From a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat to a Game of Thrones prequel, we have got you covered this month. If you are looking to get lost in the best shows streaming platforms offer this June, look no further.
Express.co.uk counts down six bingeworthy television shows to keep you entertained. Whether you seek fantasy, comedy, or a gripping thriller, we have listed the best shows that should be on your watch list. Number one already has fans raving about it.
6. Every Year After
Prime Video's new romantic drama Every Year After arrived on the streaming platform this month. Based on the novel by Carley Fortune, the series follows the journey of young love. The show focuses on obituary writer Percy (played by Sadie Soverall) and her relationship with Sam (Matt Cornett) over six years and one week in the quintessential lake town of Barry's Bay. A decade later, an unforeseen tragedy brings Percy back to the bay, where she is forced to face the mistakes she left behind. All eight episodes are available to stream now on Prime Video. It has received a score of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. One audience reviewer raved: 'Ignore the haters, addicting show with a beautiful setting and fun characters!'
5. I Will Find You
The gripping mystery thriller by Harlan Coben will soon make its Netflix debut. The eight-part series is coming to Netflix on June 18. The TV adaptation stars Sam Worthington as David Burroughs, a wrongfully convicted father serving a life sentence for murdering his son. But when he receives word that his son may actually be alive, David embarks on a truth-finding mission that leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair. Writer Coben addressed his new drama and what viewers can expect. 'I came to Robbie Hull with this idea, and we brought it to Netflix as a possible TV show while I was writing the novel, which I have never done before,' the author tells Tudum. 'Netflix jumped right on board. They have been a really wonderful partner. It is my 13th series with them. They really give you the space and support to make something that people want to watch.'
4. Alice and Steve
If comedy is more your speed, look no further than this latest offering. Alice and Steve is a British anti-romcom that follows two longtime, middle-aged best friends whose relationship turns into an all-out feud. Their 30-year friendship comes to an abrupt end when Steve (played by Jemaine Clement), a fifty-something hairstylist, begins dating Alice's (Nicola Walker) recently dumped 26-year-old daughter, Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). 'I love comedy that makes you squirm a little,' the show's creator, Sophie Goodhart, told Variety. Alice and Steve is available to watch now on Disney+.
3. Cape Fear
Fans may recall the 1962 film with Robert Mitchum as Cady, or the 1991 remake by Martin Scorsese with Robert De Niro. The terrifying thriller has been adapted into a television series for your viewing pleasure. The series is based on John D MacDonald's novel The Executioner. The Apple TV eight-part series centres on married couple Anna Bowden (played by Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson). The couple's lives are turned upside down when notorious killer Max Cady (Javier Bardem), whom they put behind bars, is released from prison and seeks the ultimate revenge. The series has already received an impressive score of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer gushed, 'Javier Bardem completely steals every scene with his commanding screen presence.' Cape Fear is available to watch on Apple TV+.
2. House of the Dragon
The Game of Thrones prequel returns for its second season this month. Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series tells the story of House Targaryen. The show has been praised for its compelling storytelling and stunning visuals. New episodes premiere weekly on HBO Max.
1. The Sympathizer
Topping our list is The Sympathizer, a masterpiece that has fans raving. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, this HBO series stars Robert Downey Jr. in multiple roles. It follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his subsequent exile in the United States. Critics have called it 'absolutely perfect' and 'unlike anything else.' All episodes are streaming now on HBO Max.
