A Netflix anime, Heartstopper, thriller finales, and all the new TV this week
Like almost every other week of the summer, it’s another big week for TV. Thoughts and prayers for your watchlist.
On a bittersweet note, this week does mark the finales of a few shows that might free up some spots in your TV rotation: The Righteous Gemstones, on HBO and Max, ends its third season, along with Apple TV Plus’ throwback thriller Hijack.
But then again, plenty of new and exciting shows drop (sometimes in full) this week. Netflix sweetheart Heartstopper returns for season 2, showing Nick and Charlie what happens after they finally figure their feelings out. Reservation Dogs returns to Hulu for a third (and sadly final) season, with just a few episodes (but all very strong ones). And Rose Byrne is back at it with Physical, trying to usurp a reigning queen of fitness blocking her business (played by Zooey Deschanel!).
All in all, a very thrilling week in television. Here are all the significant TV premieres and finales this week.
Genre: Heavy metal dark fantasy animeRelease date: July 31, with all the episodesShowrunner/creator: Kazushi Hagiwara (manga)
In season 2, shit is really about to hit the fan: The Dark Rebel Army expands its power all while making plans to resurrect the god of destruction. The Kingdom of Metallicana is attacked by the Dark Rebel Army. And so Tia Noto Yoko must make a big decision — should she resurrect the ancient great wizard who once conspired to rule the world (and is sealed within her childhood friend)?
Genre: YA romanceRelease date: Aug. 3, with all the episodesShowrunner/creator: Alice OsemanCast: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Olivia Colman, and more
Love is in the air in season 2 of Heartstopper, with Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe
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