This July, we are getting a ton of great shows on various streaming services. From the much-anticipated return of Twisted Metal on Peacock to the second and final season of the epic fantasy drama series The Sandman on Netflix. So, we are here to sort out all of the brilliant upcoming shows that you might want to check out.
The Sandman Season 2 Vol. 1 (July 3), Vol. 2 (July 24), & Vol. 3 (July 31) – Netflix
The Sandman is an epic fantasy drama series developed by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith, and Mike Dringenberg. Based on the DC comic book of the same name by Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg, the upcoming second and final season of the Netflix series continues the story of Dream as his past decision comes back to haunt him after a fateful family reunion. The Sandman Season 2 stars Tom Sturridge, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Gwendoline Christie, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Vivienne Acheampong, Indya Moore, Ruairi O’Connor, Steve Coogan, Ann Skelly, Douglas Booth, Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, Jack Gleeson, Esme Creed-Miles, Barry Sloane, and Adrian Lester.
Ballard (July 9) – Prime Video
Ballard is an upcoming crime thriller drama series created by Michael Connelly. Based on Connelly’s characters, the Prime Video series serves as a spin-off to Prime Video’s Bosch and Amazon Freevee’s Bosch: Legacy. It follows LAPD Detective Renee Ballard as she is assigned to lead a team to investigate cold cases. Ballard stars Maggie Q, Amy Hill, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Courtney Taylor, and Hector Hugo.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 (July 9) – Hulu
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a dark comedy series created by Rob Mac. The upcoming seventeenth season of the FXX series will once again follow the gang on their various misadventures, including their run-in with the Abbott Elementary characters. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito, David Hornsby, and Mary Elizabeth Ellis.
Dexter: Resurrection (July 11) – Paramount+ with Showtime
Dexter: Resurrection is an upcoming crime drama mystery series created by Clyde Phillips. The upcoming series serves as a sequel to Dexter and Dexter: New Blood, and it follows Dexter Morgan after he miraculously survives being shot and finds himself in New York City working with a group of deadly killers. Dexter: Resurrection stars Michael C. Hall, Peter Dinklage, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, James Remar, Uma Thurman, Ntare Mwine, Kadia Saraf, Dominic Fumusa, and Emilia Suárez.
Foundation Season 3 (July 11) – Apple TV+
Foundation is a sci-fi drama series co-created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman. Based on the novel series by Isaac Asimov, the upcoming third season of the Apple TV+ series is set 152 years after the events of Season 2 and it revolves around The Foundation and Cleonic Dynasty’s Empire as they reluctantly join hands to face off against “The Mule,” a warlord set on ruling the world. Foundation Season 3 stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, Rowena King, Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur, and Pilou Asbæk.
The Institute (July 13) – MGM+
The Institute is an upcoming supernatural horror series written by Benjamin Cavell. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Stephen King, the MGM+ series follows Luke Ellis, a genius teen boy who suddenly finds himself in a mysterious institute surrounded by children with special abilities. The Institute stars Ben Barnes, Mary Louise-Parker, Simone Miller, Jason Diaz, Brendan Beiser, Joe Freeman, and Fionn Laird.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 (July 16) – Prime Video
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age romantic drama series created by Jenny Han. Based on Han’s novel series, the upcoming third and final season of the Prime Video series will once again present Isabel “Belly” Conklin with a choice, and she must choose between her soulmate Jeremiah and her first love Conrad. The Summer I Turned Pretty stars Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, and Sean Kaufman.
Untamed (July 17) – Netflix
Untamed is an upcoming murder mystery thriller series co-created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith. The Netflix series is set in the Yosemite National Park, and it follows Kyle Turner, a federal agent who is assigned to solve the murder of a woman whose body is found there. Untamed stars Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Wilson Bethel, Lily Santiago, and Rosemarie DeWitt.
Acapulco Season 4 (July 23) – Apple TV+
Acapulco is a comedy series co-created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman. Inspired by the 2017 Mexican-American film How to Be a Latin Lover, the upcoming fourth and final season of the Apple TV+ series will continue with young and present-day Máximo as they try to make Las Colinas better and get to the top. Acapulco stars Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon, Damián Alcázar, Jessica Collins, Fernando Carsa, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Orozco, Gala Montes de Oca, and Camila Perez.
Twisted Metal Season 2 (July 31) – Peacock
Twisted Metal is a post-apocalyptic action comedy series developed by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Michael Jonathan Smith. Based on the video game franchise of the same name developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the upcoming Season 2 of the Peacock series will follow John Doe and Quiet as they take part in the vehicular combat games that were teased in the Season 1 finale. Twisted Metal stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, and Will Arnett.