The weather outside might be miserable, but there’s plenty on TV to keep you entertained indoors as winter sets in.
Networks and streamers are set to release a wave of new content across July and August and whether it’s a high-stakes espionage thriller, historical mystery or gripping live sport from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, there’s plenty to put on when you settle in on the couch with a warm drink.
Here are the best shows dropping on TV and streaming over the next two months.
Saint-Pierre (July 3, ABC)
Love a bit of armchair sleuthing? You’ll want to check out this quirky detective series, filmed on location in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a tiny archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Apparently the islands are officially the overseas territory of France — who knew? Allan Hawco stars as Donny “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, a detective who finds himself despatched to the tiny hamlet — think Death In Paradise, without the sun.
Enola Holmes 3 (July 1, Netflix)
The third film in this popular franchise starring Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown, sees the action moving from Victorian England to the Mediterranean. The titular Enola (Brown) is attempting to track down and rescue her brother, Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill), from kidnappers. This has a great cast, including Helena Bonham Carter and Louis Patridge, who plays Enola’s fiancé, Lord Tewkesbury.
Little House On The Prairie (July 9, Netflix)
Those old enough to remember the iconic seventies iteration of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic novel will be watching eagerly to see how the literary classic is once again reimagined for the small screen. Aussie actor Luke Bracey plays patriarch Charles “Pa” Ingalls, with Palm Royale and Abbott Elementary’s Crosby Fitzgerald as Ma. According to reports, this won’t be the soft-focus, idealised tale of old — can’t wait to see where they take it.
Lucky (July 15, Apple TV Plus)
Based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel, this seven-part series sees Anya Taylor-Joy as Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong, a brilliant con artist forced on the run after a heist gone wrong. This has a great supporting cast, including Timothy Olyphant and Annette Benning. With Shōgun director Jonathan Van Tulleken at the helm, you know it’s going to look good, too. This is giving Killing Eve 2.0.
Ride Or Die (July 15, Prime Video)
A global action comedy series starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer? Say less. With these superstars at the helm, this is shaping up to be heaps of fun. Waddingham plays an assassin-for-hire, whose normie best mate (Spencer) discovers her friend has been living a double life and is unwittingly pulled into her high-stakes world after a night on the town together. If you’ve peeped the trailer, you’ll have an idea of what to expect — so very there for this concept.
Heartstopper Forever (July 17, Netflix)
Instead of a fourth season, Netflix and creator Alice Oseman have decided to conclude Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie’s (Joe Locke) story with a feature length movie instead. This looks at what happens next for the young lovers — can their relationship survive that transition from school to the “real world”? All your favourites are back, and we’ll get to find out what’s ahead for Nick and Charlie’s friendship group as well. One for fans.
The F Ward (July 17, Stan)
There have been some great medical dramas doing the rounds of late (hello, The Pitt!) — now we have a local one to add to the mix. This hails from the team behind Bump, with Love My Way’s John Edwards serving as EP — it’s already getting heaps of buzz. Starring Anna Friel, Ioane Sa’ula and Dan Wyllie, it’s all about the underfunded Pines Hospital in Sydney and the interns who’ve been sent there to complete their medical training. Mark your diaries — this will be big.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (July 23, Seven)
If there’s one thing this country loves, it’s getting behind a big sporting event. Thankfully The Comm Games is on the way, so we can roll straight from The World Cup to this! The Seven Network are the official broadcasters, and they have a great line-up of presenting talent, including Matt Shirvington, Emma Freedman, Johanna Griggs and Matt White, plus Rebecca Maddern and the great Bruce McAvaney. Bring it on!
Drag Race Down Under vs The World (July 24, Stan)
Sometimes you just need to watch a bunch of fabulous ladies battle it out for international drag supremacy — we don’t make the rules. And good news: for the first time in Drag Race history, queens from across the world are battling it out with our Nation’s finest, to be crowned — and we’re quoting here — “Queen of the Mother Tucking World!” Michelle Visage is at the helm, with Rhys Nicholson and season four winner Lazy Susan on the judging panel. Yas, Queen!
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe (July 24, HBO Max)
If you’re a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you’re going to want to be across this new sci-fi comedy series, a spin-off of that popular sitcom. Kevin Sussman plays comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, who is “ tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.” This sounds unhinged — but we are there for it. Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie also star. Excited for this one!
Colin From Accounts S3 (July 27, Foxtel and Binge)
And we’re back! The third series of this Aussie favourite, from husband and wife creators and stars Patrick Brammall and Harriett Dyer, is picking up where it left off. For those that need a refresher: that was the middle of the mother of all awkward moments, as Gordon (Brammall) got carried away and asked Ashley (Dyer) to marry him. We’ll finally get to find out whether she said yes — it’s not looking promising. Can’t wait for this one.
Lioness S3 (August 2, Paramount Plus)
Another day, another Taylor Sheridan project, though this one’s not out on a sprawling prairie somewhere. Instead, this female-led espionage thriller has two kick-ass ladies — namely Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman — front and centre as the action plays out. They are part of the Lioness program, a CIA initiative that sees female agents fighting the war on terror. This season, danger gets a lot closer to home for Joe (Saldana). One for fans.
The Traitors Australia (August, Ten)
If you peeped the recent Celebrity Traitors UK, which saw huge names like Stephen Fry, Alan Carr and Jonathon Ross competing to sniff out the traitor in their midst, you’ll be excited for this. We’ve got Gretel Killeen at the helm for our version, and already I know she’ll give UK host Claudia Winkleman a run for her money. If it’s only half as good as the UK version, we’re in for a treat. Already excited!
Ted Lasso (August 5, Apple TV Plus)
And you thought he’d been benched! Nope! Ted’s back, and this time he’s got a whole new challenge ahead of him. This time, Ted (Jason Sudeikis) will be overseeing a second-division women’s football team. All our faves, including Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and Keeley (Juno Temple) are back, as well as a new cast of female stars, who will play the new women’s team.
The Airport Chaplain (coming soon, SBS)
The Pitt’s breakout star, Aussie actress Shabana Azeez, joins Hugo Weaving in this eight-part local drama, which “captures the high-stakes world of a bustling international airport, told through the struggles and triumphs of the workers who keep it running.” The pair play at-odds colleagues charged with overseeing the chaos of this busy international airport. Can’t tell you more yet, but excitement is building for this one.
Lanterns (August 17, HBO)
Chris Mundy of Ozark fame is the showrunner in this big budget DC comics Green Lantern spinoff series, which also boasts Damon Lindelof as an EP. With big names like that behind it, you know there are high expectations for this. It sees Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, two intergalactic cops who find themselves investigating a grizzly murder in a small Nebraska town. Expect character-driven drama over superhero bravado.
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