Clockwise from bottom left: Julianne Moore in Lisey’s Story (Photo: Apple TV+); Tom Hiddleston in Loki (Photo: Marvel Studios/Disney+), Annie Murphy in Kevin Can F**K Himself (Photo: JoJo Whilden/AMC), Jasmine Cephas-Jones in Blindspotting (Photo: Starz) Graphic: Natalie Peeples
Summer’s nearly here, beckoning even the most ardent TV viewers to finally tear their eyes away from their various screens and head back out into the wider world (fully vaccinated, we hope). But June’s TV lineup will have you setting down the sunscreen and picking up the remote/tablet again. If you’re looking for a great new comedy, Peacock’s We Are Lady Parts is equally riotous and moving, while Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs’ Blindspotting spin-off brims with wit and visual flair. Dramas also make a strong showing this month, thanks to Lisey’s Story, the latest Stephen King TV adaptation (and the first to be written by the prolific author). Rose Byrne gets Physical in a new Apple TV+ series, Loki cuts loose for Disney+, and Annie Murphy stages a sitcom wife revolution on Kevin Can F**K Himself. Plus, Tuca & Bertie, Rick & Morty, and Kim’s Convenience return. So grab a seat (again), and don’t worry—the outdoors will still be there next month.
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We Are Lady Parts (Peacock): Premieres June 3
Peacock is expanding its original sitcom queue after Girls5eva and Rutherford Falls with yet another clever show. Created, written, and directed by Nida Manzoor, We Are Lady Parts follows the all-female, Muslim members of a punk band called Lady Parts. Set in London, the show is mostly told from the perspective of the band’s newcomer and lead guitarist, Amina Hussain (Anjana Vasan), a microbiology student with severe stage anxiety. Amina also has to juggle her friendship with her rebellious band members as well as her more traditional best friend, Noor (Aiysha Hart). We Are Lady Parts also features some chaotic and fun punk songs co-written by Manzoor. It’s a solid attempt at dismantling Muslim stereotypes and a lovely showcase for emerging stars like Vasan. [Saloni Gajjar]
[Domina] stars Kasia Smutniak, Isabella Rossellini, Liam Cunningham, and Matthew McNulty.I mean, Rossellini is in the show. But “stars” is a major overstatement.
Holy moly, I never heard of Leverage: Redemption till just now! I checked on the google – apparently it premieres in July on IMDB, with eight episodes. What fun! At least I hope so.
IMDB streams original shows now? What a world. Right? I don’t know when that started. Last year they had all three seasons of Happy Endings – at least I think it was IMDB. (Thankfully Netflix has Happy Endings now.)
Hap and Leonard is indeed fantastic. The series format for those characters is great; I’m glad no one tried to do just one theatrical movie. And the casting? Really really good (okay, James Purefoy doesn’t do a great Texas accent, but neither do I). I like to think that the universe was just patiently waiting since the first novel in 1990 so that Michael K. Williams could eventually show up and be Leonard Pine.
Aside from Loki, I’m really looking forward to ‘Kevin Can F**k Himself. I really feel in love with Annie Murphy’s role as Alexis. And I’m glad she has found work beyond Schitt’s Creek.
I’m excited that they are going to do a Ancient Rome story focused on a woman. Considering the various fascinating Roman women floating through history, it feels due.
Livia is traditionally depicted as sort of a schemer who manipulated events to keep her and her children in power, but it seems like Domina, a Sky TV import, is taking a more sympathetic or empowering stance by showing her as a groundbreaking player in a field dominated by men.But…those are just different two ways of describing the same thing.
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the latest Stephen King TV adaptation (and the first to be written by the prolific author)
I thought he wrote the miniseries version of “The Shining”.
Ditto Rose Red (though I don’t recall if that’s an adaptation or an original screenplay).
[Domina] stars Kasia Smutniak, Isabella Rossellini, Liam Cunningham, and Matthew McNulty.I mean, Rossellini is in the show. But “stars” is a major overstatement.
Gentleman Jack returns June 7?
WHERE’S LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION?WHERE’S MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM SEASON 2?
Holy moly, I never heard of Leverage: Redemption till just now! I checked on the google – apparently it premieres in July on IMDB, with eight episodes. What fun! At least I hope so.
IMDB streams original shows now? What a world.
IMDB streams original shows now? What a world. Right? I don’t know when that started. Last year they had all three seasons of Happy Endings – at least I think it was IMDB. (Thankfully Netflix has Happy Endings now.)
Loki premieres on the 9th, not the 11th.
Damn for some reason I thought Loki started today, I was looking forward to watching it tonight
Looking forward to Deer Boy Show. If you haven’t seen it, Hap and Leonard is fantastic.
Hap and Leonard is indeed fantastic. The series format for those characters is great; I’m glad no one tried to do just one theatrical movie. And the casting? Really really good (okay, James Purefoy doesn’t do a great Texas accent, but neither do I). I like to think that the universe was just patiently waiting since the first novel in 1990 so that Michael K. Williams could eventually show up and be Leonard Pine.
Really !
I could’ve sworn that wasn’t Annie Murphy and was actually Natalia Tena.
I thought it was Britta from Community.
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Aside from Loki, I’m really looking forward to ‘Kevin Can F**k Himself. I really feel in love with Annie Murphy’s role as Alexis. And I’m glad she has found work beyond Schitt’s Creek.
I’m excited that they are going to do a Ancient Rome story focused on a woman. Considering the various fascinating Roman women floating through history, it feels due.
You lost me at “Start slideshow”.
Livia is traditionally depicted as sort of a schemer who manipulated events to keep her and her children in power, but it seems like Domina, a Sky TV import, is taking a more sympathetic or empowering stance by showing her as a groundbreaking player in a field dominated by men.But…those are just different two ways of describing the same thing.