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Previously released:
Reboot [new] (Netflix, June 14)
An unassuming pastry chef drastically changes his appearance and assumes
a new identity to find his long-lost wife's killer and prove his
innocence. 2026 Japanese series; 10 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82723114
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41651350/
Song Sung Blue (movie; streaming premiere) (Netflix, June 13)
A struggling musician and a part-time performer form a Neil Diamond
tribute act as success, marriage and tragedy test their bond. Based on a
true story. Stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella
Anderson, King Princess, and Fisher Stevens. 2025 film; 2hr 12m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82699474
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/lightningthunder
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30343021/
[rating 7.2]
Double Happiness (movie) (Netflix, June 12)
A couple's wedding day spirals into chaos as they juggle two separate ceremonies to keep the groom's divorced parents apart -- without either finding out. 2025 Taiwanese film; 2hr 9m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82711657
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38067963/
[rating 7.6]
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Monday, June 15
None.
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Tuesday, June 16
Streaming:
America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (complete season 3)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Follow the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from auditions to training camp
and the NFL season as they chase their dreams and a coveted spot on the
squad. 7 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NWHhWdkqEM
https://www.netflix.com/title/81685878
A Spark Into a Flame: Hamilton & Hip Hop (documentary) (3:01
am, Disney+)
Offers a closer look at the unexpected and groundbreaking connection
between the Broadway sensation, the hip-hop roots that inspired it, and
"The Hamilton Mixtape" that followed. The documentary features the
voices of Hamilton writer, performer and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda
along with many of the artists and creatives who had a front-row seat to
the musical phenomenon, including music icons Busta Rhymes, Nas,
Questlove, Black Thought, Angie Martinez, Common, Dessa, Residente and
more. 16 minutes?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43592228/
Broadcast and cable:
None.
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Wednesday, June 17
Streaming:
Never Change! (movie) (12:01 am, Hulu)
When a high school class has their senior year cut short by a tornado,
they must return to school to finish their courses ... nearly two
decades later, with the "students" now in their 30s. The
straight-to-streaming comedy stars John Reynolds, Sofia Black-D'Elia,
Carmen Christopher, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson, Maria Thayer, Topher
Grace, Jackie Cruz, Ana Gasteyer, and Zach Cherry. 1h 38m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5nRZ9BrewE
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37899019/
[rating 4.4]
The Season [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Hulu)
A group of friends in Hong Kong's elite boating scene find their summer getaway descending into betrayal and power plays as hidden agendas
surface in this English-language Hong Kong-set drama series. Hong Kong production; 6 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guk10M9Qy-s
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-season-2026/
[score 58]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36237567/
Your Fault: London (movie) (3:01 am, Prime Video)
After the explosive events of "My Fault: London," 18-year-old Noah and stepbrother Nick returnrCostronger, closer, and more in love than ever.
But as life begins to pull them in different directions, their
relationship faces its toughest challenge yet. Noah heads to Oxford to
pursue her studies, while Nick finds himself consumed by the growing
demands of work. When new people enter their lives, stirring unexpected emotions and lingering jealousy, cracks begin to form. Trust is tested, passions flare, and the bond they once thought unbreakable starts to
strain. Now standing at a crossroads, Noah and Nick must decide: fight
for the love that brought them together rCa or risk losing it forever.
Stars Asha Banks and Matthew Broome; 2h 3m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ZbjkDxYUs
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36958376/
[rating 6.3]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32434379/
["My Fault: London"; rating 6.2]
Andr|- Is an Idiot (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A man with terminal cancer reflects on his life with humor and honesty
in this documentary about love, death and the power of laughter. 1hr 28m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82771834
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34963034/
[rating 7.7]
The Simpsons: Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (special)
(3:01 am, Disney+)
This is the first of three streaming-only episodes of The Simpsons due
this summer.
King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA [new] (3:01 am, Disney+/Hulu)
Through thick and thin, Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi of musical group
King & Prince have always been by each other's side. In Los Angeles, a
city full of personal memories for them, the duo set out to celebrate
their bond through a uniquely-themed adventure. Once inseparable, Ren
and Kaito must now part ways to complete a series of challenges before
finding their way back to each other. As they navigate the city on their
own, the distance reveals new perspectives and deeper feelings. Nine
episodes released weekly through August 12.
https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-dd816905-4c72-4f81-976b-d03556f3bb34
Broadcast and cable:
The Kimberly: Australia's Wild West [new] (10 pm, PBS)
Discover a breathtaking world where fearsome crocodiles lie in wait,
wallabies risk it all for water, and marsupial gliders soar over the
savanna. See a jaw-dropping Australian wonder with terrain thatrCOs as
harsh and unforgiving as it is beautiful. Three episodes.
