33 TV Shows That Are Premiering And Returning In Summer 2023 That Are Worth Checking Out

There are a lot of new and returning shows to check out this summer, including Outlander Season 7, a new series starring Tom Holland, Marvel's Secret Invasion, Black Mirror finally returns for Season 6, and much more.

There's a LOT — and I mean, A LOT — of great TV shows these days, so to help with your spring planning, I've rounded up 33 shows that are premiering or returning in summer 2023, aka mid-May through early August 2023, that you should mark on your calendars:

Note: This post does not contain shows that started their seasons in fall 2022, winter 2023, and/or spring 2023 and are still airing, like Grey's Anatomy, Riverdale, Ted Lasso, Yellowjackets, Succession, Love & Death, and more.

1. The Great Season 3

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Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning return in another perfect season of The Great this summer. Picking up after the events of Season 2, Catherine (Fanning) and Peter (Hoult) are determined to make their marriage work, even with all the problems they are facing. Peter witnessed his own attempted murder at the hands of Catherine, all of his friends are imprisoned, and now, he's seeing visions of his late father (Jason Isaacs). Meanwhile, Catherine starts making a name for herself as she continues to try and be the leader Russia needs.

When it returned: May 12 on Hulu

Watch the trailer below:

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2. Heartstopper Season 2

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This beautiful and wholesome Netflix series finally returns with Season 2, and all I can say is, thank god. The next season of Heartstopper will follow Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) as they begin their relationship freely out in the world, now that Nick has come out to his mom (Olivia Colman). This season is based on Volume 2 of Alice Oseman's beloved Heartstopper graphic novels. There's a field trip to Paris, more of Nick's family is introduced, and much more. I cannot wait.

When it returns: Aug. 3 on Netflix

3. Black Mirror Season 6

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Black Mirror returns this summer, which marks the first new episodes of the show since 2019. While little is known about the actual plot of this anthology series for Season 6, creator Charlie Brooker has promised to "keep things fresh," and it will be surprising for fans. He added that while this season will still FEEL like Black Mirror, he added that there are some "crazy swings and more variety than ever before." You can also read all of the episodes' descriptions here.

Starring: Aaron Paul, Anjana Vasan, Annie Murphy, Auden Thornton, Ben Barnes, Clara Rugaard, Daniel Portman, Danny Ramirez, David Shields, Himesh Patel, John Hannah, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Monica Dolan, Myha'la Herrold, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, Rory Culkin, Salma Hayek, Samuel Blenkin, Zazie Beetz, and more

When it returns: June 2023 on Netflix

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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4. The Crowded Room

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This new limited series follows Danny Sullivan (Tom Holland), a man who is arrested following his involvement in a shooting in NYC in 1979. Told through a series of interviews with Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried), Danny's life unfolds, revealing things from his mysterious past that have helped shape him. Holland is mesmerizing in this series, filled with twists, an exploration of mental health, and more.

Starring: Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior Raz, Jason Isaacs, Christopher Abbott, Thomas Sadoski, Zachary Golinger, and more

When it premieres: June 9 on Apple TV+

Watch the trailer below:

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5. The Bear Season 2

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This award-winning series returns in June, and I'm personally counting down the days. This new season follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they work tirelessly to transform The Original Beef of Chicagoland into a top-tier, must-eat-at restaurant. However, they quickly learn that opening a new restaurant is much harder than running an old one, as they deal with building permits, planning a new menu, and so much more.

When it returns: June 22 on FX on Hulu

Watch the trailer below:

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6. Secret Invasion

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Set in the present-day MCU, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) has learned about a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Joining forces with Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), who has been living a good life on Earth now, this unlikely group of allies race to stop the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. The events of Secret Invasion will likely lead into The Marvels, which Jackson stars in alongside Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris.

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Don Cheadle, and more

When it premieres: June 21 on Disney+

Watch the trailer below:

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7. XO, Kitty

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XO, Kitty is an upcoming spinoff of the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series and follows Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), who has played matchmaker for so many people in her life, and now it's time to find some adventure and romance of her own. When Kitty decides to attend a school in Seoul where her mom went and where her long-distance boyfriend Dae (Minyeong Choi) attends, what ensues is an adventure of a lifetime and Kitty realizing that relationships are more complicated when your own heart is involved.

