Best shows coming out in June: The Boys season 3, Ms. Marvel and more

June is here! Of course, this means we’re getting a lot of new content on streaming. TV is a little on the light side since most of scripted television for the 2021-2022 television year has wrapped, and unscripted television began airing in May. But, that doesn’t mean the best shows coming out in June don’t include some fan favorites like Roswell, New Mexico, Animal Kingdom, and The Chi.

Still, you’re going to be streamer hopping this month as some highly anticipated releases will be debuting on Netflix, Paramount+, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, and Peacock. Among them are The Orville: New Horizons, The Boys season 3, Ms. Marvel, Only Murders in the Building season 2, and The Umbrella Academy season 3.

In the list below, you’ll find the 14 best shows coming to TV and streaming this month. We’ve included premiere dates, cast, where to watch, and synopses, so you know what to expect from the coming seasons making their debuts.

The best shows coming out in June on TV and streaming

1. The Orville: New Horizons

Release date: Thursday, June 2

Where to watch: Hulu

Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters

Synopsis:

The Orville: New Horizons is set 400 years in the future. The crew of the U.S.S. Orville are still adventuring. Their exploratory mission will see them uncovering the mysteries spread throughout the universe and delving into their own interpersonal relationships and intricacies.

2. The Boys season 3

Release date: Friday, June 3

Where to watch: Prime Video

Cast: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Jensen Ackles.

Synopsis:

Calm isn’t exactly the mood The Boys thrive in, but that’s what the last year has been like with Homelander neutralized. Things, however, take a turn when word of an Anti-Supe weapon reaches them. Equipped with a new mission, the group are ready to launch into action, but it’ll come with a clash with the Seven, a war, and chasing after Soldier Boy aka the first Superhero.

3. Roswell, New Mexico season 4

Release date: Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. ET

Where to watch: The CW

Cast: Jeanine Mason, Nathan Dean, Tyler Blackburn, Michael Vlamis, Heather Hemmens, Quentin Pilar, Lily Cowles, and Michael Trevino

Synopsis:

Unfortunately for Liz and her friends, peace won’t last long in Roswell. They may have started to settle into happier lives after defeating Jones, but it’ll be short-lived as a new threat heads their way. It all starts with a sudden storm and then things go sideways in this small town that seems incapable of not attracting danger even in the final season of the show.

4. Ms. Marvel

Release date: Wednesday, June 8

Where to watch: Disney+

Cast: Iman Vellani, Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan
Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina
Springer, and Nimra Bucha

Synopsis:

Kamala Khan is a nerd. The Jersey City teen loves superheroes and gaming. They occupy most of her free time and thoughts. Kamala’s also the biggest Captain Marvel fan, so when she develops powers, it’s one of the most exciting and awesome things to happen to her. Now, if only powers could help her fit in at school and in her own family.

5. Queer as Folk

Release date: Thursday, June 9

Where to watch: Peacock

Cast: Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, Johnny Sibilly, Ryan O’Connell, Kim Cattrall, Juliette Lewis, Ed Begley Jr., Armand Fields, Chris Renfro, Eric Graise, Sachin Bhatt, Benito Skinner, Nyle DiMarco, Lukas Gage, Megan Stalter, Olli Haaskivi, and Calvin Seabrooks

Synopsis:

Queer as Folk returns for this generation as the series dives into the impact of a tragedy in New Orleans that the LGBTQIA+ community in the city must navigate. Centered on love, exploration, activism, and joy, the show follows a diverse group of friends who live at the intersections of life and its messy middles.

6. First Kill

Release date: Friday, June 10

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Sarah Catherine Hook, Imani Lewis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Will Swenson, Gracie Dzienny, Dylan McNamara, Aubin Wise, Jason R. Moore, Dominic Goodman, Phillip Mullings Jr., MK xyz, and Jonas Dylan Allen.

Synopsis:

Based on the short story by V.E. Schwab, this series centers on a love story between a vampire and a vampire hunter. Juliette comes from a prominent family but, in order to claim her rightful place by their side, she must make her first kill. Calliope is also a part of a powerful lineage, however, hers is that of hunters. The two teens are supposed to be sworn enemies, but when the time comes to eliminate one another or die trying, they find love rather than malice. It’s a situation that both their families find untenable.

7. Evil season 3

Release date: Sunday, June 12

Where to watch: Paramount+

Cast: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp

Synopsis:

Season 3 picks up right where last season left off, in the aftermath of David and Kristen’s kiss. There’s no turning back, and the two will have to figure out their feelings and how to navigate them all while dealing with cases that keep pouring in. David is newly ordained and is a member of the espionage unit of the Catholic church, it doesn’t get much messier than that. Meanwhile, Ben will have to turn to his sister when unsolved cases begin to become too much for him and his brain begins to break.

