Streaming services are rolling out a fresh slate of high-profile crime thrillers, literary adaptations, and nostalgic sequels, according to the latest platform releases. Viewers can now access major titles across Netflix, Disney+, Neon, and other platforms, highlighted by the debut of the eight-part cat-and-mouse crime thriller Furious on Disney+.
Crime Thrillers and High-Stakes Dramas Hit Disney+ and DocPlay
Disney+ launched the eight-part crime thriller Furious on July 27, created by Elizabeth Meriwether of The Dropout and Dying for Sex. According to platform notes, the series stars Emmy Rossum as Alice Black, an NYPD homicide detective turned FBI agent tracking down a female serial killer while her personal life collapses. Described as a “tough watch, but a gratifying corrective to the Criminal Minds and Law & Orders of the world,” the series anchors the week’s dramatic offerings.
Meanwhile, DocPlay released Facing War on July 30. The documentary follows Jens Stoltenberg after his nine-year tenure as NATO Secretary General. According to production details, the film provides a “fascinating insight into high-level diplomatic processes” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, offering unprecedented access to the politician at work.
Classic Sequels and Feel-Good Road Trips Return
The cinematic sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived on Disney+ on July 29, bringing back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. According to release summaries, the story follows Andy Sachs (Hathaway) assisting Miranda Priestly (Streep) through a PR crisis, print media decline, and the rise of AI, delivering “good-natured, buoyant entertainment.”
For viewers seeking regional comedy, Neon debuts the road trip film Holy Days on August 2. Based on Dame Joy Cowley’s novel and set in 1970s Aotearoa, the film stars Elijah Tamati alongside Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver as rebellious nuns trying to save their abbey from developers.
Pro Tip: Binge-Watching Strategy
Platforms like ThreeNow added all 160 episodes of the teen mystery drama Pretty Little Liars (Seasons 1–7) on July 27, providing a substantial library option for dedicated binge-watchers following the disappearance of the series’ central characters.
Romance and Indie Comedies on Neon
Neon adds the adult romcom Splitsville on August 2. According to distributors, the indie comedy stars Kyle Marvin and Adria Arjona, following a couple whose relationship fractures during a road trip, prompting advice from friends played by Dakota Johnson and Michael Angelo Covino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil Wears Prada 2?
What is the premise of the new series Furious?
Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, the show stars Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent and former NYPD detective tracking a female serial killer.
Are there classic TV shows returning to streaming this week?
Yes, ThreeNow added all seven seasons of Pretty Little Liars on July 27.
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