Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers
Streaming now, Netflix
Twenty years ago, a series of co-ordinated suicide bombings shook London to its core, killing 52 people and injuring 770 others. This forensically detailed four-part documentary series explores how – and, crucially, why – Islamist terrorists targeted the capital. It features revealing interviews with eyewitnesses, MI5 officials and Sir Tony Blair, who was prime minister at the time.
The Sandman series two
Streaming now, Netflix
It’s surprising to see The Sandman return to Netflix for a second series, given that the creator of the original comic book, Neil Gaiman, has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. Nevertheless, this final instalment sees purveyor of dreams Morpheus (Tom Sturridge) return to hell, much to the annoyance of Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie), who takes her anger out on earth.
Too Much
Thursday 10 July, Netflix
There’s a lot of excitement – and high expectations – around Lena Dunham’s new romcom, most likely because it’s the closest thing to Girls she’s made since it ended in 2017. Megan Stalter (Hacks) plays Jessica, a heartbroken American who moves to London in search of a new Bronte sister-esque life. There she meets troubadour Felix (The White Lotus’s Will Sharpe), whom she soon falls for despite his many, many flaws.
Dexter: Resurrection
Friday 11 July, Paramount+
Surprise! Dexter is alive! After being shot in the final scenes of Dexter: New Blood, the forensic scientist and serial killer is back for another spin-off series. Michael C Hall reprises his legendary character, who we follow to New York to track down his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott). But his old colleague Angel (David Zayas) is hot on his heels – will he finally work out that Dexter is really the Bay Harbor Butcher?
Foundation season three
Friday 11 July, Apple TV+
If you’ve never seen sci-fi space opera Foundation, then what you’re about to read will sound like utter gibberish. But those familiar with Isaac Asimov’s universe will be excited to hear that it’s finally time for his iconic villain, The Mule (played by Pilou Asbæk), to make his TV debut. Season three jumps 152 years into the future, when the powerful Foundation is forced to work with its former enemy, the ailing Empire, to stop The Mule from destroying all they have built.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Friday 11 July, Disney+
It’s been 50 years since Jaws made us all terrified to go in the sea. To mark the occasion, Steven Spielberg himself reveals the behind the scenes secrets that went into making the blockbuster, from adapting Peter Benchley’s original novel to the creation of the shark itself. There’s also an exploration of Jaws’s legacy, including how the film’s less-than-favourable depiction of the marine monster has affected the creatures’ reputation in the real world.
The Summer I Turned Pretty season three
Wednesday 16 July, Prime Video
The last time we hung out with Belly (Lola Tung), she finally decided to let her love with Conrad (Christopher Briney) go, and chose to settle down with Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). The third season – based on Jenny Han’s last novel in the trilogy – jumps forward two years, and Belly and Jeremiah are planning a summer wedding at Cousins Beach. But the return of Conrad throws a spanner in the works, and Belly finds herself torn between the two once again.
Untamed
Thursday 17 July, Netflix
Did you know that America’s national parks had their own version of the FBI? Eric Bana plays an Investigative Services Branch agent in Yosemite who is tasked with solving a brutal murder that took place among the park’s forests. He’s aided by his team, chief park ranger Paul (Sam Neill) and rookie Naya (Lily Santiago), but the rugged terrain hinders their investigation at every turn.
The Assassin
Date TBC, Prime Video
I’ll watch anything with Keeley Hawes in or that’s made by super producers Harry and Jack Williams (The Tourist). I’m in luck this month, then, as The Assassin ticks both those boxes. Hawes is Julie, an ex-assassin who is peacefully enjoying retirement on a remote Greek island. That is until her son, Edward (Freddie Highmore) turns up, demanding answers to his mum’s murky past. Before long, they’re on the run as a dark conspiracy unravels around them.
Mr Bigstuff series two
Date TBC, Now
Danny Dyer won his first-ever Bafta earlier this year for his turn as alpha male Lee, brother to the much calmer and rational Glen (Ryan Sampson, who also writes the series). After the bombshell finale to series one, this new set of episodes will follow the brothers as they attempt to track down their dad. There are a bunch of brilliant guest stars to look forward to, including Dyer’s former EastEnders colleagues Linda Henry and Shaun Williamson (better-known as Shirley Carter and Barry Evans).
