Season One. [Premiere] Aired On: Hulu. Release Date: 08/12/25. Genre: Horror. SciFi. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See From its very first moments, Alien: Earth signals its connection to the franchise’s origins. The pilot opens with the crew gathered around a table, sharing breakfast and casual conversation after waking from stasis—a deliberate echo of the Nostromo’s introduction in Alien (1979), where an unhurried meal and everyday banter set the stage for the horrors ahe

Season Two. Aired On: Apple TV. Release Date: 08/06/25. Genre: Comedy. The Verdict: A Must-See Season One of Apple TV+’s Platonic was refreshing for its refusal to sexualize a friendship between two adults of the opposite sex. There were no “oops we kissed” moments, no will-they-won’t-they tension, no last-minute coupling that betrayed the premise. It was a comedy that dared to say “these two people love each other – but not like that.” ​ Rose Byrne’s Sylvia, a married, sli

Season Fourteen. Aired On: Hulu. Release Date: 08/04/25. Genre: Comedy. Drama. The Verdict: A Must-See In this modern era of legacy sequel shows ranging from That 90s Show to Fuller House to The Connors , season 14 of King of the Hill could have gone a lot of different directions. Thankfully, it retains enough of the spirit of the original run to be a very enjoyable revival for fans of the show. In present day, Hank and Peggy return to Arlen, TX to start their retirement

Season Two. [Episodes 1 - 3] Aired On: Peacock. Release Date: 07/31/25. Genre: Action. Comedy. Drama. Fantasy. SciFi. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See It’s been two summers since one of the most exciting racing franchises sped off into the sunset taking its cool cars, eclectic characters, and ridiculous plot lines with it. Funny enough, the last Fast & Furious movie came out that year too. While it’s still a mystery where Vin Diesel and company will take their story next,

Director: Terrell Riley. Steve Trout .  Runtime: 278 Minutes. [5 Episodes] Release Date: 07/29/25 [Netflix] The Verdict: A Must-See As a newly emerging fan of WWE, this five episode miniseries is a wonderful highlight reel of all I’ve missed from the biggest 2025 events thus far in the sport. It also does a wonderful job of showcasing the behind the scenes technical side of things, although it would be great to have an entire season in the writers room but it’s understandabl

Season Two. Aired On: Netflix. Release Date: 07/24/25. Genre: Drama. Fantasy. Horror. Mystery. SciFi. The Verdict: A Maybe Despite its cosmic scale and visual grandeur, The Sandman Season 2 finds itself caught in a strange rhythm. There are stretches where it resonates deeply—especially in its later episodes—but just as often, it drifts. Some storylines take too long to find their purpose, while others feel rushed through before they have time to fully develop. It's cohesive

Season Three. [Episodes 1 - 2] Aired On: Paramount+. Release Date: 07/17/25. Genre: Action. Adventure. SciFi.  The Verdict: A Must-See The cast and crew of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has hit warp 7 in delivering a high-energy, beautifully-produced show that is fun to watch and is easily accessible for Trekkies, Trekkers, and especially Trek Novices who think canon is just a suggestion. With familiar faces like Spock and, now, Montgomery Scott joining the bridge, SNW co

Season One. [Premiere] Aired On: Peacock. Release Date: 07/13/25. Genre: Reality-TV. The Verdict: A Maybe Following the most popular season of Love Island USA to date, Peacock decided to explore several of the “beloved” cast from the season as they hang in Los Angeles for the Summer. JaNa, Aaron, Miguel, Leah, Kaylor, Connor, Serena, Kenny, Liv, and Kendall share the screen alongside other fellow islanders, with a few missing faces (Rob primarily). Where Love Island is a r

Season One. Aired On: MGM+. Release Date: 07/13/25. Genre: Horror. SciFi. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See MGM+ is full of surprises - first their flagship sci-fi thriller From (2022-)  and now they have delivered one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever put to screen. It’s a haunting mystery that methodically unravels - this is everything The New Mutants (2020) should have been and more. Plus the reimagining of Tears for Fears “Shout” as the theme won’t be out of my p

Season One. [Episodes 1 - 4] Aired On: Paramount+. Release Date: 07/11/25. Genre: Crime. Drama. Mystery. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See Dexter: Resurrection takes bold swings, corrects some previous missteps and goes back to basics, all while in a brand new setting - the crime infested streets of New York City.   Four episodes in and this series is offering a return to form for Dexter , where the previous season explored an attempt of passing the torch to kin (aka Harris

