From surprising cast announcements to long-awaited release dates, from brand-new trailers to sad farewells to favorite shows—this past week has been packed with developments in the series world. Sit back, scroll through the latest news, and catch up on what's happening!
News about series
Casting news
Emily in Paris Adds Bryan Greenberg to Season Five Cast
In the fifth season of the hit comedy series Emily in Paris, Emily (played by Lily Collins) will meet a new American expat.
Leo Woodall Cast Opposite Rachel Weisz in Netflix Series Vladimir
Leo Woodall, known for The White Lotus, among others, will play a leading role in Netflix's limited series Vladimir.
Rory Culkin Cast in New Apple TV+ Crime Series With Liev Schreiber
Rory Culkin, known for films such as Under the Banner of Heaven, has been added to the cast of a new Apple TV+ crime thriller series starring Liev Schreiber.
Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Best Medicine
Abigail Spencer, known for Rectify, will play the leading roles together with Josh Charles in Best Medicine, the new American series based on the long-running British dramedy Doc Martin.
New actors cast in series regular roles for Brilliant Minds season two
Brian Altemus and John Clarence Stewart have been cast as series regulars in the second season of the NBC drama series Brilliant Minds.
Stranger Things actor cast in Netflix's untitled Newfoundland series
A popular Stranger Things actor has landed his next project in Netflix's as-yet-untitled Newfoundland series. Josh Hartnett will star in the series.
Alison Brie to star in FX pilot about witness protection
Alison Brie, known for her work on GLOW, has landed the lead role in FX's Untitled Witness Protection pilot.
For All Mankind spin-off Star City casts Priya Kansara in a series regular role
Priya Kansara has joined the cast of Star City, the upcoming For All Mankind spin-off from Apple and Sony Pictures Television.
BBC series Dear England rounds out the cast including Jodie Whittaker
The BBC has confirmed the full cast for Dear England, a four-part drama series based on James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play.
New names cast for Netflix series Vladimir
John Slattery, Jessica Henwick, and Ellen Robertson have been added as series regulars in the Netflix series Vladimir. Six new recurring roles have also been announced.
Dates
Netflix Gives My Life with the Walter Boys Season Two a Release Date
Lead actors Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry announced the release date for My Life with the Walter Boys season two during a performance at the Calgary Stampede in Canada.
Reasonable Doubt season three gets premiere date and first-look photos
Onyx Collective has revealed when the third season of the hit Hulu series Reasonable Doubt will premiere.
Alice in Borderland (2020) Gets Season Three Start Date and Teaser
Netflix is returning to the world of Borderland. The streaming service has revealed when the third season of the popular Japanese live-action series Alice in Borderland (2020) will be available.
Beauty in Black season two gets start date and teaser from Netflix
Netflix has announced when the second season of Beauty in Black, the drama series by Tyler Perry, will be aired.
AVROTROS shares teaser and start date for Het Gouden Uur season two
The second season of "The Golden Hour" is just around the corner. AVROTROS has announced when the sequel to the thrilling first season will air.
Apple TV+ releases Invasion season three launch date and photos
The third season of sci-fi series Invasion is on its way to Apple TV+, and the streamer has shared a launch date and photos.
Cancelled/ Ended series
British crime series Grantchester concludes with its eleventh season on ITV
The beloved British period drama Grantchester will conclude its ten-year run with its eleventh season. The series has become a firm audience favorite since 2014.
Duster starring Josh Holloway canceled after one season by HBO Max
Duster bites the dust. HBO Max has canceled the 70s action series starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson after one season.
Ratings
The most watched series of week 28 in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US
Last week, many series were streamed in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States.
Hit series Squid Game continues to break records for Netflix
Squid Game continues to be a global phenomenon, once again breaking records for Netflix.
New series
Iconic feature film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest gets spin-off TV series
The rights holders behind the legendary film One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest are working on a new series adaptation for television.
Novel Best Offer Wins TV Series for Hulu
Hulu has acquired the rights to develop Best Offer Wins, Marisa Kashino's debut novel, into a series in a fiercely competitive bidding process.
Trailer for Mozart, Mozart puts the composer's forgotten sister in the spotlight
Mozart, Mozart is a six-hour drama that reinterprets the legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through the eyes of his (real) sister, Maria Anna Mozart.
Fx Greenlights New Comedy Pilot Movers From Team Behind Reno 911!
FX has greenlit the new comedy pilot Movers, created and executive produced by Ben Garant and Cathy Shim.
Regé-Jean Page to star in Apple TV+'s Funny You Should Ask
Apple is developing a series based on "Funny You Should Ask," with Regé-Jean Page as the lead. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Elissa Sussman.
