Larry David returns with a typically cranky look at America's first 250 years in "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," a sketch comedy featuring Barack Obama, Jon Hamm, Kathryn Hahn, and Jerry Seinfeld. The show irreverently responds to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, bringing the essence of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to scenarios including Alexander Graham Bell's first phone call and trench warfare. Despite its starry cast, the sketch show is patchy, as many are.
Rolf Harris Documentary Exposes Hidden Abuse
Nick Sweeney's two-part documentary "Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator" on Prime Video reveals the chilling similarities between Harris and Jimmy Savile. Both cultivated superficial images of harmlessness while hiding in plain sight. Archive footage shows how little effort Harris made to conceal his true essence, and his employers appear to have looked the other way. Brave women testify to Harris's abuse, offering a chilling reminder of how childhood trauma can scar a whole life.
Elle Woods Returns in 'Elle' Prequel
The "Legally Blonde" universe expands with a prequel series "Elle," starring Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods. Set in 1995, Elle's Bel Air life is a pastel dream until her parents announce a move to Seattle. Elle struggles to fit in at Grunge High, but her relentless positivity becomes her not-so-secret weapon. The series premieres on Prime Video from Wednesday, July 1.
Netflix's 'Worst Neighbor Ever' Chronicles Nightmare Neighbors
From the team behind "Worst Ex Ever" and "Worst Roommate Ever" comes "Worst Neighbor Ever," a bizarre compendium of next-door nightmares. The show ranges from harassment and nuisance to property destruction and serious physical threat. While the tone is sometimes confused, the tales make it compelling. Available on Netflix from Wednesday, July 1.
'Survival of the Thickest' Ends with Final Season
Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel's body-positive comedy drama "Survival of the Thickest" returns for a third and final season. The story began with a dumping, and now Mavis (Buteau) may be about to put all her eggs in one romantic basket again, especially as her new creative venture receives mixed notices. The series maintains its core values of respect and inclusivity to the end. Streaming on Netflix from Thursday, July 2.
'Silo' Returns for Claustrophobic Sci-Fi Drama
Apple TV's "Silo" plunges back into subterranean dystopia with its third season. Impossible as it is for current inhabitants to imagine, there was a world before the Silo, and through certain characters, we get tantalizing glimpses of it. Alongside this origin story, present-day jeopardy suggests the clock is ticking. The world-building is convincing, and the cast, including Rebecca Ferguson and Harriet Walter, is impressively downtrodden and defiant. Available from Friday, July 3.
Simpsons Summer Spoofs Include 'Simpsley'
"The Simpsons" continues with a series of standalone adventures this summer. In "Simpsley," a riff on "The Talented Mr. Ripley," penniless con artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy waster Seymour Skinner to come home. When she glimpses his lifestyle, her plans change, but she hasn't reckoned with his layabout guest, Homer Simpsley. Streaming on Disney+ from Friday, July 3.
