The best part of the week is here, folks! That’s right! Hype Streams is here to pull you out of your dull lives and throw you into a spiral of good times and fun vibes with loads of entertaining stories to share. Not quite sure what to watch? Well, sit tight and let us talk you through everything this week has to offer.
From action-packed films to leisure-filled series, to pure nonsensical comedies, we have it all! Still not interesting enough? How about some horror mysteries that will have you at scared out of your wits and fearing for your lives? Be sure to get your blankies ready—either to hide or snuggle up—because this week’s picks will have you crying for more!
EDITOR’S PICK
“The Gray Man”
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: Netflix
When CIA’s most skilled agent, Court Gentry, goes rogue after accidentally uncovering his agency’s darkest secrets, he sets off a global manhunt by international assassins with a bounty placed on his head by a pyschopathic former colleague, Lloyd Hansen.
Based on the debut novel of the same name by Mark Greaney, the film brings together various actors such as main lead Ryan Gosling (“The Notebook”,”La La Land”), Chris Evans (“Fantastic Four”, “Captain America”, “The Avengers”), Ana de Armas (“Deep Water”, “No Time To Die”), Regé-Jean Page (“Bridgerton”) and Dhanush (“Maari”, “Velaiilla Pattadhari”)
Fun Fact: “The Gray Man” was actually made in 2011. Yes, it started 11 years ago! The Gray Man project was also supposed to be directed by James Gray and originally casted Brad Pitt, too. However, due to certain circumstances, both director and actor had to be replaced.
SERIES
1. “It Was Always Me”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1vXobSJtfA&t=15s
Release date: 20th July
Where to watch: Disney+
When Lupe (Karol Sevilla) finds out her father, El Faraón—the greatest Colombian musical artist—has died, she moves to Cartagena to attend his funeral. As she deemed her father’s death to be suspicious, she enrolls in a music contest to get closer to her father’s entourage and look into his death.
Together with her father’s young former assistant, Noah (Pipe Bueno), they embark on an adventure full of danger, romance and music as they uncover the mystery in the heart of the Colombian Caribbean.
2. “Grown-ish”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuhQ9TaGQuo
Release date: 20th July
Where to watch: Freeform
Zoey Johnson played by Yara Shahidi (“Blackish”) returns to Cal U to support her Junior’s first day in college. However, she soon realises that she misses her days on campus more than she thought. The first episode of the fifth season starts off with Junior leaving his dorm to attend Doug’s white party.
3. “All the Same…or Not”
Release date: 20th July
Where to watch: Disney+
This Brazilian comedy-drama series tells the story of a 16-year-old Carol (Gabriella Saraivah) who is experiencing the typical struggles of her teenage life. Carol has to deal with her mother’s marriage to her new boyfriend and her relationship with her future stepbrother. Carol also has to deal with her long-time friends as she starts her first real relationship in high school, testing the value of friendship.
4. “Dali & Cocky Prince”
Release date: 20th July
Where to watch: Netflix
A poor but intelligent art expert, Kim Dali, and the rich but arrogant businessman, Jin Moo-hak, team up to save a struggling art gallery. In this romance-comedy series, Dali teaches the money-centred MuHak the true beauty of arts as they unravel a conspiracy that lies beneath together. The series stars Park Gyu-young (“Sweet Home”, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”) as Kim Dali and Kim Min-jae (“Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, “Dr Romantic”) as Jin Moo-hak.
5. “Trying”
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: Apple TV+
In the season three of this eight-episode series, new parents, Nikki and Jason, navigate the ups and downs of parenting as they try to get to know their two children. Their sanity is tested as they desperately try to hold on to their relationship with each other and their little ones. This series stars Esther Smith (“Uncle”, “Cuckoo”) and Rafe Spall (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”, “The Ritual”, “The BFG”).
6. “Best Foot Forward”
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: Apple TV+
After being homeschooled, 12-year-old Josh Dubin is eager to experience everything middle school has to offer including a new set of challenges he has to face—getting the entire school to see past his prostheticl leg and see him for who he really is. With the help of his friends, Kyle and Gabriella, and the support of his parents, Josh learns, laughs and grows as he puts his best foot forward everyday.
