Tom Hiddleston indulges his lifelong obsession with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston, a documentary drama series that brings the AD79 disaster to life. The show, described as slightly cheesy but undeniably engaging, follows Hiddleston—an amateur classicist—as he enlists historians, geoscientists, and psychologists to explore the unfolding catastrophe. Using reconstructions, it follows three citizens of Pompeii as the ground shakes and volcanic ash closes in. The series premieres on Disney+ from Thursday 23 July.
The Crow Girl Returns for a Grim Second Season
The crime thriller The Crow Girl continues its run with a second season that begins with a horrific scene on a farm, unsettling even the seasoned forensic pathologist. DCI Jeanette Kilburn, played by Eve Myles, and her team realize they missed crucial clues in the original murder case. Adapted from Erik Axl Sund's novels, the series expertly toys with sympathies and delights in pushing boundaries. It airs on Paramount+ from Monday 20 July.
Young Farts Trailer Parts: Rugged Fun in Canada
Reality series Young Farts Trailer Parts stars brothers Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky, who run a yard trading spare parts for recreational vehicles in Canada. The show captures an idealized version of male bonding, with the brothers spending as much time racing around their warehouse on carts and enjoying barbecues as working. Described as Top Gear meets Scrapheap Challenge, the series is available on Prime Video now.
King of the Hill Season 15: A Triumphant Return
The revival of the beloved animated sitcom King of the Hill continues with season 15, proving that resonant characters can pick up where they left off. Hank and Peggy settle into retirement, but restlessness emerges, especially when Hank introduces Peggy to golf. Bobby may have found love with Connie, but her daunting parents pose a challenge. The season streams on Disney+ from Monday 20 July.
A Toxic Love Story: Extraordinary True Crime
The documentary A Toxic Love Story explores the feud between Ian and Angela Diaz and Ian's ex Michelle Hadley over a co-owned property in California. The case involves threats of kidnapped children and Craigslist ads for rape fantasies. Through interviews with police and main players, the film reveals a reality stranger than fiction. It releases on Netflix from Wednesday 22 July.
Kaulitz & Kaulitz Season 3: Uber-Camp Reality
German pop-metal band Tokio Hotel's Tom and Bill Kaulitz return for a third season of their reality franchise. The brothers clean up with non-alcoholic beers and vegetable stews, but a pool party reveals sibling faultlines, leading to discussions of unresolved childhood trauma. The series streams on Netflix from Wednesday 22 July.
Sea Shadows: A Moody French Thriller
In Sea Shadows (originally titled Rivages), oceanographer Abigail returns to her hometown to investigate a mysterious shipwreck. She enters a hotbed of political tensions involving authorities, local fishers, and environmental activists. What lies beneath the ocean surface proves stranger than imagined. The thriller airs on Channel 4 from Friday 24 July.
