Summer watchlist: July 7 - 18

By Nadine Matthews

Contributing Writer

The heat is on, and so are a number of entertaining shows. Below are highlights of upcoming series and movies scheduled to premiere or return to our screens in July that feature notable Black talent.

JULY

July 7

Biosphere - TBD

In the not-too-distant future, the last two men on earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity. Features Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”).

The Out-Laws - Netflix Movie

A straight-laced bank manager is about to marry the love of his life. When his bank is held up by infamous Ghost Bandits during his wedding week, he believes his future in-laws, who just arrived in town, are the infamous Out-Laws. Featuring Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out”).

July 9

Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins - Nat Geo

Series

Travel journalist Jeff Jenkins didn’t set foot on a plane until he was 20 years old, but once he did, he started living by his mantra, “life begins where your comfort zone ends.” Featuring Jeff Jenkins.

July 12

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part

One - Theatrical Release

Seventh entry in the long-running “Mission: Impossible” series. Featuring Ving Rhames (“Pulp Fiction”), Greg Tarzan Davis (“Top Gun: Maverick”).

July 14

Bird Box Barcelona - Netflix movie

After an entity of mysterious origin annihilates the world’s population causing those who observe it to take their lives, Sebastián and his

The highlight of the documentary is viewing Jessica Watkins, a Ph.D. in geology, daughter begin their own great adventure of survival in Barcelona. Featuring Georgina Campbell (“Krypton,” “Black Mirror”).

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July 18

Supa Team 4- Netflix series

Animated series follows four teenage girls living in a futuristic version of Lusaka, Zambia, who are recruited by a retired secret agent to save the world. Features John Macmillan (“House of Dragon”), Nancy Sekhokoane (“The Woman King”).