Based on the book by Josh Sundquist, paralympic athlete, author, motivational speaker and comedian, the live-action series stars Logan Marmino, Stephen Schneider (“Players”), Joy Suprano (“Fleishman Is In Trouble,” “Hightown”), Peyton Jackson (“American Refugee”) and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (“Avatar: The Way of Water”).
7. “American Horror Stories”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjbavLfirOI
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: FX on Hulu
A spin-off from the first season of FX’s American Horror Story, actors like Cody Fern, Max Greenfield, Nico Greetham, Denis O’Hare and Gabourey Sidibe will return in this anthology series. With new collection of stories told in the upcoming episodes, some of which will also connect to the previous season as well. Apart from meeting new characters like the Rubberwoman, you will be reunited with other familiar faces such as Dylan McDermott’s Dr. Ben Harmon.
Season Two introduces a new cast that includes Dominique Jackson (“Pose”), Judith Light (“Who’s The Boss?”, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story”), Alicia Silverstone (“Clueless”), Bella Thorne (“Shake It Up”, “Blended”, “The Babysitter”) and Quvenzhané Wallis (“Beasts of the Southern Wild”).
8. “Rap Sh!t”
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: HBO Go
The story two estranged high school friends from Miami who meet each other again to form a rap group. This new Max original comedy series stars Aida Osman and KaMillion as Shawna and Mia, alongside Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler.
9. “ADAMAS”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HsPEd7CD0
Release date: 27th July
Where to watch: Disney+
When twin brothers, Ha Woosin and Song Suhyeon discover that their beloved stepfather was murdered by their biological father, they are determined to expose the truth and seek out the real murderer. As the brothers grew up to become a prosecutor and mystery novelist, they combine their collective skillsets to prove their birth father’s innocence while tracking down ADAMAS—a blood-covered diamond arrow that is the key to unravelling the entire conspiracy.
The series stars Jisung (“Kill Me, Heal Me”, “The Devil Judge”), Seo Jihye (“Kiss Sixth Sense”, “Crash Landing on You”), Lee Sookyung (“Law School”, “Reply 1988”) and Heo Sungtae (“Big Bet”, “Squid Game”).
10. “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3”
Release date: 27th July
Where to watch: Disney+
It’s official, Wildcats! The third season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is coming your way! Off to summer camp, the students of East High are prepped and ready for some summer fun at Camp Shallow Lake with campfires, summer romances and less curfews. Featuring special guest star and original cast member of “High School Musical”, Corbin Bleu.
11. “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnXgKHt—w
Release date: 28th July
Where to watch: HBO Max
In this dark, horror-tinged teen melodrama, a new set of Little Liars are tormented by an assailant that goes by the name A—a masked killer dead set on punishing them for the sins of their mothers, as well as their own.
Bailee Madison stars (“Bridge to Terabithia”, “Good Witch”) alongside her co-stars, Chandler Kinney (“Zombies 2”, “Zombies 3”), Zaria (“Dad Stop Embarassing Me!”, “Two Distant Strangers”), Malia Pyles (“Bella and the Bulldogs”, “Memoria”), and Maia Reficco (“Kally’s Mashup”) as the new generation of Liars.
12. “The Resort”
Release date: 28th July
Where to watch: Peacock
Lex is a writer who is obsessed with the paranormal which is why her friends, Chris, Bree and Sam decided to bring her to an abandoned resort in Hawaii. Supposedly haunted by an urban legend, The Half-Face Girl, Lex is determined to investigate the reports of the haunting. However, as her friends start getting possessed, Lex finds herself face-to-face with the evil spirit.
Starring Bianca Haase (“Hot Tub Time Machine 2”, “Terrordactyl”), Brock O’Hurn (“Boo! A Madea Halloween”, “Too Close To Home”), Michelle Randolph (“House of the Witch”, “5 Years Apart”) and MIchael Vlamis (“Spiral”, “5 Years Apart”).
13. “Keep Breathing”
Release date: 28th July
Where to watch: Netflix
When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone survivor—the razor-sharp attorney, Liv—has to conquer the elements around her as well as her own personal demons in order to stay alive.
In this upcoming survival drama limited series, Melissa Barrera (“In the Heights”, “Scream”) stars as Liv together with Jeff Wilbusch (“The Little Drummer Girl”, “Unorthodox”) and Austin Stowell (“Whiplash”, “The Hating Game”).
