2018 Summer Preview
Summer Preview
Find out when notable new shows are premiering, which ones to watch, and which to skip. Click through to the show pages for more details and to track your favorites! Wondering which shows the SideReel community thinks will be hits? Take a peek at SideReel's 2018 Summer Trending page to see what's getting the most tracks.

Three schoolgirls and their governesses mysteriously disappear on Valentines Day in 1900.
Three schoolgirls and their governesses mysteriously disappear on Valentines Day in 1900.

Comedian Michelle Wolf riffs on the latest topics and trends of the day.
Morgaine's Opinion: Pick!
I'm always excited for political satire shows, but Michelle Wolf has some serious teeth!

Comedian Michelle Wolf riffs on the latest topics and trends of the day.

Over the past twelve months young, blonde, blue-eyed women have been found dead in a meadow where Asphodel flowers grow. New York Detective Tommy Conley gets a special dispensation from the NYPD to go observe and act as an adviser to the Stockholm Police Department in order to help solve these crimes.
Jerrica's Opinion: Pan!
On behalf of all Swedes, enough with the murder mysteries, it's all that's on tv here. Enough.

Over the past twelve months young, blonde, blue-eyed women have been found dead in a meadow where Asphodel flowers grow. New York Detective Tommy Conley gets a special dispensation from the NYPD to go observe and act as an adviser to the Stockholm Police Department in order to help solve these crimes.

A former detective specializing in human behavior is brought in when the launch of an advanced virtual reality program has dangerous and unintended consequences.
Alex Elias's Opinion: Pick!
I am so excited for this! I love it when major networks do Sci-Fi. They are usually canceled, but not before giving us some incredibly cool content.
A former detective specializing in human behavior is brought in when the launch of an advanced virtual reality program has dangerous and unintended consequences.

War veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike solves brutal murders with the help of his trusted assistant Robin Ellacott.
Rachel's Opinion: Pick!
Loved this book series and excited this adaptation has finally made it stateside.

War veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike solves brutal murders with the help of his trusted assistant Robin Ellacott.

A showcase of never-before-seen short-form comedy content. This block of bite-sized programming is presented by Rachel Dratch, and will feature original offerings from some of the biggest and best comedic creators.
Morgaine's Opinion: Pick!
Rachel Dratch has such an unique sense of humor, I can't wait to see what she's curated for us!

A showcase of never-before-seen short-form comedy content. This block of bite-sized programming is presented by Rachel Dratch, and will feature original offerings from some of the biggest and best comedic creators.

Succession tracks the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
Succession tracks the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.

Set in the 1980s, Pose is a dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
Alex's Opinion: Pick!
Ryan Murphy takes a break from murder and returns to the musical genre. Sure, I'll give it a whirl (or a twirl).

Set in the 1980s, Pose is a dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.

A satire about a ghostwriter for one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines. Struggling with self-image and fed up with how she’s treated by her boss and society, Plum sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-awakening.
A satire about a ghostwriter for one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines. Struggling with self-image and fed up with how she’s treated by her boss and society, Plum sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-awakening.

Two teenagers from very different backgrounds awaken to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another.
Two teenagers from very different backgrounds awaken to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another.

Set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism, American Woman follows an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. She and her two best friends each will discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.
Set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism, American Woman follows an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. She and her two best friends each will discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

Romesh Ranganathan, one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, uproots his entire family and immigrates to Los Angeles in this comedic docuseries. In addition to his efforts to rebuild a life from scratch, Ranganathan books himself an audacious U.S. gig with only three months to sell it out. Follow the hilariously true-life adventures of this modern immigrant family and the obstacles of making it in today’s America.
Zaz's Opinion: Pick!
I think we could all use some fresh and hilarious views on immigration these days.

Romesh Ranganathan, one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, uproots his entire family and immigrates to Los Angeles in this comedic docuseries. In addition to his efforts to rebuild a life from scratch, Ranganathan books himself an audacious U.S. gig with only three months to sell it out. Follow the hilariously true-life adventures of this modern immigrant family and the obstacles of making it in today’s America.

The brand-new series will feature Ramsay driving to struggling restaurants across the country in his state-of-the-art mobile kitchen and command center, Hell On Wheels. For the first time ever, Ramsay will try to bring each of these failing restaurants back from the brink of disaster – all in just 24 hours.
The brand-new series will feature Ramsay driving to struggling restaurants across the country in his state-of-the-art mobile kitchen and command center, Hell On Wheels. For the first time ever, Ramsay will try to bring each of these failing restaurants back from the brink of disaster – all in just 24 hours.

