Five TV series to look forward to this summer

2023-07-03T08:07:22.178Z

Highlights: "Good Omens" Season 2 is based on "unfinished ideas" from writers Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, rather than the finished novel. Michael Sheen, David Tennant and Jon Hamm are hard to beat in a humorous context. "Only murders in the building" season 3 has offered "murder cuddles" and brilliant acting performances, especially from Steve Martin. "Painkiller" is also about the opioid crisis with the Sackler family. "Dopesick" starring Michael Keaton was a brilliant tale of America's opioid crisis.

The summer drought is not noticeable on streaming services, July and August offer many potential gems. The cultural news has selected five.

"Full circle"

Director Steven Soderbergh's new TV series promises mysteries, secrets, tapestry of lies and certainly several unexpected twists. The frame story: A wealthy family and immigrants from Guyana's paths cross in New York in connection with a failed kidnapping.

Starring: Claire Danes, Timothy Olyphant, Jharrel Jerome, Dennis Quaid and more

Premiere: July 13 HBO Max

"Good Omens" Season 2

The sequel is based on "unfinished ideas" from writers Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, rather than the finished novel. Sounds a little unsettling, but actor Michael Sheen, David Tennant and Jon Hamm are hard to beat in a humorous context.

Premiere: July 28, Amazon prime video

"The Bear" Season 2:

One of last year's best TV series is back. Carmen and the gang are working on building the new restaurant from scratch and instead of staying in the hectic kitchen environment, we will reportedly get to know the characters in their spare time.

Exciting guest appearances by: Will Poulter, Sarah Paulson and Jamie Lee Curtis

Premiere: August 2, Disney+

"Only murders in the building" season 3:

Pairing 90s comedy radar couple Steve Martin and Martin Short with Selena Gomez turned out to be a very good idea. For two seasons, it has offered "murder cuddles" and brilliant acting performances, especially from Steve Martin.

Exciting guest appearance: Meryl Streep

Premiere: August 8, Disney+

"Painkiller"

2021's "Dopesick" starring Michael Keaton was a brilliant tale of America's opioid crisis. "Painkiller" is also about the opioid crisis with the Sackler family and is based on Patrick Radden Keefe's article about the Sackler family and a book by Barry Meier. Matthew Broderick plays the lead role.

Premiere: August 10, Netflix

Source: svt