Season Three. Aired On: Netflix. Release Date: 06/27/25. Genre: Action. Crime. Drama. Mystery. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See The conclusion of South Korea’s hit Netflix series Squid Game delivers excitement and disappointment. I admire the ubiquitous appeal of the first season, and the more I thought about it, that is likely where the story should have ended. There are good times to be had in this final season, which was really the second half of the second season, but i

Season One. [Episodes 1 - 3] Aired On: Prime Video. Release Date: 06/25/25. Genre: Drama. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See Without its blossoming cast of characters, I'd have exited the series on episode one. Fortunately for those that stick with it, Countdown is headed in an uphill trajectory after episode 3.     Recruiting a task force made up of FBI, DEA, LAPD and others to stop an act of terrorism that could kill thousands. The audience is thrown into a pretty standard,

Season Four. Aired On: Hulu. Release Date: 06/25/25. Genre: Comedy. Drama. The Verdict: A Must-See Season 4 of Hulu’s The Bear is conflicted. In some ways it feels like a return to form, but it also comes with some questionable choices. The first season was a surprise hit, season 2 was a strong follow up, while Season 3 felt a bit divisive for fans. My expectation was that season 4 would move the story along and loosen up its more abstract vibes. This season switches up the

Limited Series. [Episodes 1 - 3] Aired On: Disney+. Release Date: 06/24/25. Genre: Action. Adventure. Drama. Fantasy. SciFi. The Verdict: A Must-See In the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s post- Endgame sprawl – where gods cry, timelines collapse, and Nick Fury takes a nap in space – a Chicago teen crashing in a janky Iron Man suit feels like a welcome return to earth.  ​ Ironheart, the latest Disney+ entry and spiritual heir to Tony Stark’s legacy, is messy, scrappy, and smarte

Season One. Aired On: Apple TV. Release Date: 06/04/25. Genre: Comedy. Sport. The Verdict: A Must-See Stick , the latest feel-good sports dramedy from Apple TV+, is an obvious Ted Lasso clone and it wears its formula on its moisture-wicking sleeve: Down-on-his-luck coach? Check. Gifted but rough-edged young athlete? Check. A found family forged through roadside mishaps, minor betrayals, and slow-motion golf swings? Triple check. You see every plot beat coming from the first

Limited Series. Aired On: Prime Video. Release Date: 05/29/25. Genre: Drama. Mystery. Thriller. The Verdict: A Must-See If you’re looking for a thrilling new “whodunit” series on Prime Video, The Better Sister is the ticket. I found this limited series extremely entertaining, riveting in parts and overall very well-made.    Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel are both terrific as estranged sisters brought back together by a shocking murder that rocks both their worlds.    Biel

Season Three. [Episodes 1 - 6] Aired On: HBO Max. Release Date: 05/29/25. Genre: Comedy. Drama. Romance. The Verdict: A Must-See And just like that And Just Like That...  returns for another season to see if it can recapture any of the magic of its of-its-time predecessor, Sex and the City , so the legions of fans who are more watching out of odd hate or bewilderment can find a modicum of naturality in a show that has, so far, felt like it has existed on another plane, despi

Season One. [Episodes 1 - 3] Aired On: Peacock. Release Date: 05/27/25. Genre: Adventure. Game-Show. Reality-TV. The Verdict: A Maybe As someone that over the last five years or so have really become engaged in reality competition shows: Deal or No Deal Island , The Traitors , Love Island USA - I was delighted when there was a new show arriving that at first glance appears to be trying to capture the essence of The Amazing Race . But once the premise of the show soaks in, y

Limited Series. Aired On: Netflix. Release Date: 05/22/25. Genre: Comedy. Drama. The Verdict: A Must-See Sirens is a Netflix dark comedy miniseries that had me inching towards the edge of my seat waiting for a mind-bending bombshell… that never happens. It’s a modern spin on the idea of the siren from Greek mythology that’s easy to binge in a day, but it doesn’t quite stick the landing.   The show follows a woman named Devon who is the sole caretaker of her father who has j

Season Two. [Episodes 1 - 3] Aired On: Peacock. Release Date: 05/08/25. Genre: Comedy. Crime. Drama. Mystery. The Verdict: A Must-See Natasha Lyonne returns in the much-anticipated second season of Poker Face as the raspy-sounding, vape-sucking, foul-mouthed, Plymouth Barracuda-driving and surprisingly moral human lie-detector Charlie, and she is better than ever.   To quickly recap some key information: Charlie can always intuitively tell when someone is lying. No superpow