Summer 2024 TV and Streaming Schedule: What to Watch This Season

As the summer of 2024 unfolds, viewers can look forward to a mix of returning favorites and new releases across streaming platforms and traditional TV. From acclaimed series like “Ted Lasso” and “Slow Horses” to bold new projects such as “The Westies” and “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” the season promises diverse programming. Dates and details remain subject to change, according to official sources.

Returning Favorites and Final Seasons

The fifth and final season of “The Bear,” starring Jeremy Allen White, premieres on June 25, marking the end of the critically acclaimed series about a Chicago restaurant. Fans of “Ted Lasso” will see the show return for its fourth season on August 5, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his role as the titular coach. Meanwhile, “Slow Horses” returns for its sixth season on September 16, featuring a new showrunner and a storyline based on Mick Herron’s novels.

Other returning shows include “The American Experiment,” a Netflix documentary series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, set to launch on June 24. The series features interviews with political figures across the spectrum, including Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Ted Cruz, according to Netflix.

New Releases and Bold Premises

Netflix’s “The Hawk,” starring Will Ferrell as an aging golfer, debuts on July 16. The streaming platform also releases “Heartstopper Forever,” a feature-length finale for the British romantic comedy, on July 17. Meanwhile, HBO Max launches “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” a spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory” focusing on the show’s supporting characters, on July 23.

Apple TV+ introduces “The Westies,” a crime drama starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver, set in 1980s New York. The series, created by “Narcos” producer Chris Brancato, premieres on July 12. Another Apple TV+ debut is “Silo,” a dystopian series set in an underground community, with Season 3 launching on July 3.

Documentaries and International Programming

PBS’s “AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange” returns for its 18th season on June 15, despite funding cuts to its producer, Black Public Media. The season includes episodes on maternal health care for Black women and artist Nellie Mae Rowe, featuring Uzo Aduba. Meanwhile, “Das Boot,” a German drama sequel to the 1981 film, begins airing on MHz Choice on July 7, with Season 2 scheduled for August 4.

International offerings include “Lanterns,” a DC Universe series launching on August 16, and “Call My Agent! The Movie,” a revival of the French comedy on Netflix, set for September 10. The latter follows the talent agency’s team as they navigate new challenges, according to Netflix.

Controversial and Experimental Content

Comedy Central’s “South Park” returns for its 28th season, with the finale featuring a controversial storyline involving the Antichrist, described as the “love child of Donald Trump and his tradwife, Satan.” The episode’s premise has sparked debate, though the network has not commented on the decision. The season concludes on September 16.

Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis collaborate on “The Shards,” an FX series based on Ellis’s novel, premiering on August 5. The show’s development has drawn attention due to the creators’ reputations for provocative storytelling.

Key Takeaways

• The summer 2024 schedule includes 30 notable titles, blending returning series and new projects.
• Streaming platforms like Netflix, Apple TV+, and HBO Max dominate the lineup, with traditional TV also featuring significant releases.
• Documentaries and international programming highlight the season’s diversity, with themes ranging from historical reflection to speculative fiction.