What’s Trending On Screen This Summer

As we approach the final stretch of summer, there are still numerous new TV shows to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for comedy, drama, or action, here is a list of what’s trending on screen this summer.

We first meet MIT student Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

In the movie, Riri, a talented and inventive young woman, creates a powerful weapon that closely resembles the Iron Man suit of armor. In Ironheart, Riri returns home to Chicago, where she battles internal and external struggles. During this journey, she encounters and joins a group of thieves, adding even more excitement to her story. 

Adapted from Isaac Asimov’s book series, Foundation takes place 12,000+ years from the present day. Foundation season 3 continues 152 years after the end of season 2, following the epic saga of a band of exiles, Hari Seldon (Jared Lee) and Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell), on their mission to save humanity and rebuild civilization.

Now facing their biggest threat, the psychic warlord known as The Mule (Game of Thrones’ Pilou Asbæk),

alongside the waning Genetic Dynasty of Clones known as Empire (Lee Pace as the central Empire, Brother Day) and their calculated, loyal servant, Demerzel (Laura Birn).

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama series based on Jenny Han’s bestselling novels. It follows the story of Belly (Lola Tung) and her love triangle with brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), as they navigate the ups and downs of teenage romance during summer vacations.

The series explores the messy relationships, emotional confrontations, and surprising twists that come with growing up and falling in love. As the show moves into its third and final season, fans can expect new scenes, romantic flashbacks, and major shakeups in the characters’ relationships.

The Alien franchise has experienced a revival since 2012, with last year’s Alien: Romulus feeling most like the 1979 original. Now, we have something new: a TV series.

Alien: Earth, written and directed by Noah Hawley of Fargo, is a prequel to the first film, depicting events after the deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crashes back on Earth. A team of soldiers, including Wendy (Sydney Chandler), a hybrid human who uploaded her consciousness into a synthetic body, Kirsh (Timothy Olyphant), a cyborg named Morrow (Baboucarr Alieu Ceesay), and others, investigate the wreckage and uncover the terrifying secrets the franchise is known for.

Ballard stars Maggie Q as LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, a dedicated and seasoned officer who heads the department’s cold case division. With a reputation for tenacity and sharp investigative skills, Detective Ballard is committed to solving some of Los Angeles’ most challenging and long-forgotten crimes.

Inspired by the compelling novels of Michael Connelly, the show immerses viewers in the gritty and complex world of detective work. Each episode follows Detective Ballard as she meticulously uncovers clues, overcomes obstacles, and seeks justice for victims of cold cases, highlighting this relentless pursuit’s emotional and psychological toll.

The second season of the rebooted Addams Family franchise premiered on Netflix, except this time, the focus isn’t solely on the titular character and incorporates more of her morbid, albeit beloved, family. Wednesday (Jenna Orgea) is back for another school year at Nevermore Academy, except this time she’s joined by her little brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez), father Gomez (Luis Guzmán), and mother Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones).

After Wednesday saves her school and town from the Hyde monster (Hunter Doohan), she returns to the academy as a celebrity, much to her chagrin. But the murder mystery isn’t over yet, as a host of new threats are coming for Wednesday, including her newfound power slipping out of her control.