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New titles arrive weekly, with familiar faces returning and new stories weaving through the schedule. The program here promises reliability; it presents a concept that, in practice, can be hard to mismanage for viewers who crave behind‑the‑scenes drama and glossy, ambitious storytelling.
1. Idol
Before the dark A24 drama arrives with buzz about turbulent production and mixed reviews from Cannes festival crowds, fans of the broader mood around teen and prestige television may still want to believe in its potential. Sam Levinson returns to helm, sharing leadership duties with Reza Fahim, a longtime collaborator, and Abel Tesfaye, known to audiences as The Weeknd, who portrays the self‑help guru Tedros and his increasingly perilous connection with the aspiring star. Lily‑Rose Depp embodies the central pop figure, bringing a charged sense of vulnerability and ambition to the screen.
2. Arnold
Fresh off the momentum of a recent high‑profile project, Schwarzenegger takes center stage in another Netflix limited series. This biographical portrait, produced by Lesley Chilcott, known for work on An Inconvenient Truth, unfolds in three acts, each anchored by a different facet of Arnold Schwarzenegger: an athlete, an actor, and an American public figure. The narrative traces his path from the small Austrian town of Thal through a sweeping career as a film icon and a dedicated public servant, highlighting the evolution of his political life and philanthropic endeavors along the way.
3. Tour de France: In the heart of the peloton
Following the success of Formula 1: The Emotion of a Grand Prix and its tennis companion Break Point, Netflix pivots to cycling with a similar documentary approach. The series spotlights the adrenaline and team dynamics that drive the Tour de France, with a lens on the 2022 edition. While the focus is on the dynamics within the Jumbo‑Visma squad, there is particular attention to Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard, who emerged as the winner that season, according to industry reporting. The premiere aligns with the Dauphiné Critérium, a crucial tune‑up race preceding the big event, framing a narrative that intertwines sport, strategy, and personal ambition.
4. I Never (season 4)
The fourth and final chapter of the teen comedy series tracks Mindy Kaling’s signature coming‑of‑age storytelling, this time through the lens of Devi’s ongoing high school journey. The show centers on the experiences of an Indian‑American teen navigating friendships, romance, and identity in Sherman Oaks, California. Devi’s world collides with new romantic tensions and academic pressures, offering a candid, humorous look at adolescence while exploring broader questions of belonging and self‑definition as she grows into adulthood.
5. Crowded Room
Following the acclaim of her earlier, more subtle work, a gifted actor takes a darker turn in this psychological thriller on Apple TV+. The series centers on a tense interrogation as a teenage narrator and a seasoned investigator peel back layers of truth behind a landmark event. The performances drive a slow‑burn mystery, inviting viewers to question who is telling the truth and what each character is willing to reveal as the story unfolds. The tension is amplified by intimate conversations that reveal not just the facts of a case, but the vulnerable motivations behind them, offering a suspenseful look at memory, guilt, and the price of honesty.