Topline: A June to remember: The biggest tentpole show so far this summer has been House of the Dragon , HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series. Critics have said that this season distances House of the Dragon from its predecessor, allowing it to realize its full potential. Also on the docket this month: The Bear , now returning for its third season after near unanimous critical acclaim for its first two runs.
Dramatic new legal thriller: One new series off to a hot start has been Presumed Innocent , an Apple TV+ series based on Scott Turow’s 1987 legal thriller, which also inspired the Harrison Ford film of the same name. This time, it’s Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role, playing a Chicago prosecutor who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his former mistress. David E.
Kelley, the prolific creative force behind L.A. Law , Ally McBeal , and Big Little Lies , is deploying his signature polished soapiness to create a series that will be eyeing next year’s Emmys.
Well-rounded slate: The summer offers more to watch as well, including the just-wrapped series Bridgerton , the Netflix smash hit that wrapped up its third season earlier this month, and Prime Video’s The Boys . Still to come this summer is a period Apple TV+ series starring Natalie Portman, a Peacock Roman gladiator series featuring Anthony Hopkins, and the second season of Apple’s critically acclaimed drama Pachinko . For more .
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