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The Shards premieres August 5 on FX and hulu. The series is based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of privileged high school seniors at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of American adolescence. At its center is Bret (Igby Rigney), an aspiring writer and keenly observant teenager whose reality begins to unravel with the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic new student, Robert Mallory (Homer Gere). Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city. Alongside Bret is his elite social circle, which consists of Susan Reynolds (Kaia Gerber), Debbie Schaffer (Hayes Warner) and Thom Wright (Graham Campbell), a glamorous and deeply entangled group drawn into a life of wealth, beauty, parties and excess. The promise of their youth is contrasted with the dark and cynical world of the adults surrounding them: Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), Liz Schaffer (Evan Rachel Wood) and Steven Reinhardt (Jordan Roth).
Netflix has announced the rest of the cast for Scooby-Doo: Origins, which is currently in production in Atlanta, GA and will release globally on Netflix in 2027. The additional cast members include Rusty Schwimmer, Peter Macon, Maxwell Simkins, Jona Xiao, Dani Deetté, Elysée Sanvillé, Alex Isles, Avery Kristen Pohl, Pamela Mitchell, Ross Kimball, Sara Gilbert, Wynn Everett, Sauriyan Sapkota, Bruce McGill, and Sherilyn Fenn. Previously announced cast includes Mckenna Grace as “Daphne Blake,” Tanner Hagen as “Shaggy Rogers,” Abby Ryder Fortson as “Velma Dinkley,” Maxwell Jenkins as “Fred Jones,” and Paul Walter Hauser. A modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog. During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.
Season two of Diarra from Detroit premieres July 29 on Paramount+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 9. Created and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, season two finds Diarra Brickland trying – unsuccessfully – to have a hot girl summer without getting wrapped up in yet another deeply unserious and extremely dangerous Detroit mystery. This time around, what starts as a seemingly harmless furniture recovery mission quickly spirals into a triple homicide investigation, a citywide treasure hunt and another trip deep into Detroit’s criminal underbelly. As Diarra attempts to sort out her messy relationship status, she instead finds herself going undercover with a secret society, starring in a Tubi movie, chasing urban legends, dodging gang warfare, and uncovering secrets buried beneath the city itself. Because of course she does.
Only Murders in the Building has added cast for its upcoming new season. Jennifer Saunders, Sean Teale, Simone Ashley, Amar Chadha-Patel, Rhea Norwood, Matthew Beard, and Sharon Horgan will appear in the sixth season of the hulu series.
Season three of The Walking Dead: Dead City premieres July 26 on AMC. In season three, Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) finally put aside their differences to build the first thriving community in Manhattan since the apocalypse, but when chaos in the city begins to arise, they are forced to question: have they learned from their old wounds or will their dark past spell doom for the entire city? In addition to Cohan and Morgan, season three also stars Jimmi Simpson, Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, Logan Kim and Michael Emery.
Crime drama Fightland premieres July 31 on Starz. The upcoming family crime drama is set against London’s boxing scene. On the night that British-born boxer Duke Kilroy (Howard Charles) becomes world heavyweight champion, a vicious assault leaves his brother, Calvin, dead. Duke is devastated and his reaction in the aftermath costs him eight years in a U.S. prison. Upon his release, and after having made a sinister discovery, Duke returns home seeking vengeance against the man he believes set him up — the criminal kingpin and former promoter, Kingsley Marshall (Nicholas Pinnock). But Kingsley has vanished, leaving his children and wife, Joy (Deborah Ayorinde), who happens to be the love of Duke’s life, to pick up the pieces. Working with a cartel desperate to control London’s drug market, Duke begins a high-risk game of infiltrating Kingsley’s empire to destroy it from within and smoke out his enemy. But amidst a volatile criminal landscape, and competing influences threatening to pull him off course, Duke will need to channel everything that made him a champion fighter into his bloody pursuit to win the ultimate victory – revenge for his brother.
