In the modern era of television, there is no such thing as a “break” from new series — even in the summer months, networks and streaming services find ways to fill up hours of airtime. While production shutdowns this spring may mean that the number of series released this year may drop dramatically, the next few months are still pretty packed with new releases and returning favorites.
From Netflix’s youth-targeted offeringsThe Baby-Sitters ClubandCursed, to Apple TV+ premiering new shows meant to inspire, includingDear…andLittle Voice, to whatever the hell HBO’sPerry Masonmight end up being, there are a lot of fascinating shows on the horizon. Below, we look forward to the TV we’re most excited about over the next few months — there’s plenty of opportunity for disappointment, of course, but also plenty of opportunity for some great shows to entertain, enlighten, or at the very least distract us for a little bit.
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Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story
Premiere:June 2 on Hulu
Creator:Alexandra Cunningham
Cast:Amanda Peet, Christian Slater, Rachel Keller, Missi Pyle
The infamous 1989 murders committed by a well-to-do housewife driven to desperation after her divorce is the subject of USA Network’s next edition of the compelling true-crime dramaDirty John. Featuring a brand-new cast, withAmanda Peetgetting a well-deserved showcase as Betty andChristian Slaterputting a new spin on his trademark ability to deliver creepy charm,TheBetty Broderick Storypromises to offer greater insight into a complicated story with no easy answers. -Liz Shannon Miller
Queer Eye (Season 5)
Premiere:June 5 on Netflix
Creator:David Collins
Cast:Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness
Did you know that human beings have a tremendous capacity for kindness, change, and positive growth? I know these all may seem like foreign concepts these days, but it’s true. And any time I need a reminder of that, I pop on a Netflix episode ofQueer Eye, watch that incredible Fab Five work their magic on another human being, cry my damn eyes out, and feel a ton better. Lucky for all of us, then, thatQueer EyeSeason 5 is coming to Netflix on June 5.
If you’ve not watched the show before, first of all, welcome! Second of all, the show features five gay men on a mission to change people’s lives across the world. We’ve gotAntoni Porowskion food and wine,Bobby Berkon interior design,Jonathan Van Nesson grooming,Karamo Brownon culture, andTan Franceon fashion (my favorite!). They’re not just focusing on the surface — they get to the core of people’s issues and work on them with gentle, accepting acuity. They’re heading to Philadelphia for this season, and I’m gonna follow them every step of the way. -Gregory Lawrence
Premiere:June 5 on Apple TV+
Creator:R.J. Cutler
Cast:Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Spike Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Stevie Wonder, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, Big Bird
Dear…sounds like it will be a tear-jerker (in a good way) — this documentary series profiles an eclectic assortment of heroes from the perspective of the people whose lives they’ve changed. And right now, a series entirely devoted to positivity sounds… damn nice. To quoteLin-ManuelMiranda on Twitter: I cried. So. Much. Reading. These. Letters. Thanks [directorR.J. Cutler] for an unforgettable afternoon." -Liz Shannon Miller
I May Destroy You
Premiere:June 7 on HBO
Creator:Michaela Coel
Cast:Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu, Aml Ameen, Marouane Zitti, Ann Akin
Michaela Coelis back in a big way with her new HBO seriesI May Destroy You.The series sees theChewing Gumcreator/star wearing numerous hats: creator, executive producer, writer, and, most prominently, star.I May Destroy Youfollows Arabella (Coel), a Millennial writer who rose to prominence on Twitter and is now gearing up to write a new book. Life changes in an instant for Arabella after a night out drinking and hanging with friends leads to a morning of hazy, violent memories, which crystallize into the young writer coming to grips with the fact she was raped. Over the course of 12 episodes, Arabella transforms and attempts to heal, regain control of her narrative, and find justice. Through Coel’s distinct voice,I May Destroy Youis a sharp analysis of our contemporary culture around the treatment of victims of rape and sexual assault as well as Millennial culture, the monetization and clout-ification of personal trauma, and much more. -Allie Gemmill
F Is for Family (Season 4)
Premiere:June 12 on Netflix
Creators:Bill Burr, Michael Price
Cast:Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry, Sam Rockwell, Haley Reinhart, Mo Collins, Jonathan Banks
It feels like ages since we last checked in with the Murphy clan, and a quick Google search informs me thatF Is for FamilySeason 3 premiered on Aug 23, 2025! A year and a half later, things are more or less the same for Frank, Sue, Kevin, Bill, and Maureen, though change is certainly in the air. For starters, rather than continue to be bullied, Bill decides tobecomea bully himself — on the ice, of course. Slacker Kevin finally gets serious about his band, as well as a new girlfriend who encourages him to read these things called books. Even though Frank (co-creatorBill Burr) and Sue (Laura Dern) have their hands full, there’s another baby on the way, and a new Murphy isn’t the only addition to the family — the original Murphy is back, too! That’s right, Frank’s estranged father joins the show in Season 4 and there’s still some bad blood between them.Jonathan BanksfromBreaking Badvoices Frank’s dad, Big Bill, and let’s just say the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Meanwhile, neighbor Vic (Sam Rockwell) isn’t the coolest guy ever anymore. He’s 30, which makes him a dinosaur in the music business, but he thinks he’s found an act that can take him back to the top.
