The TV landscape heats up this week with an exciting lineup of new shows premiering on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and other streaming services, as well as on broadcast and cable TV. Whether you’re craving a crime drama, a space opera, or reality TV, this week’s lineup offers something for everyone.
Spinoffs are in abundance, with the sequel series “Dexter: Resurrection” bringing back the dark and twisted world of the infamous serial killer, “Ballard” expanding the universe of “Bosch,” and “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 heightening the beachside drama with “Golden” cast members. Meanwhile, “Foundation” season 3 continues its epic saga of survival and rebellion, and a new Netflix rom-com, “Too Much,” explores the messiness of new love.
Reality TV and Spinoffs
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10 (ABC)
The reality dating spinoff hits a milestone with its tenth season, celebrating by soaking up the sun in a new locale: Costa Rica. Jesse Palmer returns as host, Wells Adams continues mixing drinks behind the bar, and Hannah Brown joins as “Paradise Relations.”
This season promises fresh drama with a new twist: fan favorites from “The Golden Bachelor” and “Golden Bachelorette” join the beach alongside the usual twentysomethings, proving that drama transcends generations.
Episode 1 premieres Monday, July 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC (via Sling or Fubo) and next day on Hulu.
‘Ballard’ (Prime Video)
Maggie Q steps into the “Bosch” universe in this spinoff as Detective Renée Ballard, leading the LAPD’s cold case unit with grit and empathy. When a series of long-forgotten murders, including a John Doe tied to a serial killer, points to a deeper conspiracy within the department, Ballard digs in.
Assisting her is none other than Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), who brings his own history to the case. Fans of Michael Connelly’s books will find plenty to savor in this dark L.A. crime drama.
All 10 episodes premiere Wednesday, July 9 at 3 a.m. ET on Prime Video.
Comedy and Romance
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 17 (FXX)
The Gang returns for more hijinks and questionable choices in season 17. The season kicks off with the second part of the “Abbott Elementary” crossover, which sees Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Dee, and Frank volunteering (or rather, causing chaos) at the school.
They also enter the corporate world, shamelessly chasing money and power with zero dignity. Two decades in, the Paddy’s Pub misfits remain absurd and ridiculous, a comforting constant for fans.
Episodes 1-2 premiere Wednesday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET on FXX (via Sling or Fubo) and next day on Hulu.
‘Too Much’ (Netflix)
This isn’t your picture-perfect Notting Hill fantasy; it’s the version with bad decisions, hangovers, and a meet-cute in a grimy pub bathroom. Created by Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, this romantic comedy acknowledges that the course of true love never runs smooth.
“Hacks” standout Megan Stalter plays Jessica, a burned-out New Yorker who flees to London to brood like a Brontë sister after blowing up her life. There, she meets Felix (Will Sharpe), a scruffy musician who’s a blaring red flag yet completely irresistible.
All 10 episodes premiere Thursday, July 10 at 3 a.m. ET on Netflix.
Sci-Fi and Thrillers
‘Foundation’ Season 3 (Apple TV Plus)
“Foundation” returns to continue doing the impossible: turning Isaac Asimov’s famously dense, cerebral sci-fi into absorbing TV. Season 3 doubles down on its reputation among fans as “Game of Thrones” in space — minus the dragons, plus a telepathic warlord.
Set 152 years after season 2, the new episodes find the Empire in shambles, Lee Pace’s cloned emperor losing his grip, and Jared Harris’s Hari Seldon still predicting doom with unsettling accuracy. Enter the Mule (Pilou Asbæk), a mind-controlling warlord ready to topple everything.
Episode 1 premieres Friday, July 11 at 12 a.m. ET on Apple TV Plus.
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (Paramount Plus)
Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) just can’t stay dead — even when his own son shoots him. In the second sequel series after “New Blood,” our favorite blood-spatter expert wakes from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace.
He heads to New York City to find his son and make amends, but Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) is hard on his tail with questions he really doesn’t want to answer. Hall is joined by a stacked cast, including Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage, for another foray into darkness. The past won’t stay buried, and there will be blood.
Episodes 1-2 premiere Friday, July 11 at 3 a.m. ET on Paramount Plus Premium.
‘The Institute’ (MGM Plus)
Stephen King’s “The Institute” is no bedtime story. It’s a horror show where kids are snatched from their beds and locked in a facility where psychic powers mean torture in the name of science.
When teenage genius Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman) is kidnapped, he wakes up in a nightmare orchestrated by the chilling Ms. Sigsby (Mary Louise Parker), the Institute’s cruel tormentor. Meanwhile, in town, ex-cop Tim Jamieson (Ben Barnes) is trying to mind his own business until he’s pushed to look into the shadowy facility. Think “Stranger Things” but even more terrifying.
Episode 1 premieres Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ET on MGM Plus.
This week’s diverse lineup of new shows reflects the growing trend of blending genres and expanding beloved universes. As streaming services continue to compete for viewers’ attention, the variety and depth of content available ensure that there’s something for every taste. From spine-chilling thrillers to heartwarming comedies, viewers are in for a treat.