Starring: Anna Cathcart, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald, Yunjin Kim, Jocelyn Shelfo, Michael K. Lee, Théo Augier Bonaventure, Regan Aliyah, John Corbett, Sarayu Blue, and more

When it premieres: May 18 on Netflix

Watch the trailer below:

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8. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2

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Another Jenny Han series returning this summer is The Summer I Turned Pretty. The new season is based on the second book in Han's beloved series and will pick up after Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Belly (Lola Tung) shared a kiss on the beach at the end of the summer. Now, Belly, once again, must try to listen to her heart and figure out exactly what she wants. This book is filled with iconic moments, and if you thought the love triangle between Conrad, Belly, and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) couldn't get any more complicated, think again.

When it returns: July 14 on Prime Video

9. Never Have I Ever Season 4

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The final season of Never Have I Ever starts streaming in June, and I'm already not ready to say goodbye to Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and all of her bad choices. With graduation rapidly approaching, Devi and her friends have some more time to just be high schoolers, which, knowing Devi, will get her into some trouble once again. This new season picks up after Devi went to Ben's (Jaren Lewison) house, and now her love life is complicated, once again. Plus, Michael Cimino joins the cast as another guy Devi sets her sights on.

When it returns: June 8 on Netflix

Watch the trailer below:

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10. American Born Chinese

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Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, American Born Chinese follows Jin Wang (Ben Wang), a high schooler who is just struggling to balance his school and home life. However, his life changes when he meets Wei-Chen (Jim Liu), a new exchange student at school. Their two paths crossing leads Jin on a wild adventure involving the gods of Chinese mythology.

Starring: Ben Wang, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu, Jim Liu, Sydney Taylor, Stephanie Hsu, Ronny Chieng, Jimmy O. Yang, James Hong, Leonard Wu, Poppy Liu, and more

When it premieres: May 24 on Disney+

Watch the trailer below:

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11. Outlander Season 7, Part 1

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Outlander Season 7 picks up right after the harrowing events of Season 6, with Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitríona Balfe) once again separated as Claire is wrongfully convicted of murder. While Jamie races to try and help Claire, another, much bigger conflict, is about to hit home: the American Revolution. Now, Jamie, Claire, and their family are caught in the middle of the violence of an emerging nation as armies march to war and the British institutions face an armed rebellion. This season will be split into two parts, and will mark the penultimate season of the hit series. 

When it returns: June 16 on Starz

Watch the trailer below:

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12. The Witcher Season 3

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The Witcher Season 3 will mark a lot of change for the hit fantasy series, not only in terms of what happens within the story, but it's also the final season featuring Henry Cavill as Geralt. Notably, the season will pick up with Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) dealing with the fallout of almost selling Ciri (Freya Allan) in an attempt to restore her own magic. With trusted bonds broken, our heroes have hit some of the biggest action from the books, as Geralt also breaks his vow of neutrality and realizes that his family is all he needs (and wants).

When it returns: Vol. 1 on June 29 and Vol 2. on July 27 on Netflix

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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13. And Just Like That...

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One of the most talked about shows returns when And Just Like That... enters Season 2 this summer. The biggest addition to this sophomore season of the Sex and the City sequel series is John Corbett. He is officially returning as Aidan as his romance with Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) will seemingly take center stage once again. Also, Candice Bergen is back as Enid Frick, Carrie's Vogue editor from the original series.

When it returns: June 2023 on Max

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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14. Good Omens Season 2

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The boys are (finally) back, and I have been patiently waiting for it. Good Omens returns with new episodes this summer as the series begins to explore storylines past the original Neil Gaiman novel the show is based on. This new season will highlight the friendship between Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant) that has spanned literal centuries. As they try to get back into living amongst mortals in London, an unexpected messenger presents a surprising mystery for this chaotic and beloved duo.

When it returns: July 28 on Prime Video

15. Nancy Drew Season 4

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The final season of Nancy Drew begins this May, and I, for one, am not ready to say goodbye to the Drew Crew. Season 4 picks up after the chaotic events of the Season 3 finale, with Nancy (Kennedy McMann) facing off against Temperance Hudson (Olivia Taylor Dudley). It ended with dear old Temperance leaving them with re-animating corpses in the cemetery and a curse where if Nancy acts on her feelings for Ace (Alex Saxon), all hell breaks loose. Cool. Cool. Cool. This season will pick up here with the stakes only getting bigger and bigger as we head into the series finale.

When it returns: May 31 on The CW

16. Manifest Season 4, Part 2

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The last episodes of Manifest drop on Netflix this summer, and it's finally time to see how this story wraps up. Picking up after the devastating events of Part 1, namely Zeke's (Matt Long) sacrifice to save Cal (Ty Doran), Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) is left to try and move on. With these final episodes, June 2, aka the death date, is rapidly approaching, and our favorite characters are running out of time to stop it and figure out how everything is truly all connected.

