By arpita quadir

June looks like it’s going to be filled with a mix of new shows, movies and highly anticipated returning favourites. We’re looking forward to Apple TV+ original Presumed Innocent starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Matthias & Maxim on CBC Gem. Meanwhile, on the list of returning favourites: the third season of FX’s The Bear on Disney+, Prime Video’s fourth season of The Boys, the second season of House of the Dragon on Crave Canada and part two of the third season of Netflix’s Bridgerton. Keep reading for the full list of what we’re recommending on Apple TV+, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney+, Hayu, Netflix Canada and Prime Video in June 2024.

Apple TV+

Presumed Innocent (Premieres June 14)

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role of chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich, the series takes viewers on a gripping journey through a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together. 

Campy Snoopy (Premieres June 14)

After discovering their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off to the great outdoors to earn their badges. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown and friends enjoy their summer at Camp Spring Lake. 

Fancy Dance (Premieres June 28)

Following her sister’s disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) and her niece Roki must stick together. Desperate to keep what’s left of their family intact, Jax and Roki defy the law and hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City.

WondLa (Premieres June 28)

Forced to flee to her underground sanctuary for Earth’s surface, Eva discovers a world unlike anything she expected. As she journeys across perilous terrain and unknown civilizations, Eva searches to answer the ultimate question: Is she the last human?

CBC Gem

Duke: Ambassador of Aloha (Premieres June 1)

Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. He shattered swimming records and globalized surfing while overcoming racism in a lifetime of personal challenges.

Canada’s A Drag, Season 4 (Premieres June 3)

Following three highly successful seasons, the CBC Arts docuseries Canada’s A Drag returns with a six-episode fourth season that highlights a diverse array of performers from Halifax to Vancouver. Providing an all-too-rare showcase for alternative drag performers, the show continues to prove that drag doesn’t always need to be a race: in Canada, we run together.

Château DIY, Season 7 (Premieres June 3)

Narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Château DIY follows courageous château-owners as they tackle monumental reno projects and transform worn-yet-wonderful castles across France. From first-time buyers to seasoned homeowners with grand expansion plans, every episode focuses on three unique transformation stories and restoration trials, tales, and tribulations.

Loudermilk, Season 1 (Premieres June 5)

Loudermilk centers on Sam Loudermilk (Ron Livingston), a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with an extremely bad attitude about, well, everything. He is unapologetically uncensored, and manages to piss off everyone in his life. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk discovers that when your life is a complete mess, getting clean is the easy part. 

Please Like Me, Season 1 (Premieres June 7)

Based on the award-winning comedy of Josh Thomas, Please Like Me is about cavoodles, custard tarts, boyfriends and girlfriends. Mostly, though, it's about growing up quickly and realizing that your parents are not heroes, but big dopes with no idea what’s going on – just like you. 

Portraits From A Fire (Premieres June 7)

A coming-of-age film that follows an eccentric and lonely teenager who spends his days filmmaking, vlogging his Indigenous community, and hanging out with his grandparents. Tyler’s father, Gord, is physically present but remains emotionally absent from Tyler’s life for reasons Tyler cannot understand. That is until he meets Aaron, a mysterious, charismatic, and influential figure who encourages Tyler to showcase his most personal film about his mother’s disappearance to the community, leading to a reckoning between past and future, life and death, and father and son. The film follows Tyler’s journey to heal the wounds of the past by opening them once again. And by finding the courage to face the fear of the unknown, he weaves together the strong sacred bonds of family through both living and ancestral realms.

Junior Baking Show, Season 9 (Premieres June 10)

From thousands of applicants, sixteen talented junior bakers aged 9-12 battle it out in the iconic white tent to be crowned winner of Junior Baking Show. Harry Hill oversees proceedings with his characteristic wit and warmth, alongside seasoned judges Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill.

Matthias & Maxime (Premieres June 12)

Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both of them with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives. Matthias & Maxime premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, where writer and director Xavier Dolan was nominated for two awards.

