Rueben's Ramblings

On July 24, the Australian-New Zealand dramedy 800 Words will debut on US TV via UPtv, airing at 8 PM.

George Turner is a popular columnist for a top-selling Sydney newspaper, writing a weekly column which he insists must be exactly 800 words. After his wife dies, he buys (over the internet and unseen) a new home in a (fictional) small New Zealand seaside town called Weld, where his parents took him on holiday as a child. He then has to break the news to his two teenage children, Shay and Arlo. But the colorful and inquisitive locals in Weld ensure Turner’s dream of a fresh start does not go exactly to plan.

Here is a trailer for 800 Words:

NOTE: Please check your local listings as two back-to-back episodes are expected to air on July 24 and another two back-to-back episodes are expected to air next week on July 31.

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On July 17, the new Netflix 10-episode drama Cursed will debut online.

Cursed is a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue (Katherine Langford from 13 Reasons Why), a teenage heroine with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake. After her mother’s death, she finds an unexpected partner in Arthur, a young mercenary, in a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword. Over the course of her journey, Nimue will become a symbol of courage and rebellion against the terrifying Red Paladins, and their complicit King Uther.

The cast includes Daniel Sharman (Fear the Walking Dead and Teen Wolf) and Gustaf Skarsgard (Vikings and Westworld) [among others].

Here is a trailer for Cursed:

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On July 15, the new series Brave New World will debut on Peacock.

Based on Aldous Huxley’s groundbreaking novel, the series imagines a utopian society that has achieved peace and stability through the prohibition of monogamy, privacy, money, family, and history itself. As citizens of New London, Bernard Marx (Harry Lloyd) and Lenina Crowne (Jessica Brown Findlay) embark on a vacation to the Savage Lands, where they become embroiled in a harrowing and violent rebellion. Bernard and Lenina are rescued by John the Savage (Alden Ehrenreich), who escapes with them back to New London. John’s arrival in the New World soon threatens to disrupt its utopian harmony, leaving Bernard and Lenina to grapple with the repercussions.

The cast includes Hannah John-Kamen, Joseph Morgan and Kylie Bunbury.

Here is a trailer for Brave New World:

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The new Peacock series The Capture will debut online on July 15.

This conspiracy thriller looks at a troubling world of fake news and the extraordinary capabilities of the intelligence services. When soldier Shaun Emery’s (Callum Turner) conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun’s life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again. Detective Inspector Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) is drafted to investigate Shaun’s case, but she quickly learns that the truth can sometimes be a matter of perspective.

The cast includes Ron Perlman and Famke Janssen.

Here is a trailer for The Capture:

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The new Apple TV half-hour drama Little Voice will debut online on July 10.

Bess King (Brittany O’Grady from FOX’s Sing) is a uniquely talented, but stage-shy, performer struggling to fulfill her dreams while navigating rejection, love and complicated family issues.

The cast includes Sean Teale (The Gifted) and Colton Ryan (Broadway’s Girl From The North Country).

The series comes from J.J. Abrams with original music by Waitress writer team Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson.

Here is a trailer for Little Voice:

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On July 8, the limited series Stateless will debut on Netflix.

The paths of four diverse strangers intersect at an immigration detention center in the Australian outback.

The cast includes Cate Blanchett (who also co-created) as well as Dominic West, Jai Courtney and Yvonne Strahovski.

Here is a trailer for Stateless:

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The new Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club will debut online on July 3.

In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that’s big on fun and adventure.

The parents will be played by Alicia Silverstone and Mark Feuerstein and a group of newcomers as the five friends.

Here is a trailer for The Baby-Sitters Club:

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On June 21, the new HBO series Perry Mason will debut at 9 PM

On the heels of an unsavory investigation involving a famous comedian, Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys) is hired to solve a perplexing case involving the brutal kidnapping of 1-year-old Charlie Dodson.

The cast includes Tatiana Maslany and John Lithgow.

Here is a trailer for Perry Mason:

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On June 17, the Hulu drama Love, Victor – based on the world of the box office film Love, Simon, will debut online.

The 10-episode series is set in the world of the box office movie Love, Simon – inspired by the acclaimed novel by Becky Albertalli.

It follows Victor (Michael Cimino), a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling with his sexual orientation. When it all seems too much, he reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school.

The cast includes Ana Ortiz and Sophia Bush as well as Nick Robinson (lead of the Love, Simon movie) as the narrator.

Here is a trailer for Love, Victor:

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