Something to Stream Every Day This Week; ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ S2 Premieres, More
Something to Stream Every Day This Week; ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ S2 Premieres, More
June has arrived in the United States, and for most that means summer has already started! The official start of summer doesn’t come until June 20, but the days growing longer means there’s just that much more time to stream new TV shows and movies on your favorite services!
If you’ve got oppressive heat or a week of rain staring you in the face, check out my list of the best new titles to watch every day on streamers like Disney+ and more. I’ll walk you through the premieres of a new Star Wars series, a documentary about the history of bread, and much more.
Monday, June 3
‘World Eats Bread’ Series Premiere | Hulu
Did you know ciabatta bread wasn’t invented until 1982? It might feel a bit uncomfortable that new types of bread were invented recently, considering that bread has been a staple of the human diet in some form or other for thousands of years.
Check Out a Promo for ‘World Eats Bread’:
Each episode of this new National Geographic docuseries will introduce us to a specific type of loaf crafted with a unique spin that reflects its homeland’s history, geography, and rich traditions - and the humanity that connects us all. Come get this bread!
Tuesday, June 4
‘The Acolyte’ Series Premiere Disney+
The newest live-action Star Wars series has been hotly anticipated by fans for years, and it’s finally here! Set 100 years before the events of “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” “The Acolyte” follows the story of a Jedi Knight who encounters a familiar face from his past, which touches off a mystery that leads him down a dark, sinister path.
The Acolyte
A hundred years before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war. During this time, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past.
The show will be a big departure from the Star Wars franchise in that none of its principal characters are related to the story of the Skywalker family in any way. That gives the show the room to try a lot more things, and it will be fascinating to see if it takes any chances or hews closer to other Disney-created Star Wars projects.
Wednesday, June 5
‘Backed by the Bros’ Series Premiere | Max
The Property Brothers are back with a brand-new series! Home renovation and real estate superstars Drew and Jonathan Scott will put their professional reputations, connections, and resources on the line to help struggling property investors find success in this new show.
“Backed by the Bros” will show another side of the Brothers - established real estate titans who know a good investment when they see one - as they relinquish total control of renovations to advise perplexed entrepreneurs, short-term rental owners, and residential developers on high-stakes investment properties.
Thursday, June 6
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 2 Premiere | Paramount+
The BAU is back! The FBI’s elite team of criminal profilers came up against their greatest threat yet, an UnSub who used COVID-19 to build a network of other serial killers. The team brought down Sicarius in Season 1, but what challenges await them in Season 2 “Evolution”?
Since “Criminal Minds: Evolution” is a streaming exclusive, it can get away with using adult language and showing more violence than the show could when it was a CBS staple. The series is also much more heavily serialized on Paramount+, so this season’s villain will be an ever-present threat to the BAU.
Friday, June 7
‘Power Book II: Ghost” Season 4 Premiere | STARZ
Ever since getting into the drug dealing game, Tariq St. Patrick has wanted to get out again. But year after year, Tariq finds himself embedded more deeply than ever in the family business, and his skill in carrying on his father’s legacy is exceeded only by his desire to leave the game behind.
This season, Tariq and Brayden must concoct a way to keep themselves safe as pressures bear down on them from multiple fronts. The Tejada family is stepping up its efforts to eliminate them once and for all, while Monet sees another opportunity to make things right for her children.
Saturday, June 8
Stanley Cup Final Game 1, Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers | ABC, watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
What NFL football is to the United States, NHL hockey is to Canada. Nevertheless, it’s been more than 30 years since a Canadian team won hockey’s most coveted trophy, the Stanley Cup. It’s been so long in fact that the last Canadian team to hoist the Cup — the Montreal Canadiens — no longer exists.
This Oilers-Panthers matchup has a metric ton of star power, as names like Connor McDavid, Aleksander Barkov, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Leon Draisaitl will take the ice. Only one team will have a summer of fun with Lord Stanley’s Cup, but fans will just have to watch to see which it will be!
Sunday, June 9
‘Ren Faire’ Limited Series Finale | Max
Before he retires, Renaissance Festival owner George must finally choose which of his longtime employees will take his crown. Blending verité with fantasy, the three-part docu-series “Ren Faire” invites you behind the curtain of the famed Texas festival to reveal a tense succession battle that ascends to Shakespearean heights.
As a former Renaissance Festival employee, watching “Ren Faire” has been an absolute blast from the past. Anyone who has ever attended a faire, or even thought about it will love this series, which gives a real look at the behind-the-scenes drama that permeates these festivals.