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FX has set premiere dates for three series. Season four of The Bear will premiere on hulu June 25 with all ten episodes. Alien: Earth will premiere August 12 on hulu and FX. A new episode of the 8-episode season will premiere each following Tuesday on Hulu beginning at 8 p.m. ET and on FX at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The Lowdown premieres September 23 on FX. Season four of The Bear finds Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Sydney Adamu and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich 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. This season, the pursuit of excellence isn’t just about getting better – it’s about deciding what’s worth holding on to. In Alien: Earth, in the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named “Wendy” marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides into Prodigy City, “Wendy” and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined. In The Lowdown Lee lives and works in a rare bookstore tucked in the heart of Tulsa – a local refuge and unofficial community hub. While Lee’s no idealist, he’s fiercely committed to exposing corruption and unearthing the city’s hidden rot, even when it puts him at risk. His constant sleuthing pulls him deep into Tulsa’s underbelly – and often away from his 14-year-old daughter “Francis”, a precocious kid who’s inherited his curiosity and longs to join him on his adventures. His ex “Samantha” is exasperated by Lee’s endless digging, but still sees the good in him – especially when it comes to Francis, the one thing they’ve never stopped showing up for. When the publication of Lee’s latest exposé – a deep dive into the powerful Washberg family – is immediately followed by the suspicious suicide of “Dale Washberg”, the black sheep of the family, Lee knows he’s stumbled onto something big. Following a trail of breadcrumbs Dale has left behind, urging someone to dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding his death, Lee does just that. What Lee finds is that “Betty Jo”, the grieving widow, seems to be more interested in her brother-in-law “Donald Washberg”, a gubernatorial candidate, than in her dearly departed. And powerful forces want to prevent Lee from learning anything more.
The CW has picked up two seasons of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. The 10-episode first season based on the classic series format created by legendary producer Dick Wolf and starring Aden Young and Kathleen Munroe will premiere on The CW in Fall 2025. The first season follows the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit’s detective duo, Detective Sergeants Henry Graff and Frankie Bateman, as they investigate high-profile homicides in Canada’s largest metropolis. Their unique investigative skills are showcased through psychological tactics, with a heavy focus on the motives and actions of the criminals. These cases delve into the worlds of high finance, politics, real estate, media, and more.
Chad Powers premieres September 30 on hulu. When bad behavior nukes hotshot QB Russ Holliday’s college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers. The series starring Glen Powell is based on the sketch that aired on ESPN+ as part of the Eli’s Places series.
Krysten Ritter will reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the upcoming second season of Daredevil: Born Again. Ritter first played the role in Netflix’s Jessica Jones. The first season saw many stars from the Netflix Marvel series reprising their roles in the new Disney+ series.
F1: The Academy premieres May 28 on Netflix. This adrenaline-fueled docuseries, from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, follows female drivers as they battle it out in the 2024 F1 Academy racing series. Through exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, the series highlights the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories and high stakes for these incredible drivers and the teams around them, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world. For F1 Academy’s leader and managing director, Susie Wolff, the pressure has never felt more real. The future of women in motorsport is at stake. As Susie spearheads this new operation, her extensive experience behind the wheel of F1 cars allows her to connect with the drivers on a deep and personal level, whilst understanding the pressure that each one of the drivers face to succeed.
Legal drama series All’s Fair will premiere this fall on hulu. The series stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close. A team of female divorce attorneys leave a male-dominated firm to open their own powerhouse practice. Fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated, they navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances – both in the courtroom and within their own ranks. In a world where money talks and love is a battleground, these women don’t just play the game – they change it.
Sakamoto Days Part 2 premieres July 14 on Netflix. The legendary assassin turned convenience store owner is back! Expect bigger fights, more laughs, and unique characters that you’ll fall in love with.
Vibe Check, a new female led sports focused studio show, is set to premiere on Disney+ this June. Streaming new episodes three times a week, the show will deliver fast-paced coverage of every sport with expert analysis, all-access moments, unapologetic opinions and a healthy dose of laughter – all while bringing audiences bold perspectives and unbeatable vibes. Featuring a powerhouse panel of female talent, the program will spotlight ESPN’s most prominent voices, leveraging their expertise, insight, and storytelling to provide a fresh, perspective-driven approach to sports coverage.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place on May 25, with the live ceremony hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. Beginning with the pre-show at 5:00PM JST and mainshow at 6:00PM JST, the livestream will be available for global tune-in on Crunchyroll’s Twitch and YouTube channels as well as SONY PICTURES CORE and the Sony Group Corp Global YouTube Channel. Singer Kacey Musgraves, global superstar and anime collaborator J Balvin and screenwriter Zak Penn have been added to the star-studded list of presenters. Japanese pop icon LiSA (Demon Slayer), rock band FLOW (Naruto), and 2025 Anime Award-nominated hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts (DAN DA DAN) will perform an exciting lineup of songs that reflect the international success anime has seen over the past year.