What I love aboutF Is for Familyis how it’s about real people and real problems. All due respect toFamily Guy, but there are no talking dogs or talking babies to be found here. The serialized nature of the show keeps you invested in the storyline. It’s not like a sitcom, where whatever happens in one episode doesn’t matter in the next. There are consequences. There’s fallout. These characters remember every fight and petty slight, and that’s part of the reason it’s so relatable. We’ll see how Big Bill affects the family dynamic when Season 4 debuts on June 12. -Jeff Sneider
Crossing Swords
Premiere:June 12 on Hulu
Creators:John Harvatine IV, Tom Root
Voice Cast:Nicholas Hoult, Luke Evans, Alanna Ubach, Maya Erskine, Yvette Nicole Brown, Seth Green, Tony Hale, Adam Pally, Breckin Meyer, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Felicia Day, Frank Welker, Fred Tatasciore, John DiMaggio, Kat Dennings, Kaley Cuoco, Kevin Michael Richardson, Nolan North, Danica McKellar, Kari Wahlgren, Mark Hamill, Clancy Brown, Jim Cummings
The fellas fromRobot Chickenare bringing their signature stop-motion weirdness to Hulu for this wild take on medieval times, focusing on a peasant whose big chance to work in the castle ends up going horribly wrong (and hilarious). Just look at that voice cast above and try not to get excited forCrossing Swords’combination of crude jokes (including full-frontal nudity) and super-cute animation style. -Liz Shannon Miller
One Day At A Time: “The Politics Episode”
Premiere:June 16 on Pop TV
Creators:Gloria Calderon Kellett, Mike Royce
Cast:Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rita Moreno, Gloria Estefan, Melissa Fumero, Lin-Manuel Miranda
With physical production shut down, shows likeOne Day at a Timeare attempting all kinds of unconventional solutions to keep telling stories, and thus behold the adorable animated characters above, who will stand in for their real-life counterparts in this special episode produced entirely remotely, with special guest stars Gloria Estefan, Melissa Fumero, and Lin-Manuel Miranda phoning in their performances as extended members of the Alvarez clan. It’s not the same as an episode performed in front of a live studio audience, of course, but it’ll be lovely to see the family back in action (sorta). -Liz Shannon Miller
The Politician (Season 2)
Premiere:June 19 on Netflix
Creators:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan
Cast:Ben Platt, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Bette Midler, Gwyneth Paltrow, Judith Light
Ryan Murphy’s first original series under his megadeal with Netflix was the ambitious candy-coated dramedyThe Politician,and the series returns for its second season this summer. The conceit of the show from the very beginning was to chart one man’s rise to the U.S. Presidency from his early days in high school, with each season focusing on a new election. And while Season 1 foundBen Platt’s Payton Hobart running for class president, a time jump puts Season 2’s focus on Payton’s surprise bid for New York State Senate. His opponent is a character played byJudith Light, and Season 2 appears to contrast the ideals between this cutthroat upstart and a political veteran. Making things even more interesting is Murphy’s recent comments that the show will take a substantial break between Season 2 and Season 3 so Platt can age into the character’s race for President, which will likely mark the show’s final season. -Adam Chitwood
SYFY WIRE’s The Great Debate
Premiere:June 18 on Syfy
Creators:Rhett Bachner, Brien Meagher, T.J. Chambers
Cast:Baron Vaughn
Ever spent an hour fighting over who would win in a fight, Chewbacca or Mr. Miyagi? That’s basically the premise ofSYFY WIRE’s The Great Debate,a panel series featuring nerdy and funny celebrities debating some extremely silly topics. Hosted byBaron Vaughn, guests each week includeMayim Bialik,Colton Dunn,Orlando Jones,Lauren Lapkus,Amber Nash,Brian Posehn,Jonah Ray,Adam Savage,Aisha Tyler,Janet Varney, andReggie Watts— watch with a loved one, and maybe put your relationship to the test over important questions like who is the best Ninja Turtle. (Correct answer: Donatello.) -Liz Shannon Miller
Love, Victor
Premiere:June 19 on Hulu
Creators:Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
Cast:Michael Cimino, Ana Ortiz, James Martinez, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, Rachel Naomi Hilson, Bebe Wood, George Sear, Anthony Turpel, Mason Gooding
Didja seeLove, Simon? I loved the 2018 coming-of-age LGBTQ+ film, based on theBecky AlbertallinovelSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Now, thankfully, we are getting more charming stories set in this lovely universe.Love, Victorpromising a spiritual TV spinoff that will keep examining what it means to be a teenager grappling with every facet of their identity.
Michael Ciminostars as Victor, a kid who just moved to a new high school with his parents (played byAna OrtizandJames Martinez). Inspired by the story of Simon (Nick Robinson, who returns to produce and narrate this series), Victor wants that story to springboard his own. Trouble is, he’s not sure what his story is, yet. And as he adjusts to all this newness, we watch him explore his burgeoning queerness, generational divides with his parents, and desire to just feel normal.
This show, originally developed for Disney+ before a late-period shuffle to Hulu, looks charming, cute, sensitive, and interested in examining some prickly truths thatLove, Simonmay have smoothed over. In a streaming market saturated with dark, gritty shows that promise to plunge the depths of our capacity for shittiness with hyper-stylized filmmaking to boot, it’s just nice to see a show interested in telling a simple, human story that just might help some teens who need it. -Gregory Lawrence