Killing Eve, Season 1 (Premieres June 14)

Based on the novellas by Luke Jennings and created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Killing Eve enters on two women: Eve (Sandra Oh) is a bored, whip-smart, pay-grade MI5 security officer whose desk-bound job doesn’t fulfill her fantasies of being a spy. Villanelle (Jodie Comer) is a mercurial, talented killer who clings to the luxuries her violent job affords her. Killing Eve topples the typical spy-action thriller as these two fiercely intelligent women, equally obsessed with each other, go head to head in an epic game of cat and mouse. 

God’s Own Country (Premieres June 14)

Johnny Saxby (Josh O’Connor) works long hours on his family’s remote farm in the north of England. He numbs the daily frustration of his lonely existence with nightly binge-drinking at the local pub and casual sex. But when a handsome Romanian migrant worker (Alec Secareanu) arrives to take up temporary work on the family farm, Johnny suddenly finds himself having to deal with emotions he has never felt before. As they begin working closely together during lambing season, an intense relationship starts to form, which could change Johnny’s life forever.

HAYU

Love Island, Season 11 (Premieres June 10)

​​The Islanders must do their best to flirt, date and couple up in a bid to avoid being ‘dumped’ from the Island. With new arrivals, heads may turn, while others will prove their true feelings. From romance and heart-to-hearts, to betrayal, bombshells and broken hearts, there’s never a dull moment in the ultimate search for love. More texts, fire pit gatherings and challenges await the lovestruck Islanders, meaning there’ll be plenty for them to dish the dirt on in the Beach Hut. Twists and turns will follow every step of the way, with shock recouplings, unexpected breakups and dramatic dumpings. As the couples attempt to win the hearts of each other – and the public – one couple will ultimately triumph and be crowned Love Island winners for Summer 2024.

Crave Canada

Ren Faire (Premieres June 2)

For half a century, 86-year-old George Coulam, known to his employees as King George, has reigned with an iron fist over the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest such “faire” in the world. He has power, as the elected mayor of the town he incorporated. He has glory, as the undisputed employer and self-proclaimed ruler of thousands. He has vast wealth, as the majority shareholder of the festival. Now, he is ready to give it all up and spend the last years of his life in the quest for a romantic companion. But before he retires, George will finally choose which of his longtime employees will take his crown.

Who Killed WCW? (Premieres June 4)

Dives deep into the history, rise, and ultimate demise of World Championship Wrestling (WCW). From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia of Seven Bucks Productions, the four-part series explores the complex factors that led to the promotion’s downfall, including management challenges, creative decisions, and the intense competition during the infamous “Monday Night Wars.” Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with wrestlers, executives, and insiders, the series sheds light on the personal stories and struggles of those who lived through the rise and fall of WCW. 

Am I Ok? (Premiere June 6)

Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she’s moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos. An official selection of the Sundance Film Festival, starring Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, with Sean Hayes and Tig Notaro.

Fantasmas (Premieres June 7)

Writer, director, and comedian Julio Torres (HBO’s Los Espookys) spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in dreamy, alternate versions of New York City. A kaleidoscope of color and surrealism, weaving together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world. 

Power Book II: Ghost, Season 4 (Premieres June 7)

In the fourth season, new alliances have been formed with each faction and Tariq and Brayden must find a way back into the game. But Brayden starts flirting with a new, reckless lifestyle, leaving Tariq to wonder if there really is room for two at the top. With Monet left for dead, Davis facing potential disbarment, and Effie looking to secure her future at Stanford, everyone’s on their own. Diana and Dru continue to question their roles while Cane levels up and starts working with Noma. As Noma is fighting to establish her business in the States and keep her daughter Anya in line, she finds her way on Tariq and Brayden’s radar. With the fate of his future in the game and his family at the forefront, Tariq must reconcile his past to rise to the top of the food chain and become who he needs to be to protect those he loves most.

