights the artists and entertainment that shaped a generation. Highlights include legendary live performances from Queen, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Judas Priest, ZZ Top, and Billy Idol; cult-classic films such as Heathers, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal; and compelling conversations with ’80s icons Cyndi Lauper, Heart, John Mellencamp, and Bryan Adams on The Big Interview. 

TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO coverage will continue with exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Final starting tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and Max with Game 1 between Andrei Svechnikov, Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes taking on Brad Marchand, Matthew Tkachuk and the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers – a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Final. On the call for the entire series will be Kenny Albert, along with commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Brian Boucher, and reporting from Jackie Redmond. 

FOX Sports will air the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge live on the monster “MEGA-ZILLA” screen in New York’s Times Square, bringing “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” to the “Crossroads of the World.” FOX Sports is broadcasting the iconic event for the first time across its networks, including FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app on Sunday, May 25. Coverage begins at 10:00 AM ET, with the green flag getting the race underway at 12:45 PM ET. A 20,000-square-foot Ultra-HD screen, dubbed “MEGA-ZILLA,” is located between 45th and 46th Streets in Manhattan and takes up an entire city block. It is considered the largest and most impactful digital screen in the world, measuring 329 feet, 10 inches wide by 77 feet, 8 inches high. The FOX INDYCAR broadcast team is lead by Will Buxton (play-by-play), James Hinchcliffe (analyst), Townsend Bell (analyst), Kevin Lee (pit reporter), Jamie Little (pit reporter), Georgia Henneberry (pit reporter) and Jack Harvey (pit reporter), who is trying to make the field for the race. Former INDYCAR SERIES racers Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick join veteran broadcaster Chris Myers for prerace coverage. 

Nickelodeon is expanding its globally beloved Dora franchise with a raft of new content leading with the original feature-length live-action movie, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, debuting Wednesday, July 2, on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. In this brand-new family movie, the world’s greatest explorer and her friends will trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. A third season of Dora will premiere July 2 on Paramount+. 

Season two of Kaulitz & Kaulitz premieres June 17 on Netflix. The show must go on! Tom and Bill Kaulitz are back to share their exciting lives, even as dark clouds gather in paradise. 

Season eight of Somebody Feed Phil premieres June 18 on Netflix. Fresh flavors and new friends await as globetrotting foodie Phil Rosenthal expands his culinary horizons to new cities. This season follows Phil as he travels to Amsterdam, Tbilisi, Sydney, Adelaide, Manila, Vegas, Guatemala, San Sebastian, and Boston. 

Hazardous History with Henry Winkler premieres June 15 on The History Channel. Each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed, even encouraged, which you will never see again in modern America. There was a time, not long ago, when doctors would recommend smoking, and when we stored our food in toxic refrigerators, and unknowingly played with radioactive toys, flew down slides that ripped our skin off, and decorated our Christmas tree with ornaments made from asbestos. Fast-paced, informative, and a little bit scary, from perilous playgrounds to precarious products, it’s a running cavalcade of the most exciting, reckless, unsupervised tales of Americana in our history. 

A new season of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch premieres June 18 on Discovery Channel. As father and son duo Duane and Chad Ollinger and their team continue the quest for missing gold along the remote 160-acre Blind Frog Ranch in Utah’s Uinta Basin, their efforts lead to significant new finds. An underwater tunnel with remnants of ancient Aztec artifacts, Aztec stone markers dotting the landscape, a mysterious chiseled tablet buried deep inside a cave and evidence of an archaic armory puts them hot on the trail to the long-lost fortune. Yet as they inch closer to the treasure, a deadly radioactive discovery, volatile elements, mysterious trespassers and secret government operations threaten to halt everything. 

Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter returns to IFC and AMC+ on May 23 with an all-star lineup for Emmy season. The series showcases five categories of Emmy contenders, featuring themed episodes for Drama Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actress, Comedy Actor and Stand-Up. Moderated by THR’s Lacey Rose and Mikey O’Connell, the series is known for its sharp, unfiltered roundtable format delivering honest, insightful, and often hilarious conversations about the craft and chaos of working in television. But what truly sets the series apart is its unmatched ability to curate a who’s who of Hollywood who rarely, if ever, share the same stage. 

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

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