Frens, we’ve officially entered peak “so many options, so little time” season.
Whether you’re here for a wild true crime ride, a nostalgic screamfest, or some messy Huntsville drama, this week’s watchlist is stacked.
Let’s get into what’s dropping from July 15–19 and why it deserves a spot in your queue.
📅 July 15
🎈 Trainwreck: Balloon Boy – Netflix
Before TikTok drama and true crime docs were a thing, there was Balloon Boy.
This documentary dives into the infamous 2009 hoax where a father claimed his son floated away in a homemade UFO.
The chase captivated the nation, but what we thought was a tragedy took a jaw-dropping twist.
Why Watch: It’s chaotic, unbelievable, and a true sign of how wild the media can get.
📅 July 16
🕵🏽♀️ Amy Bradley Is Missing – Netflix
A cruise. A missing passenger. A decades-long mystery.
This chilling three-part docuseries reexamines the baffling disappearance of Amy Bradley, who vanished without a trace while vacationing with her family.
Why Watch: If you’re into cold cases and unsolved mysteries, this one will have you questioning everything.
💔 The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3) – Prime Video
Belly’s back, and so is the emotional chaos.
Torn between two brothers (again), she’s at a personal and romantic crossroads in what promises to be the most intense season yet.
Why Watch: Teen love triangle? Check. Gorgeous beach town? Check. Emotional rollercoaster? Absolutely.
📅 July 17
🌲 Untamed – Netflix
This mystery-thriller follows a National Parks agent as he investigates a brutal death that’s connected to secrets buried in the wilderness—and his past.
Why Watch: A mix of Yellowstone vibes and dark twists, starring Eric Bana.
🚀 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 3) – Paramount+
Pike and crew return as they battle the Gorn and dive into new alien worlds, emotional arcs, and genre-blending stories that push the Star Trek universe into uncharted territory.
Why Watch: Diehard Trekkies and sci-fi lovers, this one’s for you.
📅 July 18
💙 The Smurfs Movie – Theaters
Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna) leads the crew into the real world to rescue Papa Smurf.
With an A-list voice cast, this one’s for the whole fam.
Why Watch: Rihanna. That’s it. That’s the pitch.
🎹 Billy Joel: And So It Goes – HBO Max
This two-part doc digs deep into the life, legacy, and loves of Billy Joel using never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews.
Why Watch: Music lovers, prepare to be moved. This one’s a masterclass in storytelling through song.
🖤 I Love You Forever – HBO Max
This isn’t your average rom-com. Sofia Black-D’Elia stars in a dark, raw, and surprisingly funny look at a toxic relationship unraveling in real time.
Why Watch: It’s giving Promising Young Woman meets indie heartbreak.
🔫 Guns Up – Theaters
Kevin James trades in the dad jokes for danger as a mob henchman trying to save his family during one last job gone wrong.
Why Watch: High-stakes action with a twist of family drama.
🧨 Eddington – Theaters
Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal lead this intense small-town political thriller where neighbors become enemies and tensions explode.
Why Watch: Oscar-caliber performances with a simmering storyline.
🔪I Know What You Did Last Summer – Theaters
They’re baaaack! Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt return in this modern revamp of the classic slasher, where secrets don’t stay buried for long.
Why Watch: Horror nostalgia meets fresh scares.
📅 July 19
🍑Love & Marriage: Huntsville (Season 10) – OWN
The Huntsville crew is back, and whew—there’s no shortage of drama.
From blended family issues and cheating scandals to long-lost exes resurfacing, this season promises emotional shake-ups and shocking revelations.
Why Watch: If you love reality TV with real stakes and even realer shade, this is your new obsession.
🛋️ What To Watch First?
- Into true crime? Start with Amy Bradley Is Missing and Balloon Boy
- Feeling nostalgic? Catch I Know What You Did Last Summer and Billy Joel: And So It Goes
- Need a binge-worthy show? The Summer I Turned Pretty and Love & Marriage: Huntsville got you
- Looking for family-friendly fun? Hit up The Smurfs Movie
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