Is there anything better than a cache of captivating new shows cued up ahead of a long weekend? Many of these new series and seasons are releasing in the coming days, with the rest to follow in the coming weeks, running the gamut from twisty thrillers to a captivating slow-burn from much of the team behind Succession. Jeremy Allen White is back in fine form reprising his starring role in The Bear, The Gilded Age returns following a Emmy-nominated second season, and And Just Like That may get a special mention for the SATC fanatics amongst us, who simply can’t look away.
The Better Sister
When & Where to Watch: Out now, Prime Video
Starring: Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Corey Stoll & Kim Dickens
Secrets simmer and loyalties unravel in this sharp thriller based on Alafair Burke’s bestselling novel. When a prominent man is murdered, his widow and estranged ex-wife — sisters with a complicated past — are forced into uneasy alliance. Twisty, stylish, and emotionally charged, The Better Sister is a gripping dive into family, ambition, and betrayal.
Mountainhead
When & Where to Watch: May 31st, Neon
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef & Cory Michael Smith
From much of the team behind Succession, included Emmy-winning Jesse Armstrong, comes Mountainhead — another cautionary tale about billionaires and the messes they make. Equal parts psychological thriller and folklore-fuelled horror, the story follows a man who begins to unravel after returning to his remote hometown in the Rockies. As paranoia builds and reality fractures, the mountain may be hiding more than just memories. Expect eerie visuals, slow-burn suspense, and a haunting exploration of identity.
Stick
When & Where to Watch: June 4th, Apple TV+
Starring: Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño & Lilli Kay
This offbeat dramedy centres on a former street magician-turned-reluctant life coach navigating fame, failure, and fatherhood. With dry wit and a tender heart, Stick balances absurdity with real emotional stakes. Anchored by a standout lead performance by none other than Owen Wilson, it’s a clever, character-driven gem with unexpected magic in the mundane.
The Bear — Season Four
When & Where to Watch: June 25th, Disney+
Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri & Ebon Moss-Bachrach
The kitchen heat’s still rising. In its fourth season, the critically acclaimed The Bear returns with even more tension, grit, and heart. As Carmy and his team chase culinary greatness, personal demons and professional pressure simmer dangerously close. Expect precision storytelling, raw emotion, and food that’ll haunt your dreams.
Picasso — The Legacy
When & Where to Watch: Out now, Prime Video (also showing on Sky Arts at 7pm on June 16th)
When Pablo Picasso died, he left behind 11 homes, 50,000 unseen works — and a fractured family tasked with settling his colossal estate. This intimate documentary unpacks the chaos, creativity, and charisma of a genius whose every love affair sparked a new artistic flame. Featuring rare archive footage and exclusive family interviews, it’s a revelatory portrait of an untamed legacy.
Sirens
When & Where to Watch: Out now, Netflix
Starring: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon
In this darkly comedic limited series, sisters Devon (Meghann Fahy) and Simone (Milly Alcock) reunite at a lavish island estate owned by the enigmatic Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore) and her husband Peter (Kevin Bacon). As Devon uncovers unsettling truths about Michaela’s influence over Simone (read: cult-like worship), the weekend spirals into something much more.
And Just Like That — Season Three
When & Where to Watch: Out now, Neon & SkyGo
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis
While not a return everyone will be thrilled with, some of us still can’t look away from the SATC world. Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte are back (still no Samantha, sigh) — navigating love, loss, and life in their fifties with familiar glamour and new complications. Season three of And Just Like That brings fresh faces, fabulous outfits, and more Carrie and Aidan, reminding us that reinvention doesn’t end with age.
The Waterfront
When & Where to Watch: June 19th, Netflix
Starring: Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist
From Scream and Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront follows the Buckley family as they fight to save their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire. With financial pressures mounting, they turn to dangerous alliances — like a volatile drug smuggler played by Topher Grace. Family, crime, and legacy collide in this gripping coastal drama.
The Gilded Age — Season Three
When & Where to Watch: June 23rd, Neon
Starring: Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski
Old money, new ambition — season three of The Gilded Age returns to the opulence of 1880s New York, where power, scandal, and status remain the city’s true currency. As rivalries deepen and fortunes shift, Julian Fellowes’ sumptuous, Emmy-nominated period drama continues to dazzle with grand sets, sharp dialogue, and an irresistable cast — old and new — set to shake up the screen. Plus, Carrie Coon is back in fine form, filling the The White Lotus-shaped hole in your heart,
Ginny & Georgia — Season Three
When & Where to Watch: June 5th, Netflix
Starring: Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry
Georgia’s wedding ends in handcuffs, and now she’s on trial for murder. As the spotlight intensifies, Ginny is forced to reckon with the truth about her mother — and herself. Season three crackles with tension, dark humour, and the question at its heart: how do you love someone you’re not sure you can trust?