Love Island USA, Season 6 (Premieres June 11th)

Hosted by beloved TV personality Ariana Madix, set in Fiji, Season 6 features a brand-new vibrant villa including a spicy Casa Amor and an unforgettable Hideaway. Islanders are set to face more drama than ever before with jaw-dropping revelations, brand-new couples’ challenges, and surprise guests. Along the way, viewers vote for their favourite couples via the Love Island USA app to determine which Islanders remain in the villa and who goes home, heartbroken, and empty-handed.

House Of The Dragon, Season 2 (Premieres June 16)

Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is set 200 years before the events of GAME OF THRONES and tells the story of House Targaryen. In Season 2, Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. 

Shoresy (Premieres June 21)

Created by and starring Jared Keeso, and produced by New Metric Media in association with Play Fun Games, SHORESY sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan favourite character, Shoresy (Keeso), and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The NOSHO), continue their quest to never lose again. In Season 3, Shoresy and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs compete in the National Senior Tournament, facing off against teams from across Canada, like the Charlottetown Reds, Brooks Barrelmen, Vaughan Canadesi, and SOO Hunt. 

Madame Web (Premieres June 28)

From the Sony Pictures universe of Marvel characters, the suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future…and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies…if they can all survive a deadly present.

Disney+ Canada

Bob’s Burgers, Season 14 (Premieres June 2)

In the returning season, the Belcher family is back, Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene, and Louise face new challenges as they run the burger restaurant. 

Star Wars: The Acolyte, Season 1 (Premieres June 4)

In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.

Becoming Karl Lagerfield (Premieres June 7)

In 1972, Karl Lagerfeld is a 38-year-old designer of ready-to-wear fashion, largely unknown to the public. His encounter with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, changes everything. Karl is finally ready to go up against his friend, haute couture genius Yves Saint Laurent, and his formidable associate, Pierre Bergé. Glamour, ego battles, extravagant celebrations and destructive passion: witness how Karl Lagerfeld became a legend.

Criminal Minds: Evolution, Season 17 (Premieres June 7)

In the wake of last season’s shocking finale, the upcoming all-new season of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” picks up as the FBI’s elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of GOLD STAR. As the conspiracy unfolds, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is met with an unexpected complication when serial killer Elias Voit negotiates a deal that transfers him to federal custody in the BAU’s own backyard. The team faces its biggest threat yet and cannot emerge unscathed from the mind-bending consequences.

Abbott Elementary, Season 3 (Premieres June 22)

In the third season of Abbott Elementary Janine gets an offer to take a full-time job at the school district after her fellowship is over. Leaving her teaching position at Abbott behind, Janine joins the school board, but as funny mishaps persist at the school, Janine is still around to save the day. 

FX’s The Bear, Season 3 (Premieres June 27)

FX’s critically acclaimed series The Bear is about food, family and the insanity of the grind. It’s a losing battle every day in the restaurant business, and as Carmy pushes himself harder than ever and demands excellence from his crew, they do their best to match his intensity. Their quest for culinary excellence propels them to new levels and stresses the bonds that hold the restaurant together.

Station 19, Season 7 (Premieres June 30)

When a wildfire threatens Seattle, the crew must jump into action to save their city. Meanwhile, as the station undergoes changes, Andy contemplates the future. As Station 19 continues to battle an existential wildfire, the team grapples with the possibility of a future that will be changed forever.

9-1-1, Season 7 (Premieres June 30)

The series continues to follow the lives of Los Angeles first responders: police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers.

Netflix Canada

The To Do List (Premieres June 1)

It's 1993, and high-school valedictorian Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza) decides she needs to shed her uptight image before college. She puts together a list of activities (including sex) that she missed out on in high school, but when she realizes she is out of her depth, Brandy gets some help from her friends, older sister, and boss. 

The Intern (Premieres June 1)

A retired 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site. He soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor helps him develop a special bond and friendship with Jules, as she navigates her life as a young businesswoman.

