15 main series of July: the finale of "Better Call Saul" and the next "Resident Evil"
Miscellaneous / / June 30, 2022
Even during the summer lull, viewers will be pleased with several adaptations and the return of famous projects.
July premieres
1. Death row
The Terminal List
- USA, 2022.
- Action, thriller, drama.
- Premiere: 1 July.
Commando James Reece is sent with his team on a secret mission. They fall into an ambush in which only the main character survives. Then Rhys aims to find those responsible for the death of his comrades. He soon finds out that prominent politicians are behind this.
All episodes of the series based on the novel of the same name by Jack Carr were directed by the action master Antoine Fuqua, who previously directed “training dayand The Great Equalizer. And the main role went to Chris Pratt, who is equally good in both comedy and action films.
2. Black bird
Blackbird
- USA, 2022.
- Thriller, drama.
- Premiere: 8 July.
The son of a police officer, James Keane, gets 10 years in prison for possession of drugs. He is offered to reduce the term. But for this, James must go to a maximum security prison, get close to a serial killer and pass important information to the court.
The series is based on the autobiography of the real-life James Keane. In the film adaptation, this role went to the star of the Kingsman franchise, Taron Egerton. No less interesting is the creator of the series. The project was conceived by Dennis Lehane, the author of the books Shutter Island and Mystic River, which were made into popular films of the same name.
3. Flowers in the Attic: The Beginning
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
- USA, 2022.
- Drama.
- Premiere: 9 July.
Olivia Winfried marries her lover Malcolm. After the wedding, the couple settles in Foxworth Hall. But gradually the wife begins to feel pressure from her husband and discovers many dark secrets in the estate.
Since 2015, the Lifetime channel has been filming a series of books by Virginia Andrews, which began with the novel Flowers in the Attic. Four full-length films have already been released, and now there will be a mini-series that will tell the background of the main events.
4. Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knight
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
- USA, 2022.
- Adventure, comedy.
- Premiere: 14 July.
Kung Fu Panda Master Po is on a trip around the world. He must stop two weasels who want to get a weapon that can destroy the whole world. On the road, Po meets a new partner.
In the Kung Fu Panda franchise, not only three full-length cartoons were released, but also the animated series Amazing Legends and Paws of Destiny. But still a new project from the streaming service Netflix different from its predecessors. This time, Jack Black will return to the voice acting of the main character, who had previously worked only on the main parts.
5. Resident Evil
resident evil
- USA, 2022.
- Fantasy, thriller, horror.
- Premiere: 14 July.
Young sisters Jade and Billy Wesker move to New Raccoon City. They soon learn that their father is hiding some dangerous information. In another part of the plot, one of the girls is shown as an adult: she lives in a post-apocalyptic world where the vast majority of people are infected with a zombie virus.
This is the third film adaptation of the eponymous series of games in a year. This time the streaming service Netflix presents a live-action series, before that there was a film and an animation project. All of them are not related to each other.
6. Saint Evita
Santa Evita
- Argentina, 2022
- Drama, biography.
- Premiere: 26 July.
Singer Eva Perron, whom everyone knows as Evita, is famous not only for her work. She married the president of Argentina, and then she herself became a prominent political figure.
About this real-life woman, Alan Parker made the film "Evita" with Madonna in the title role. Now there will be a multi-part project. And the main role in it will be played by Natalia Oreiro, whom all fans soap operas remember from "Wild Angel".
7. Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
- USA, 2022.
- Thriller, drama, detective.
- Premiere: 28 July.
20 years ago, several tragic events took place in the town of Millwood. In our time, an unknown person begins to terrorize a group of girls, reminding them of the guilt of their parents. The heroines will have to find out what kind of person this is and why he is so angry with them.
Original Sin is the fourth series in the Pretty Little Liars franchise. Moreover, the previous two spin-offs closed after the first season due to low ratings. But, apparently, the authors do not lose hope to repeat the success of the original.