Amazon is developing a romantic comedy series called The Shift.
Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the rights to The Shift, the successful debut book by Tinx (real name Christina Najjar), to adapt into a romantic comedy series.
Netflix orders live-action series of Korean anime hit Solo Leveling
Netflix is bolstering its investment in Korean content with a live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, the immensely popular web novel, web toon, and recently anime hit.
Production news
Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith moves to California for season 2
The second season of the hit Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith will be filmed on the West Coast of the United States, in Los Angeles County.
Spin-offs / Remakes
The Big Bang Theory spin-off about Stuart gets greenlight from HBO Max
Het universum van The Big Bang Theory blijft, geheel in lijn met het wetenschappelijke concept waarnaar het vernoemd is, steeds verder uitbreiden met Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
Renewed series
Slow Horses gets early renewal for season seven on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has renewed the hit spy drama Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman, for a seventh season.
Netflix and Ryan Murphy developing fourth season of anthology series Monster
Even before the premiere of Monster season three, Netflix is already busy preparing for a fourth season of this popular true-crime franchise from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.
Videos/ Photos
Trailer for new comedy series Leanne released by Netflix
Leanne Morgan is an abandoned woman who starts over in the trailer for Chuck Lorre's Netflix comedy series Leanne.
Prime Video releases trailer for crime thriller series The Assassin
Prime Video has released the first trailer for The Assassin, a new series starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.
Netflix Unveils Teaser for My Life with the Walter Boys Season Two
Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for the second season of the hit YA series My Life With the Walter Boys, based on the book by Ali Novak.
Italian Netflix series Il Mostro (The Monster of Florence) gets premiere date and teaser
Netflix has released a new teaser for Il Mostro (The Monster of Florence), a four-part Italian crime drama from director Stefano Sollima.
Disney+ and Hulu release sneak peek teaser for upcoming series
The released teaser includes footage from Alien: Earth, Only Murders in the Building season five, All's Fair, Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two, and more.
Acapulco reveals plot twist in trailer for fourth and final season
The fourth and final season of Acapulco promises to be hot, full of plot twists and beautiful, sunny images.
Netflix unveils trailer and new photos for Wednesday season two
Enid's downfall is teased as death hangs over Nevermore Academy in the released trailer for Wednesday's second season.
First Look at Michael Chernus in Peacock's Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Michael Chernus makes his serial killer debut in the teaser for Peacock's upcoming Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, due out this fall.
Teaser for The Morning Show season four shows a post-truth world
The fourth season delves deeper than ever into current issues and takes place in a world where disinformation, deepfakes, conspiracy theories and corporate conspiracies dominate public debate.
MySeries news
Columns
The art of the intro - #4
The impact of a good intro is often underestimated. It can be one of the most memorable aspects of a series. These five masterful intros set the tone, engage the senses, and remain eternally recognizable.
Heroes Dutch Comic Con
A Visit to Comic Con
Sometimes, us MySeries.tv writers, get really cool opportunities to visit series premieres and the such. On June 22nd, I got the opportunity to visit Dutch Heroes Comic Con in the Utrecht Jaarbeurs. Here is a short review and some impressions.
Interviews
Interview with Dean Norris
An interview with Dean Norris, about his career, plans, and favorite TV shows.
Most popular series
The most popular series of the week – Which one will you binge?
Ah, Friday! Time to review last week's most-watched series on MySeries.
Reviews
The Last of Us - Season 2
A worthy sequel to an excellent first season. Again lots of nerve-wracking action and good acting. The Last of Us can still be considered one of the better video game adaptations.
Sherlock & Daughter - Season 1
Sherlock & Daughter is an intriguing, albeit a bit unrealistic reimagining of an old character.
Manhunt - Miniseries
In Manhunt, Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) gets a little too much credit.
The Survivors - Miniseries
In The Survivors, a young man returns to his hometown fifteen years after a tragic accident. This causes a lot of emotions in the village. What really happened then?
Too Much - First episode
In Too Much, the super-romantic Jessica, single again after a dramatic breakup, heads to London, where she hopes to make a fresh start.
For your series calendar
Series that we didn't mention in the July monthly overview that will start or premiere in week 29.
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Wednesday, July 16th
Bookish – Series premiere (Alibi)
Low Life – Series premiere (Disney+)
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Thursday, July 17th
UNTAMED – Series premiere (Netflix)
Surf Girls Hawaï'i – Season 2 (Prime Video)
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Friday, July 18th
Delirio – Series premiere (Netflix)
Superestar – Series premiere (Netflix)
That's the week's overview! We hope you're all caught up on all the series news. Have a great week and see you next week!
With overview regards,
Mandy
