As the heat rises outside, it’s time to turn the A/C on, sink into your comfiest spot, and get swept away by this season’s must-watch TV shows. From psychological drama and twisted reality games to supernatural tales and animated Marvel lore, this summer’s TV lineup is anything but dull.
Whether you’re in it for the high-stakes kitchen chaos, eerie realms, or stylised teenage rebellion, there’s something for every binge (or slow)-watcher on the block.
Streaming giants are delivering an impressive mix of genres, from thriller and fantasy to animation and dark comedy. Some stories pick up right where they left off, while others break new ground with bold characters, unpredictable plots, and visually stunning worlds. With staggered release dates throughout June, July, and August, you’ve got plenty of time to queue up your favourites (and a few guilty pleasures).
Here’s our TV recommendations for the Summer – plus a quick peek into what each show’s all about. No spoilers, though – we promise!
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Release Date: 24 June
Channel: Hulu / FX
Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto returns to the kitchen in the fourth season of The Bear, where fine-dining meets frayed nerves and family trauma. This season dives deeper into Carmy’s tug-of-war between culinary excellence and the dysfunctional roots that keep pulling him back to the Original Beef of Chicagoland.
We especially love The Bear for everything it represents: deep thought, dark humour, and slow watching, which is almost rare to find in today’s binge-a-lot age. Jeremy Allen White’s intense portrayal of Carmy, coupled with the portrayal of the Chicago community – endearing yet rough-around-the-edges – makes this series a definite must-watch! If you haven’t stumbled upon it yet, it’s about time you start.
Squid Game: Season 3
Genre: Thriller / Survival Drama
Release Date: 27 June
Streaming Channel: Netflix
The game is nearing its end. Squid Game Season 3 promises to offer some clarity after the cliffhanger of season 2’s end. throws us back into its neon-lit nightmare with even more treacherous rounds, shifting alliances, and twisted psychology. As new players enter and old ones are navigating their arcs, the show’s dark commentary on class, desperation, and morality grows ever sharper. The stakes? Still life and death. The prize? Still temptingly out of reach.
Genre: Fantasy / Drama
Release Date: 3 July
Streaming Channel: Netflix
Morpheus, aka Dream, aka The Sandman – returns to show us the end. The cosmic being who controls all dreams will probably introduce us to more of his siblings. In hell, Lucifer and Mazikeen will culminate their plans to take Dream out. A lot of is captured and held prisoner for more than a century, he must journey across different worlds and timelines to fix the chaos his absence has caused.
Genre: Animation / Action-Adventure
Release Date: 6 August
Streaming Channel: Disney+
Eyes of Wakanda opens a new chapter in the Black Panther legacy through the eyes of elite warriors, the Hatut Zeraze. Set across centuries and continents, the animated series traces the retrieval of stolen Vibranium artifacts and the lengths Wakanda will go to protect its secrets.
With sleek visuals and pulse-quickening missions, this Marvel offering is less superhero spectacle and more global espionage, powered by tradition and honour. Fans of the Black Panther universe will appreciate the lore expansion, while newcomers can dive right in and still be hooked.
Genre: Supernatural / Dark Comedy
Release Date: 6 August
Streaming Channel: Netflix
Nevermore Academy’s most deadpan student returns, and this time she’s diving into even darker waters. Season 2 of Wednesday kicks off with fresh threats, strange disappearances, and sinister family secrets. The plot thickens as Wednesday Addams juggles her icy intellect with a growing tangle of relationships, some helpful, others dangerous.
With its gothic aesthetic, biting humour, and eerie twists, this season promises to unravel new layers of mystery while staying true to its sarcastic soul. Part 2 drops in September, so consider this your first spellbinding instalment.
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