Several new television series and returning dramas are set to debut across various streaming platforms this week, offering audiences a range of genres from espionage and supernatural thrillers to intense real-life dramas and teen romance.
One notable return is the third season of "Lioness," a spy drama from Taylor Sheridan, the creator known for "Yellowstone." The series centers on a group of female CIA operatives, led by Zoe Saldana’s character, who tackle global terrorist threats. The new season also features Nicole Kidman as Saldana’s superior and Morgan Freeman as the Secretary of State. This season introduces modern dangers, including the use of drones, bringing fresh challenges to the storyline. The new episodes premiere Sunday on Paramount+.
Premiering Wednesday on Amazon Prime Video, "Sterling Point" explores themes of family secrets and identity. The drama follows two sisters who discover each other for the first time following a death on a remote Canadian island. Written by Megan Park, known for the film "My Old Ass," the show delves into emotional and personal revelations linked to a tight-knit island community.
Sky/Now launches the three-part documentary series "Groomed: The Truth Behind the Lie" on Sunday. It revisits the 2020 case of Ellie Williams, who falsely claimed to be a grooming victim in Barrow-in-Furness and was subsequently imprisoned. The series investigates whether her fabricated story overshadowed broader issues of grooming in the area, featuring interviews with local residents and Ellie’s mother.
"Possession," a five-episode supernatural thriller premiering Thursday on Sky/Now, stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jonny Lee Miller. The plot follows lawyer Claudia (Mbatha-Raw) as she travels from Bristol to Jamaica to resolve a disputed inheritance involving a historical plantation house. The narrative weaves between past and present, blending legal drama with supernatural elements, as Claudia uncovers disturbing family secrets alongside Oliver Connaught, played by Miller. Bel Powley appears as a vengeful ancestor pivotal to the unfolding mystery.
Netflix’s "My Life With The Walter Boys" returns for a third season on Thursday. The series portrays Jackie, a teenage girl adopted by the Walter family in Colorado, navigating romantic tensions between her adoptive brothers, Alex and Cole. Unlike similar teen dramas set during summer breaks, this show follows the characters throughout the school year, adding depth to their relationships.
Finally, Disney+ debuts a new 10-part thriller, "The Shards," based on Bret Easton Ellis’s semi-autobiographical novel. Set in 1980s Los Angeles, the series centers on 17-year-old Bret as he encounters enigmatic new student Robert, coinciding with a spate of murders attributed to the serial killer known as “The Trawler.” Robert is portrayed by Homer Gere, son of actor Richard Gere. The dark, suspenseful drama explores themes of identity and violence within the backdrop of an elite high school.
These upcoming series offer a diverse slate of storytelling, reflecting contemporary and historical themes across multiple genres and settings.