Lucky: A Heist Thriller with Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy leads the new thriller Lucky, premiering on Apple TV+ from Wednesday 15 July. She plays Luciana ‘Lucky’ Armstrong, a woman who believes she has pulled off a career-defining heist with her lover Cary (Drew Starkey). However, she wakes up with a hangover in an empty hotel room, the money gone, and both a mob boss and the Feds on her trail. The series, while not groundbreaking, delivers an edgy, twisty narrative with intense chase sequences. Annette Bening co-stars as mob boss Priscilla.
The Hawk: Will Ferrell’s Golf Comedy
Will Ferrell stars in The Hawk, a sports comedy-drama hitting Netflix on Thursday 16 July. Ferrell plays Lonnie ‘the Hawk’ Hawkins, a washed-up professional golfer clinging to his tour card. When his caddy dies on the course, the Hawk hits rock bottom, but his son’s rising career keeps him in the game. The series lampoons golf’s earnestness with Ferrell’s signature bravado, offering a light, enjoyable watch.
Save Me: Greek Mystery Thriller
Save Me, based on Dimitris Simos’s novel, is now streaming on Viaplay via Prime Video. The story follows Nikol (Danae Skiadi), who returns to her rural Greek hometown after her father’s death. She soon uncovers secrets and lies, and when her sister disappears, a detective suspects a serial killer. The series captures a dark, sinister atmosphere against sun-drenched Greek landscapes.
The Westies: Gritty Irish Gang Drama
The Westies, premiering on MGM+ via Prime Video from Sunday 12 July, is set in 1980s New York. JK Simmons plays Eamon Sweeney, leader of the infamous Irish gang that controlled Hell’s Kitchen despite being vastly outnumbered by the mafia. The series is intense and visceral, following Sweeney’s struggle to control his brutal crew while negotiating a property deal with Italian mobsters.
RJ Decker: Florida Comedy Crime Series
Scott Speedman stars in RJ Decker, a Disney+ series launching Tuesday 14 July. Decker is a down-on-his-luck private investigator in Florida, trying to navigate between police and criminals. Wearing Hawaiian shirts in a Lycra world, he takes on a bizarre case that threatens to drag him into deep water, with a mysterious benefactor adding intrigue.
Ride Or Die: Assassin Best Friend Comedy
Ride Or Die, on Prime Video from Wednesday 15 July, stars Hannah Waddingham as Judith, a secret assassin, and Octavia Spencer as Debbie, her baffled best friend. When Judith’s work for ‘The Director’ (Bill Nighy) comes to light, she must choose between the organization and her friendship. The show’s chemistry between leads makes the hokey premise work.
Jesy Nelson: Life Changing
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s documentary Life Changing arrives on Prime Video Friday 13 July. It follows her life after the birth of twins Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Nelson campaigns for universal SMA screening while dealing with her children’s care and a breakup, evoking sympathy and admiration.