https://www.pbs.org/show/the-kimberley-australias-wild-west/
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Thursday, June 18
Streaming:
I Will Find You [new; complete limited series] (3:01
am, Netflix)
David Burroughs (Sam Worthington) was wrongly convicted of killing his
son but breaks out of prison after journalist Rachel Mills (Britt Lower)
shows him evidence his son might be alive in Robert HullrCOs adaptation of Harlen Coben's novel of the same name. Aslo stars Chi McBride, Logan
Browning, Erin Richards, Jonathan Tucker, Milo Ventimiglia, Greg Bryk,
Kate Vernon, Peter Outerbridge, Aaron Ashmore, Vas Saranga and others.
[These actors appear in at least 6 of the 8 episodes.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mObRUsA7dPY
https://www.netflix.com/title/81509368
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/i-will-find-you/
[score 58]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34771210/
[rating 7.4]
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai (complete 2nd half of season 1)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Beneath Tokyo Skytree, in a research laboratory owned by preeminent
martial arts enthusiast Mitsunari Tokugawa, a forbidden experiment is underway. Using cutting-edge science and technology, the experiment aims
to create a clone from the corpse of legendary swordsman Musashi
Miyamoto and resurrect him in the present day. Anime; 12 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZmBsIDbGuc
https://www.netflix.com/title/81922765
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38201910/
[rating 7.2]
Per Aspera Ad Astra (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When a malfunctioning AI system jeopardizes a spaceship, a technician
must enter a crew member's dream to retrieve a key code and save the passengers. 2026 Chinese film; 1hr 51m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82737867
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33440748/
[rating 6.5]
Strong Will [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A gifted, humbly born musician and a wealthy student fall for each other
amid personal rivalries and a life-changing accident. 2026 Thai series.
At least 30(?) episodes, of which the first two are currently available.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82734730
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43596613/
The Capture (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Peacock)
How do you protect the truth, in a world where lies are daily currency?
And with the proliferation of deepfakes, how can we trust what we see?
British series; the first two seasons were released in 2020 and 2022. 6 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNY5SKFVL2k
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8201186/
[rating 8.0]
Broadcast and cable:
None.
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Friday, June 19
Streaming:
Sugar (season 2 premiere) (12:01 am, Apple TV)
This eight-episode second season (streaming weekly through August 7)
finds Colin Farrell's private investigator John Sugar tackling a new
case, which means an almost entirely new cast that features Shea
Whigham, Jin Ha, Raymond Lee, Laura Donnelly, and Tony Dalton. Season
one premiered in April 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJMbHySi5eQ
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/sugar/season-2/
[score 73]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16418808/
[rating 7.4]
LOL Live: Chaunt|- Wayans (comedy special) (12:01 am, Hulu)
Color Book (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A devoted single father adjusts to life after his wife's passing while
raising his son with Down Syndrome. They embark on a journey through
Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game. Film exhibited at
festivals in 2024 but not released until now. IMDb says 1h 55m but
Netflix says 1h 39m; maybe it was re-edited?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEmz5sBjwM
https://www.netflix.com/title/82784681
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32150360/
Husbands in Action (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A detective teams up with his ex-wife's new husband to chase down her kidnappers. Can this unlikely duo put aside their differences for one
wild rescue? Korean film; 1h 49m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSJgwm2xcbI
https://www.netflix.com/title/82025112
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36876775/
[rating 6.1]
Oasis [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Oasis opens the doors to a luxury resort reserved for a select few
privileged families: private beaches, endless parties, absolute
security, and the promise of a perfect summer. The destination everyone
would want to spend their summer at. While the young people enjoy their freedom, the nights, and the excesses, it seems nothing can shatter the illusion of this paradise. But everything changes when a mysterious disappearance forces the police to intervene at the resort. No one can
leave. Everyone is a suspect. From that moment on, secrets begin to
surface, and the young people themselves start investigating what is
really hidden behind Oasis. Spanish series; 8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ0DS3oyWUE
https://www.netflix.com/title/81734907
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38734636/
Voicemails for Isabelle (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson head a cast that also includes Nick
Offerman, Lukas Gage, and Leah McKendrick (who is also the film's writer
and director). Deutch plays Jill, a young woman who attempts to cope
with her sister's death by continuing to leave her a series of
voicemails. What she doesn't know is that her sister's phone number has
been reassigned to a real estate agent (Robinson), who becomes so taken
by Jill's voicemails that he attempts to track her down and meet her in person.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mi3YVYm3ZU
https://www.netflix.com/title/81716219
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10375624/
[rating 7.6]
https://www.metacritic.com/movie/voicemails-for-isabelle/
[score 60]
How to Make a Killing (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am,
HBO Max)
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, a blue-collar man
[Glen Powell] will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter
how many relatives stand in his way. Inspired by the 1949 British film
Kind Hearts and Coronets; also stars Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick,
Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris. 1h 45m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4357198/
[rating 6.5]
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/how_to_make_a_killing_2026
Ultras: Passion and Death [new] (3:01 am, HBO Max)
Through three crimes that forever changed a nation and football fandom,
this docuseries explores the violent "ultras" movement in Spain.
