‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ And ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Top Our Netflix Picks In July
by Erik Amaya
After the May and June barrage of genre titles across all streamers — we have The Acolyte, The Boys, Doctor Who, House of the Dragon, and Sweet Tooth to watch right now, among others — Netflix is pulling back on that with a July mainly comprised of dramas, documentaries, sports-related offerings to coincide with the Olympics, and reality shows. Consequently, it’s a slim month for the type of material we like to highlight here, but one thing did catch our eye: the second season of Star Trek: Prodigy.
The Star Trek 3D animated series is targeted at younger viewers and was originally devised to air on Nickelodeon. But after a seemingly disastrous run on Paramount+, the company cancelled the show and removed all references to it on their platform. Nevertheless, a second season was already in production at the time and Paramount found a new home for it on Netflix. The program focuses on a group of youngsters somewhere in the Delta Quadrant who find a Starfleet training ship with a holographic Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) offering aid and advice. Together, the team learn to work together as they voyage toward the United Federation of Planets, fight off pursuers, and encounter the real Admiral Janeway. It’s definitely worth a look and drops onto the service July 1st.
Our other pick bookends the month: the fourth volume of Unsolved Mysteries. The docuseries continues to tell tales of strange disappearances, unusual phenomenon, and cold cases that baffle investigators. While the Unsolved style has made its way to other Netflix crime docs, the moody air of the series cannot be topped. It arrives on July 31st.
Of course, those are just our picks for the month. Take a look at everything coming to Netflix (and leaving) in July to find your must-watch film or series as summer gets into high swing:
Coming Soon
LALIGA: All Access (ES) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This docuseries grants an exclusive look into the acclaimed Spanish football league — from triumphs during the game to tears off the pitch.
Simone Biles Rising — NETFLIX SPORTS SERIES
Follow gymnast Simone Biles as she balances her personal life, mental health journey and training ahead of a highly anticipated return to the Olympics.
Avail. 7/1/24
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Debuting 7/2/24
SPRINT — NETFLIX SPORTS SERIES
Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world’s fastest humans.
Debuting 7/3/24
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F — NETFLIX FILM
Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit detective Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.
Love Is Blind: Brazil: Season 4 (BR) — NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)
In this season, singles, once engaged or married, explore new romantic possibilities and make deep connections without seeing each other first.
The Man with 1000 Kids (GB) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds – or perhaps thousands – of other children across the world.
Debuting 7/4/24
Barbecue Showdown: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES
The mouthwatering cooking competition returns as nine contestants face off in a fiery battle to be the next barbecue champion.
Rhythm + Flow France: Season 3 (FR) — NETFLIX SERIES
New jury. New rules. Superstar judges SCH, SDM and Aya Nakamura shake it up in their quest to crown the new biggest name in French-language rap.
Debuting 7/5/24
Desperate Lies (BR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Due to a rare phenomenon, a woman finds herself pregnant with twins by two men. Over time, she strives to keep her family united — and her secrets hidden.
Goyo (AR) — NETFLIX FILM
A young museum tour guide with autism falls in love with his older coworker and grapples with new, intense emotions.
The Imaginary (JP) — NETFLIX FAMILY
Rudger, a made-up friend, gets separated from his best friend Amanda and must team up with lost Imaginaries to get back to her before he fades away.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Season 3
Debuting 7/7/24
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Road To Ninja -Naruto The movie-
Debuting 7/8/24
Bad Boys
Bad Boys II
Debuting 7/9/24
The Boyfriend (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.
Hannah Berner: We Ride at Dawn — NETFLIX COMEDY
A new stand-up special from comedian Hannah Berner.
Debuting 7/10/24
Eva Lasting: Season 2 (CO) — NETFLIX SERIES
Eva’s return sparks a new round of school debates, deep chats, dating dramas, magical moments of camaraderie — and endless hope for Camilo.
Love Is Blind: Brazil: Season 4 (BR) — NETFLIX SERIES (new episode)
In this season, singles, once engaged or married, explore new romantic possibilities and make deep connections without seeing each other first.
