Credit: Apple TVIt’s now June, and that means the major streaming services are adding new shows to their lineups. If you missed some of the new shows from last week, you can still check them out on their respective services, including the sophomore outing for Netflix’s The Four Seasons and the debut of Prime Video’s Spider-Noir.
This week belongs to Apple TV, which has a new limited series that is a reimagining of a 1991 Martin Scorsese movie. The trailer teases extremely tense footage, making it my top pick of the week. Some of the other highlights this week include a polarizing documentary about the King of Pop and a new Hulu comedy set in New York City.
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Love Island USA season 8
Bombshells and villas
Credit: Ben Symons/PeacockI love escapist TV shows. Immersing yourself in a new world while escaping from everyday stress can help you unwind and relax. There are times when I want to turn off my analytical brain and enjoy a TV show on its surface. Reality TV usually does the trick for me, making Love Island USA a great form of escapism.
The bombshells are back in the villa as they attempt to win the $100,000 prize. If you’ve never watched Love Island USA, you can expect sexual tension, backstabbing maneuvers, and eyebrow-raising drama. You can always find a laugh watching attractive people acting like fools. You can also head over to Hulu to watch the OG version of Love Island.
Love Island USA is now streaming on Peacock.
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The Vampire Lestat
A new take on Anne Rice’s novel
Credit: Sophie Giraud/AMCFrom a branding perspective, the easy thing for AMC would have been to go with Interview with the Vampire season 3. It would have been an easier transition for casual fans looking for more of Anne Rice’s work. Instead, AMC opted to go with The Vampire Lestat as the official title for the third season.
The seireshas a different narrator this season with Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), who forms a rock band and goes on tour in the 1980s. It’s an ambitious tonal shift from the previous season. The Vampire Lestat embraces the campiness of the era and feels like an entirely different show from the first two seasons. Frankly, I wish more shows took risks like The Vampire Lestat just did.
The Vampire Lestat premieres on AMC and AMC+ on June 7.
The Vampire Lestat
Release Date
June 7, 2026
Network
AMC
Writers
Jonathan Ceniceroz, Ryan Kattner, Anusree Roy, Hannah Moscovitch, Kevin Hanna, Rolin Jones
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Not Suitable for Work
“Adulting” is hard
You don’t need to have work experience in New York City to understand and appreciate Not Suitable for Work, Mindy Kaling’s comedy centered around post-grad life. However, it only adds to the experience if you are familiar with — which I am — some of the neighborhoods mentioned in the show, particularly Murray Hill.
AJ (Ella Hunt), Abby (Avantika Vandanapu), Davis (Will Angus), Josh (Jack Martin), and Kel (Nicholas Duvernay) are young professionals attempting to thrive in the “real world,” which, in their case, is the streets of Manhattan. Obviously, things are going to get a little messy, especially when their romantic endeavors bleed into their professional lives. It’s the type of fun and breezy show that many will find common ground with.
The first three episodes of Not Suitable for Work are now streaming on Hulu.
Not Suitable for Work
Release Date
June 2, 2026
Network
Hulu
Showrunner
Charlie Grandy
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Michael Jackson: The Verdict
The other side of Michael Jackson
We all know about the first half of Michael Jackson’s life, from his days in The Jackson 5 to his legendary run as a solo artist. By the early 1990s, Jackson had a strong claim to be the most famous person living on Earth. However, Jackson’s other story must be told.
In the early 2000s, Jackson was charged with several counts of child molestation, which set off a highly publicized trial that eventually led to his acquittal. Michael Jackson: The Verdict examines the trial from all sides and features interviews from experts who examine the evidence and piece together what happened. It’s an informative documentary for those looking for answers about Jackson during this time period.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict is now streaming on Netflix.
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Cape Fear
An updated version of a thriller from the 1990s
If you haven’t yet, give 1991’s Cape Fear a watch. For me, it’s the greatest trade in movie history between filmmakers. Steven Spielberg gave Cape Fear to Martin Scorsese in exchange for Schindler’s List. I think that worked out well for both men. Scorsese’s film follows Max Cady (Robert De Niro), a recently released convict plotting his revenge against the lawyer (Nick Nolte) who deliberately withheld evidence to put him behind bars.
The Apple TV show still features Max Cady (Javier Bardem), but this time, he wants revenge against two lawyers who put him in jail: Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson). Bardem looks fully unhinged in the footage, even more so than his character in Skyfall. I fully expect this show to become a hit this summer, similar to how Presumed Innocent took off in 2024.
The first two episodes of Apple TV’s Cape Fear premiere on June 5.
Cape Fear
Release Date
June 4, 2026
Network
Apple TV
Showrunner
Nick Antosca
More TV shows to stream
If you’re already on Apple TV, you might as well stick around and watch Star City, a new spin-off of the beloved For All Mankind series. Elsewhere, Euphoria season 3 came to a close after a polarizing run of episodes. The show will not return, so it’s up to you to judge how the last season ended.
