“The Gift” returns to Netflix for season three on June 17. The show’s final season picks up eight years later. The popular Turkish TV series centers on an Istanbul painter unearthing universal secrets about an Anatolian archaeological site — and the danger that entails.
Here’s a look at other deals and upcoming projects:
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“City on a Hill” has gotten a third season renewal from Showtime. The eight-episode Boston crime drama chronicles the conflicts between an FBI agent (Kevin Bacon) and the Suffolk DA. Aldis Hodge plays the assistant district attorney who clashes with the feds. No one is safe from the collateral damage. Season 3 is expected to premiere in 2022.
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Tubi signed a content deal with Cohen Media Group, adding more than 80 titles from the Academy Award-winning distributor. Titles included “Howards End,” “Heat and Dust” and “Maurice” with Hugh Grant. There are also global titles, such as François Ozon’s Double Lover and The New Girlfriend. The new slate rolls out this month.
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
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SharkFest” from Nat Geo begins its 2021 edition with six weeks of programming beginning July 5. The show is spread across four networks and streaming service Disney+. The biggest titles in this year’s lineup include “Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth,” which debuts the first night on Nat Geo, and the feature doc “Playing With Sharks,” which premieres July 23 on Disney+.
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“Civil War (Or Who Do We Think We Are)” will stream on Peacock on June 17. The documentary, directed by Rachel Boynton, explores how Americans approach the Civil War. Filmed from President Obama’s final year in office through the present, it interweaves scenes and interviews filmed in the North and South. The doc paints a multifaceted portrait of the American psyche and the deep roots of our turbulent divides.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” and “The Office,” as well as original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports including Sunday Night Football, Premier League, and exclusive MLB games. Peacock is also the exclusive home to many WWE events like WrestleMania. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
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“Today” has another streaming extension. The nearly 70-year-old NBC News morning staple will have co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb anchor a 30-minute recap of the show’s highlights to streaming audiences. “Today in 30” begins June 8 and showcases the best of the four-hour morning show earlier that day. There are also some behind-the-scenes moments only available on the streamer.
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Paramount Plus will debut a cheaper version of its streamer, with ads, on June 7. Paramount Plus Essential is $4.99/month, whereas the full Paramount Plus Premium tier with no ads (except in live programming) remains at $9.99/month. The latter includes live sports, but won’t carry local CBS stations.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and more. The lineup includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and MTV’s “Laguna Beach.” From well-loved franchises to compelling originals, Paramount+ offers a great library worth streaming. Live NFL games are included. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate.
- “Baker’s Dozen,” an upcoming Hulu show, features Tamera Mowry-Housley and chef Bill Yosses as co-hosts of the eight-episode competition series. Amateur bakers compete with pros to see which of the 13 will create a baking sensation.