https://www.hbomax.com/shows/ultras-passion-and-death/f097e058-64b1-4383-97ca-9ee7295d7067
The Voices of Our Mother (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder/AMC+)
After the death of her mother at the age of 95, Harriet Scaflen has an unexplainable health scare, bringing her four estranged children to the
family home to care for her. As their past animosities and secrets are revealed, they soon realize their motherrCOs health issues may be supernatural, and the awoken evil inside her is seeking revenge on her children for her own survival. Stars Sheila McCarthy, Georgina Reilly,
Mark O'Brien, and Carolina Bartczak. 1h 33m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgZCUolV3h4
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31474395/
Stepfather (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
A desperate man hunts for the perfect family, but when his new wife and daughters fear he may be deranged, escaping him will have deadly
consequences. Stars Taye Diggs, Tamar Braxton, Kalani Jules, Jessica
Jarrell, Janeline Hayes, Dante Brown, Troy Brookins, TJ Shaw, Koda
Kalani Beschen, and Elizabeth Dantus. 1 hr 36 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyxFZDsDeZo
https://tubitv.com/movies/100054379/stepfather
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42353154/
The Amazing Digital Circus - The Finale (movie; streaming premiere)
(6 pm, Netflix)
Feature length version of the final two episodes (episode 8 and 9) of
The Amazing Digital Circus, showing the conclusion of the cast of
characters trapped in a digital realm under the mercy of an unstable ringmaster. 1h 35m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YvzStBaays
https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/the-amazing-digital-circus-finale-netflix-release-time/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41635245/
[as "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act"; rating 7.7]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81936145
Broadcast and cable:
Who Killed My Husband's Mistress? (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
Megan's [Jenny Raven] attempt to break free from her troubled marriage
takes a deadly turn when she witnesses her husband's murder right before
her eyes. After seeing his mistress killed only days earlier, ominous
threats close in, and Megan realizes she could be the next target.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/who-killed-my-husbands-mistress
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38946371/
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Saturday, June 20
The Root of the Game [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Brazilian series about soccer; 3 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTNQ1bZZxfc
https://www.netflix.com/title/81751138
Don't Trust the Girls Upstairs (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
Ashley [Remy Ma] is forced to confront her past when her life begins to unravel. After the sudden death of her estranged sister, Ashley and her husband Elliot open their home to her orphaned teenage niece, Serena,
hoping to offer her a fresh start.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/dont-trust-the-girls-upstairs
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41338231/
The Love Heist (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
Celebrity stylist Kayli must team up with hotel security chief Mills to
track down an iconic piece of fashion history after it goes missing on
her watch before the Chicago Costume Gala. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca and
Peter Porte.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/the-love-heist
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42278042/
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Sunday, June 21
Tokyo Salad Bowl [new to US] (3:01 am, Netflix)
An eccentric detective and a guarded interpreter bond over international cuisine as they tackle cases involving Tokyo's foreign residents and
tourists. 2025 Japanese series; 9 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82746630
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35435312/
The Agency (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
Undercover CIA agent Martian (Michael Fassbender) is called back to
London Station, but things become complicated when the lover he left
behind (Jodie Turner-Smith) appears and they resume their relationship
in the espionage series based on French drama series The Bureau. 10
episodes. Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere also star. The entire season
will be shown linearly on Showtime on Saturday, June 27, from noon
through 10 pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYpslA2ytis
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26656917/
[rating 7.4]
https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-agency/
My Husband's Mistress (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
A successful businesswoman uncovers her husbandrCOs affair and sets out to destroy his career--and his life. 2025 Tubi original starring Raylene
Harewood and Rainbow Sun Francks.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-husbands-mistress
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32048472/
Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe (special) (8 pm, Fox)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBL3VILuwY8
American Dad! (returns from hiatus) (9 and 9:30 pm, two episodes, Fox)
House of the Dragon (season 3 premiere) (9 pm, HBO)
The third of what will eventually be four seasons launches with the
first of eight episodes today, running through August 9.
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/house-of-the-dragon/season-3/
[score 77]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1dMFuHZhc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JlMjgqduVw
The Way Home (season 4 and series finale) (9 to 10:30 pm,
Hallmark Channel)
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