With summer 2025 officially underway, TV lovers have a lot to look forward to as July brings a wave of highly-anticipated premieres. Whether you’re waiting for the return of your favorite reality series, a new sci-fi thriller, or a romantic drama, this month is packed with must-watch releases.
Based on audience votes, here are the Top 5 Most Anticipated TV Shows of July 2025:
1. Foundation: Season 3
Platform: Apple TV+
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Topping the list is Foundation Season 3, continuing the ambitious adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s legendary sci-fi novels. The story fast-forwards 152 years, as the Foundation gains power while the Galactic Empire collapses. Expect deep philosophical themes, high-stakes political intrigue, and a gripping battle for the future of civilization.
Cast highlights: Jared Harris, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Terrence Mann, and new faces like Troy Kotsur and Pilou Asbæk.
Episodes: 10, releasing weekly.
2. Dexter: Resurrection: Season 1
Platform: Paramount+
Release Date: July 11, 2025
The dark saga continues with Dexter: Resurrection, a direct sequel to Dexter: New Blood. After surviving a coma, Dexter Morgan sets out to find his son Harrison and confront the bloody consequences of his past. With a new setting in New York City, this season aims to recapture the tension and moral complexity that defined the original series.
Episodes: 10
3. The Sandman: Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Release Dates: Volume 1 – July 3, Volume 2 – July 24, 2025
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Fans of dark fantasy can rejoice as The Sandman returns with its final season, adapting Volume Two of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel. The cosmic journey of Dream continues, with deeper exploration of his mythological world and emotional struggles.
Returning cast: Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong.
4. Twisted Metal: Season 2
Platform: Peacock
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Based on the iconic PlayStation video game, Twisted Metal combines action, dark comedy, and post-apocalyptic chaos. Season 2 follows the motorized mayhem with Anthony Mackie navigating savage wastelands, deadly vehicles, and the twisted mind of a killer clown in an ice cream truck. Expect more explosions, absurd humor, and high-octane drama.
5. The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 3
Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: July 16, 2025
The emotional teen romance returns for its final season. Belly must choose between Jeremiah and Conrad, two brothers vying for her heart, as their beachside story comes to an end. Based on Jenny Han’s YA trilogy, fans can expect heartbreak, nostalgia, and a definitive end to the love triangle that captivated audiences.
This July, whether you prefer sci-fi epics, dark thrillers, or romantic finales, there’s something for every type of viewer.
