Pick of the Week: The Bear
The final season of Christopher Storer's smash-hit restaurant drama begins with the sound of a thunderstorm breaking. As the waters rise metaphorically and literally, the gang faces financial ruin and a catastrophic flood. Sydney is now in charge, but her leadership is collapsing. Despite the chaos, The Bear finds beauty in food, friendship, and family. Ultimately, this show about an extended panic attack is about love. Disney+, from Friday 26 June
The Root of the Game
São Paolo's várzea tournaments are intense, working-class Brazilian football at its grittiest. For many youngsters, these games offer a route out of favela life. The ferocity and high stakes have made it a talent production line, producing stars like Raphinha and Neymar. This documentary follows next-generation talents to explain why várzea is so fundamental. Netflix, out now
The Agency
Martian (Michael Fassbender) has committed the ultimate spying sin: falling in love with Samia, making him vulnerable. An attempt to free her is bungled, and London Station faces chaos with a suspected mole. While not essential viewing, turns from Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright keep things bubbling. Paramount+, from Sunday 21 June
The American Experiment
This five-part documentary, executive produced by Tom Hanks, tells a warts-and-all American origin story for the 250th anniversary. Featuring Kamala Harris and Ted Cruz, it spans the political divide, agreeing that the country faces a pivotal moment. Netflix, from Wednesday 24 June
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Unusual alliances form as the second series of this live-action fantasy arrives. Aang, Katara, and Sokka journey across the Earth Kingdom as the Fire Nation grows menacing. Aang must learn Earthbending from Toph Beifong to survive. Netflix, from Thursday 25 June
Would You Rather: Decide to Survive
Romesh Ranganathan hosts this comedy gameshow bringing Would You Rather? to life with absurd hypotheticals. Digital celebrities act out scenarios like fighting an enormous duck or 100 tiny ones. Your tolerance for screeching self-promoters will determine enjoyment. Prime Video, from Friday 26 June
Jackass
Johnny Knoxville and his gang's early episodes look quaint and low-fi now, lovingly restored as if they're Rembrandt sketches or Beatles demos. Seasons one to three are back, remaining extremely funny if you enjoy young men pushing friends into bushes in supermarket trolleys. Paramount+, from Friday 26 June
