Several series are premiering in July: The new version of “Little House on the Prairie” and “Elle,” a prequel to “Legally Blonde,” are two of the most notable premieres on streaming platforms this July, a month that will also bring “Lucky,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy, and “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” a spin-off of ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
— ‘Little House on the Prairie’ – July 9 (Netflix)
“Little House on the Prairie” was one of the most popular TV series of the 1970s and 1980s worldwide, telling the story of the Ingalls family in Minnesota during the last third of the 19th century. Created by Michael Landon, it was adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s series of autobiographical novels, with Melissa Gilbert portraying Laura Ingalls Wilder—a role now taken on by young Alice Halsey in the new eight-episode adaptation of this story.
— ‘Elle’ – July 1 (Prime Video)
A prequel to *Legally Blonde* (2001), one of the biggest hits of Reese Witherspoon’s career, *Elle* takes us back to Elle Woods’ high school days, years before she enrolled at Harvard University in pursuit of her ex-boyfriend. Lexi Minetree, a little-known actress, now plays the ditzy blonde in this eight-episode series, which features the final appearance of James Van Der Beek, who passed away last February.
— ‘Lucky’ – July 15 (Apple TV)
Starring and produced by Anya Taylor-Joy, ‘Lucky’ is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley, which tells the story of Lucky, who is forced to flee when a multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong and finds herself pursued by both the FBI and the head of a criminal organization. The cast also includes Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Aunjanue Ellis Taylor.
— “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” – July 23 (HBO Max)
A new spin-off series of the comedy “The Big Bang Theory,” which focuses on Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), the owner of a comic book store in the original series. Ten episodes will follow Stuart as he embarks on a mission to restore reality after triggering a multiversal Armageddon, a mission in which he is joined by his girlfriend, Denise (Lauren Lapkus), and his friends Bert (Brian Posehn) and Barry (John Ross Bowie).
— ‘Furious’ – July 27 (Disney+)
Emmy Rossum stars as Alice Black, an FBI agent on the trail of a mysterious and methodical serial killer. Elizabeth Meriwether, creator of “Dying for Sex,” is behind this series that blurs the line between good and evil; its first three episodes will be available on Disney+ on July 27.
— ‘Ride or Die’ – July 15 (Prime Video)
Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, and Bill Nighy star in this eight-episode comedy that centers on two friends, Debbie (Spencer) and Judith (Waddingham), who think they know each other inside and out—until it turns out that Judith is an international assassin. The story is set in Europe and was filmed in Prague.
— ‘The Hawk’ – July 16 (HBO Max)
In the final stretch of his career, Lonnie Hawkins (Will Ferrell) tries to recapture the form that made him the best golfer of 2004, but his ex-wife Stacy (Molly Shannon) and his son Lance (Jimmy Tatro)—golf’s newest rising star—know he’s past his prime. A ten-episode comedy series also starring Luke Wilson.
— ‘TIP TOE’ – July 16 (HBO Max)
From British screenwriter Russell T. Davies, a BAFTA winner for his work on ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘TIP TOE’ is coming to HBO Max—a five-episode drama starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as Leo and Clive, neighbors in Manchester for nearly 15 years who become bitter enemies due to their differing opinions.
— ‘X-Men 97’ – July 1 (Disney+)
The second season of the animated series “X-Men ’97” arrives on Disney+ on July 1, featuring this group of mutant superheroes scattered across different time periods and trying to return home. Meanwhile, in the 1990s, hostility toward these individuals grows in the absence of the X-Men.
— ‘Pompeii: Out of Time’ – July 23 (Disney+)
What if much of what we think we know about the tragedy of Pompeii were incorrect? Based on that premise, as well as new archaeological research and cinematic recreations, Tom Hiddleston narrates the minutes leading up to the disaster in this three-episode documentary series, according to Agencia EFE.