With shorter seasons this year, television is making a robust return. From legal dramas to fantastical worlds and sharp satires, there’s a lot on offer this summer. Let’s dive into the highlights:
Presumed Innocent’s Enticing Courtroom Drama
In this new crime drama on Apple TV+, Jake Gyllenhaal stars as prosecutor Rusty Sabich, who becomes the main suspect in his mistress’s murder. Inspired by Scott Turow’s bestseller, the series tackles social issues like racism and sexism while showing the complexities of love. As Rusty states in the teaser, Love isn’t what people tell you that it is. In my experience, it’s just something that grows, until one day, you just find yourself needing someone.
The Boys Continue to Challenge Superheroes
Karl Urban returns as Billy Butcher for Season 4 of Amazon Prime’s The Boys. The series stands out by exploring what happens when superheroes abuse their powers. Sharon Tal Yguado notes,In a landscape saturated with superhero shows, The Boys is the next evolution in this popular genre
. This season delves deeper into satire, poking fun at both Marvel/DC and MAGA-style politics.
Bridgerton’s Penelope Takes Center Stage
Bridgerton returns focusing on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). This season showcases her pursuit of a husband and reveals her double life as Lady Whistledown. Coughlan expresses her excitement upon meeting the iconic voice behind her character,I freaked out. I cried. They told us it would be someone iconic, but I didn’t know that meant it would be Julie Andrews!
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Carmen Berzatto Stews in The Bear
Creator Christopher Storer’s The Bear sees Jeremy Allen White as Carmen Berzatto taking over his late brother’s failing restaurant. Characters like the new sous chef Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and passionate pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) add depth to this high-stakes kitchen drama.
Emily Cooper’s Parisian Adventures Continue
Lily Collins reprises her role in Emily in Paris, bringing her charm back to the City of Love. Off-screen, Collins mentions her sentimental clothing choices which distinguish her real-life style from Emily’s bold fashion statements.
The Targaryen Saga Expands in House of the Dragon
Diving into Targaryen history, HBO’s House of the Dragon centers on Rhaenyra Targaryen. The prequel sets its events about 100 years post Aegon’s invasion when the Targaryens controlled Westeros. Unlike her distant descendant Daenerys, Rhaenyra faces inner-family threats while striving for power.
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