The weather is hot, the sky is blue (mostly), and the AC at every coffee shop is turned up so high, you need a sweater just to go in and order a latte. All this can only mean that it’s summer, and if you—like us—can only take so much time in the sun before you start to burn, sweat, and generally embarrass yourself, it’s helpful to have a wide variety of streaming TV shows and movies on hand to help pass the time.
Below, find a guide to some of the best (and most anticipated) things on Netflix, Prime Video, and Max this July:
Netflix
Look—it’s a classic for a reason. Watching Melissa McCarthy describe falling off a cruise ship will never cease to make us nauseous with laughter.
A reality show involving deepfake technology? Sounds terrifying, but we’re going to watch it all anyway.
Based on the book by comedian Michelle Buteau—who also stars—this show about a size-inclusive stylist working in New York City features the likes of Garcelle Beauvais and Michelle Visage in recurring roles.
Singles compete for true (if sexless) love and a $200,000 prize in this reality show, now in its fifth season.
Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue get into even more shenanigans in the latest installment of this syrupy-sweet show, based on the Sherryl Woods novels of the same name.
Prime Video
Tell me something girl, are you tired of this modern world? (Yes, nearly five years later, we’re still reciting lines from this movie.)
Name a better film. That’s right, you can’t.
Starring Justina Machado (Six Feet Under, Jane the Virgin), this eight-episode comic thriller—based on the podcast of the same name—is described as a “Sweeney Todd-inspired urban legend of love, betrayal, weed, cannibalism, and survival of the fittest.”
We’re obsessed with this beachy, extremely vibes-forward teen drama, and can’t wait to see what Belly and her friends and crushes are up to.
This fantasy series from beloved sci-fi creator Neil Gaiman is back for its second season, along with stars Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm, and Frances McDormand.
Max
Annette Benning at her absolute best. A perfect film to rewatch with your mom, if you’re OK with seeing her cry.
This HBO concert special, filmed in September 2022, is the next best thing to seeing Brandi Carlile live—actually, maybe even better, because you don’t have to try to find parking.
This gripping miniseries about an investigation into a botched kidnapping was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Claire Danes, Zazie Beetz, and Timothy Olyphant.
Issa Rae hosts the reboot of this famed documentary series—originally produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon—about first-time filmmakers given the chance to direct a feature. In a welcome update, the new season focuses on female directors.
