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Summer isn’t just for hectic vacations to unknown climes and lounging by the poolside—it’s also the perfect excuse to finally binge those shows you’ve been putting off for ages. With more daylight and fewer obligations, tis the season of backyard movie nights, late-night marathons under the stars, and lazy afternoons spent catching up on plotlines the whole world’s been talking about for months. Whether you’re streaming from a hammock, a patio projector, or your favorite indoor chill spot, June brings a fresh wave of new releases and returning favorites that’ll have you hitting “next episode” over and over again.
Here’s what to stream to kick off your summer watchlist right:
July
The Sandman (Season 2)
Release Date: July 3rd, 2025 (Volume 1) & July 24th, 2025 (Volume 2)
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: After close to three years, The Sandman returns for its second and final season, bringing Neil Gaiman’s visionary world to a haunting close. Adapting Volume Two of the popular graphic novel series, the season continues Dream’s story. Also known as Lord Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), Dream is the cosmic entity who rules over dreams and nightmares. Following his escape from over a century of imprisonment, Dream must now navigate new realms and face deeper existential threats that test the very fabric of the Dreaming. Returning cast members include Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, the loyal librarian of the Dreaming, and Gwendoline Christie as the formidable Lucifer. Season 2 debuts in two parts, with Volume 1 premiering July 3 and Volume 2 arriving July 24. It promises new characters, labyrinthine mythology, and a bittersweet farewell to a marvelously imaginative universe in fantasy television.
Too Much (Season 1)
Release Date: July 10th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: This romantic comedy stars Megan Stalter as Jessica, a chaotic yet endearing New Yorker reeling from a disastrous breakup. The series follows her fresh start in London—complete with culture shocks, awkward dates, and shocking self-discovery. Things take a turn when Jessica meets Felix (Will Sharpe), a reserved Londoner with his own emotional baggage. The two form an offbeat yet undeniable connection. With Emily Ratajkowski as Polly, Jessica’s glam and unfiltered confidante, Too Much marks Dunham’s return to TV with her signature blend of humor, heartbreak, and uncomfy honesty. Great news for fans who’ve been waiting since Girls!
Dexter Resurrection (Season 1)
Release Date: July 11th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Paramount+
Synopsis: The direct sequel to Dexter and Dexter: New Blood, featuring Michael C. Hall’s return as the iconic antihero Dexter Morgan, who has miraculously survived his apparent death. Weeks after the events of New Blood, Dexter resurfaces in NYC on a relentless search for his estranged and missing son, Harrison. But he’s not the only one on the hunt—Miami’s Captain Angel Batista (David Zayas) is hot on his trail, determined to expose the truth. With Peter Dinklage joining the cast as the mysterious Leon Prater, and a powerhouse ensemble including Uma Thurman, James Remar, and Jack Alcott, Dexter: Resurrected promises a dark, gripping continuation of one of television’s most compelling sagas.
Foundation (Season 3)
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Streaming Platform: Apple TV+
Synopsis: Set 152 years after Season 2, the once-fractured Foundation is now on the rise, while the centuries-old rule of the Cleonic Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. As old powers wane, a terrifying force emerges: the enigmatic warlord known as The Mule (portrayed by Game of Thrones‘ Pilou Asbæk), who threatens to upend the fragile balance of the galaxy. With Lee Pace’s Brother Day and Jared Harris’ Hari Seldon caught in a battle of ideologies and empires, Foundation continues its bold adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s legendary series, delivering a thought-provoking and thrilling journey into the future.
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3)
Release Date: July 16th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: Season 3 brings this beloved coming-of-age romantic drama to a close as Belly (Lola Tung) follows her heart one final time. After choosing Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) over Conrad (Christopher Briney) in the Season 2 finale, Team Jeremiah celebrated. But this season’s ever-shifting love triangle, nothing is certain for long. Based on Jenny Han’s bestselling trilogy, the third and final season of the Prime Video series promises a bittersweet ending and a resolution to the story that has kept fans guessing summer after summer.
The Hunting Wives (Season 1)
Release Date: July 21st, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: This gripping American drama is based on May Cobb’s mega-seller, The Hunting Wives and stars Brittany Snow, Malin Åkerman, and Dermot Mulroney. When Sophie O’Neil (Snow) relocates with her family from the East Coast to the sultry, secretive world of East Texas, she gets drawn into the intoxicating orbit of glamorous socialite Margo Banks (Åkerman). What begins as harmless fascination quickly spirals into a web of obsession, seduction, and deadly consequences. As Sophie’s carefully built life unravels, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game—one that threatens everything and everyone she holds dear.