The BBC has announced an update about the future of Doctor Who. As part of securing the next phase of the show for future generations, the BBC will put Doctor Who out to competitive tender this year. Doctor Who remains an important part of the BBC and this tender underpins the BBC’s continued commitment to Doctor Who ensuring audiences will enjoy the show for years to come. After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode. This decision was not taken lightly, but in order to set the show up for future series, it was decided that rather than bridge the gap with a one off special, we are choosing to push forward to invest in the long-term future of the show which ensures that when the TARDIS lands once more, it does so in all its glory. The previously announced new Doctor Who animation series for CBeebies is currently in production.
Edgar Ramirez has joined the cast of Task. Ramirez will appear in the upcoming second season of the HBO series.
Holmes has been promoted to series regular on the upcoming second season of Overcompensating. Holmes recurred in the first season of the Prime Video series.
The Circle will be moving to hulu for its upcoming new season. The series previously streamed on Netflix. The new version of the series will feature celebrity contestants rather than everyday civilians.
HGTV will heat up summer with the premiere of 40 new episodes this July, including two new series and new seasons of returning favorites. Season eight of reno competition Renovation Resort Showdown will premiere on July 1. Worst Yard on the Block premieres July 15. In the series, two teams of curb appeal aficionados will search out the most unsightly yards in the country, meet the overwhelmed homeowners and perform miraculous outdoor makeovers in just a matter of days. Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy will premiere July 19. Contractor Mike Holmes will join forces with his kids, home renovation experts Michael Holmes, Jr. and Sherry Holmes, as they continue his legacy – helping worthy homeowners in need. Ugliest House in America returns with an expanded format now featuring six, one-hour episodes and four hideous houses competing to win in each region of the country starting July 20. Texas real estate agent Noel Collier will flex her specialty of helping clients with the most wildly unique property requests find their dream homes in Extreme Buyers Club, premiering July 21.
More cast have been announced for MGM+’s Legacy of Spies. Hugh Laurie and Joe Alwyn join as Control and Jim Prideaux. Also joining the series are Anjana Vasan as Connie Sachs with Charlotte Ritchie stepping into the role of Ann Smiley and Lee Ross as Inspector Oliver Mendel. James McArdle, John Dagleish and Goran Bogdan join The Circus as Percy Alleline, Roy Bland and Toby Esterhase respectively, with Adam Hugill as Fawn, George Smiley’s hardman babysitter. They join the previously announced cast of Matthew Macfadyen as George Smiley, Charlie Hunnam as Alec Leamas, Daniel Brühl as Josef Fiedler, Devrim Lingnau Islamoğlu as Doris Quinz, Agnes O’Casey as Liz Gold, Felix Kammerer as Hans-Dieter Mundt, Dan Stevens as Bill Haydon, Jake Dunn as Peter Guillam, Safia Oakley-Green as Molly Gibson, Ariyon Bakare as Cy Aflon, Patrick Güldenberg as Dr Karl Riemick, Volker Bruch as Emmanuel Rapp and Saskia Rosendahl as Lotte Gamp.