Acorn TV has renewed Inspector Ellis for a second season. The series will once again follow the tenacious DCI alongside her right-hand man, DS Harper, both of whom are parachuted into failing investigations across the north of England.
The 59th Annual CMA Awards will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19, airing live on ABC at 8/7c. Country Music’s Biggest Night will once again shine a spotlight on the genre’s most exceptional talent, honoring outstanding achievements, and celebrating excellence across the industry. Details on the show’s host and ticket sales will be shared in the coming weeks.
Apple TV+ has ordered animated preschool series Not a Box. The series is inspired by the beloved, children’s picture book of the same name by author and illustrator Antoinette Portis. Get creative with bright-eyed bunny Riley! With just one cardboard box, Riley imagines magical worlds – full of new friends and fantastic adventures.
Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious Icon Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, an honor bestowed upon an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry. This year’s ceremony will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez live from the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT on CBS.
Vince Carter will join NBC Sports as a studio analyst when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock this October. When Carter joins for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, he will be in studio one or more nights per week through the playoffs, often working alongside Carmelo Anthony.
Recognizing the deep connection the ESPN brand has established with sports fans and the significance of the moment, the new direct-to-consumer (DTC) ESPN streaming service will be named ESPN. Fans will have two ESPN DTC plans from which to choose, including an unlimited package that delivers the entire suite of ESPN networks and content. Designed to give fans more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN via the enhanced ESPN App, the plans will cost $29.99/month for the unlimited package and $11.99/month for a select option. There will also be bundling opportunities for the ESPN unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu, including a special offer at launch for $29.99/month for the first 12 months. It was previously announced that the direct-to-consumer offering will launch in early fall and that ESPN will continue to be available through traditional MVPDs and DMVPDs.
Season three of Kings of Jo’Burg premieres June 13 on Netflix. When the reigning King of Joburg makes an impossible and illogical deal to take over the notorious King of Cape Town’s empire, it unleashes a deadly chain of events that not even Mo’ Masire can stop… . Or can he!?
Mama June: Family Crisis premieres May 30 on WE tv. There is no shortage of drama in the first 14 minutes of the season! June tries focusing on her health but is stressed over her ongoing feud with Alana, and its impact on Kaitlyn’s looming custody battle. Although Alana’s back at college in Colorado, her mind is on the drama at home with Mama and Dralin’s court case. Jessica wants to know if Josh will help her and Shyann but senses something is off with Pumpkin who’s running her new business while also juggling therapy over her strained marriage. This season on Mama June: Family Crisis, June fights for custody of Kaitlyn after Anna’s tragic passing. June also searches for a new, bigger house with Justin and works toward keeping a healthy lifestyle with new tricks up her sleeve. Away at college, Alana continues to wait for repayment from June and worries her boyfriend, Dralin, may face jail time. Pumpkin’s business booms with a new warehouse, a vendor event and a new employee – causing a rift with Jessica. Meanwhile, Pumpkin and Josh’s marriage is in trouble, leading her to make a shocking decision.
The Kingdom, focusing on the Kansas City Chiefs is to ESPN later this year. The six-episode docuseries will explore the franchise’s indelible and distinctive place in the NFL’s landscape for over more than six decades of history while offering an exclusive, revealing chronicle of the team’s extraordinary 2024 season. The original documentary series – which was filmed over the course of the 2024 season and includes unprecedented access into the players’ lives on and off the field – details the Chiefs’ journey as the club completed a franchise-record 15-win regular season, captured a third-consecutive Lamar Hunt Trophy as AFC champions, and made a third-straight Super Bowl appearance in New Orleans. The remarkable run builds upon nearly a decade of tremendous success, during which the team made the playoffs every year (2015-24), won the AFC West Division title nine years running (2016-24), appeared in the AFC Championship Game seven years in a row (2018-24), and ultimately made five Super Bowl appearances over the past six years, raising the hallowed Vince Lombardi Trophy three times. Told through the lens of current-day players, coaches, and executive leaders, following them both on and off the field all season long, the series will also weave together tales of the team’s long and celebrated history, its proud culture, as well as the Chiefs’ deeply ingrained place in the Kansas City community and the wider sports landscape.
