Because You Clearly Haven’t Had Enough to Watch Already, Here’s What’s New This Week
Let’s face it, the Content Mines remain fully operational, and this week is no exception. If you’re looking for a new series to obsess over or just want to know if any of your favorite shows have a new season or special out soon, we’ve got the rundown. TV shows and streaming series require a commitment, but hey, what else are you doing with your time? Whether you’re all in or just looking for something to play in the background while you pretend to adult, there are plenty of new shows and series available to watch this week.
This week, you can indulge in a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie, because who doesn’t love a good reboot? Plus, a dramatic new season of the original Real Housewives franchise premieres, because drama and lies are always in season. And for the wrestling fans, a new season of Dark Side of the Ring is here, exploring the untold stories behind the wrestling industry. Get ready to binge, or at the very least, have something on in the background while you scroll through your phone.
The Never-Ending Stream of New Content
Adapted from the bestselling book, The Five Star Weekend follows a food blogger dealing with the tragic death of her husband by inviting her friends to a getaway weekend in Nantucket. Because what’s more appealing than a group of grieving adults in a beautiful location? All eight episodes of the drama miniseries drop on Peacock on July 9, giving you plenty of time to clear your schedule or, you know, just have it playing in the background while you do chores.
Based on the classic book series, Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie brings the Ingalls family back to our screens as they leave Wisconsin behind for a new life in Kansas. All episodes premiere on Netflix on July 9, marking another successful extraction of an intellectual property from its natural habitat. And because familiarity is apparently all we’re looking for these days, it’s sure to be a hit.
The original cast member Vicki Gunvalson returns to The Real Housewives of Orange County in its latest season, bringing drama, lies, and strained friendships to the table. The latest season premieres on Bravo at 8 PM ET on July 9, with subsequent episodes airing at the same time on Thursdays, and streaming the next day on Peacock. Because who doesn’t love a good dose of reality TV to spice up their week?
More Content to Add to Your Ever-Growing Watchlist
Dark Side of the Ring is back for its seventh season, premiering on Vice TV at 9 PM ET on July 7, with new episodes airing on subsequent Tuesdays. This docuseries explores the tragic stories behind the wrestling industry, giving us a deeper look into the lives of those larger-than-life figures we’ve come to love or love to hate. And because we clearly haven’t had enough documentaries, The Man Will Burn takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Burning Man festival, covering its tumultuous history with influencers, COVID-19, and environmental impacts. It premieres on HBO at 9 PM ET on July 9, with new episodes airing on subsequent Thursdays and simultaneously on Max.
As we continue to navigate the ever-expanding landscape of streaming services and reboots, it’s hard not to wonder if the Merchandising Department had a say in some of these decisions before the writers did. And let’s be real, somewhere an executive is very serious about the potential for these shows to be part of a shared cinematic universe, with merchandising opportunities expanding faster than the screenplay. But hey, at least we have plenty to watch, right?
In the end, it’s just another week in Hollywood, where the annual Nostalgia Harvest is always in season, and the Franchise Resurrection Department is one of the busiest offices in town. So, grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the ride. Or, you know, just have it on in the background while you do something else. The choice is yours in the ever-consuming world of entertainment.
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
