Summer 2024 is proving to be one of the most exciting seasons in years for many of the biggest TV shows across multiple streaming platforms. The last couple of decades have seen several streaming platforms grow and release bigger and better shows on their own individual platforms. While some streaming sites have had high quality shows playing for years, there are several others that only recently began airing shows that got everyone talking.

Now, with Summer 2024 setting up to release a dozen of the best shows in recent years across various platforms, it is time for fans to sit down to a rewatch and binge on their favorite shows ahead of the latest season. If that means starting up a paused subscription again, then now is the time, as there is a lot coming in the next few months, and hundreds of hours of shows to catch up on. Whether you are actively following these shows, or curious to start watching, now could be the perfect time to get up to date.

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House of the Dragon

Season 2 Releasing June 16

In 2011, Game of Thrones became a smash hit new series when it began airing on HBO. The show broke a lot of the rules when it came to making a TV show, and not just because of the gratuitous nudity and violence. Outside of these things, the show became famous for killing off central characters after convincing audiences that the characters would be important and central to the story.

After eight seasons, and more deaths than can reasonably be counted, the show ended, and HBO turned elsewhere to continue the narrative. Then in 2022, the prequel series, House of the Dragon revealed new insights into the Targaryen family and their power struggles in Westeros. Nearly two years after season 1 came out, the follow-up is set to be released weekly, starting on June 16.

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The Bear

Season 3 Releasing June 27

In 2022, a brand-new comedy drama series about the life of chefs and those working in a Chicago deli shop became a huge hit when the show went on to win 10 Primetime Emmys. The Bear was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The series features ann incredible cast, wonderful story and writing, and deliciously complex relationships.

While the first season saw the team trying to learn to work together, season 2 saw them stepping up in a newly renovated kitchen with everyone pitching in to make the new fine dining experience the best it could be. Along with this, more of Carmy’s family is revealed, and there were some serious fallouts. Season 3 has been hotly anticipated for a whole year, and will now finally be released on FX from June 27.

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The Boys

Season 4 Releasing June 13

While superhero movies and TV were reaching a peak of popularity in 2019 when Avengers: Endgame provided the final piece to the puzzle, that was the Infinity Saga, Amazon Prime Video opted to create something super, but in a very different tone. The Boys is a superhero show where the supes aren’t inherently the heroes or the villains, but instead, they are deeply flawed people with the power to do whatever they please. The show quickly gained traction, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Prime Video.

The Boys has since dropped three seasons, with a gap of between 18 months and 2 years each time. Now, just over two years after season 3 began streaming, the fourth season is finally arriving on Prime on June 13. Between season 3 and 4 of The Boys, a spin-off series which directly ties into the events of the show, also began airing called Gen V. So, for anyone looking to catch up, stream the first three seasons of The Boys and Gen V now on Prime.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Season 2 Releasing August 29

Also on Prime Video, the popular series which expands on the world of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Season 1 began to reveal the details of the battles and alliances which led to the forging of the rings of power that feature throughout the franchise. Now, nearly two years after season 1 ended on that incredible cliffhanger, the show is finally due to start up again on August 29.

The series made waves when it was first released due to the extraordinary costs of making the series, which resulted in the final budget for Rings of Power adding up to about $465 million for season 1. As a result, the show is visually stunning, and features a large cast with incredible effects throughout. However, what comes next in season 2 and if they manage to stay closer to the $100-150 million budget that was initially the goal remains to be seen. Either way, the next season is not to be missed, so be sure to watch season 1 ahead of the latest season dropping in August.

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Mayor of Kingstown

Season 3 Releasing June 2

The Mayor of Kingstown is one of Paramount+’s biggest shows, and they are set to release season 3 on June 2. The first two seasons introduced the character of Mike McCluskey, played by Jeremy Renner, who has a connection and working relationship with all of the law enforcement and criminals in Kingstown, serving as a broker for peace and cooperation between the groups.

However, things get shaken up with new arrivals in town, and a change in the hierarchy of power. Season 3 is coming 15 months after the end of season 2, and there is still a lot of ground to cover. In order to catch up on the crime thriller so far, there are 20 episodes across the first two seasons, with each coming out to about 1-hour long.

7

Cobra Kai

Season 6: Part 1 Releasing July 18

Cobra Kai is one of the biggest hits acquired by Netflix, having first been released in 2018 on YouTube’s premium service where the first two seasons appeared. The show then moved to Netflix for season 3 in 2021, where it has continued to live ever since. The story is a continuation of the classic Karate Kid films starring William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, along with a cast of kids who become their karate students. The series has gripped the audience over the first five seasons, and will begin streaming the first part of the sixth and final season on July 18.

