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June’s streaming charts were dominated by heavy hitting shows, from dark thrillers, to anarchic animated series, to razor-sharp comedies. From the haunted shores of Widow’s Bay to the top-tier comedic actors in The Four Seasons, there is something for every taste. Here are June’s most streamed series, according to data from streaming information repository JustWatch.
Widow’s Bay
This series from Apple TV has won nearly unanimous praise from both critics and audiences. It’s a rare horror-comedy that manages to be genuinely scary and really funny. In the island town of Widow’s Bay, literally everything is haunted, cursed, and otherwise beset with unspeakable evil, but mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) still really wants to bring tourism to the island. Mayor Tom is so married to his vision of Widow’s Bay as the next Martha’s Vineyard, he ignores the sea hags, fog monsters, and serial killer ghosts surrounding him. The great Stephen Root plays Wyck, an old-timer who’s always there to remind everyone that time is short and everyone is doomed. Stream Widow’s Bay on Apple TV+.
Spider-Noir
Nicolas Cage plays Spider-man (sort of) in this superhero story set in the pulpy, stylized world of classic film noir. In an alternate universe version of New York in the 1930s, Ben Reilly (Cage) is a world-weary private detective who once secretly cleaned up the town as his alter-ego, The Spider. After a personal tragedy, Reilly hung up his mask, choosing to drown his memories in cheap whiskey. But when an investigation uncovers a sprawling political conspiracy, he is forced to confront his past and become the Spider again. To enhance the classic Hollywood feel, this series is viewable in both color and black-and-white. Stream Spider-Noir on Prime Video.
FROM
The residents of the unnamed town at the center of FROM cannot catch a break. If it’s not worms crawling around under their skin, it’s the mysterious Man in Yellow stealing people’s souls. Season four of this mystery-heavy show from the executive producers of Lost sees the survivors pushed to their limits as the veil between the strange town and the real world gets thinner. Stream FROM on MGM+.
Cape Fear
Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, Cape Fear is a 10-episode reimagining of the classic novel, previously adapted into two celebrated films. In this extended version, Amy Adams plays Anna Bowden, a defense attorney who unsuccessfully defended murder suspect Max Cady 17 years previously. Turns out he wasn’t guilty, and Cady has had nearly two decades to plan his revenge against the woman he blames for putting him behind bars. Javier Bardem brings unsettling energy to the role of Cady, previously played by Robert Mitchum, Robert De Niro, and Sideshow Bob. If you like slow-burn suspense that gradually ratchets up tension, you’ll like Cape Fear. Stream Cape Fear on Apple TV+.
The Boroughs
The Boroughs of the title is a fictionalized version of one of those Florida mega-retirement communities like The Villages. Alfred Molina plays Sam, a grieving widower and new arrival who is not impressed with the community. The Boroughs’ wizened residents live out their days carousing and/or waiting for their grandkids to visit, but their golden years are interrupted by a supernatural threat, so Sam gathers a squad of grannies and greybeards and sets out to destroy the Evil like it’s an early bird special at Denny’s. The Boroughs was executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, so think “Stranger Things, but with old people.” Unfortunately, the show has already been canceled, but the first season ends on a relatively satisfying note. Stream The Boroughs on Netflix.
I Will Find You
Like Max Cady in Cape Fear, the main character in I Will Find You has been imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. But unlike Max Cady, David Burroughs (Sam Worthington) doesn’t set out to murder his lawyer. He was accused of killing his own son, and when he sees evidence that the boy is alive, he escapes prison to find his child. It’s a modern take on The Fugitive: with the authorities on his trail, David must unravel a twisting conspiracy to clear his name and bring his child home. I Will Find You is a perfect summertime thriller. Stream I Will Find You on Netflix.
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Off Campus
Ice hockey players are having a moment—first in the breakout series Heated Rivalry, and now in Off Campus. This college-set soap opera is based on the bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy. Set at the fictional Briar Academy, Off Campus details the heartbreak, romance, and drama between top college ice hockey players and the women who love them. Season one follows the opposites-attract romance between Hannah (Ella Bright), a sarcastic music major, and Garret (Belmont Cameli), the arrogant captain of Briar U’s hockey squad. Stream Off Campus on Prime Video.
Rick and Morty
We are nine seasons deep on Rick and Morty, and by this point, you are either on the bus or off it. In this case, the bus is the chaotic, multiverse-hopping animated adventures of a sociopathic scientist and his chronically anxious grandson as they battle cosmic horrors and navigate dysfunctional family dynamics. It’s unapologetically weird, cynical, and rambunctious, and the latest season proves there’s still plenty of gas left in Rick and Morty’s portal gun. Stream Rick and Morty on Hulu and Max.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
In Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Tatiana Maslany plays Paula, a divorced single mother locked in a custody battle. Her secret vice is an online relationship with camboy Trevor, played by Brandon Flynn. But something goes wrong when someone attacks Trevor on camera, then starts sending Paula ransom notes. Did she really witness a crime? Is her online gigolo scamming her? Or is something even darker going on? If you want to revisit the twist-filled glory days of ’90s erotic thrillers, but with a dose of cynical comedy and modern paranoia, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is the show for you. Stream Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on Apple TV+.
The Four Seasons
If you’re fiending for quality ensemble comedy television, don’t miss The Four Seasons. Co-created by and starring Tina Fey, this reboot of the classic 1981 Alan Alda film stars heavy hitters Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Marco Calvani. The situation: Three couples who have been vacationing together for decades find their group getaway derailed by a divorce. The Four Seasons is a hilarious-but-honest exploration of grief, aging, and the complicated dynamics of adult friendships. Stream The Four Seasons on Netflix.