Receiver — NETFLIX SPORTS SERIES
It’s been said that there’s no more difficult position in the NFL than the quarterback. But throwing the pass is only half the story. Receiver follows five of the NFL’s best pass catchers throughout the 2023 season on and off the field: Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Sugar Rush: The Baking Point: Season 2 (MX) — NETFLIX SERIES
Ready, set, whisk! Emotions — and cakes — run high as six new teams whip up jaw-dropping culinary creations to wow the judges and take home the dough.
Wild Wild Punjab (IN) — NETFLIX FILM
A group of drunk boys decide to avenge a friend’s breakup by crashing his ex’s wedding and achieve closure. What ensues is a bold and impromptu plan for a “breakup trip” leading to unforeseen adventures in this maze of a land called — Wild Wild Punjab!
Debuting 7/11/24
Another Self: Season 2 (TR) — NETFLIX SERIES
As they continue to explore their ancestral traumas, Ada, Sevgi, and Leyla face life-altering decisions amid new beginnings in coastal Ayvalık.
Vanished into the Night (IT) — NETFLIX FILM
A father, immersed in a difficult divorce process, embarks on a dangerous mission when his children disappear from their isolated country house.
Vikings: Valhalla: Season 3 — NETFLIX SERIES
Seven years have passed. As Harald aspires to become King of Norway, Leif searches for the Golden Land and Freydis seeks a happy life for her people.
Rhythm + Flow France: Season 3 (FR) — NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)
New jury. New rules. Superstar judges SCH, SDM and Aya Nakamura shake it up in their quest to crown the new biggest name in French-language rap.
Debuting 7/12/24
Blame the Game (DE) — NETFLIX FILM
Pia invites her new boyfriend Jan to her regular game night, but the unannounced arrival of Pia’s ex raises the stakes for everyone.
The Champion (ES) — NETFLIX FILM
A hot-headed football star has it all until a fight gets him benched and assigned a new tutor: a reclusive academic who’ll teach him to face his fears.
Exploding Kittens — NETFLIX SERIES
Earth sucks, so God (Tom Ellis) gets fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He’s trapped in the body of a chubby house cat. As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers. And to top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbor, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist. The result is the ultimate fight between good versus evil…except, Godcat (Ellis) is distracted by a pigeon he saw in the yard and Devilcat (Sasheer Zamata) is busy napping on someone’s laptop.
Lobola Man (ZA) — NETFLIX FILM
Ace Ngubeni, a slick lobola negotiator, faces his toughest deal yet for a shy client — only to find the stakes are higher than cash.
Debuting 7/14/24
Five Star Chef (GB) — NETFLIX SERIES
Seven professional chefs compete to bring their fine-dining concept to the historic Palm Court restaurant at London’s luxurious Langham Hotel.
Debuting 7/15/24
Midnight Sun
Trolls Band Together
Wonderoos — NETFLIX FAMILY
Join animal pals Kiki, Dewey, Hazzy, Luly and Teshi as they learn how to make friends, try new foods and face other big firsts in colorful Roo City!
Debuting 7/16/24
The Boy Next Door
Chad Daniels: Empty Nester — NETFLIX COMEDY
Comedian Chad Daniels sounds off on dad-shaming, dating someone with allergies and the upside of an empty nest in this edgy stand-up special.
Fifty Shades Darker
Fifty Shades Freed
Homicide: Los Angeles — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
From Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, Wolf Entertainment and Alfred Street Industries comes Homicide, a new docuseries that illuminates the stories of notorious murder cases as told by the people who know them best: the detectives and prosecutors who cracked them.
Debuting 7/17/24
The Green Glove Gang: Season 2 (PL) — NETFLIX SERIES
Hiding and on the run, the Green Glove Gang is forced to resurface when one of their sons entangles with a fierce gangster, prompting a showdown.
T・P BON: Season 2 (JP) – NETFLIX ANIME
Now an official Time Patrol agent, Bon continues his extraordinary rescue missions through space-time while mentoring his new assistant, Yumiko.
Debuting 7/18/24
Cobra Kai: Season 6 Part 1 — NETFLIX SERIES
With Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.
