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June 2023 has many of our beloved series returning with new seasons, giving us much to look forward to all month long.
The final season of Netflix’s coming-of-age comedy Never Have I Ever dropped on June 8, teen thriller anthology series Cruel Summer finally returned with season 2 on June 5, the sophmore season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will premiere June 15 on Paramount+, the long-awaited sixth season of Netflix’s sci-fi anthology Black Mirror returns June 15, June 22 is the premiere of season 2 of the critically acclaimed FX series The Bear, Apple TV+ will premiere season 2 of basketball drama series Swagger on the 23rd, season 3 of The Witcher is split into 2 volumes with volume 1 dropping on Netflix June 29, and the final season of Prime Video’s Jack Ryan premieres on the very last day of June.
But there are also new series premiering throughout June that may just become your new faves. Here are 8 new series all ranging in genres to check out this month.
The Idol (June 4)
Genre: Drama
Cast: Lily-Rose Depp, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Troye Sivan, Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son, Hank Azaria
Synopsis: “After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?”
Where to watch: HBO, Max
Based On A True Story (June 8)
Genre: Dark Comedy
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Li Jun Li
Synopsis: “A dark comedic thriller, Based On A True Story is about a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime.”
Where to watch: Peacock
The Crowded Room (June 9)
Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller
Cast: Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior Raz, Jason Isaacs, Christopher Abbott, Thomas Sadoski, Zachary Golinger
Synopsis: “The Crowded Room follows Danny Sullivan (Tom Holland), a man who is arrested following his involvement in a shooting in New York City in 1979. A captivating thriller told through a series of interviews with curious interrogator Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried), Danny’s life story unfolds, revealing elements of the mysterious past that shaped him, and the twists and turns that will lead him to a life-altering revelation.”
Where to watch: Apple TV+
The Full Monty (June 14)
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Mard Addy, Lesley Sharp, Hugo Speer, Paul Barber, Steve Huison, Wim Snape, Tom Wilkinson, Talitha Wing, Paul Clayton, Miles Jupp, Sophie Stanton, Phillip Rhys Chaudhary, Dominic Sharkey, Natalie Davies, Alden Cook, Tupele Dorgu
Synopsis: “The Full Monty gang is back after 25 years, swapping their stage costumes for dognapping, racing pigeons and one very unconventional hostage situation. Gaz might be older but he’s no wiser, and best mate Dave refuses to get sucked into any more of his antics. But when tragedy strikes, the whole Monty gang must pull together for a common purpose: to honor an old friend.”
Where to watch: Hulu
Swiping America (June 15)
Genre: Romantic docuseries
Cast: Ashleigh Warren, Reagan Baker, Kesun Lee, Kris Kelkar
Synopsis: “Follows the journey of a diverse group of singles from New York City as they use a dating app to reflect on their personal experiences with sex, relationships, love, and connection.”
Where to watch: Max
Glamorous (June 22)
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Cast: Miss Benny, Kim Cattrall, Graham Parkhurst, Damian Terriquez, Ricardo Chavira, Matt Rogers, Joel Kim Booster, Brock Ciarlelli, Meher Pavri, Aldrin Bundoc
Synopsis: “Glamorous tells the story of Marco Mejia, a young gender non-conforming queer man whose life seems to be stuck in place until he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison. Its Marco’s first chance to figure out what he wants out of life, who he actually is, and what it really means for him to be queer.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Skull Island (June 22)
Genre: Anime
Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Nicolas Cantu, Mae Whitman, Darren Barnet, Betty Gilpin
Synopsis: “Shipwrecked in the South Pacific, a group of explorers encounter a menagerie of fearsome creatures — including the giant ape who rules the island: Kong.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Hijack (June 28)
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Idris Elba, Archie Panjabi, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimée Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel, Ben Miles
Synopsis: “Told in real time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.”
Where to watch: Apple TV+
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