14. “Detective Conan: Zero’s Tea Time”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Netflix
In this “Detective Conan” spin-off, Toru Amuro—a mysterious man cloaked in light and shadow—juggles his triple identities, the famous detective Kogoro Mori’s disciple, a dutiful police officer protecting Japan, Rei Fuyura and a man clad in black, Bourbon. Watch as his not-so-private life is revealed in this anime series.
15. “Uncoupled”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Netflix
The story follows the dilemma of Michael Lawson, starring Neil Patrick Harris (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”, “How I Met Your Mother”, “The Smurfs”), who finds himself turned into a single gay man in his mid-40s after his partner of 17 years, Colin, decides to break up with him. Navigating through the heartbreak and healing, Michael embraces his single life and gets back into the dating game. Will he succeed in finding his soulmate?
16. “Big Mouth”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-MqNftE0BY
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Disney+
When Park Chang-Ho (Lee Jong-Suk), an underperforming lawyer also known as Big Mouth, gets involved in a murder case, he finds himself in a life-threatening situation. Meanwhile his wife, Go Mi-Ho, attempts to clear her husband’s name. In order to protect his family, Chang-Ho has to dig up conspiracies among the privileged upper class that could lead to his survival as well.
The “Pinocchio” actor stars alongside his co-star and Girls’ Generation member, Im Yoon-ah (“The K2”, “Exit”) and Kim Joo-Hun (“Encounter”, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”).
17. “Masaba Masaba: Season 2”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Netflix
“Masaba Masaba” returns with a new season that touches the topics of grief, career prospects and new and old love interests. Watch as this powerful mother-daughter duo entertains us with their uncoventional choices as they deal with the high and lows of life. The film stars Masaba Gupta and her mother, Neena Gupta, who play as themselves.
18. “Amber Brown”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Based on the book series of the same name created by Paula Danziger, a girl named Amber Brown navigates through the ups and downs of her life through art and music while having to deal with the divorce of her parents.
Carsyn Rose (“The Big Show Show”, The Rookie”) plays Amber Brown with her co-stars Sarah Drew (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Mad Men”, “Mom’s Night Out”) and Darin Brooks (“Days of Our Lives”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”).
19. “Paper Girls”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Amazon
Caught in the middle of a crossfire between two warring time-travelers, these four 12-year-old girls are on a mission to save the world by travelling back and forth in time changing the course of the future forever. As they encounter their future versions of themselves, they must choose either to accept or reject their fate.
The film stars Sofia Rosinsky (“The Other Side of the Door”, “Fast Layne”), Camryn Jones (“Pacific Rim: The Black”,”The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run”), Riley Lai Nelet (“American Housewife”, “Altered Carbon”), Fina Strazza (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, “FracKtured”) and also Ali Wong (“Always Be My Maybe”, “Fresh Off the Boat”)
20. “Fanático”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Netflix
When Quimera, Spain’s biggest musical idol, dies during his concert, his biggest fan, Lazaro,—who looks exactly like the dead idol—gets the opportunity to escape his monotonous life and begins to takes over his persona, impersonating him. Could he really pull it off?
Starring Lorenzo Ferro (“El Angel”,”Perfidious”), Roger Gual (“Smoking Room”, “Tasting Menu”), Carlota Urdiales (“Slamdance Sweet 16”, “Pelotas”) and Fernando Valdivielso (“Sky High”, “Cross the Line”).
MOVIES
1. “My Little Pony: A New Generation – Sing-Along”
Release date: 18th July
Where to watch: Netflix
Long ago, the three races—ponies, pegasi and unicorns—lived in harmony, but not anymore! But when a happy-go-lucky unicorn wanders into Maretown, Earth Pony, Sunny, and her new unicorn friend, Izzy, set out on a quest to restore magic to all of Equestria, finding new friends and proving that their sparkle shines the brightest when they’re united.
Vanessa Hudgens (“High School Musical”, “Bad Boys For Life”, “The Princess Switch”), Kimiko Glenn (“Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse”, “Orange is the New Black”, “DuckTales”), James Marden (“X-Men”, “Enchanted”, “Sonic the Hedgehog”), Sofia Carson (“Descendants”, “Feel the Beat”) and Liza Koshy (“Boo! A Madea Halloween”, “Work It”) gave their voices to the film.
