4 Must-Watch New TV Shows This Weekend (June 27-28)
This weekend, prepare to bid farewell to beloved shows while welcoming new seasons, characters, and narratives.
Leading Watch With Us’ binge-watch list is The Bear, concluding its Emmy-winning journey with season 5. Will Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) finally attain the coveted Michelin star he has pursued throughout his career?
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David makes his return to HBO with the historical sketch comedy series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.
Meanwhile, Netflix sees the return of Avatar: The Last Airbender for season 2, along with the new series Oasis, which spins a captivating mystery set in an exclusive resort, entirely distinct from The White Lotus.
‘The Bear’ Season 5 – Hulu
After four seasons of intense food preparations, countless family backstories, and mouthwatering meals that are far from affordable, The Bear is coming to its conclusion. It’s likely for the best—season 4 was somewhat lackluster, and the series has shown indications of wear. Here’s hoping Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, and the rest of the cast can exit on a high note.
Hulu has curated a summer lineup featuring returning hit shows and fresh contenders for the streaming crown. Topping Watch With Us’ binge-list is The Bear, making its comeback for a fifth and final season. Despite his character leaving the titular restaurant by season 4’s end, Jeremy Allen […]
Season 5 will need to address the fate of Carmy (White) immediately. As avid fans of The Bear are aware, the overwhelmed chef departed from the food world, handing over the reins to Sydney (Edebiri), Natalie (Abby Elliott), and Richie (Moss-Bachrach). Can they triumph where Carmy faltered? Will he return to assist them? All eight episodes of season 5 are currently available for streaming.
‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ Season 1 – HBO Max
Curb Your Enthusiasm wrapped up just two years ago, yet I already feel its absence. Creator and star Larry David expertly channels his modern-day anxieties and grievances into a mostly improvised half-hour format. It wasn’t long before David returned to HBO with a new project, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, which resembles another season of Curb, but set in a historical context.
Across seven episodes, David, alongside a familiar cast of Curb veterans (Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove), Seinfeld collaborators (with appearances from Jerry Seinfeld), and some of comedy’s finest (Kathryn Hahn, Bill Hader), engage in parodies of historical moments like the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Deep Throat’s dialogues with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. The outcome is a sketch comedy that occasionally feels disjointed, often humorous, yet falls short of matching the comedic peaks of Curb.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 – Netflix
It’s been two years since Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted on Netflix and successfully erased the sour memories of the disastrous 2010 movie adaptation. The series returns with a new season packed with fresh adventures, new companions (hello, Toph!), and unexplored territories.
This season, Aang (Gordon Cormier), Sokka (Ian Ousely), and Katara (Kiawentiio) venture into the Earth Kingdom, home to the famous city of Ba Sing Se. However, reaching it won’t be effortless as the group encounters new threats and challenges. Can their new ally Toph (Miya Chec) aid them in overcoming Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim) and his Fire Nation forces? Discover the answer by binging all eight episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 this weekend.
‘Oasis’ Season 1 – Netflix
Dani (Tomy Aguilera) is not like the other affluent kids at the luxurious Mexican resort, Oasis Infinity, where his parents have brought him for summer. For starters, he doesn’t come from wealth, which draws him to the resort’s working-class staff. His crush on Celia (Victoria Kantch), the concierge who seems to reciprocate his feelings, adds to the intrigue. However, when she vanishes unexpectedly, Dani finds himself under police suspicion. Determined to uncover the truth, he embarks on a quest that could jeopardize his freedom—and even his life.
Oasis is like a blend of The White Lotus and Outer Banks. With subtle social commentary on the unpleasantness of the wealthy (no surprise there), and a narrative around class conflict that parallels the Pogues versus Kooks dynamic, the show primarily serves as an opportunity for viewers to watch attractive people tackle a mystery clad in minimal clothing. Not that we’re complaining!