When it returns: June 2 on Netflix

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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17. Cruel Summer Season 2

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This anthology series returns with Season 2 soon, and it's just as wild and twisted as Season 1. Set in three different timelines surrounding the year 2000, this season explores the early friendship between Megan (Sadie Stanley), Isabella (Lexi Underwood), and Megan's best friend Luke (Griffin Gluck). When a love triangle blossoms between the trio, more secrets and mystery are revealed that impact all of their lives going forward.

Starring: Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada, Sean Blakemore, Paul Adelstein, and more

When it returns: June 5 on Freeform, next day on Hulu

Watch the trailer below:

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18. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5

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This hilarious and award-worthy comedy returns with Season 5 this summer, and it's going to be a hell of a ride once again. This season, Nandor (Kayvan Novak) feels Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) is slipping away as he seems to be spending much more time with Laszlo (Matt Berry). Meanwhile, Laszlo's skills as a "gentleman scientist" are put to the test as he tries to solve a mystery of the strange changes Guillermo is going through. As for Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), she tries to reconnect with her family has she suffers from the effects of a previously-undiagnosed supernatural hex. It's got all the makings of some of the best comedy this show has delivered, and it's a season you have to watch.

When it returns: July 13 on FX, next day on Hulu

19. The Walking Dead: Dead City

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The first of a new batch of The Walking Dead spinoff series kicks off with The Walking Dead: Dead City. Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprise their roles as Maggie and Negan, as the unlikely duo leave behind Georgia and Virginia for New York City. While we've been in this TWD universe for a while now, this is the first time our favorite characters — and new ones — will have to deal with what happened inside one of the biggest cities in the world. If Atlanta in TWD Season 1 is any indication, things are about to get more creepy and violent.

Starring: Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Gaius Charles, Željko Ivanek, Jonathan Higginbotham, Mahina Napoleon, Trey Santiago-Hudson, Charlie Solis, Michael Anthony, and more

When it premieres: June 18 on AMC and AMC+

Watch the trailer below:

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20. Based on a True Story

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Based on a True Story is a new dark comedy thriller that follows a realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber who decide to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime. When a serial killer emerges in their neighborhood, a couple decides to take matters in their own hands and try to catch a killer.

Starring: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Li Jun Li, and more

When it premieres: June 8 on Peacock

Watch the trailer below:

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21. Justified: City Primeval

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The Justified world is finally back when Timothy Olyphant returns as Raylan Givens in Justified: City Primeval this summer. Having left Kentucky 15 years ago, Givens now lives in Miami, as he balances his life as a US Marshal and a part-time father of a teenager. When a chance encounter sends him to Detroit, he crosses paths with Clement Mansel, aka The Oklahoma Wildman, a violent desperado who's already slipped through the gingers of Detroit's law enforcement once already. Now, Givens is enthralled in a new case with the end all being who will make it out of the City Primeval alive?!

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis, Boyd Holbrook, Adelaide Clemens, Vondie Curtis Hall, Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Ireland, and more

When it premieres: July 18 on FX, next day on Hulu

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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22. The Idol

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Created by Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Reza Fahim, and Sam Levinson, The Idol follows Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), an aspiring pop star who, after suffering a breakdown that caused her to cancel her last tour, wants to reclaim her spot as the sexiest and most talked about pop star in the US. What ensues is a complex relationship with Tedros (Tesfaye), a nightclub organizer with a mysterious past.

Starring: Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, Troye Sivan, Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son, Hank Azaria, and more

When it premieres: June 4 on HBO and Max

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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23. City on Fire

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Inspired by the novel of the same name, City on Fire follows Samantha (Chase Sui Wonders), who is alone in Central Park on July 4, 2003 when she is shot. There are no witnesses and very little physical evidence. When Samantha and her friends hang out at a downtown club together, she mysteriously leaves with someone and never returns. As the crime against Samantha is investigated, she's revealed to be a crucial connection between a series of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family cracking under the many secrets they are trying to keep.

Starring: Chase Sui Wonders, Wyatt Oleff, Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zukerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, Kathleen Munroe, John Cameron Mitchell, Geoff Pierson, Beth Malone, and more

When it premiered: May 12 on Apple TV+

Watch the trailer below:

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24. I'm a Virgo

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After his Emmy Award-winning turn in When They See Us, Jharrel Jerome returns in this new dark comedy by Boots Riley. The series follows Cootie (Jerome), a young man living in Oakland who is obsessed with comic books and TV shows as a means to escape the real world. He forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and even meets his idol, the real-life superhero named The Hero (Walton Goggins).

