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Season three of Lioness premieres August 2 on Paramount+. In Season Three, hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide. Joe (Zoe Saldaña) walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange. Guided by Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) and Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.
Power: Origins stars Spence Moore as “Ghost,” Charlie Mann as “Tommy,” and MeKai Curtis as “Kanan Stark.” Moore and Mann portray younger versions of the roles originated by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original Power series. The series finale of Power Book III: Raising Kanan August 7 will set the table for what is coming in Power: Origins. It will continue to explore the Power Universe in fresh and compelling ways, delving into the action-packed origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost, Tommy and Kanan as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. A fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the Power franchise, the series will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.
President Curtis premieres July 26 on adult swim. Set in the Rick and Morty universe, the series stars Keith David alongside Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash. The series follows President Andre Curtis (David) and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kinds of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with – from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena.
The CW has renewed Sullivan’s Crossing for a fifth season. The series based on the book series by Robyn Carr will premiere in 2027 with ten episodes. In Season 4, Maggie Sullivan finally feels like life at the Crossing is falling into place, having embraced a new direction for her career and renewed her commitment to Cal. But when Maggie’s ex-husband, Liam, arrives with a shocking revelation, her world is thrown into turmoil once again – leaving Cal questioning whether Maggie can ever truly leave her past behind.
Chloe Fineman announced she will be leaving Saturday Night Live. Fineman had been with the late night NBC series for seven seasons.
Sophie Nélisse has joined the cast of Netflix’s adaptation of Canadian author Carley Fortune’s bestselling contemporary romance novel This Summer Will Be Different. Nélisse will play Lucy, a young woman navigating her 20s and her first real love with her best friend’s brother, the one person she was never supposed to fall for. It is a simmering, sun-soaked romance set across multiple summers on Prince Edward Island.
E! has picked up additional episodes of season one of The Golden Life. Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, and Ramona Singer depart sunny Palm Beach, FL for the exclusive beachfront scene of the Hamptons. The first half of the series will premiere this fall on E!. Pop-culture legends Candace Bushnell and Margaret Josephs will make appearances throughout the Hamptons-based episodes. New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
Anna Konkle, Paul Scheer, Taegen Burns, Brianna Reed, J.J. Nolan, and Tory Kittles have joined the cast of Netflix’s I Suck at Girls. The comedy series is about surviving the messy world of teenage romance. It is based on the autobiography of Justin Halpern.
Riley Keough, Devon Terrell, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Nicholas Podany have joined the cast of Netflix’s limited seris Enigma Variations. They join previously announced stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alicia Vikander. Based on the bestselling novel by André Aciman, the series tells the story of a man remade by the lovers who ignite and undo him over the course of six transformative years. It’s an intimate yet sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love – and in a world of endless choices, it asks the question: will we know when we’ve found the one?
Michelle Buteau, Hamish Linklater, and Simu Liu will recur in a new comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. They join Elizabeth Banks in the Apple TV series.
Production has begun on the second season of MGM+’s Robin Hood. Joining the cast for season two are James Purefoy as King Henry, the formidable monarch whose ruthless vision for England sets the season’s events into motion; Colin O’Donoghue as Prince Richard, Henry’s eldest son and rightful heir whose fate threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war; and Luke Roberts as Amaury D’Montfort, an ambitious Norman nobleman whose political aspirations place him at the center of Nottingham’s growing power struggle. They join the returning ensemble as the legendary story of Robin Hood continues with new alliances, formidable enemies, and even greater stakes. Season two expands the world of Robin Hood, as the arrival of King Henry, Prince Richard and the ambitious Amaury D’Montfort reshapes the political landscape, forcing Rob and his allies to navigate shifting loyalties, royal power struggles and dangerous new threats.
Season three of BritBox’s Time is coming soon. Season Three is set in a Young Offenders Institution and explores the impact of incarcerating teenagers and the effects on those who look after them. Prison Chaplain Marie-Louise comes to the YOI having lost her faith. When tragedy strikes in the prison, Marie-Louise clashes with veteran officer Bailey, a man in the midst of his own crisis. Bailey knows more about the circumstances that led to this major incident – but will he come clean before the guilt gets too much? Meanwhile, two teenage young offenders, Peter and James, struggle through the terrifying first weeks and months of their incarceration. Can James ever face his broken parents after an unforgivable act of violence and will Peter tell the truth about the death of an innocent man, or does family loyalty mean more? An unlikely friendship between them looks to shift the trajectory of their futures, but in an increasingly unstable environment, is change ever possible?
