Lucky: Anya Taylor-Joy's Heist Thriller
Lucky, premiering on Apple TV on Wednesday 15 July, stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Luciana 'Lucky' Armstrong, a woman who believes she has pulled off a career-defining heist with her lover Cary (Drew Starkey). However, she wakes up the next day with a hangover in an empty bed, the money gone, and both a mob boss and the Feds on her trail. The first episode is essentially one long chase scene, delivering edgy twists without shattering paradigms.
The Hawk: Will Ferrell's Golf Comedy
Netflix's The Hawk, arriving Thursday 16 July, features Will Ferrell as Lonnie 'the Hawk' Hawkins, a washed-up but boastful pro golfer clinging to his tour card. When his long-suffering caddy dies in a bunker, the Hawk hits rock bottom, but his son's rising career keeps him from quitting. The series lampoons golf's stuffy conventions with earnest comedy, slipping down easily.
Save Me: Greek Mystery Thriller
Save Me, based on Dimitris Simos's novel and streaming on Viaplay via Prime Video, follows Nikol (Danae Skiadi) as she returns to her rural Greek hometown after her parent's death. Soon, her sister disappears, and a detective suspects a serial killer. The series finds darkness in the sun-flooded setting.
The Westies: Gritty Irish Gang Drama
Set in early-1980s New York, The Westies (MGM+ on Prime Video, from Sunday 12 July) stars JK Simmons as Eamon Sweeney, leader of an infamous Irish gang outnumbered 50 to one by the mafia. Despite his ruthlessness, Sweeney struggles to control his army's savagery while negotiating a property deal with the Italians. The script is workmanlike but intense and brutal.
RJ Decker: Florida Comedy Crime Drama
Disney+'s RJ Decker (from Tuesday 14 July) stars Scott Speedman as a down-on-his-luck private investigator in a Hawaiian shirt, navigating between police and criminals. A bizarre case drags him into deep water, with a mysterious benefactor who may be another problem.
Ride Or Die: Assassin Best Friend Comedy
Prime Video's Ride or Die (from Wednesday 15 July) features Hannah Waddingham as Judith, a killer for hire, and Octavia Spencer as Debbie, her baffled best friend. When Judith's work for shadowy boss 'The Director' (Bill Nighy) comes to light, she must choose between the organization and her friend. The show works due to the leads' chemistry.
Jesy Nelson: Life Changing
Prime Video's Jesy Nelson: Life Changing (from Friday 13 July) documents the former Little Mix star's life after the birth of her twins, who were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Nelson campaigns for universal SMA screening at birth, showing resilience and bravery.