Starring: Jharrel Jerome, Walton Goggins, Brett Gray, Kara Young, Allius Barnes, Olivia Washington, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, and more

When it premieres: June 23 on Prime Video

Watch the teaser trailer below:

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25. Painkiller

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Painkiller is a new limited series that explores the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America. The show highlights the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives were forever altered by the invention of OxyContin. This show is also based on the book PAIN KILLER by Barry Meier and the New Yorker article "The Family That Built the Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Starring: Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, West Duchovny, John Rothman, Clark Gregg, Jack Mulhern, Sam Anderson, Ana Cruz Kayne, Brian Markinson, Noah Harpster, John Ales, Johnny Sneed, Tyler Ritter, and more

When it premieres: Aug. 10 on Netflix

26. Minx Season 2

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After being canceled by HBO Max, Minx was saved by Starz, and now, we're finally going to get Season 2. The series follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), a young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher named Doug (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. In this upcoming new season, Joyce and Doug deal with the explosive success of Minx, which is bringing in more money, fame, and temptation than either of them know how to handle.

When it returns: July 21 on Starz

27. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16

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It's Always Sunny returns for its epic, and just as wild as ever, Season 16 this summer. The gang is just trying to survive in 2023 — I mean, honestly, what a mood — as they yearn for the simpler past they once enjoyed. In this season, Mac (Rob McElhenney) deals with long-distance dating, Charlie (Charlie Day) takes on his long-forgotten sisters, Dee (Kaitlin Olson) fights for rent control and women's athletics, Frank (Danny DeVito) wrestles for his gun, and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) struggles to improve his own mental health. It's a season of change, and possibly growth, for this group, so it's time to get ready for everything.

When it returns: June 7 on FXX

Watch the trailer below:

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28. High Desert

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This new comedy series follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother. Peggy and her mother lived together in a small desert town in California, and now, Peggy has decided to try her hand at becoming a private investigator.

Starring: Patricia Arquette, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend, Keir O’Donnell, and more

When it premieres: May 17 on Apple TV+

Watch the trailer below:

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29. Class of '09

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Class of '09 is a limited series that follows a new class of FBI agents. Set in three very distinct points in time, the new recruits grapple with immense changes as the US criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence. Spanning several decades and told using interweaving timelines, Class of '09 explores the nature of justice, humanity, and the choices we make that ultimately define our legacy.

Starring: Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara, Sepideh Moafi, Brian J. Smith, Jon Jon Briones, Brooke Smith, Jake McDorman, Rosalind Eleazar, and more

When it premiered: May 10 on FX on Hulu

Watch the trailer below:

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30. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3

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This hilarious, and often underrated, comedy series returns with Season 3 in June. This season on The Righteous Gemstones, the spoiled Gemstone children quickly realize that once they make it to the top, it's much harder than it looks. Now that they're in a leadership position, they realize the extravagant lifestyle they've come to know, and love, comes with a heavy price. 

When it returns: June 18 on HBO and Max

Watch the trailer below:

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31. With Love Season 2

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With Love Season 2 expands this multi-generational story in such a beautiful way that, if you missed Season 1, it's definitely worth catching up on. While Season 1 was framed around the holidays, Season 2 includes other big life events involving Lily (Emeraude Toubia) and Jorge (Mark Indelicato), two siblings who are navigating some big life changes as they rely on their equally big family to help get them through it. With romance, self-love, and looking to the future taking center stage, this feel-good show is one to watch.

When it returns: June 2 on Prime Video

Watch the trailer below:

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32. Heels Season 2

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Heels returns with Season 2 this summer as Jack (Stephen Amell) and Ace (Alexander Ludwig) continue to try and leave their mark on their family's wrestling promotion in a small Georgia town. This new season picks up after a spectacular showing at the South Georgia State Fair, and the Duffy Wresting League's popularity suddenly on the upswing. Hoping to seize this newfound popularity, Jack prepares for a possible business deal with a new streaming service with hopes of propelling them to a national stage. However, past tragedies and secrets threaten to upset everything, especially when Ace leaves Duffy behind.

When it returns: July 28 on Starz

33. And finally, The Full Monty

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Taking place 25 years after the original beloved British comedy, this new series follows the same band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and the society's crumbling healthcare, education, and employment sectors. The Full Monty will uncover what happened to these characters after they put their kit back on, exploring some of the brighter, and more desperate, moments with the group. Just like the film, the series will explore the funny world of working-class heroes, and how their lives have changed.

Starring: Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Hugo Speer, Paul Barber, Steve Huison, Wim Snape, Tom Wilkinson, and more

When it premieres: June 14 on FX on Hulu

Watch the trailer below:

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We can't fit every show into one post, so are there any other shows you're excited for this summer? Which ones should we be watching? Tell us in the comments below!