8. Single
uncoupled
- USA, 2022.
- Comedy, melodrama.
- Premiere: 29 July.
After a difficult breakup with a longtime partner, Michael dreams of dating and romance later in his life. But in fact, in search of love, he often encounters disappointments.
What attracts the most in this Netflix series is the lead actor. Michael will be played by How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris. And they came up with "Without a Pair" by Darren Starr, who filmed "Emily in Paris”, and Jeffrey Richman, known for “Modern Family” and “Frasier”.
9. Surface
surface
- USA, 2022.
- Thriller.
- Premiere: 29 July.
After a suicide attempt, Sophie loses her memory. With the support of a psychotherapist and her husband, the heroine tries to piece together her past life. But perhaps those around her are deceiving her.
The main role in the series Apple TV+ Gugu Mbatha Row, best known for the episode "San Junipero" in Black Mirror. And the project came up with Veronica West, who previously created "Melomanka" with Zoe Kravitz.
New seasons of familiar TV shows
1. very strange things
Stranger Things
- United States, 2016 - present.
- Drama, horror, fantasy.
- Premiere of the 2nd half of the 4th season: July 1.
- IMDb: 8.7.
Once upon a time in the town of Hawkins, mysterious events began to occur: the boy Will disappeared, and his friends met the young Eleven, who had supernatural powers. Over time, the characters have matured, but the problems have only become more global. Now they are faced with the most dangerous monster.
seven episodes fourth season out May 27th. In July, the remaining two will be shown, but each of them will last as a full-length film. And the next, fifth season will be the final for the project.
2. Better call Saul
Better Call Saul
- United States, 2015–2022.
- Drama, crime.
- Premiere of the 2nd half of the 6th season: July 11.
- IMDb: 8.8.
Story lawyer, with whom the audience met in the series "Breaking Bad", ends. During this time, Saul Goodman went from a small-time lawyer to a hardened criminal.
The first half of the season was released in the spring. Now the series is back with six final episodes. Sol's story will end on August 15th.
3. What are we doing in the shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
- United States, 2019 - present.
- Comedy, horror.
- Premiere of the 4th season: July 12.
- IMDb: 8.6.
Three ancient bloodsuckers and an energy vampire live in modern New York. They can hardly cope with everyday problems and get used to the new world. But the heroes do not leave the dream of conquering people.
TV series based on Taika Waititi's filmreal ghouls”(in the original they are called the same), every year it only becomes more fun. No wonder it has already been renewed for a fifth and sixth seasons.
4. american horror stories
american horror stories
- United States, 2021 - present.
- Horror, thriller, drama.
- Premiere of the 2nd season: July 21.
- IMDb: 6.1.
Spin-off series "American Horror Story” is published in the format of an anthology. And this time, separate stories are shown every one or two episodes. Usually this is a classic horror story about ghosts, cursed houses and other popular topics.
The audience did not take the series as warmly as the original. However, it was renewed for a second season. There is hope that the authors corrected the shortcomings and came up with more interesting stories.
5. Not on the first try
Trying
- UK, 2020-2022.
- Drama, melodrama, comedy.
- Premiere of the 3rd season: July 22.
- IMDb: 7.8.
A married couple from the UK cannot conceive a child in any way. Desperate, they decide to adopt. And this becomes a difficult test for the family.
A joint project between Apple TV+ and BBC combines a family drama about trust and parenting and a hard black comedy. For this, the audience loved him. Alas, the third season will be the final for the project.
6. Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
- United States, 2019 - present.
- Comedy, action.
- Premiere of the 3rd season: July 28.
- IMDb: 8.5.
The story of the former girlfriend of the Joker, who decided to organize her own gang, continues. The heroine strengthens her authority in the underworld, but at the same time she tries to deal with personal problems.
Already in the teaser of the new season, you can see that the continuation will be devoted to the relationship between Harley and Poison Ivy. And the project will also include the Court of Owls from the comics and director James Gunn.
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