What’s on TV from 7 to 11 July: Sunny, Mastermind

Welcome to What’s On, our weekly pick of must-see shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, July 7, through Thursday, July 11. All times are Eastern time. (Note: The weekend edition of What’s On appears on Fridays.)

The big ones

Sunny (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 00:01)

The latest sci-fi adventure from Apple TV+ Set in futuristic Japan, the series follows Suzie Sakamoto (Rashida Jones), whose life is turned upside down when her husband (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and son disappear in a plane crash. She investigates the mystery of her disappearance with the help of an unexpected source: Sunny, a robot that her better half designed especially for her. The series will begin on July 10 with two episodes, with the remaining eight airing weekly. Watch out for The AV Club‘s review on Monday.

Mastermind: Think like a killer (Hulu, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)

Thought Hunter Fans, this is for us. Mastermind: Think like a killer explores the fascinating career of Dr. Ann Burgess. The inspiration for Anna Torv’s character in the series was Wendy Carr. Dr. Burgess is known for profiling serial killers by delving into their psyches and conducting interviews with them (including Ed Kemper and Ted Bundy). Mastermind offers insights into her private life and shows how her work has helped expose several murderers over the years. The AV ClubThe review will be published on Tuesday.

Hidden Gems

The boyfriend (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

Netflix is ​​expanding its offering with a groundbreaking reality series about dating with Japan’s The boyfriend. In the same-sex series, nine men live together in a beach house for a month to find love and form unexpected friendships while facing a series of challenges. The 10 episodes will air from July 9 to 30.

Melissa Etheridge: I’m not broken (Paramount+, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

The two-part documentary series I am not broken looks at Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge’s communication with incarcerated women in her Kansas hometown, which inspired her to write several songs. Etheridge, who lost her son to the opioid crisis, discusses topics such as grief, substance abuse, female incarceration and generational trauma, as well as how music can act as a mediator.

More good stuff

Hannah Berner: We ride at dawn (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

Comedian and podcast host Hannah Berner – you’ve probably seen her on your TikTok FYP – is rising to the top with her first stand-up special on Netflix. We leave at dawn. In the hour-long appearance, filmed in Philadelphia, she talks about mental health, dating, pop culture and politics.

Sasha Reid and the midnight order (Freeform, Tuesday, 10 p.m.)

What a week for fans of true crime documentaries and investigators. Sasha Reid and the midnight orderThe eponymous psychologist and a group of six women come together to explore the psyche of serial killers and investigate long-forgotten cases.

Not to be missed summaries

The bear (Hulu)

House of the Dragon (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)

The young (Prime Video, Thursday, 00:01)

Arrive now

The Bachelorette (ABC, Monday, 8 p.m., premiere of season 21)

All American: Homecoming (The CW, Monday, 9 p.m., premiere of season 3)

The respondent (Britbox, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., premiere of the second season)

Ends soon

Reginald the Vampire (SYFY, Wednesday, 10 p.m., season two finale)

The Ark (SYFY, Wednesday 11 p.m., season two finale)