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Netflix has renewed modern western drama Ransom Canyon for a second season. Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. Three ranching family dynasties are locked in a contest for control of the land, and their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland, who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten’s only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of Quinn O’Grady, longtime family friend and owner of the local dance hall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home – and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him.
Season two of My Life with the Walter Boys will return this summer on Netflix. After leaving Silver Falls following Alex’s love confession and her kiss with Cole, Jackie Howard spent the summer in New York City. When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family. But fitting back in isn’t that easy. Alex – who changed a lot over the summer – isn’t too thrilled about Jackie’s attempts to reconnect, as he’s focused on training for a risky rodeo event (and enjoying all of the new attention he’s getting). Meanwhile, Cole takes on a new role at school, but when that doesn’t quite fill the void left by not playing football, his old ways creep back in and cause drama. As Jackie gains acceptance in Silver Falls while trying to hold onto her Howard identity, she’s forced to make a choice that could destroy everything she’s worked to rebuild.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden are set to star in Netflix’s upcoming series Trinity. The high stakes drama thriller series comes from the creator of Bodyguard. A heroic Naval Officer becomes involved with the charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.
Building the Band premieres July 9 on Netflix. In a music competition series like no other, 50 singers will form 6 bands without ever seeing each other – but who will have the vocal talent and chemistry to make it as the winning band? The series brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry. The singers are in complete control as they seek to form their very own bands from individual sound booths where they can’t see the other artists. All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and raw talent. What will happen when the bands finally meet and looks, choreography, work ethic and style come into play? With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal – to find the next great music band – the stage is set for an unforgettable experience. The series is hosted by AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys) with renowned artist Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls) serving as mentor and judge and music experts and guest judges Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child) and the late Liam Payne (One Direction), who bring their unparalleled expertise and personal band experience to the competition.
Season four of American Gangster: Trap Queens premieres July 10 on BET+. Narrated by Da Brat, each episode chronicles a Queen’s journey as she builds a multi-million-dollar underworld empire, before her fall and ultimate redemption.
Justice on Trial premieres July 21 on Prime Video with all eight episodes. Judge Sheindlin puts the justice system on trial. The daily lives of 340 million Americans are impacted by the verdicts in the eight landmark cases that the series explores. Did the courts get it right? You decide.
HGTV has canceled Married To Real Estate after four seasons. Hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson announced the news on social media.
Sepideh Moafi has joined the cast of Max’s The Pitt. Moafi will join the second season of the medical drama series as a series regular as a physician.
Season two of competition series Renovation Resort Showdown premieres July 22 on HGTV. Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray and builder and home renovation expert Bryan Baeumler will oversee their next epic renovation competition in a new eight-episode season. From an untouched piece of waterfront property, Scott and Bryan will task four professional build/design teams from across North America to transform newly built shells into luxurious, four-season vacation homes. The skilled competitors – married couple Cami and Chris of Toronto, Ontario; friends Melissa and Shannon of Charlotte, North Carolina; husband and wife Rasheeda and Jake of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and father and daughter Hollie and Graham of Orangeville, Ontario – will have just eight weeks and a $150,000 budget to design the homes in their own personal style and help create the ultimate destination resort. Each week, Scott, Bryan and rotating guest judges will evaluate the overhauled spaces based on quality, creativity and functionality to ultimately determine which team wins bragging rights and a $100,000 cash prize.
Netflix has renewed Bet for a second season. At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up — and betting on revenge.
Vibe Check will premiere June 30 on Disney+. New episodes will drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. ET. The program will spotlight a panel of ESPN’s most prominent female voices – featuring Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter, Monica McNutt, Chiney Ogwumike, Hannah Storm and more. The show will call upon the rotating panel’s expertise, insight, and storytelling to provide a fresh, perspective-driven approach to sports coverage. It will deliver fast-paced coverage of a variety of sports with expert analysis, all-access moments, savvy opinions and a healthy dose of laughter – all while bringing audiences bold perspectives and unbeatable vibes.
Two part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes premieres July 18 on HBO. The second part will premiere July 25. The documentary is an expansive portrait of Billy Joel, the six-time GRAMMY-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer from Long Island, New York. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with intimate one-on-one interviews, the documentary explores the life and work of the singer/songwriter whose music has not only endured but soared across generations. It is crafted around in-depth, exclusive interviews with Joel, illuminating the key moments that forged his character and the events and muses that inspired his music for more than six decades. Exploring revelatory new territory and enriched by dynamic video and performance clips from Joel’s musical oeuvre, many never before seen, the documentary gives a window into his process and chronicles his monumental successes, while diving into the hidden complexities of his life. From his childhood on Long Island, shaped by the absence of his father, to his first bands, the women he loved, and the colleagues and collaborators who both supported and betrayed him, Joel’s decades of songwriting mirror his rich, complicated autobiography. Sharing origin stories about such chart hits as “Just the Way You Are,” an ode to his first love, and “Uptown Girl,” famously about second wife Christie Brinkley, the film points to the close symbiosis between his life and art, revealing the music that transformed his career, sculpted his legacy, and saved his life.
Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes premieres July 30 on Netflix. One of the greatest manhunts in New York City history comes to life in this gripping three-part series. Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes takes viewers inside the NYPD’s desperate race to catch the infamous .44-caliber killer – and into the disturbing mind of David Berkowitz himself. Newly unearthed recordings offer rare insight into his twisted psyche, revealing what was going through his mind as he unleashed a reign of terror in the late 1970s. Alongside firsthand accounts from cops, journalists, and survivors, the series unpacks how fear spread through the streets, fueled by cryptic letters, a frenzied press, and a killer who seemed to be everywhere and nowhere at once.
The CW is turning up the romantic heat with a slate of six original primetime movies premiering later this fall, based on beloved and bestselling Harlequin novels. These heartwarming romances feature fan-favorite stars from hit CW series including Gossip Girl, Walker: Independence, and The Flash. Kicking off the lineup in cinematic style, The CW will premiere the first of these movies, Montana Mavericks, in select theatres nationwide on August 26-27 – giving fans an early, big-screen experience before the film’s television debut.
Grant Hill will join NBC Sports’ NBA coverage as a game analyst when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock this fall. Since retiring in 2013, Hill has made a successful transition to NBA and college basketball broadcasting, having called the past 10 Final Fours as an analyst for TNT Sports and CBS Sports’ joint coverage of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as well as high-profile regular season NBA games and playoff series. His versatility as a broadcaster extends to the studio, where he has spent time as a host and analyst on programs such as NBA TV’s GameTime and NBA Inside Stuff. Hill will continue his role at TNT Sports, serving as a college basketball analyst for TNT Sports and CBS Sports’ joint coverage of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as well as TNT’s coverage of Big East and Big 12 basketball.
Shane Gillis is set to host The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One July 16 on ABC and ESPN+ live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Top celebrities from sports and entertainment will come together to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major athletic achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances. The ESPYS help to raise awareness and funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the charity founded by ESPN and the late basketball coach Jim Valvano at the first ESPYS back in 1993. ESPN has helped raise more than $250 million for the V Foundation over the past 30+ years.
Season four of Stillwater premieres August 1 on Apple TV+. Based on the award-winning and 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, Stillwater 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.
Suspicious Minds premieres July 10 on hulu with all six episodes. The series introduces Amber, one of the most brilliant thieves in the world who, after a failed robbery in Las Vegas, prepares her next heist. This time it will take place in Isla Esperanza, an idyllic place lost in the middle of the Pacific. Her target is the tiara of saint Agatha, a jewel valued at 240 million dollars, that the daughter of Mexican oil tycoon Emilio Villegas will wear during her wedding. To prepare the robbery, Amber has been infiltrated in the Villegas family for three years as a school governess. But her meticulous plan goes awry when Rui, a cheeky and mysterious thief with whom she had a troubled relationship in Las Vegas during a spectacular heist, shows up on the island.
Crime drama Irish Blood premieres August 11 on Acorn TV. The series focuses on Fiona, whose path in life is earmarked by her father, Declan, who seemingly abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday. After years of channeling anger toward him, to the benefit of her litigious clients, a message from her father sends her to Ireland. There she learns key truths about her father as well as a family that doesn’t know she exists, and, moreover, that the story of abandonment that has shaped her entire life – was a lie. A lie intended to protect her and her mother from her father’s shady business dealings. Fiona resolves to uncover the full truth about her father and reconnect with the parent she only thought she knew.
Better Late Than Single premieres July 8 on Netflix. Ready to step into the dating world, lifelong singles get expert help for style, health, and confidence. Will they manage hiccups on their way to love?
Season two of Homicide Squad New Orleans premieres July 17 on A&E. In each one-hour episode, the series shines a light on the detectives within The New Orleans Police Department homicide unit, many of whom are natives to the legendary city. United against the odds, these men and women work tirelessly to safeguard their streets and protect their city and home. Each episode focuses on a new case as the team is tasked with piecing together evidence to catch the perpetrator, find answers for the victims’ loved ones, and keep their community safe. This season the series will follow detectives as they work on cases ranging from deadly home invasions, drive by shootings, and fatal physical altercations.
Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers premieres July 1 on Netflix. It the story of one of the most devastating terror attacks on British soil and the ensuing three weeks of panic, paranoia and manhunts that changed Britain forever.