2. “Mencari Rahmat”
Release date: 21st July
Where to watch: Netflix
Razak is in love with Rose, while Azman has feelings for Ratna. Rose and Ratna both think they are in love with a man named Rahmat. Nobody knows how they will solve it! Starring the late Adibah Noor “Oh My English!”, “Sepet”), Namron (“Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan”), Amerul Affendi (“Kongsi Raya”, “KL Gangster: Underworld”) and Sharifah Amani (“Mukhsin”, “Muallaf”).
3. “Moloch”
Release date: 21st July
Where to watch: Shudder
A 38-year-old Dutch woman named Bietrek, living at the edge of a peat bog in the North of Netherlands, is convinced that she is hunted by an ancient curse. When she and her family gets attacked by a random stranger one night, she goes in search for an explanation. Starring Sallie Harmsen (“In Real Life”), Markoesa Hamer (“How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)”) and Edon Rizvanolli (“Unwanted”).
4. “Anything’s Possible”
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
A coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa—confident high school girl who is trans, as she faces her senior year. Despite knowing the drama that will ensue, Khal—Kelsa’s classmate—musters up the courage to ask her out. This modern Gen Z film showcases the joy, tenderness and pain of young love and stars Eva Reign and Abubakr Ali.
5. “Purple Hearts”
Release date: 29th July
Where to watch: Netflix
A chance meeting between an aspiring singer-songwriter and a troubled U.S. marine takes a turn when they agree to a marriage of convenience for their own personal gain. However, they have to set aside their difference if they want to make it look like a real marriage unless somewhere along the way, it does become real. The film stars Sofia Carson (“Descendants”, “Feel the Beat”) and Nicholas Galitzine (“Handsome Devil”, “Cinderella”)
DOCUMENTARIES & REALITY
1. “Aftershock”
Release date: 19th July
Where to watch: Hulu
When Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac die from childbirth complications, their partners and families decided to tell their stories and make their voices heard. The documentary, “Aftershock”, intends to reveal the tragic occurrence happening to Black women in the hospital delivery rooms across the country.
2. “The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie”
Release date: 19th July
Where to watch: Paramount+
50 years after its release, the documentary will focus on the iconic song “American Pie” and the impact it had on pop culture, on how it resonates with the modern generation in times of turmoil. It features footage of both past and present as well as interviews with Garth Brooks, Brian Wilson, Peter Gallagher and the one and only Don Mclean himself.
3. “The Last Movie Stars”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lJpu8l5BTc
Release date: 21st July
Where to watch: HBO Max
“The Last Movie Stars” is an epic 6-part documentary in celebration of the careers and decades-long partnership of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Digging up long-lost interview transcripts with Paul, Joanne and others close to them, director Ethan Hawke intends to bring to life both actors dedication to their art, philanthropy and each other with the voices of contemporary actors, George Clooney and Laura Linney.
4. “This is Gwar”
Release date: 21st July
Where to watch: Shudder
“This is Gwar” is a feature documentary that tells the story of the infamous and unique heavy metal/art collective/monster band that has been kept alive for more than thirty years. Inclusive of interviews with the members of GWAR then and now, and other artists such as Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry along with exclusive footage of the legend Dave Brockie, GWAR’s frontman.
5. “In the Soop: Friendcation”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LqgB-oVN3Q
Release date: 22nd July
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
This four-episode series gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of five celebrity friends—Park Seo-joon, Peakboy, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik and V from BTS—as they detach themselves from their busy every day lives and relax on a surprise trip together, indulging in their favourite pastimes.
6. “The Most Hated Man On The Internet”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySFpxEdKxMw&t=11s
Release date: 27th July
Where to watch: Netflix
Hunter Moore adds to the list of universally hated people in this docuseries as the self-proclaimed “professional life ruiner” who founded the site IsAnyoneUp.com—a site dedicated to posting explicit photos people with many of them that shared without consent. This docuseries intends to give Hunter his own exposure similar to how he had invaded other people’s privacy and exposed them.
7. “Light and Magic”
Release date: 27th July
Where to watch: Disney+
This documentary takes us behind the scenes of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, showcasing the brilliant people who had created the effects of for some of the biggest and most famous and successful films over the last 45 years.
Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article