The story follows the life of Jack Parsons, a mysterious and brilliant man in 1940s Los Angeles, who by day helps birth the entirely unknown discipline of American rocketry, and by night is a performer of sex magick rituals and a disciple to occultist Aleister Crowley.
The story follows the life of Jack Parsons, a mysterious and brilliant man in 1940s Los Angeles, who by day helps birth the entirely unknown discipline of American rocketry, and by night is a performer of sex magick rituals and a disciple to occultist Aleister Crowley.

What happens when a man who believes he has retired from MI6 is called back to do one more job to regain his life, only to discover that this job may mean he has no life to go back to.
What happens when a man who believes he has retired from MI6 is called back to do one more job to regain his life, only to discover that this job may mean he has no life to go back to.

The Duttons control the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. and must contend with constant attacks by land developers, clashes with an Indian reservation and conflict with America's first national park.
Jerrica's Opinion: Pick!
Kevin Costner in my mind is already a modern day cowboy, so this is fitting and exactly what my tracker is lacking!

The Duttons control the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. and must contend with constant attacks by land developers, clashes with an Indian reservation and conflict with America's first national park.

Take Two stars Rachel Bilson as Ella, the former star of a hit cop series who’s fresh-out-of-rehab. Desperate to restart her career, she talks her way into shadowing rough-and-tumble private investigator Eddie (Cibrian) as research for a potential comeback role. Though lonewolf Eddie resents the babysitting gig, high-spirited Ella proves herself to be surprisingly valuable, drawing on her acting skills and 200 episodes of playing a detective.
Audrey's Opinion: Pan!
I assume Castle fans will be happy, but otherwise this doesn't have much to offer.
Take Two stars Rachel Bilson as Ella, the former star of a hit cop series who’s fresh-out-of-rehab. Desperate to restart her career, she talks her way into shadowing rough-and-tumble private investigator Eddie (Cibrian) as research for a potential comeback role. Though lonewolf Eddie resents the babysitting gig, high-spirited Ella proves herself to be surprisingly valuable, drawing on her acting skills and 200 episodes of playing a detective.

Talon is the lone survivor of a race called the Blackbloods, she sets off to the edge of civilisation to track her family's killers, on her journey she discovers her supernatural powers which she must learn to harness to achieve her goals.
Talon is the lone survivor of a race called the Blackbloods, she sets off to the edge of civilisation to track her family's killers, on her journey she discovers her supernatural powers which she must learn to harness to achieve her goals.

Heathers is an hour-long pitch-black comedy anthology set in the present day, based on the 1988 cult classic film of the same name. The much-anticipated reboot perfectly blends drama, love, rivalry, and comedy into a modern-day masterpiece.
Zaz's Opinion: Pan!
I liked the original, but this reboot is a terrible idea when students are getting shot every week. How tone deaf can you be? Just no.

Heathers is an hour-long pitch-black comedy anthology set in the present day, based on the 1988 cult classic film of the same name. The much-anticipated reboot perfectly blends drama, love, rivalry, and comedy into a modern-day masterpiece.

A high-powered attorney returns to her rural hometown to get a major pharma client off-the-hook in a case involving some sick high school girls, but discovers there's much more than meets the eye.
Alex Elias's Opinion: Pan!
I heard good things about this but it sounds so run-of-the-mill and boring. Might as well try the pilot though, right?
A high-powered attorney returns to her rural hometown to get a major pharma client off-the-hook in a case involving some sick high school girls, but discovers there's much more than meets the eye.

Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series will intertwine characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series will intertwine characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman host a crafting series where incredibly talented people come together for a friendly competition.
Morgaine's Opinion: Pick!
The stars of Parks & Rec hosting a crafting show ~ my life is complete! I hope Amy Sedaris drops in.

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman host a crafting series where incredibly talented people come together for a friendly competition.

A reporter confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to cover a violent murder.
A reporter confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to cover a violent murder.

When a teenage couple runs away to be together, the extraordinary gift they possess unleashes powerful forces intent on dividing them forever.
When a teenage couple runs away to be together, the extraordinary gift they possess unleashes powerful forces intent on dividing them forever.

A reinvention with a modern sensibility, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan follows Ryan, an up-and-coming CIA analyst as he uncovers a pattern in terrorist communication that launches him into the center of a dangerous gambit with a new breed of terrorism that threatens destruction on a global scale.
Alex Elias's Opinion: Pick!
I've been looking forward to this. There hasn't been a real action/spy show since Covert Affairs. This ought to be great.
A reinvention with a modern sensibility, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan follows Ryan, an up-and-coming CIA analyst as he uncovers a pattern in terrorist communication that launches him into the center of a dangerous gambit with a new breed of terrorism that threatens destruction on a global scale.