10 TV and streaming highlights for June: Love Island, Cape Fear, Larry David...
TV and streaming highlights in June.
The TV dating experiment is back for another summer of poolside drama and social media hubbub. The villa will house an eclectic band of fresh singles, including none other than Galway footballer Sean Fitzgerald.
While the recent biopic was accused of ignoring accusations made against the late pop star, this documentary revisits the 2005 trial in which Jackson was acquitted of molesting a 13-year-old at his Neverland ranch.
Thirty five years on from Martin Scorsese’s thrilling iteration, Javier Bardem - a proven master of on-screen villainy - steps into the role of psychopath Max Cady, a convict hell bent on revenge against the lawyer who put him away.
Questlove charts the success and enduring legacy of one of music’s most celebrated groups in this insightful documentary. Archival footage and interviews with remaining band members peel back the layers of what made Earth, Wind and Fire so influential - and how their fusion of genres helped shape modern music.
The biggest sporting spectacle on the planet is finally here with RTÉ providing comprehensive coverage of all 104 games from the opening ceremony to the trophy presentation in New York. The first game to be aired will be Mexico v South Africa on June 11. Tune in on RTÉ 2, RTÉ Player and RTÉ News Channel.
After a staggering twist to conclude its first season, Sugar returns to Apple TV with Colin Farrell slipping back into the tailored suit of the titular private investigator. The sleeper hit promises more mystery and more twists in its second outing. Whichever way John Sugar goes about it, he’ll be doing it in style.
The Dance of the Dragons finally erupts into full scale war as the Targaryen civil conflict reaches its most destructive chapter yet. Emma Darcy and Matt Smith return for the third chapter of HBOs fantasy megahit. Showrunner Ryan Condal has boldly called the premiere ‘arguably the craziest episode of television ever made’.
After a rip-roaring first season that proved there is still life left in the spy thriller genre, Michael Fassbender returns to navigate the murky waters of international espionage, bolstered by a whos-who of supporting cast members including Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Magaro.
Few shows have captured the pressures of modern working life quite like The Bear. Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) slips on the apron one last time as the critical sensation bows out in typically chaotic fashion. Whether Carmy can finally put his demons to bed is one thing, but sticking the landing will be the main concern for fans.
After 12 long seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David’s latest project sees him tackle American History through his trademark awkward comedic lens. Guest stars include Jon Hamm, Vince Vaughn and Bill Hader.
