June is almost here, which should mean pub gardens, bare legs and evenings spent sunbathing in the park. But this is Britain – so we’re probably in for another few weeks of soggy barbecues and arguing about putting the heating back on.
Thankfully, Netflix has a bumper crop of new, binge-worthy TV to see us through. From three fantastic returning series (Alexa, play Thunderstruck) to a thoughtful and touching feature-length documentary, here are the releases we’ll be pressing play on this month.
Ginny and Georgia
Release date: 5th June
This offbeat dramedy and two-time #1 watched show on Netflix returns for a third outing. Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding, ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It’s always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove…
Straw
Release date: 6th June
A single mother’s world unravels in chaos as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Pushed to the brink by a world that seems not to acknowledge her, she’s forced to confront impossible choices given there’s no help to be found. The A-list cast includes Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor, with heavyweight director Tyler Perry also producing and writing.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Release date: 18th June
Emmy Award-winning director Greg Whiteley and the team behind Cheer return with this insightful look into the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad. Season 2 will follow the 2024-25 team, kicking off at auditions and training camp and continuing all the way through the NFL season, with plenty of drama (and cut-throat training) along the way.
The Waterfront
Release date: 19th June
Inspired by true events, this new series dives into the lives of the flawed Buckley family, as they attempt to retain control of their crumbling fishing empire in North Carolina. As illness and treachery rock the family, will the next generation be able to cling to their lucrative business, and how far will they go to ensure they do so?
Grenfell: Uncovered
Release date: 20th June
This feature-length documentary examines the disturbing errors and oversights that led to the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. By uncovering actions taken by business and government years before the tragedy, the film highlights how the tragedy could have been prevented, and 72 lives could have been saved. There’s testimony from survivors, bereaved family members and firefighters in this compelling and emotional watch.
Squid Game
Release date: 27th June
The third and final season of Squid Game follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) after losing his best friend in the game and being driven to despair by The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game. Gi-hun persists with trying to end the murderous antics, while the Front Man continues imposing terrifying tasks, and the surviving players’ choices lead to graver consequences with every round.