June
Love Island USA (Season 7)
Release Date: June 3rd, 2025
Streaming Platform: Peacock
Synopsis: Love Island USA Season 7 is streaming soon, and the drama is heading back to paradise. So it’s time to grab your personalized water bottles and rally the group chat. This season, Ariana Madix returns to host the ultimate Fiji getaway, bringing her signature charm and reality TV savvy. She’ll be joined once again by comedian Iain Stirling, whose zippy narration is practically a character in its own right. As for the new islanders? We’ll have to wait for the premiere to see who’s coupling up, stirring the pot, and turning heads.
Ginny & Georgia (Season 3)
Release Date: June 3rd, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: Season 3 of this American comedy-drama picks up in the immediate aftermath of Georgia’s shocking arrest. Just as she’s saying “I do,” Georgia (Brianne Howey) is taken into custody for murder—shattering her fairy tale ending and thrusting the Miller family into an unforgiving spotlight. It’s always been Ginny (Antonia Gentry) and Georgia against the world, but this time, the world is fighting back harder than ever.
Tires (Season 2)
Release Date: June 5th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: Following the unexpected success of their bold marketing stunt, Will and Shane dive headfirst into expanding both their personal and professional lives—without fully grasping the true cost of doing business. Season 2 introduces Thomas Haden Church as Phil, Shane’s wealthy yet wildly immature father. A grown-up—and slightly unhinged—version of Shane, Phil lives in Florida, where he juggles a portfolio of quirky businesses, sips margaritas like water, and shamelessly flirts with waitresses.
FUBAR (Season 2)
Release Date: June 12th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: FUBAR Season 2 is gearing up to be an action-packed thrill ride, loaded with high-speed car chases, explosive shootouts, intense fight scenes—and yes, plenty of twists. But it’s not all bullets and brawls—the new season promises a heavy dose of romance and family drama. One of the most exciting additions? Carrie-Anne Moss joins the cast as Greta, a former East German spy with a treacherous agenda. She goes toe-to-toe with Luke Brunner (Arnold Schwarzenegger) in a showdown that’s both suspenseful and seductive. Their chemistry sparks before Greta drops the bombshell: she’s intent on igniting World War III.
The Gilded Age (Season 3)
Release Date: June 22nd, 2025
Streaming Platform: HBO
Synopsis: This American historical drama, created and written for HBO by Julian Fellowes (of Downton Abbey fame), returns with its highly anticipated third season. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming United States, Season 3 dives deeper into a time of immense change. The tagline — “No victory came without sacrifice” — sets the tone, as the series explores economic upheaval and sweeping shifts in society.
Empires were built, but nothing stayed the same for long. In the wake of the climactic Opera War that closed out Season 2, the old guard of New York high society — led by figures like Christine Baranski’s formidable Agnes Van Rhijn and Donna Murphy’s iron-willed Mrs. Astor — has been weakened. Now, the ambitious Russells — Carrie Coon’s indomitable Bertha and Morgan Spector’s steadfast George — are ready to seize their place at the pinnacle of Gilded Age power.
Ironheart (Mini Series)
Release Date: June 24th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Synopsis: Ironheart is an upcoming American television miniseries created by Chinaka Hodge for Disney+. Produced by Marvel Studios, the series centers on Riri Williams — also known as Ironheart — and is based on the beloved Marvel Comics character. As the 14th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Ironheart picks up after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Now back home in Chicago, brilliant MIT student Riri finds herself caught in a high-stakes clash between science and the supernatural when she crosses paths with the mysterious Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood. As technology and magic collide, Riri is thrust into a dangerous journey that could define her future — and shake the MCU to its core.
The Bear (Season 4)
Release Date: June 25th, 2025
Streaming Platform: FX Hulu
Synopsis: The Bear Season 4 dives headfirst into the simmering tensions and unanswered questions still hanging over TV’s most chaotic kitchen. With Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) finally launching Chicago’s buzziest new fine-dining spot, the pressure isn’t just on the plates — it’s personal.
After attending the funeral for his beloved fine-dining inspiration, Ever, Carmy is hit with news he’s been dreading: the Chicago Tribune review is out. Meanwhile, Sydney faces a crossroads of her own. An enticing offer from Chef Shapiro (Adam Shapiro), who tried to recruit her earlier in the season, is back on the table. And an unopened DocuSign from Carmy — still parked in her inbox — hints that she may already know which path she’s destined to take next. All of which we hope is answered in Season 4
Squid Game (Season 3)
Release Date: June 27th, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Synopsis: The third and final season of Squid Game picks up in the wake of Season 2’s harrowing cliffhanger. It catapults Gi-hun (Player 456) straight back into the deadly heart of the games — with one goal: to tear them down from the inside.
Still reeling from the betrayal and loss of his closest ally, Jung-bae (Player 390), Gi-hun finds himself navigating an even more twisted version of the competition. Among the new threats is the return of the enigmatic Front Man. This time he’s disguised as Player 001 and planning to infiltrate the rebellion from within. As alliances fray and the stakes escalate, the season’s final moments are pierced by the haunting sound of a baby’s cry — raising more chilling questions as the saga nears its end.