Truth or Dare (Premieres June 1)

A group of friends travel to Mexico for one last getaway before graduation. While there, a stranger convinces one of the students to play a seemingly harmless game of truth or dare with the others, but once the game starts, it awakens something evil. A demon forces the friends to share dark secrets and confront their deepest fears. The rules are simple, tell the truth or die, do the dare or die, and if you stop playing, you die.

Django Unchained (Premieres June 4)

Two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave, finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Their mission successful, Schultz frees Django, and together they hunt the South's most-wanted criminals. Their travels take them to the infamous plantation of shady Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), where Django's long-lost wife (Kerry Washington) is still a slave.

Sweet Tooth, Season 3 (Premieres 6)

In this final chapter, Gus and his friends embark on a harrowing journey in hopes of curing the Sick — and finally discovering the truth about hybrids.

Perfect Match, Season 2 (Premieres June 7)

Netflix reality show alumni look for lasting love and test their connections in a dating competition — but only one pair will be named the perfect match.

Gossip Girl (Premieres June 10)

Some of Manhattan's richest teenagers attend a prestigious high school in the Upper East Side of New York City as their private lives are constantly commented on by an unknown blogger under the pseudonym "Gossip Girl.”

Bridgerton, Season 3 Part 2 (Premieres June 2)

The highly anticipated Bridgerton is back for the second part of their third season. 

Black Barbie (Premieres June 19)

Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.

Inheritance (Premieres June 19)

When their rich uncle passes, his mansion of intricate puzzles becomes the backdrop for his estranged family's quest to secure a portion of his wealth.

America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Premieres June 20)

This series follows the 2023-24 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad from start to finish — kicking off at auditions and training camp and continuing all the way through the NFL season. From Emmy Award-winning director Greg Whiteley and the team behind Cheer and Last Chance U, the seven-episode series will give viewers unfiltered access into this iconic team and franchise. Led by longtime director Kelli Finglass, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders open their doors to document the personal stories behind the uniforms – revealing the drive, hustle, and drama among the cheerleaders and coaches. For many, it’s a dream to make the team - but that’s only just the beginning.

Trigger Warning (Premieres June 21)

A skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father's bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown. 

Worst Roommate Ever, Season 2 (Premieres June 26)

Roommate wanted? Desperation leads to danger — and even death — in one's own home as real-life nightmares of con artists, criminals and killers unfold.

That '90s Show, Season Part 2 (Premieres June 27)

Hello Wisconsin! Leia Forman is back in her grandparents’ basement with her Point Place friends. It’s the summer of 1996, which means the gang is a year older and a year wiser – or so you’d hope. Now that school is out, this leaves room for more hook-ups, break-ups, and as much trouble as the friends can get into behind Red and Kitty’s backs.

A Family Affair (Premieres June 28)

Starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King, comes a surprising romance that kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity.

Prime Video

Mothers’ Instinct (Premieres June 7)

Alice (Anne Hathaway) and Celine (Jessica Chastain) live a traditional lifestyle with successful husbands and sons of the same age. Life's perfect harmony is suddenly shattered after a tragic accident. Guilt, suspicion and paranoia combine to unravel their sisterly bond.  

The Boys, Season 4 (Premieres June 13)

The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscle thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son as well as his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they must work together and save the world before it’s too late.

Federer: Twelve Final Days (Premieres June 20)

Helmed by Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and director Joe Sabia comes an intimate follow-along through the final 12 days of Roger Federer’s illustrious career. Originally a home video never intended for public viewing, the film captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades. 

I AM: Celine Dion (Premieres June 25)

Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

Notting Hill (Premieres June 25)

William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is a London bookstore thrown into romantic turmoil with famous American actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts). As they get closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their different lifestyles in the name of love.

My Lady Jane (Premieres June 27)

Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually… f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened, the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.

Midsommar (Premieres June 29)

A couple travel to Sweden to visit their friend's rural hometown for its midsummer festival, but what begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a cult.