Must-Watch TV: July 14-18
This week's TV lineup is packed with exciting premieres and finales, from returning favorites to intriguing new shows. Here's a rundown of what you should be watching from Sunday, July 14th to Thursday, July 18th.
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The Biggies
UnPrisoned (Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)
Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo return for season two of this heartwarming comedy. The show follows a family navigating the complexities of reconnection after Edwin (Lindo) is released from prison after 17 years. Season two continues to explore themes of mass incarceration, intergenerational trauma, and the challenges of rebuilding lives.
Cobra Kai (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
The Karate Kid saga continues with season six of Cobra Kai, a final season that is strangely split into three parts. Five new episodes drop this week, with Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) uniting their dojos to face a common enemy.
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Hidden Gems
Simone Biles: Rising (Netflix, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m.)
This sports documentary series follows Simone Biles' journey back to the 2024 Paris Olympics after taking a mental health break from the 2020 Tokyo Games. Part one of this two-part series premieres on Wednesday.
Wild, Wild Space (HBO, Wednesday, 9 p.m.)
This captivating documentary dives into the high-stakes modern space race, exploring the billion-dollar investments and entrepreneurial spirit driving the race to conquer outer space.
Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (Max, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
Harley Quinn's kindest superhero gets his own spin-off. Matt Oberg voices Charles Brown, a.k.a. Kite Man, who almost married Ivy (Lake Bell) in the original series. Now, he's got a new romantic partner in Lina Snart, a.k.a. Golden Glider (Stephanie Hsu). Together, they fight villains and run a shady bar, challenging the Legion of Doom. Kaley Cuoco returns as Harley in a guest role, along with other voice actors like James Adomian, Lance Reddick, Janelle James, Jonathan Banks, and Natasia Demetriou.
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More Good Stuff
Emperor Of Ocean Park (MGM+, Sunday, 10 p.m.)
This gripping thriller, based on Stephen L. Carter's novel, follows law professor Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman) as his quiet life on Martha's Vineyard is shattered by the mysterious death of his father, a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court. A journalist's investigation into the case unveils long-buried secrets.
Those About To Die (Peacock, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
Anthony Hopkins and Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon star in this 10-episode series set in ancient Rome. The show delves into the corrupt world of gladiator fighting, exploring the spectacle-driven entertainment that captivated the Roman Empire.
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Can't Miss Recaps
House Of The Dragon (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)
Continue the journey through the Targaryen dynasty as the drama unfolds in Westeros.
The Boys (Prime Video, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)
The season two finale of The Boys delivers its usual dose of superhero satire and shocking twists.
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Arriving Now
Marvelâs Hit-Monkey (Hulu, Monday, 12:01 a.m.)
Season two of this animated series picks up with the titular Hit-Monkey, a vengeful primate assassin.
Homicide: Los Angeles (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Season two of the crime drama returns with the LA detectives investigating a new set of complex cases.
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Ending Soon
All American (The CW, Monday, 9 p.m.)
The sixth and final season of the sports drama concludes.
Star Wars: The Acolyte (Disney+, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m.)
The first season of this new Star Wars series, set in the High Republic era, reaches its end.
