Summer 2025 promises a packed lineup of scripted television across every major streaming platform, from buzzy new debuts like “Alien: Earth” and “Overcompensating” to long-awaited returns such as “Poker Face” and “The Sandman” season two. Streamers are filling the season with prestige dramas, sharp comedies, and ambitious limited series catering to every taste as network schedules grow leaner.
Whether you’re in the mood for dark thrillers like “Dexter: Resurrection,” romantic entanglements in “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” high-concept sci-fi such as “Murderbot,” or star-driven ensemble projects like “Duster,” this summer’s slate offers something worth adding to your queue nearly every week. From Netflix to Apple TV+, Hulu to Prime Video, and beyond, here are 50 of the most anticipated scripted series arriving between May and August 2025.
“The Four Seasons”
Tina Fey reimagines Alan Alda’s 1981 classic film as a serialized Netflix dramedy about three affluent, long-married couples whose tradition of seasonal getaways is disrupted by a sudden divorce. Fey stars alongside Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte. Directed by Ken Kwapis, with episodes written by Fey and Lang Fisher.
Release Date: May 1 on Netflix.

“Poker Face” – Season 2
Creator Rian Johnson returns with a second season of this Emmy-winning whodunit, starring Natasha Lyonne as the lie-detecting Charlie Cale. This new installment finds her evading dangerous enemies while unraveling fresh cases featuring high-profile guest stars including Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, Alia Shawkat, Awkwafina, Rhea Perlman, Giancarlo Esposito, and John Cho. Directors include Janicza Bravo and Charlie McDowell.
Release Date: May 8 on Peacock.

“Forever”
Judy Blume’s landmark YA novel receives a sensitive modern adaptation from Mara Brock Akil. Set in 2018 Los Angeles, it follows Keisha (Lovie Simone), a focused track star, and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), a charming basketball prodigy navigating ADHD and first love. Supporting cast includes Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Barry Shabaka Henley, and Xosha Roquemore. Regina King serves as an executive producer.
Release Date: May 8 on Netflix.

“Love, Death & Robots” – Season 4
Netflix’s award-winning animated anthology returns with more visually inventive short films exploring dystopia, desire, and human-machine conflict. Executive produced by Tim Miller and David Fincher, with segments directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Patric Osborne, and Miller himself.
Release Date: May 15 on Netflix.

“Overcompensating”
Benito Skinner’s A24-produced comedy debuts on Prime Video, following Benny, a closeted former football star navigating college, sexuality, and overcompensation. Skinner co-wrote the series with Ryan O’Connell. The cast includes Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and Rish Shah, with guest appearances by Megan Fox, Connie Britton, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Lukas Gage, and Kyle MacLachlan.
Premiere Date: May 15 on Prime Video.

“Duster”
Set in 1972 Arizona, “Duster” is a high-octane crime thriller co-created by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. The series follows a charismatic getaway driver who forms an unlikely alliance with the FBI’s first Black female agent to take down a powerful crime ring. The show aims to combine retro action, thrilling car chases, and period-specific aesthetics with sharp social commentary. The ensemble cast includes Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, and Adriana Aluna Martinez. Praised for its engaging performances and nostalgic flair, the series has earned critical acclaim.
Premiere Date: May 15 on Max.

“Murderbot”
Based on Martha Wells’ acclaimed sci-fi novellas, “Murderbot” is an Apple TV+ adaptation about a rogue part-organic security unit navigating a complex world while secretly addicted to soap operas and existential questions. The series, created by Chris and Paul Weitz, features a cast including Alexander Skarsgård, David Dastmalchian, Clarke Gregg, Norma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, and Tattiawna Jones. Praised for blending sharp sci-fi action with thoughtful character exploration, “Murderbot” stands out as a distinctive entry in the genre.
Premiere Date: May 16 on Apple TV+.

“The Chi” – Season 7
Lena Waithe’s acclaimed South Side Chicago-set drama returns for its seventh season, continuing to chronicle the lives of Emmett, Kiesha, Kevin, Jada, and the community as they navigate love, loss, and survival. The new season delves deeper into political tensions and generational divides. Cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Curtiss Cook, and Luke James.
Premiere Date: May 18 on Showtime.

“Motorheads”
Set in a Midwestern auto shop town, “Motorheads” is a coming-of-age drama following a tight-knit group of teens chasing speed, identity, and freedom. Ryan Phillippe stars as a troubled father trying to reconnect with his gearhead son. The series also features Charlotte Aubin, Chase Stokes, Jacob Buster, and Olivia Rose Keegan as part of the core group navigating family tensions, loyalty, and ambition amidst muscle cars and small-town struggles.
Premiere Date: May 20 on Prime Video.

“Nine Perfect Strangers” – Season 2
Created by David E. Kelley and John Henry Butterworth, the second season of “Nine Perfect Strangers” shifts its setting to the Austrian Alps, continuing the story of elite wellness retreats while delving into the psychological and emotional unraveling of its characters in an isolated, luxurious setting Nicole Kidman returns as the enigmatic Masha, joined by original cast members Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Regina Hall, Manny Jacinto, and Samara Weaving. New cast additions include Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy, and Henry Golding.
Premiere Date: May 21 on Hulu.