Summer’s heating up—not just outside, but on screen too. From long-awaited returns (Wednesday, The Bear, Squid Game) to buzzy new titles (Ironheart, Smoke), this season is stacked with TV you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, sci-fi, historical thrillers, or emotional tearjerkers, there’s something dropping nearly every week.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the most anticipated TV shows premiering this summer:
Ginny & Georgia – Season 3 | Jun 3 | Netflix
The mother-daughter duo is back, facing new secrets, fresh drama, and evolving relationships as they try to start over—again.
Divorced Sistas | Jun 10 | BET+
A spin-off of Sistas, this dramedy follows five close friends—Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany, and Bridgette—as they navigate dating, divorce, and the chaos in between.
The Buccaneers – Season 2 | Jun 18 | Apple TV+
The 1870s-set period drama returns as a group of American women continues shaking up British high society—with love, betrayal, and scandal in tow.
The Gilded Age – Season 3 | Jun 22 | HBO
As the Opera War settles, Bertha Russell sets her sights even higher, while the old money elite fight to stay relevant in a rapidly changing New York.
Ironheart | June 24, 2025 | Disney+
Teen genius Riri Williams builds a suit to rival Iron Man’s and quickly finds herself thrust into a world of superheroes, tech warfare, and self-discovery.
The Bear – Season 4 | Jun 25 | FX on Hulu
Carmy and crew dive deeper into the heat of restaurant chaos, balancing new ambitions, intense emotions, and the ever-demanding culinary world.
Smoke | Jun 27 | Apple TV+
In the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, a detective and an arson investigator team up to hunt down two serial arsonists before they strike again.
Squid Game – Season 3 | Jun 27 | Netflix
The deadly games return with higher stakes and deeper conspiracies, as Gi-hun steps back into the arena—this time with a mission.
The Sandman – Season 2 | Jul 3 & Jul 24 (Vol 1 & 2) | Netflix
Morpheus faces old wounds and new threats as the world of dreams expands with characters like Destruction and Puck entering the fold.
Foundation – Season 3 | Jul 11 | Apple TV+
With the Galactic Empire in disarray, factions rise and the Second Foundation’s secret mission intensifies in this sweeping sci-fi epic.
Dexter: Resurrection | Jul 11 | Paramount+ with Showtime
Dexter Morgan is alive and trying to start over in New York City—but a new dark passenger, a grown-up Harrison, and old sins may not let him.
Washington Black | Jul 23 | Hulu
An 11-year-old boy escapes slavery in Barbados and embarks on a breathtaking journey of freedom, invention, and identity.
Chief of War | Aug 1 | Apple TV+
Jason Momoa stars as a Hawaiian warrior navigating colonization and the unification of the islands in this sweeping historical drama.
Eyes of Wakanda | August 6 | Disney+
This animated series follows Wakandan warriors across time as they retrieve vibranium artifacts and protect the legacy of their nation.
Wednesday – Season 2 | Aug 6 | Netflix
Back at Nevermore Academy, Wednesday investigates new mysteries, deepens her psychic powers, and confronts twisted family secrets.
Alien: Earth | Aug 12 | Hulu
Set in the near future, a young woman and a group of soldiers must fend off terrifying alien lifeforms unleashed after a mysterious vessel crashes on Earth.
Peacemaker – Season 2 | Aug 21 | Max
Christopher Smith returns for more chaotic hero work, struggling with his past while trying (and failing) to keep the peace—literally.