Master of the House (TH) — NETFLIX SERIES
A family enters a power struggle following the death of their patriarch, who leaves behind his diamond empire — and the housekeeper he recently married.
Rhythm + Flow France: Season 3 (FR) — NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)
New jury. New rules. Superstar judges SCH, SDM and Aya Nakamura shake it up in their quest to crown the new biggest name in French-language rap.
Debuting 7/19/24
Find Me Falling — NETFLIX FILM
After a failed comeback album, a rock star (Harry Connick Jr.) escapes to a cliffside home on a dreamy Mediterranean island, only to find his new life complicated by unwanted visitors — and an old flame.
Skywalkers: A Love Story — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
To save their career and their relationship, a daredevil couple journey across the globe to climb the world’s last super skyscraper and perform a life-or-death acrobatic stunt on the spire.
Sweet Home: Season 3 (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
The world teeters on the boundary between monsters and humans, leaving humanity with a difficult choice. As desires clash, a desperate fight ensues.
Too Hot to Handle: Season 6 — NETFLIX SERIES
New season, new prize fund, new twists — and a naughty new sidekick for Lana, who’s stirring up trouble among the villa’s sexy singles.
Debuting 7/21/24
Rhythm + Flow France: Season 3 (FR) — NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)
New jury. New rules. Superstar judges SCH, SDM and Aya Nakamura shake it up in their quest to crown the new biggest name in French-language rap.
Debuting 7/23/24
All American: Season 6
Debuting 7/24/24
Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This compelling docuseries tracks the rise and fall of Lou Pearlman, the music mogul who created and exploited some of the biggest boy bands of the ’90s.
Love of My life (CO) — NETFLIX SERIES
The young and fierce daughter of a wealthy landowner falls for a charismatic young laborer — only for their families to tear them apart.
Resurrected Rides — NETFLIX SERIES
Comedian Chris Redd works with a dream team of car experts to breathe new life into worn-out rides with stunning customized makeovers.
Debuting 7/25/24
The Decameron — NETFLIX SERIES
In 1348, a plague strikes hard in the Italian countryside as a handful of nobles take their servants to a grand villa for a lavish holiday. But what starts as a wine-soaked sex romp turns into a scramble for survival in this dark comedy.
Kleo: Season 2 (DE) — NETFLIX SERIES
Former East German spy Kleo continues her whirlwind rampage through post-Cold War Europe, sending her deeper into her own past than she would like.
Tokyo Swindlers (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
A team of swindlers gets wind of prime real estate worth 10 billion yen and will stop at nothing to pull off their most ambitious scam yet.
Debuting 7/26/24
The Dragon Prince: Season 6 –– NETFLIX FAMILY
As Callum and Rayla set out in search of a way to destroy Aaravos, their friends face the elf’s insidious influence in both Xadia and Katolis.
Elite: Season 8 (ES) — NETFLIX SERIES
Omar and Nadia reunite just as graduation nears for students at Las Encinas and one last mystery pushes friendships — and enemies — to the brink.
House of Ga’a (NG) — NETFLIX FILM
Bashorun Gaa recounts the rise and fall of a ruthless kingmaker who wielded deceit and voodoo to reign, only to be undone by his own blood.
Non Negotiable (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
Hostage negotiator Alan Bender is called to rescue the president from a kidnapping, only to find himself also mediating to save his wife and marriage.
Too Hot to Handle: Season 6 — NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)
New season, new prize fund, new twists — and a naughty new sidekick for Lana, who’s stirring up trouble among the villa’s sexy singles.
Debuting 7/27/24
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Debuting 7/31/24
Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The first Nepali woman to conquer Everest sets out to ascend the peak for the 10th and final time in this captivating documentary.
Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4 — NETFLIX SERIES
Cold cases, bizarre creatures and more puzzling events are reexamined by witnesses, law enforcement and experts in this chilling docuseries.
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Leaving 7/7/24
War Dogs
Leaving 7/14/24
Abducted in Plain Sight
Leaving 7/15/24
The Beguiled
Leaving 7/23/24
Big Eyes
Leaving 7/31/24
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