If you are looking for a way to pass the time this summer, TV’s got you covered. There is a huge variety of new and recurring series coming our way, some of which have already landed. The top tier selection will leave you nothing short of spoilt for choice. So, without further ado, here are the five best TV series of the summer.
Dept Q.
The Netflix thriller has received positive reviews already. It follows DCI Carl Morck, a brilliant but flawed detective, who is exiled to a cold case unit in Edinburgh. The show’s premise has parallels with Slow Horses as the detective is forced to team up with an unlikely group of misfit officers. The unit’s first case involves a missing lawyer, Merritt Lingard, who was kidnapped four years prior. The team, including Morck, Akram, and Rose, are tasked with uncovering the truth behind her disappearance while simultaneously navigating their own personal struggles.
Where to watch: Netflix
Ginny and Georgia
The third season of this satirical drama has been released on Netflix. The series focuses on Georgia’s murder trial and the impact her actions are having on Ginny, Austin, and her new husband, Paul. Meanwhile, Ginny is navigating her own challenges, including a pregnancy scare and a potential reconciliation with her ex-boyfriend Marcus. The series ends with a twist that is sure to leave viewers wanting another season.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Waterfront
One of Netflix’s newest crime dramas, The Waterfront follows the flawed Buckley family as they struggle to maintain their North Carolina fishing empire and get themselves into dangerous situations. The family has owned a fishing business and a seafood restaurant, alongside a sketchy side hustle in drug running. When Dad Harlan tries to leave the bad stuff behind, he’s sucked back into that world after his son Cane makes a deal with the wrong people.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Bear
The Bear follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), a young, award-winning chef, who has returned home to Chicago to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop following the death of his brother to suicide. Carmy clashes with the chaotic culture of the restaurant and its staff, led by his cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and tries to modernise the restaurant, facing resistance and dealing with his own personal demons. The fourth season of The Bear premieres on June 25 this year.
Where to watch: Disney+
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, the Prime Video drama has been a breakout success. Season Two of The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of the 10 most-watched seasons of any series ever on the service. It is a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle between one girl, Belly, and two brothers, Conrad and Jerimiah, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. The coming-of-age story about love, heartbreak and life is gearing up for its third and final season, but which brother will Belly choose?
Where to watch: Amazon Prime from July 16