Season five of Stillwater premieres August 21 on Apple TV. Based on the bestselling Scholastic “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth, the series follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other. The series centers on siblings Karl, Addy and Michael, who encounter everyday challenges – big and small – which sometimes feel insurmountable. Fortunately for these three, they have Stillwater, a wise panda, as their next-door neighbor. Through his example, stories and gentle humor, it teaches the children the concept of mindfulness, while offering them a deeper understanding of their feelings as well as tools that help them face their own day-to-day challenges.
MHz Choice has acquired US rights to French thriller Sambre. The gripping six-episode limited series follows the story of one of France’s most notorious rapists, who attacked women in the same location for decades yet eluded authorities for nearly 30 years. Sambre begins in late 1980’s Northern France as multiple women are sexually assaulted along the same road by the Sambre River, and then tracks the progression of the investigation, and its repercussions through to 2018 and the beginning of the #metoo era.
Only four drivers remain in NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge as the tournament reaches its dramatic semifinal round this Sunday, July 19, at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. TNT Sports’ exclusive coverage of the tournament shifts to the legendary North Wilkesboro Speedway, where the iconic short track returns to NASCAR Cup Series points racing for the first time in more than 30 years, providing a fitting backdrop for one of the season’s biggest showdowns. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte and Adam Alexander will provide commentary for Sunday’s race, as well as practice and qualifying on Saturday, July 18 at 5 p.m., on truTV and HBO Max.
TNT Sports today announced the inaugural roster of brand partners for DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank. The new basketball entertainment property created in collaboration with TNT Sports personality, NBA legend, and DUNKMAN Commissioner Shaquille O’Neal, will take flight Tuesday, July 21st as a fan-first competition celebrating elite dunking, culture and entertainment. Leading the partner lineup, Lilly will serve as the Title Sponsor, with the league officially branded as DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, and Credit One Bank as the Presenting Partner. Additionally, Reebok joins as the Official Apparel Partner, and Wilson as the Official Ball Partner.
The English dub of KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE premieres July 16 on Crunchyroll. Kuroe Akaishi just wants a normal high school life—but that’s impossible with a rare condition that turns her into a giant kaiju whenever her emotions spike! Things get even worse when she falls for Arata Minami, the most popular boy in class. Now every blush, heartbeat, and crush could trigger a monster transformation. Can Kuroe survive high school love before it destroys everything around her?!
The English dub of The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System premieres July 16 on Crunchyroll. Born into a prestigious family of master swordsmen, Elymas Edvaughn’s future shatters when he awakens the so-called “defective” Heavy Knight class. Disowned and cast out, he regains memories of another life—and realizes this world mirrors a VR game he once mastered. Armed with knowledge no one else possesses, he sets out to rewrite his fate and prove the strength of the “weakest” class.
The English dub of Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! season two premieres July 16 on Crunchyroll. Bungo Stray Dogs: an action battle epic set in the bustling, fictional city of Yokohama, where the port winds howl as “gifteds” whose powers take after the giants of literature. Could you believe that those characters of the Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia, whose battles bring them to the edge of death, would come looking so adorable and minimalistic, just to jest and jive?!
Docuseries Monsters of God premieres August 6 on HBO. Filmmaker Eric Goode follows his first love – reptiles – into the dark and gonzo underworld of exotic animal smuggling. In this global network, everyone is chasing the ultimate prize, whether it be owning the rarest of species, claiming the biggest fortunes, or taking down the most elusive criminals. The billion-dollar criminal enterprise is fueled by extreme obsession for these creatures, driving many to push the boundaries of laws and environmental ethics. As he digs deeper, Goode uncovers a labyrinth of outlaw traffickers, bombastic collectors, and the dogged law enforcement agents on their tails. Unfolding over decades, it traces the evolution of the reptile trade as it skirts the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and grows into a secretive, high-stakes world of backroom dealings and fanatical collectors. With unprecedented access to the major players, from traffickers to animal enthusiasts to federal agents, Goode unravels a web of larger-than-life characters who run a complex international crime ring. A thrilling exposé of a hidden underworld, it warns of the devastating impact of the insatiable desire for the forbidden, and how this mad obsession is pushing some species to the brink of extinction.
