It’s the middle of summer, but the week of July 15 is a mini-finale week for several hot shows! The Acolyte, The Boys, and Evil are all signing off for the season. We’re also watching some amazing documentaries on sports, food, history, and more. Check out our top picks for what to watch for this week of July 15!
Tuesday, July 16: The Acolyte Season 1 Finale
Last week’s penultimate episode finally revealed what happened on Brendok. Now, it’s time for the fallout. Will Mae get revenge? Will Osha turn to the Dark Side? Could someone die? Will we see more Qimir slo-mo GIFs? Only the finale can answer that!
Streaming on Disney+, 9 pm ET/6 pm PT
Wednesday, July 17: Simone Biles Rising
With just over a week until the Paris Olympics, there’s no better time for this documentary. The film traces Biles’s life in recent years, from her personal life to her journey of mental health and, of course, preparations for her historic return to the Olympic stage.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, July 18: Evil Episode 9
The week of July 15 gives us a mystery surrounding some creepy text messages, but there’s much more to it. As Evil heads into its final stretch, Leland’s villainous schemes reach a peak, as he and Sheryl go head-to-head. There are never easy answers on this show, and we don’t expect them this week either!
Thursday, July 18: The Boys Season 4 Finale
Titled “Assassination Run,” the Season 4 finale of the superhero satire promises high-intensity drama. Butcher’s quest for the virus to kill Homelander brings new dangers to the Boys and all supes. You know the fight isn’t going to be pretty — even with one more season to go.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, July 18: The Commandant’s Shadow
The Oscar-winning film The Zone of Interest fictionalized the lives of the Höss family. This documentary shares more of the real story. Hans Höss, son of an infamous Nazi commandant, and concentration camp survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, meet, along with their children, for conversations about the horrors of history, complicity, guilt, family, and, ultimately, hope.
Airing on HBO/Streaming on Max, 9 pm ET/PT (check local listings)
Thursday, July 18: Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1
After a long journey that took this nostalgic sequel from YouTube all the way to Netflix, Cobra Kai is ending with its sixth season. That wrap-up begins the week of July 15, with the first third of the season. With a loss in the rearview mirror, our heroes have to figure out how to compete in the karate championships.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, July 19: The Serpent Queen Episode 2
Craving more off-kilter historical scheming after My Lady Jane? Tune into this chaotic retelling of the life of Catherine de Medici for fewer horse-shifters and more politics. With tensions high, Catherine (Samantha Morton) tries to appease the Bourbons with a trade deal while halting an arson investigation. All the while, Catherine struggles to craft her own image — one that varies depending on her audience.
Airing on Starz, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT (check local listings)
Friday, July 19: EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation
Disney geeks, rejoice! If you loved The Imagineering Story or Behind the Attraction, head to Disney+ in the week of July 15. This National Geographic special focuses on the Imagineers and other creative minds behind the re-imagining of EPCOT to capture the imaginations of future generations.
Streaming on Disney+, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, July 19: Omnivore
For the foodies among us comes this innovative new docuseries. Instead of focusing on high-stakes cooking competitions or DIY recipes, this series is all about connecting us with the history and creation of the foods we eat. Eight episodes cover individual ingredients, spotlighting and celebrating the human stories and labor that go into every bite.
Streaming on Apple TV+, 3 am ET/12 am PT
