What to watch in June on Disney+, Netflix and more
From K-dramas like Hierarchy to the new season of The Bear, here are some of the most promising shows to watch this June
By Shazrina Shamsudin -
From Disney+ to Netflix, the list of shows are ever-growing, and so it comes as no surprise that at times, we're uncertain of what shows we should start watching.
But fret not. In this new monthly roundup, we've decided to do the legwork to find out the most popular, trending shows for you to add to your watch list.
The Kardashians are back and they are bringing more drama to the table in their new season on Disney+. This time, the series follows the fast-paced lives of the Kardashian family members.
Kourtney deals with the ups and downs of her pregnancy while Kris organises a baby shower for her. Khloé, on the other hand, faces pressure from Kim to change her ways but also gets a chance for a fresh start. Meanwhile, Kendall and Kylie reconnect during a long-overdue sisterly trip to Paris for Fashion Week. But that's just a handful of all the drama you'll get this season. From dating woes, weddings, cheating scandals, medical emergencies, childbirths, and business issues, you can definitely expect an exciting season that will have you at the edge of your seats.
The Kardashians (Season 5) is now on Disney+
The wait is over. Disney+ will be screening the long-awaited series, The Acolyte, this June on its streaming platform. Starring familiar faces like Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae, who plays the role of the Jedi Master in the series.
"The Acolyte" takes place at the end of the High Republic era, around 100 years before "The Phantom Menace." The story follows a well-respected Jedi Master investigating a string of crimes. Along the way, he reconnects with a former Padawan, and together they uncover dark and sinister forces at play.
Star Wars: The Acolyte is now on Disney+
Fans of The Bear, this one's for you. In this new series, "The Bear" follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they strive to transform their beef stand into a top-tier fine dining restaurant. Despite the daily struggles of managing a restaurant business, Carmy pushes himself and his team to achieve excellence, fighting to stay afloat while reaching for the highest standards.
The Bear (Season 3) will premiere on Disney+ on 27 June.
In "Criminal Minds: Evolution," the FBI’s top criminal profilers face their toughest challenge yet: an UnSub who used the pandemic to create a network of serial killers. As the world reopens, this network becomes active, and the team must track them down, solving one murder at a time.
Criminal Minds (Season 17) is now on Disney+
If you've completed the first part of Bridgerton (Season 3), then you'd be glad to know that the show will be back for its second instalment this June.
Season three focuses on the blossoming romance between Penelope and Colin after Penelope's fallout with her best friend, Eloise, who is also Colin's sister. Feeling out of place and eager to escape her family, Penelope enlists Colin's help to improve her chances in the marriage market. Naturally, things get complicated.
By episode four, Penelope and Colin's relationship remains uncertain, but the rest of the season promises to address key issues, including Penelope's strained friendship with Eloise and her secret life as Lady Whistledown. The trailer for part two, released on June 3, hints at complications in Penelope and Colin's engagement as they near the altar, with Penelope fearing that Colin might discover her secret identity. "Colin cannot discover my secret," she says. "Whistledown is power."
Bridgerton (Season 3: Part 2) will premiere on Netflix on 13 June
Directed by Bae Hyeong-jin (from Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow) and written by Chu Hye-mi (from About Time), this new mystery romance on Netflix stars Roh Jeong-eui, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Jae-won.
Here, the show follows, Kang Ha, a scholarship student, who transfers to Jooshin High School with a mission: uncover the school’s biggest scandal and avenge his brother's mysterious death. In a world of privileged students who view him as a nobody, Kang Ha's quest is complicated when he catches the attention of Jae-i, the school's queen bee. As he navigates love triangles and power struggles within Jae-i’s elite clique, Kang Ha must unravel the truth behind his brother's death. Will he achieve his goal and maybe even find love along the way?
Hierarchy is now on Netflix
Looking for a new reality show to binge on? Netflix has got your fix. This month, the online streaming platform will be showing the new season of its exciting series, Perfect Match.
In this show, new singles from across Netflix’s unscripted series are back in the search for love. Couples will then test their romantic relationships through compatibility challenges, with winning pairs gaining the power to bring in new singles to match with their castmates. This can lead to new love connections or create drama as they compete to be the strongest couple and win the title of Perfect Match.
Perfect Match (Season 2) is now on Netflix
Diehard fangirl Im Sol’s life gets turned upside down when she finds out her favourite celebrity, Ryu Sun-jae, has tragically passed away. However, after shedding tears, she unexpectedly finds herself transported 15 years into the past when he was still alive, this time as his high school classmate. As she tries to protect him from his tragic fate, romance blooms between the young hearts whose timelines finally match. Will Im Sol be able to change Sun-jae’s fate?
Lovely Runner is now on Viu
"High School Return of a Gangster" is a fantasy drama about Kim Deuk-pal, a 47-year-old gangster who dreams of going to college. By a twist of fate, he ends up in the body of an 18-year-old high school student, Song Yi-heon, who is struggling with severe bullying. Determined to stop the bullying, Deuk-pal navigates Yi-heon's life and befriends Choi Se-kyung, a seemingly perfect student who secretly endures domestic violence.
High School Return of a Gangster is now on Viu
Introducing new stars Oh Yeon-seo and Jang Gyu-ri, this high-stakes heist drama unites top experts from different fields—con artists, hackers, fighters, and getaway drivers. Together, they take on the wealthy and corrupt, stealing money obtained through illegal means.
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers is now on Viu
The second season of HBO's House of the Dragon, based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, continues the tale of House Targaryen, set 200 years before Game of Thrones. Returning stars include Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, and Tom Glynn-Carney.
House Of The Dragon (Season 2) is now on HBO and HBO GO
In this animated comedy produced by the Academy Award® winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), an abandoned dog teams with other strays to get revenge on the owner who ditched him. The show stars household names including Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Randall Park, and Isla Fisher.
Strays is now on HBO GO