NBC’s travel competition series Destination X returns for a sophomore season with an all-new lineup of contestants boarding the bus. The roster is inclusive of fan-favorite Bravolebs, Bombshells and reality competition superstars. The cast includes Dan Gheesling (The Traitors, Big Brother), Wendell Holland (Survivor), Kaylor Martin (Love Island USA, Love Island: Beyond the Villa), Tiffany Mitchell (The Traitors, Big Brother, The Challenge), Aesha Scott (Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Down Under), Nic Vansteenberghe (Love Island USA), Will Anderson, Lauren Barnwell, Amun Cosme, Lacy Dollar, Matthew Gaston, Dalen Michaels, and Sasha Sloan. In this high-stakes travel competition series hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the world is turned into a real-life gameboard as complete strangers embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Traveling aboard the blacked-out Destination X bus, contestants blindly journey across Europe with one goal in mind: figuring out where the “X” they are. In each episode, players are immersed in extraordinary destinations where iconic landmarks, local culture and tourist attractions are transformed into experiential challenges. To uncover their location and gain an edge in the competition, contestants must rely on their knowledge, powers of observation and problem-solving abilities. But discovering the right destination is only half the challenge. As the contestants eat, sleep, and travel together through some of the world’s most breathtaking locations, the game becomes increasingly strategic. Alliances form, rivalries emerge and every conversation could contain a valuable clue or a deliberate misdirection. With each step of the competition carrying real consequence, players must determine who can help them get closer to the truth, who poses the greatest threat, and who should face the dreaded Map Room. There, the player who places an X on a map farthest from the actual location is at risk of leaving the competition. Throughout this epic journey, these adventurers are eliminated one by one. In the end, the first player to reach the final “Destination X” will win the $250,000 grand prize.
The Adam Ray Show, a new podcast from comedian Adam Ray will premiere on Netflix June 19 with the first four episodes. New episodes will air weekly, every Friday. Step inside the hilarious, shape-shifting world of Adam Ray. The renowned comedian meets up with today’s funniest people and most fascinating stars. Blending deep-dive conversations with his signature improvised character work. Guests include Andrew Santino, Nikki Glaser, Dave Matthews, Michael Bublé, Hasan Minhaj, Jelly Roll, Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks GM and Head Coach ( John Schneider & Mike MacDonald ), Joel McHale, Mark Normand, Adam’s MOM, Goo Goo Dolls, John Summit, Impractical Jokers, Rick Glassman, and Brent Morin
Worst Neighbor Ever premieres July 1 on Netflix. You think you know your neighbors? Think again. This new series features firsthand accounts of violence, intimidation, and harassment that are more shocking than ever. Through compelling testimonials, startling body cam footage, and animated reenactments, the series proves the people next door aren’t just a nuisance – they’re lethal.
Would You Rather: Decide to Survive premieres June 26 on Prime Video. Everyone thinks they know what decision they would make when asked a Would You Rather question, well I can confirm it is not THAT easy.
The Map of Longing premieres July 17 on Netflix. the miniseries starring Alícia Falcó, Pablo Álvarez, and Georgina Amorós. The series is an adaptation of the novel by Spanish author Alice Kellen. It tells the moving story of Greta, who claims she was born with the purpose of saving her sister Lucy, who suffers from leukemia, through her stem cells. However, events take an unexpected turn and Lucy passes away, leaving Greta with a deep existential void. Before departing, Lucy creates “the map of longing,” a game that challenges Greta to face her grief and discover her own path. On this journey, Greta will meet Will, an enigmatic young man with a haunting past. Can we love someone without loving ourselves?
Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond – A Special Edition of 20/20 premieres June 12 on ABC, next day on Disney+ and hulu. The special explores the 40-year legacy of Pixar through the lens of its innovative and wildly successful franchise Toy Story. The one-hour special divulges how Toy Story, the beloved film voiced by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, was so challenging it almost wasn’t made and highlights the groundbreaking nature of this first-ever full-length computer-animated feature, which combined technical innovation with storytelling heart. It also looks ahead to Toy Story 5, showing how these classic characters must evolve to confront the modern, tech-driven era. The special features exclusive footage from the new film and takes viewers behind the curtain at Pixar Animation Studios, where the next generation of storytellers occupies the Emeryville, California, campus known for its creativity and camaraderie. It includes interviews with original cast members, including Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Greta Lee (Lilypad), Tony Hale (Forky), Ernie Hudson (Combat Carl), Craig Robinson (Atlas), Blake Clark (Slinky Dog), Jeff Bergman (Mr. Potato Head) and Wallce Shawn (Rex the Dinosaur). The special also includes a conversation with Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter, Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton, and co-director Kenna Harris.
