July 15 Major TV Series: Brave New World, Text Expanded and Umbrella Academy Returns

Alas, "Boys" were postponed until September. But in the middle of summer there will be several comic book adaptations, a cool dystopia and a couple of comedies.

July premieres

1. Warrior nun

Warrior nun

• Action, fantasy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 2.

Ava's girl wakes up in the morgue and suddenly discovers she has supernatural powers. Teamed up with a group of fighting nuns, she finds herself embroiled in an ancient war between good and evil.

The series is based on the comic book series by Ben Dunn, a big fan of Asian culture and action films. And for the film adaptation is Simon Barry, who worked on "Van Helsing" from SyFy and "The continuum».

2. Curse: The Beginning

Ju-On: Noroi no Ie

• Horror.
• Japan, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 3rd.

Girlfriend Haruka Honjo hears strange, frightening sounds in the house every night. She decides to turn to the researcher of psychoenergy Yasuo Odadzima, whom she saw on TV, in order to understand the nature of what is happening.

The series is based on the famous Japanese franchise

3. Text. Reality

• Drama, thriller.
• Russia, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 3rd.

Ilya Goryunov spent several years in prison on an unjust charge. Released, he decides to take revenge on the one who set him up. Soon, this person's smartphone is in Ilya's hands.

Initially, the film adaptation of the novel "Text" by Dmitry Glukhovsky was released on large screens in the form of a film. Now they decided to expand the plot, turning the project into a mini-series for five episodes.

4. Nanny Club

The baby-sitters club

• Comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 3rd.

Five female high school students from the town of Stonybrook make money looking after young children. To help each other, they form a “nanny club”. The rest of the time, friends have the usual worries of adolescents: conflicts with parents, study and entertainment.

The project is based on the eponymous children's book by American Anne M. Martin. Moreover, this story has already been transferred to screens: in 1990, on HBO a series with the same name was released, and in 1995 - a film.

5. Drove

• Comedy.
• Russia, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 6.

The large Osin family set off on a journey across the country. The main goal is to allow the youngest daughter to participate in the international song contest. Of course, many adventures await them on the road.

In a strange way, the authors of the series declare it as the original story. Although even the description of the plot is very much like a movie "Little Miss Joy». The yellow minibus only underlines the similarity.

6. Close enough

Close Enough

• Science fiction, drama, comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 9.

The young couple of main characters have a five-year-old daughter. But they, together with their friends, have not yet matured themselves. Therefore, parents regularly find themselves in all sorts of stupid situations.

The creator of "Regular Show" J. J. Quintel returns with a new project. This time the main characters are people, not animals. But this does not mean that there will be fewer sharp jokes on the verge of absurdity.

7. Voice

Little voice

• Melodrama, comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 10.

The series will tell about an aspiring singer who is trying to find her unique voice. But even real talent does not mean that the path to success will be easy.

Singer and songwriter Sara Barellis, a five-time Grammy nominee, is in charge of the music in The Voice. Her song Love song climbed to the top of the Billboard Pop 100 in 2007.

8. Angelina

Angelyne

• Drama.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 15.

The biographical series tells about Reni Goldberg, who was born in Poland, but then moved to the United States with her family. Years later, she became known throughout the country thanks to a new provocative image: the blonde Angelina on a pink Cadillac.

Angelina is one of the brightest and most controversial personalities in American show business. She became famous by starring for a series of billboards, and then tried herself both as an actress and as a singer. In the series, the main role will be played by the star of "Shameless" Emmy Rossum, who in life is not at all like her prototype. It is interesting that the real Angelina was one of the producers of the project.

9. Brave new world

Brave new world

• Science fiction, drama.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 15.

IN dystopian In the world of the future, the whole society is divided into castes, consumption has become a cult, and Henry Ford was called almost a god. All problems are solved with the help of the drug "soma". But one day, two residents of prosperous London find themselves in the Wild Lands.

The legendary book by Aldous Huxley has been repeatedly transferred to screens. But every year its relevance is growing - along with criticism of the consumer society. Brave New World will be one of the first series to air the new Peacock streaming service.

10. Damned

Cursed

• Fantasy, drama.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: July 17.

Young Nimue, possessing magical powers, is destined to become the Lady of the Lake. She teams up with the mercenary Arthur, who must find the wizard Merlin. Soon, the heroine turns into a symbol of resistance to the power of King Uther.

The series is based on a comic strip by the famous Frank Miller (Sin City). The plot is based on the reinterpretation of the legends about King Arthur and Merlin, told on behalf of Nimue. The main role in the film adaptation will be played by Catherine Langford ("13 Reasons Why").

New seasons of familiar TV series

1. Hannah

Hanna

• Drama, action.
• USA, 2019 - present.
• Season 2 premiere: July 2.
• IMDb: 7.5.

The series is dedicated to young Hannah, who spent her childhood in the woods, where she was trained by the old military Eric. Growing up, she wants to know the secret of her origin. Hannah is actually a super soldier.

The series is based on the 2011 film of the same name by Joe Wright (in the Russian localization "Hanna - the perfect weapon"). But the new version departs from the plot of the original. In the second season, Hannah will have to face other participants in a secret program and team up with a former enemy.

2. Amnesia

Absentia

• Thriller, drama, crime.
• USA, 2017 - present.
• Season 3 premiere: July 17.
• IMDb: 7.3.

FBI agent Emily Byrne investigated the case of a famous killer from Boston, but then disappeared herself. Six years later, she is found without memory. The heroine tries to figure out what happened, at first even falling under suspicion, and returns to investigating the activities of maniacs.

The project with the "Castle" star Stana Katik has a different showrunner every season. The plot has already moved away from the original ambiguity, where it was difficult to distinguish goodies from villains. But Amnesia Remains Tense thriller.

3. Alienist

The alienist

• Drama, detective.
• United States, 2018 - present.
• Season 2 premiere: July 20.
• IMDb: 7.7.

The plot takes place at the end of the 19th century. Newspaper reporter John Moore teams up with alienist psychologist Laszlo Kreizler and policewoman Sarah Howard to investigate a series of crimes.

The series is based on the book of the same name by Caleb Carr. And the continuation will be based on his next novel "The Angel of Darkness". In it, the trinity of heroes will investigate a new case.

4. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)

How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast)

• Drama, comedy, crime.
• USA, 2019 - present.
• Season 2 premiere: July 21.
• IMDb: 7.9.

The teenage girl Moritz left him for a school drug dealer. Then the hero decides to also plunge into the criminal business in order to prove his coolness to his beloved. Soon Moritz is organizing a drug business of incredible proportions.

Very short and very witty black comedy from Germany unexpectedly became a real hit on Netflix. Most surprisingly, the series is based in part on real events in 2013.

5. Umbrella Academy

The umbrella academy

• Science fiction, action, drama, comedy.
• USA, 2019 - present.
• Season 2 premiere: July 31st.
• IMDb: 7.9.

Mysterious millionaire Reginald Hargreaves has gathered seven babies with super powers to raise them as defenders of the world. Having met years later, the heroes must prevent the apocalypse, but for this they need to deal with family relationships.

The final first season gave a start on the continuation. Now the heroes are scattered at different times in the past. They need to meet and join forces again.