However, unlike the other shows on this list, as the series is coming to a close, Netflix has opted to split it into an epic three-part finale. This will consist of 5 episodes in each part, with Part 2 releasing November 28, and Part 3 releasing sometime in 2025. Cobra Kai has been a huge hit, and considering there are 50 episodes across the first 5 seasons, it will take a while to catch up on everything.

6

Snowpiercer

Season 4 Releasing July 21

Snowpiercer is a dystopian thriller series set in a post-apocalyptic future. The series is actually inspired by a 2013 film by the same name, which follows a similar, but much more condensed plot. While the show has been a compelling series for the past three seasons, it has faced a constant struggle with networks such as TNT with shuffles and reversals about where it would air.

However, despite the first three seasons airing on TNT, and the network renewing the show for a fourth and final season, the last season will now be released on AMC. The final season is also coming two and a half years after season 3 premiered, but the conclusion of the story is finally just over the horizon. The previous three seasons have 10 episodes each for anyone keen to catch up on the series ahead of it’s release on July 21.

5

The Umbrella Academy

Season 4 Releasing August 8

Back to Netflix for another final season extravaganza, The Umbrella Academy is about to embark on its fourth and final season on August 8. The show features a cast of misfit superheros who were born under mysterious circumstances on the same day at the same minute, and then adopted by a wealthy billionaire who trained them to become a crime fighting superhero team. However, the show gets downright wacky throughout with complex timelines and alternate reality versions of characters.

Now, with the story set to come to a close, the epic finale promises to conclude and wrap up the story of the Umbrellas in a satisfying and meaningful way once and for all. But ahead of that, their situations are potentially the most unusual they have ever been, with their powers gone, their deceased alien father and mother back from the dead, and no idea how to save the world. Whatever happens, it promises to be a wild ride, and there are 10 episodes per each of the previous three seasons to catch up.

4

Power Book II: Ghost

Season 4: Part 1 Releasing June 7

Power Book II: Ghost is a sequel series and spin-off to the original Power. The show follows Tariq St. Patrick as he sets out to find balance in his life between his family, education, and his sordid criminal past. The show explores intricate dynamics in power, resulting in a compelling and engaging crime drama.

The fourth and final season is set to be released on Starz on June 7. However, this season will also be split into two parts, with the second installment releasing on September 6. For anyone following the original show and the spin-off, that is 93 total episodes to catch up on between the six seasons of Power and three seasons Power Book II.

3

Sweet Tooth

Season 3 Releasing June 6

Sweet Tooth is a touching and emotional dystopian story which was released on Netflix during the first two seasons to much critical acclaim. Sweet Tooth is adapted from a DC Comics series of the same name by Jeff Lemire and tells a heart-breaking tale about a boy born with a mutation in a world that does not want to change. In the first two seasons, Gus, a boy with part-deer physical attributes, has been trying to make his way in a world that rejects him.

The series is now set to embark on the third and final season on June 6, which will see Gus’ journey in the wilderness reach some sort of conclusion, but things were not looking so bright after the first two seasons. Catching up is pretty straightforward with two seasons that each have eight episodes, but the emotional impact may require a little more time to digest the adventures of Gus and his friends.

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All American: Homecoming

Season 3 Releasing July 8

All American: Homecoming is a spin-off series from the original All American. Both shows are produced by and air on The CW. Both are sports dramas which revolve around young athletes attending high school, and the struggles that they encounter in the process. However, where All American is based on a true story and the life of NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger, Homecoming is entirely fictional.

Both shows also have exclusive streaming rights with Netflix, which is where they will appear shortly after airing on The CW. With season 3 of Homecoming on the way, the best place to catch up on the previous 28 episodes and the original series is Netflix.

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Emily in Paris

Season 4: Part 1 Releasing August 15

Emily in Paris is another Netflix show that developed a dedicated fanbase shortly after it began airing in 2020. The series stars Lily Collins as a young American woman who moves to Paris in order to pursue a career as a marketing executive. The show has been going for three seasons with each containing 10 episodes.

However, the gap between seasons has consistently been 12 months until the latest season. The gap between season 3 and season 4 is closer to two years, and the future of the series is not confirmed beyond that point. Season 4 will be released in two parts with the first part beginning in August 15, and the second one month later on September 12.