As we enter the second half of the year, the entertainment scene is heating up, with a slate of exciting releases all queued up and ready to go. Whether it’s binge-worthy dramas or comfort films that you’re seeking, the month of July brings plenty to look forward to when it comes to shows to watch.
First on our list is the return of Sweet Home. Bringing the thrilling apocalyptic series to its epic conclusion, the third season of Sweet Home raises the stakes higher than ever—as new threats emerge, and old allies face off on opposite sides.
As Thai dramas enjoy a surge in popularity, look to Master of the House. In this family drama-thriller, a diamond tycoon’s mysterious death prompts a cutthroat battle over his estate between his heirs and the young housekeeper he recently married.
As for other options to consider? There’s Wonderland, with its star-studded cast including the likes of Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum. Dealing with the deeply relevant premise of an artificial intelligence-simulated universe where individuals can communicate with those who have already passed, this highly-anticipated film delves into the complications that come with new technologies.
Below, find our full curation of shows to watch this July—all available on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+.
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Wonderland
With a star-studded cast that includes Tang Wei, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum, this is one of the year’s most highly-anticipated Korean films. In the artificial intelligence-simulated universe of Wonderland, individuals can communicate with those whom they can no longer interact with in the real world. As these encounters become a bittersweet sanctuary for the grieving, this deeply relevant film delves into the complications that come with new technologies.
Wonderland is available on Netflix from July.
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The Imaginary
Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, the renowned animator behind Spirited Away, The Imaginary portrays the world through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger. But when Rudger suddenly finds himself alone in The Town of Imaginaries where forgotten Imaginaries live, a mysterious threat looms ahead. Based on the award-winning novel of the same name by A.F. Harrold, The Imaginary is a heartfelt tale of love, loss and the healing power of imagination.
The Imaginary is available on Netflix from 5 July 2024.
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Sweet Home Season 3
The monster apocalypse reaches its thrilling conclusion in Sweet Home Season 3, as humans, monsters and neohumans alike all prepare for the ultimate showdown. As the line between human and monster blurs, old allies now stand on opposite sides. With new dangers emerging and the stadium safehouse compromised, the stakes are higher than ever before.
Sweet Home Season 3 is available on Netflix from 19 July 2024.
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Red Swan
When top golfer Oh Wan-soo marries into the powerful Hwain Group, she achieves the perfect life of luxury she’s always dreamt of—but all is not as it seems. In the face of death threats, new bodyguard Seo Do-yoon is hired. As the duo work to uncover the family’s dark secret together, this Korean drama promises the perfect blend of romance and action.
Red Swan is available on Disney+ now.
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Master of the House
When diamond tycoon Roongroj suddenly passes, all eyes turn to his newlywed wife and former housekeeper, the young Kaimook. As the heirs become embroiled in a ruthless battle over their deceased father’s diamond empire, this Thai drama-thriller takes an inside look at the conflict through the eyes of the house’s servants—who have been harbouring resentment over the family’s poor treatment, while also helping to cover up their dirty secrets.
Master of the House is available on Netflix from 18 July 2024.
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Lady in the Lake
In Lady in the Lake, Natalie Portman takes on the role of Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife trying to reinvent herself as an investigative journalist. When she becomes obsessed with unravelling the mystery of two killings—eleven-year-old Tessie Fine and Cleo Johnson, a mother navigating the political underbelly of Baltimore’s Black community in 1996—her fixation leaves everyone around her in danger. From visionary director Alma Har’el, this noir thriller digs deep into the price that women pay to achieve their dreams.
Lady in the Lake is available on Apple TV+ from 19 July 2024.
