From FX’s iconic crime drama Justified and hilarious comedy What We Do in the Shadows to Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens and the return of AMC’s thriller Dark Winds, here’s a taste of the TV and streaming shows you should catch up on before they return in July.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
(Netflix)
What it is: Show creator David E. Kelley brings Michael Connelly’s Mickey Haller crime novels to life on the small screen. Just like the 2011 movie (which starred Matthew McConaughey), the Netflix series follows Haller, a Los Angeles lawyer who tackles cases, both big and small, as he runs his practice out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Season 2, Part 1 premieres Thursday, July 6.
Why you should watch it: Thanks to the assortment of likable characters (played by extremely watchable actors Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Neve Campbell, and Angus Sampson), the breezy L.A. tone, and the accessible procedural narrative of the series, it all comes together in a binge-worthy way that’ll keep viewers glued to the screen.
Where to watch: Netflix (subscription, season 1)
Commitment: Approx. 8 hours (for the first season)
89%
The Afterparty
(Apple TV+)
What it is: A twist on the tried-and-true whodunnit formula that follows the events of a party, where a group of old high school friends are all suspects after their superstar friend is murdered. The comedy series flips things on its head, as each episode, which is told through a different suspect’s perspective, also pays homage to a distinct movie genre. Season 2…