Euphoria

A no-nonsense, yet hilarious and engaging take on the real problems teenagers face today. Euphoria doesn’t shy away from the tough topics – from depression, bullying, and pressure to be virginal and yet not a prude to drug abuse, social media scares, and the struggle to find yourself in a world that is trying hard to tear you down. The series manages to turn every episode into a can’t stop-won’t stop watching experience, not to mention the soundtrack that will take over your playlists. Zendaya shines as the series’ protagonist but the broader cast is as diverse and fantastic as they come. Definitely recommend binging this in one go! – Mimi Koehler

The Dragon Prince

Created by some of the people behind Avatar the Last Airbender, this show has some of the greatest storytelling and animation currently airing. The Dragon Prince showcases an incredibly diverse cast of characters as they try to journey through a fantasy land to take home a baby Dragon to its mother and prevent a war. I’m in love with this show – Julia Fleur

The Umbrella Academy

Based on the graphic novel by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, Netflix has produced a series which is fantastic. Following 7 adoptive siblings with unique powers, The Umbrella Academy follows its own rules, while not taking itself too seriously. Trained by their adoptive father to become a superhero group who fights crime, they must face their social and mental issues as adults, after their father’s death. I guess I have watched this extraordinary family at least four times alone in the first half of 2019. It is amazing on every level possible and the cast is great, which leaves you greatly entertained. – Isabella Stocka

Dark, witty, and action-packed, The Umbrella Academy has everything! Gerard Way’s original family of superheroes came to life thanks to Netflix and did not disappoint. With memorably poignant scenes and an outstanding soundtrack, I couldn’t be more excited for the second season. Good luck choosing you favourite character (although Klaus will most definitely win your heart first)! – Ankara

The Politician

The humour of Glee meets the teenage darkness of 13 Reasons Why. In this witty dramedy about a high school student election, we follow Payton Hobart in his ambition to one day become the president of the United States. It is incredibly entertaining to see these teenagers take a high school student government election so seriously. There’s a lot of hijinks and scheming that makes for a lot of fun, but behind its light façade reveals the kind of pressure to be great that teens are under today. It’s hilarious and entertaining with shockingly real moments. The entire first season of The Politician can be found on Netflix. – Gabby Gamez

Carnival Row

I’ve been missing a good fantasy series! Carnival Row is set in a Victorian-inspired world with some intriguing characters and creatures, all the while touching on topics that are relevant to today’s world. While I was a little disappointed with some parts of the plot being somewhat obvious, the series features a very talented cast and I’m even more intrigued to see where the series goes in season 2. – Elise Dumpleton

Workin Moms

Season 3 of this show dropped earlier this year and I have been bingeing the whole thing on Netflix recently. It follows people just trying to balance work and a family after having a child. Whilst it’s not always laughs, it doesn’t take itself too seriously and I think all of the actors are great. I am not even a parent but this show gives me a good giggle with all the silly bits and it’s a great pick me up. Catherine Reitman writes, produces, and stars in the show and she is wonderful. – Sarah C

Pennyworth

If you always wanted to know more about Batman’s butler, this is the show you have to watch. Alfred is a young man who has returned from war and plans to run a security service. When his path crosses Thomas Wayne’s, he found himself intertwined in a different profession. Pennyworth shows the audience an original story of everyone’s favourite butler. – Isabella Stocka

Good Omens

The long-awaited television adaptation (as it has been successfully adapted previously for radio by the BBC) of Neil Gaiman and Sir Terry Pratchett’s much-loved novel. Written and adapted by Gaiman himself, it manages to be brilliantly faithful to the source material while adding some new characters and elements that enhance and add to the story. The production design and effects are wonderfully idiosyncratic, the score is great (particularly the opening theme and its “left in the car and turned into a rock anthem” counterpart for the ending theme) and so is the cast, no matter how small or incidental the part. But the beating heart is the duo of Michael Sheen and David Tennant as Aziraphale and Crowley. The whole series plays like a love letter to the book and to the late Sir Terry Pratchett (to whom there are also a couple of nice Easter Eggs that pay homage). – Carolyn Percy

Chernobyl

Produced by HBO, this historical drama miniseries tells the heart-breaking and devastating story of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. This five-part series is led by Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, and Emily Watson. Chernobyl tells the story of how the disaster occurred, the people involved in the disaster, and the lesser known stories of the people that responded to the disaster; the firefighters, the physicists, the volunteers, and the teams of miners who were tasked with digging a tunnel under the destroyed reactor. It is largely based on the book “Voices of Chernobyl” which was written by the Belarusian Nobel Laureate Svetlana Alexievich, who was at the time of the disaster a journalist living in Minsk, the capital of the then Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.

This miniseries, while a clear dramatisation, is hard hitting and presents the devastating result of not only the reactor explosion but the destructive secrecy and corruption of the reactor management and the Government in the aftermath. The series depicts the simplified truth, ensuring the viewer does not require a degree in nuclear physics to understand the implications of the explosion and the actions of the people involved. Chernobyl is dedicated to all who sacrificed and suffered and is hard hitting, gritty and leaves you with an understanding of the question: “What is the cost of lies?” – Ellie King

The Good Place

If you haven’t started this show yet, what the fork are you doing, man? The fourth and final season premiered back in September and though many fans are incredibly sad to say goodbye, it is proving to be a fantastic end so far. The show makes you root for every character and believe they can be better people while also making you laugh out loud at every turn. The show really pushes boundaries and makes you reconsider what a sitcom can be, and it absolutely excels. – Gabby Gamez

