The most-streamed series of June have been a diverse and exciting bunch, with something for every taste. From horror-comedies to animated thrill rides, these shows have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide.
Widow's Bay, a series from Apple TV+, has been a standout hit, with nearly unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike. This rare horror-comedy manages to be both genuinely scary and really funny, with a unique premise that sets it apart from other shows. In the island town of Widow's Bay, literally everything is haunted, cursed, and otherwise beset with unspeakable evil, but mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) still really wants to bring tourism to the island. The great Stephen Root plays Wyck, an old-timer who's always there to remind everyone that time is short and everyone is doomed.
Another series that has caught the attention of viewers is Spider-Noir, a superhero story set in the pulpy, stylized world of classic film noir. Nicolas Cage plays Spider-man (sort of) in this alternate universe version of New York in the 1930s, where Ben Reilly (Cage) is a world-weary private detective who once secretly cleaned up the town as his alter-ego, The Spider. After a personal tragedy, Reilly hung up his mask, choosing to drown his memories in cheap whiskey. But when an investigation uncovers a sprawling political conspiracy, he is forced to confront his past and become the Spider again.
FROM, a mystery-heavy show from MGM+, has also been a hit with audiences. The residents of the unnamed town at the center of FROM cannot catch a break, with worms crawling around under their skin and the mysterious Man in Yellow stealing people's souls. Season four sees the survivors pushed to their limits as the veil between the strange town and the real world gets thinner.
Cape Fear, a 10-episode reimagining of the classic novel, has been a slow-burn suspense thriller that gradually ratchets up tension. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, this extended version stars Amy Adams as Anna Bowden, a defense attorney who unsuccessfully defended murder suspect Max Cady 17 years previously. Turns out he wasn't guilty, and Cady has had nearly two decades to plan his revenge against the woman he blames for putting him behind bars.
The Boroughs, a supernatural comedy from Netflix, has also been a hit with audiences. The Boroughs of the title is a fictionalized version of one of those Florida mega-retirement communities like The Villages, where Alfred Molina plays Sam, a grieving widower and new arrival who is not impressed with the community. The Boroughs' wizened residents live out their days carousing and/or waiting for their grandkids to visit, but their golden years are interrupted by a supernatural threat, so Sam gathers a squad of grannies and greybeards and sets out to destroy the Evil like it's an early bird special at Denny's.
I Will Find You, a modern take on The Fugitive, has also been a hit with audiences. Like Max Cady in Cape Fear, the main character in I Will Find You has been imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. But unlike Max Cady, David Burroughs (Sam Worthington) doesn't set out to murder his lawyer. He was accused of killing his own son, and when he sees evidence that the boy is alive, he escapes prison to find his child.
Off Campus, a college-set soap opera from Prime Video, has also been a hit with audiences. Ice hockey players are having a moment—first in the breakout series Heated Rivalry, and now in Off Campus. This series is based on the bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy and details the heartbreak, romance, and drama between top college ice hockey players and the women who love them.
Rick and Morty, an animated series from Hulu and Max, has been a hit with audiences, with nine seasons deep and still plenty of gas left in the portal gun. This chaotic, multiverse-hopping animated adventure follows the adventures of a sociopathic scientist and his chronically anxious grandson as they battle cosmic horrors and navigate dysfunctional family dynamics.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a series from Apple TV+, has also been a hit with audiences. In this show, Tatiana Maslany plays Paula, a divorced single mother locked in a custody battle. Her secret vice is an online relationship with camboy Trevor, played by Brandon Flynn. But something goes wrong when someone attacks Trevor on camera, then starts sending Paula ransom notes.
The Four Seasons, a hilarious-but-honest exploration of grief, aging, and the complicated dynamics of adult friendships, has also been a hit with audiences. Co-created by and starring Tina Fey, this reboot of the classic 1981 Alan Alda film stars heavy hitters Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Marco Calvani.
