Get ready for a summer of sizzling new content on UK streaming platforms! This week sees a thrilling new adaptation of 'Little House on the Prairie' hit Netflix, bringing the classic American tale to life with a fresh and feisty spin. From Thursday, 9th July, you can join the Ingalls family on their epic journey to establish a new home in Kansas, as they battle against the odds and face down the challenges of frontier life. Led by the plucky young Laura, played by Alice Halsey, this gritty yet wholesome take promises to capture the hearts of audiences old and new.
Back in Blighty, the nation's favourite adopted family is back for more laughs and tears in the eagerly anticipated fifth season of 'Trying' on Apple TV+ from Wednesday, 8th July. Starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith as Jason and Nikki, this heartwarming comedy continues to tackle the ups and downs of modern family life with its trademark warmth and wit. This time around, Nikki's world is turned upside down by the arrival of Princess and Tyler's biological mother, Kat – will she win over her daughter's affections or face a PR disaster?
But it's not all about the Brits this week! Netflix has got a sizzling new French period drama to sink your teeth into – 'Summer '36' is available now for streaming. Set against the sun-kissed backdrop of the French Riviera in 1936, this gripping whodunit weaves together murder mystery and class conflict with a tantalising blend of intrigue and tension. As four women from different walks of life team up to crack the case, you'll be hooked from start to finish – even if some viewers might grumble about the dubbed English dialogue.
For those who like a bit of geeky fun, Kyoto Animation's 'Sparks of Tomorrow' lights up Netflix from Sunday, 5th July. This animated series whisks us away to the early 20th century, where two brothers are obsessed with electrical inventions – but their dreams are shattered when Seiroku goes off to war and Kihachi is left to pick up the pieces. Will he find love, recover the lost designs, or outwit the villains who want to exploit their genius for nefarious purposes?
Finally, nature lovers can get up close and personal with 'Hammerhead Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory' on Disney+ from Sunday, 5th July. Filmmaker and explorer Bertie Gregory takes us on a heart-pumping journey into Mexico's Pacific waters to document the plight of hammerhead sharks – facing extinction in our oceans. Will his mission succeed in raising awareness and inspiring action to save these magnificent creatures?