Jane the Virgin

Family drama slots together with high-octane capers in this gloriously diverse show about a young woman who is accidentally artificially inseminated during a routine check-up. The first four seasons follow Jane’s life through the trials of coping as a pregnant virgin and then eventually as a mother. Season 5 is an incredible conclusion to the heartwarming (and often heart-wrenching series, successfully wrapping up each storyline in its usual chaos and humour. From Jane’s dream of being an author to her final romantic decision, the show celebrates love in all its forms; it’s about chasing dreams and being kind, motherhood and family. – Tom Hitchen

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

I could watch this show on repeat and never get sick of it. What more could you want from a show than catchy tunes about procrastination, textmergencies, wanting to go to the zoo, and mental illness? Following Rebecca Bunch’s journey to West Covena to rekindle an old flame ends in weird antics and absurd songs. There are points where you question everyone’s sanity but the phenomenal cast makes it effortless to still love every individual despite their odd flaws . A perfect balance of humour, heart and relatabilty makes this my favourite show ever. – Emma Knight

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Carnival Row is set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures. Feared by humans, they are forbidden to live, love, or fly with freedom. But even in darkness, hope lives, as a human detective and a faerie rekindle a dangerous affair. The city’s uneasy peace collapses when a string of murders reveals a monster no one could imagine.

The series was initially picked up in 2015 by Amazon Prime with the series set to be co-written, executive produced, and directed by Guillermo del Toro. The script was co-written with Travis Beacham and Rene Echeverria with it initially based on a feature script that Beacham wrote in 2005. However, the trio worked on trying to make it into a film, but the rights reverted back to Beacham. Del Toro stepped away from the project in 2017, but still serves as an executive producer.

Starring Orlando Bloom (The Lord of The Rings), Cara Delevingne (Suicide Squad), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), David Gyasi (Interstellar), Karla Crome (Under The Dome), Tamzin Merchant (Salem), Scott Reid (Still Game), and Jared Harris (Chernobyl).

Carnival Row premieres August 30th on Amazon Prime Video with eight episodes.

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The original stars of “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the groundbreaking teen drama that defined Southern California life highly anticipated, return for a new six-episode event series. Starring Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green, and Tori Spelling. The series premieres August 7th on FOX.

Two Sentence Horror Stories

Two Sentence Horror Stories features contemporary tales of horror and haunting for the diverse and digital age. Inspired by the viral fan fiction of two-sentence horror stories, the anthology series taps into universal primal fears, filtered through the anxieties of the most connected and racially diverse generation. Starring Nicole Kang (Batwoman), Jim Parrack (Suicide Squad), and Aleyse Shannon (Charmed). The series premieres August 8th on The CW.

The Terror: Infamy

Set during World War II, the haunting and suspenseful second season of the horror-infused anthology, The Terror: Infamy, centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community, and a young man’s journey to understand and combat the malevolent entity responsible. Starring Derek Mio (Greek), Kiki Sukezane (Westworld), Cristina Rodlo (Miss Bala), and Shingo Usami (Unbroken). The series premieres August 12th on AMC.

David Makes Man

David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive. Starring Akili McDowell (The Astronaut Wives Club), Alana Arenas (Hall of Passes), and Isaiah Johnson (Hamilton). The series premieres August 14th on OWN.

Why Women Kill

Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the ’60s, a socialite in the ’80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages. Starring Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon A Time), Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Good Place), and Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels). The series premieres August 15th on CBS All Access.

The Righteous Gemstones

The Righteous Gemstones follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work. Starring Danny McBride (Pineapple Express), John Goodman (Roseanne), Edi Patterson (Vice Principals), and Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect). The series premieres August 18th on HBO.

On Becoming A God In Central Florida

A dark comedy series which follows Krystal Stubbs, a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of the cultish, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin in the first place. Starring Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man) and Théodore Pellerin (Genesis). The series premieres August 25th on SHOWTIME.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Returns to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. Featuring the voices of Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), Helena Bonham Carter (Harry Potter), Taron Egerton (Rocketman), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones), and Mark Hamill (Star Wars). The series premieres August 30th on Netflix.

Carnival Row

A Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures. Feared by humans, they are forbidden to live, love, or fly with freedom. Starring Orlando Bloom (The Lord of The Rings), Cara Delevingne (Suicide Squad), Tamzin Merchant (Salem), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), and David Gyasi (Interstellar). The series premieres August 30th on Amazon Prime Video.

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Carnival Row is set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures. Feared by humans, they are forbidden to live, love, or fly with freedom. But even in darkness, hope lives, as a human detective and a faerie rekindle a dangerous affair. The city’s uneasy peace collapses when a string of murders reveals a monster no one could imagine.

At San Diego Comic-Con, two new teasers were released which tell the story of our two main characters, Vignette Stonemoss and Rycroft “Philo” Philostrate. In the teasers, we see both sides of their worlds as Delevingne plays a faerie who falls in love with Bloom’s character, a human soldier who goes on to become a detective.

The series was initially picked up in 2015 by Amazon Prime with the series set to be co-written, executive produced, and directed by Guillermo del Toro. The script was co-written with Travis Beacham and Rene Echeverria with it initially based on a feature script that Beacham wrote in 2005. However, the trio worked on trying to make it into a film, but the rights reverted back to Beacham. Del Toro stepped away from the project in 2017, but still serves as an executive producer.

The series stars Orlando Bloom (The Lord of The Rings), Cara Delevingne (Suicide Squad), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), David Gyasi (Interstellar), Karla Crome (Under The Dome), Tamzin Merchant (Salem), Scott Reid (Still Game), and Jared Harris (Chernobyl).

Carnival Row premieres August 30th on Amazon Prime Video with eight episodes.

Are you excited for the new series? Tell us in the comments below!

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