The best TV shows and movies to stream in July
It's summertime again, which means a whole new batch of movies and TV shows to stream. Beat the heat with these selected July releases on HBO, Amazon, Hulu and Netflix.
HBO Now
"True Detective," Season 2. Sunday nights in July. In the wake of the recent season 5 finale of "Game of Thrones," HBO Now looks to keep up the pressure with another season of the "True Detective"mystery and mythology, this time featuring performances from Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn.
"7 Days in Hell," July 8. "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Andy Samberg throw down in history's longest tennis game in this new mockumentary.
Other highlights:
"Maze Runner" (available July 18)
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (available July 1)
"Horrible Bosses 2" (available July 11)
See full list here.
Amazon Prime Instant Video
"Under the Dome," Season 3. June 30. This adaption of Stephen King's critically acclaimed novel returns for another summer of suspense. Look for performances from "Breaking Bad" actor Dean Norris and "CSI" star Marg Helgenberger. New shows of the CBS drama will be available on Amazon four days after broadcast.
"Downton Abbey," Season 5. July 1. The fifth season of this award-winning British drama is coming to Amazon this summer, so catch up before the final season premieres (later this year in the U.K. before hitting the U.S.)
Other highlights:
"Silicon Valley," Season 2 (available July 13)
"The Strain," Season 2 (available July 12)
"It Follows" (available July 3)
"Veep" (available July 20)
See full list here.
Hulu
"Running Wild With Bear Grylls," Season 2. July 14. Survivalist and raw-food-eater Bear Grylls partnered up with celebrities for another season of outdoors adventures. Confirmed guests on the show include Kate Winslet, Michael B. Jordan and Kate Hudson.
"Welcome to Sweden," Season 2. July 20. The second star-studded season of "Welcome to Sweden" brings NBC's fish-out-of-water comedy to Hulu. Look for comedy gold from Greg and Amy Poehler.
Other highlights:
"Fargo" (1996)
"The Black Power Mixtape" (2011)
"The Human Centipede, First Sequence" (2009)
'WarGames," (1983)
See full list here.
Netflix
"Glee," Season 6. July 18. Relive all your favorite moments from the beloved series when the final season finally comes to Netflix.
"Penguins of Madagascar," July 15. The penguins return for more secret agent escapades in their standalone 2014 feature film.
Other highlights:
"Underworld: Evolution" (available July 1)
BoJack Horseman, Season 2 (available July 17)
"Knights of Sidonia," Season 2 (available July 3)
See full list here.