8. Love, Victor season 3

Release date: Wednesday, June 15

Where to watch: Hulu and Disney+

Cast: Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez, Ana Ortiz, Anthony Keyvan and Ava Capri

Synopsis:

The final season of Love, Victor will see Victor having to make choices about his future. And, it’s not just about whether he wants to be with Benji or Rahim. It’s senior year and the end of high school is coming fast. What does Victor want now that the world is opening up for him? He doesn’t know, but he’s going to have to figure it out and soon.

9. The Summer I Turned Pretty

Release date: Friday, June 17

Where to watch: Prime Video

Cast: Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Alfredo Narciso, Minnie Mills, Colin Ferguson, and Tom Everett Scott

Synopsis:

This year, Belly’s going to experience summer like she never has before. From romance to love triangles and friendship to family, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age drama that’ll at turns warm your heart and break it. The course of love never did run smooth especially when one girl is caught between two brothers.

10. Animal Kingdom season 6

Release date: Sunday, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET

Where to watch: TNT

Cast: Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Christina Ochoa, Leila George,
Darren Mann, Cyrus Blomberg, and Stevie Lynn Jones

Synopsis:

Animal Kingdom season 6 marks our final ride with the Cody boys. Their past catches up with them this season in the middle of their empire expanding. It starts with a cold case investigation that’s the catalyst for the family’s potential downfall. Be prepared for revenge, betrayal, and a forgotten act of violence to set the stage for an explosive end to this series.

11. The Umbrella Academy season 3

Release date: Wednesday, June 22

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Colm Feore, Ritu Arya, Justin Cornwell, Britne Oldford, Jake Epstein, Genesis Rodriguez, Cazzie David, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, and Jordan Claire Robbins

Synopsis:

The Umbrella Academy may have stopped a doomsday from occurring in 1963, but just because something was prevented in the past, doesn’t mean all is right in the present. The timeline didn’t get fixed, in fact, it’s more messed up than ever. The Sparrow Academy didn’t exist before, but they seem to be Dad’s replacement family for the Umbrellas. Cue a clash that’ll have to be put to the side in the face of an entity causing destruction in the Universe. An entity they may have inadvertently created with their presence in this new world.

12. The Chi season 5

Release date: Friday, June 24 on streaming and on-demand for Showtime subscribers. Season 5’s on-air premiere is Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. ET.

Where to watch: Showtime

Cast: Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, Curtiss Cook, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, Carolyn Michelle Smith, L’lerrét Jazelle, and Antonyah Allen

Synopsis:

Season 5 of The Chi is all about Black love and its joys and complications. This isn’t just a season about romance but also friendship, family, community, and self-love.

Emmett and Tiff are learning how to co-parent while Tiff’s relationship with Rob grows. Kevin finds love where he didn’t expect. Keisha’s adjusting to motherhood. Jake and Papa are working to resolve the situation with Jemma and Maisha. Jada is cancer-free and evaluating her life and where Suede fits into it. Roselyn and Tracy have differing opinions about Roselyn’s pet project, and it’s causing tension. Nina and Dre are focused on their union and rebuilding what broke between them; hey’re also supporting Lynae. Darnell consults the past when it comes to his future with Dom. And, Trig is considering a run for office after Douda and Shaad give him the push he needs. But, it’s a decision that could come with a huge cost to him and his family.

13. Westworld season 4

Release date: Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. ET, simulcast on HBO Max

Where to watch: HBO and HBO Max

Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul, Angela Sarafyan, and Ariana DeBose

Synopsis:

An official synopsis hasn’t been released, however, our sister site Winter Is Coming reports the season will be about the following:

"…after season 3, the stage is set for a big war against humans as the now-sentient hosts have left the park and infiltrated the real world. They have an ax to grind after years of subjugation, but there are some hosts who don’t want to see a war and they’re trying to keep the peace."

14. Only Murders in the Building season 2

Release date: Tuesday, June 28

Where to watch: Hulu

Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Amy Schumer, and Shirley MacLaine

Synopsis:

Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are in a race to unmask Bunny Folger’s killer. But, they’d be able to move faster if they weren’t implicated in the Arconia Board President’s death. They’ve leapt from persons of interest to being accused of homicide. It’s an unfortunate reality for them that’s topped off by a rival podcast following their case. Now the trio aren’t dissecting the story, they are the story, and their neighbors all think they’re the ones who axed Bunny.