The 8 Most-Anticipated TV Shows Coming This Summer

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3)

Gear up to return to Cousins Beach one last time since The Summer I Turned Pretty is back for its third and final season. Premiering July 16 on Prime Video, the hit series based on Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy will bring Belly's story to a close as she faces the ultimate decision of the love triangle that's defined her teenage summers.

Season 3 is reportedly set two years after the events of Season 2, which aligns with the third novel. With 11 episodes and rumors of unexpected twists, fans of the show can expect an emotional sendoff.

Stranger Things (Season 5)

The end is (sadly) near for Stranger Things, and it's shaping up to be the series' most intense season yet. Season 5 will mark the final chapter in the saga, and the Duffer Brothers have teased that it will finally provide viewers with answers to mysteries about the Upside Down. Plus, there will reportedly be a time jump, and the season will be mostly set in Hawkins and the Upside Down.

Netflix still hasn't set an exact premiere date, but the last iteration of Stranger Things, which is supposed to drop sometime in 2025, will have eight episodes.

The Bear (Season 4)

FX's The Bear is firing up the kitchen again this June, returning with Season 4. After a chaotic and emotional third season, the fate of the newly rebranded restaurant hangs in the balance, thanks to a mysterious Chicago Tribune review teased in the finale.

With 21 Emmys under its belt and a powerhouse cast led by Jeremy Allen White, the pressure is on for his character, Carmy, to keep the kitchen under control. The exact plot details are still under wraps, but Season 4 of The Bear is expected to premiere around June.

Nine Perfect Strangers (Season 2)

Nicole Kidman is back as Masha in Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers, and this time, she's taking her healing methods to the Austrian Alps. Premiering May 21 on Hulu with a two-episode debut, this season will introduce a new set of troubled guests played by actors such as Henry Golding, Christine Baranski, and Murray Bartlett.

The strangers are drawn together under strange circumstances for a retreat that's supposed to be transformative but might just push everyone to their limits. Season 2 will unravel weekly, leading up to its finale on July 2.

Squid Game (Season 3)

Squid Game is back with a third season that's premiering on June 27. Following the shocking events of Season 2, Gi-hun is now focused on taking down the deadly system from the inside. Yet, standing in his way is the mysterious Front Man, who has his own set of motives.

This survival thriller has kept audiences on the edge of their seats ever since it first came out in 2021, and now, Season 3 is poised to be just as gripping and shocking.

Wednesday (Season 2)

Season 2 of the Netflix hit series Wednesday will be released in two parts, beginning on August 6 with the second half arriving on September 3.

Jenna Ortega will reprise her role as Wednesday Addams and reportedly be reunited with her family. Additionally, there will be new characters played by Christopher Lloyd, Haley Joel Osment, and, supposedly, Lady Gaga.

While specific details about the plot remain unknown, we do know that the first episode is titled "Here We Woe Again," and Tim Burton is back in the director's chair.

The Gilded Age (Season 3)

Debuting on HBO in June, Season 3 of The Gilded Age will continue to explore the tension between old money and new ambition in 1880s New York.

The period drama is set to feature returning stars like Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, and Morgan Spector, as well as newcomers such as Phylicia Rashad and Merritt Wever. The second season of The Gilded Age earned a whopping six Emmy nominations, so expectations for Season 3 are high.

Stick

A new comedy will also be hitting Apple TV+ this summer. Debuting on June 4, Stick will star Owen Wilson as a washed-up former golf pro who's hit rock bottom. However, he has one last chance at redemption when he meets a young and naturally gifted player and sets out to turn his new protégé into a champion.

Stick is funny and heartfelt, offering a fresh take on the classic underdog sports story that's perfect for decompressing on a warm summer night.