If you’re a fan-fav of TV shows, then the list is for you.
Every new month we put together a list of TV Shows to stream across multiple platforms.
The list is of trending shows that are available to stream on local TV channels and streaming platforms including Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV+, Disney+, Prime Video and Showmax.
Black Mirror Season 6
(Netflix)
Release Date: Now Streaming
Prepare to be shocked like never before by the new season of Black Mirror, the award-winning show that twists your mind with every episode. The mastermind behind this series, Charlie Brooker, has teamed up with Jessica Rhoades, Annabel Jones and Bisha K. Ali to craft the most mind-blowing stories yet. They come from Broke & Bones, the production company that knows how to break and mend your heart.
Secret Invasion
(Disney+)
Release Date: Now Streaming
Secret Invasion takes place in the modern MCU, where Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson) discovers that a group of Skrulls have been secretly infiltrating Earth. Fury teams up with his friends, such as Everett Ross, Maria Hill, and Talos, a Skrull who has settled on Earth. They must stop the Skrulls from launching a full-scale invasion and destroying mankind.
The Bear Season 2
(Disney+)
Release Date: 22 June
Following the success of Season 1, The Bear is back for a brand new season. In the series, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a culinary genius who used to dazzle the New York food scene with his exquisite dishes. But when tragedy strikes his family, he leaves behind his glamorous life and returns to Chicago to take over his brother’s sandwich shop. There, he faces a new set of challenges: a mountain of debt, a crew of quirky cooks, and a culture shock like no other. Along the way, he finds an unlikely ally in Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), a young and ambitious chef who shares his passion for food.
Season 2 will probably deliver more of the hectic madness that comes with running a brand-new restaurant with love and skill. Carmy will have to lean on his family, both at work and at home, as he struggles with his brother’s loss and his unbalanced lifestyle.
Shaka iLembe Season 1
(Mzansi Magic)
Release Date: Now Streaming
The series brings local stars including Nomzamo Mbatha, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Wiseman Mncube, Lemongang Tsipa and Ntando Zondi.
Set in the 1700s, Shaka Ilembe tells the story of the making of the iconic Zulu king aka King Shaka, from his early childhood through to adulthood. The two key actors playing Shaka are the incredibly talented Lemongang Tsipa (adult king) and newcomer Ntando Zondi (boy king). The series takes viewers on a journey through the making of the iconic African king.
The Afterparty Season 2
(Apple TV+)
Release Date: Now Streaming
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao lead the season two ensemble cast alongside new additions Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong. In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.
Skull Island
(Netflix)
Release Date: 22 June
Skull Island is a Netflix Original animated show that brings the Monsterverse to life in 2D, thanks to the collaboration of Legendary Television and Tractor Pants. It is the first TV show in the Monsterverse and the first hand-drawn King Kong show since Kong: The Animated Series ended two decades ago. The show will follow a group of survivors who are stranded on the mysterious Skull Island, where they face a horde of terrifying creatures and the mighty Titan who rules over them.
Hijack
(Apple TV+)
Release Date: 28 June
Told in real time, “Hijack” is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but, his high-risk strategy could be his undoing. Panjabi will play the role of Zahra Gahfoor, a counterterrorism officer who is on the ground when the plane is hijacked and becomes part of the investigation. The series also stars Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimée Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.
Rosemary’s Hitlist
(Showmax)
Release Date: Now Streaming
Rosemary’s Hitlist, a Showmax Original true-crime documentary series about cop-turned-serial-killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu.
Rosemary received six life terms in 2021 for killing six of her relatives, including her sister and the man who fathered her only surviving child then. She killed them for killsurance: over R1.4 million in funeral cover benefits.
The ex-cop also got 30 more years: 10 years for each of fraud, inciting murder, and trying to kill her mother, Maria Mushwana, her sister Joyce, and Joyce’s five kids.
Warrior Season 3
(Showmax)
Release Date: 28 June
Warrior is a gritty drama that takes place in San Francisco in the late 1800s, where Chinese gangs battle for control of Chinatown. After the violent clashes that rocked Chinatown in Season 2, Mai Ling (Dianne Doan from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Descendants) uses her political ties to strengthen her position, while Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji from Bullet Train, in a Critics Choice Super-nominated performance) and the Hop Wei gang have to adapt to survive.
The HBO series, which was filmed in Cape Town with Moonlighting, is inspired by the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee and created by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee). Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee and Justin Lin (director of five Fast and Furious films) are among its executive producers.
Platonic Season 1
(Apple TV+)
Release Date: Now Streaming
If you’re searching for a new series to get stuck on, then peep Apple’s new romantic comedy series “Platonic.”
This 10-episode gem, boasting the creative prowess of Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen as both stars and executive producers, is a comedic masterpiece co-created, directed, and co-written by the brilliant minds of Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco.
Through the episodes, we encounter a dynamic duo of former best friends, portrayed by Rogen and Byrne, who are on the brink of midlife. After an extensive estrangement, their paths cross once again, rekindling a platonic connection like no other. However, this reconnection takes an unexpected twist, consuming their lives and wreaking hilarious havoc.
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