Although we're in a quiet slump for new TV releases to watch right now, we've still hunted down the best TV shows streaming this week, to make sure you've still got something to watch.
To find this list we've looked through new releases from all the best streaming services for the week Saturday, July 1 to Friday, July 7, and we've found options from Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Hulu and Max.
Last week brought us plenty of action shows but there's a much bigger range this time around with documentaries, horror, animated sci-fi and even a home renovation show!
By the way, if you're having trouble keeping on top of all the new shows added to streamers, our list of the best streaming deals should help you find discounts where they're available.
So here's our list of the best new shows added to streaming services this week.
Unknown
- Netflix mystery documentary debuts on Monday, July 3
Netflix has a new documentary series in the works, in what the streamer is calling a 'docuseries event'. Could this be one of the best Netflix shows for documentary fans?
Unknown is a four-parter that explores unknown or untold stories of the real world, with the synopsis promising that the series "pushes the boundaries of knowledge" and "unlocks the secrets of our world".
The first entry of Unknown, subtitled The Lost Pyramid, releases on Monday, July 3. The three subsequent documentaries are called Killer Robots, Cave of Bones and Cosmic Time Machine, will come out each subsequent Monday.
— Tom Bedford
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire
- Disney Plus animated sci-fi anthology arrives on Wednesday, July 5
If you're a fan of sci-fi anthology shows then Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire might be your next binge-watch.
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire is a ten-part anthology of animated episodes, with each entry directed by an up-and-coming African director. Each episode explores a futuristic vision of the continent, with varying animation styles and narrative flairs, and stills and trailers show some beautiful animation.
Unlike most Disney Plus shows, Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire lands all at once, with all episodes landing on the streamer on Wednesday, July 5.
— Tom Bedford
Shaun White: The Last Run
- Max sporting documentary hits the slope on Thursday, July 6
Legendary snowboarder Shaun White has seen his fair share of documentaries, and despite its name The Last Run definitely won't be the last, but it could be his most personal so far.
Focusing on White's training for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which he announced would be his last competition, The Last Run also explores how White became the boarder he is, including his childhood and the congenital heart defect he was born with. For fans of White, snowboarding or winter sports in general, it'll be one to watch.
Shaun White: The Last Run is a four-part documentary, and the entire run will land on Max on Thursday, July 6.
— Tom Bedford
The Lincoln Lawyer season 2
- Netflix legal drama returns on Thursday, July 6
In a rare occurrence, Netflix has renewed one of its shows for a second season. The Lincoln Lawyer is a continuation of the show which is an adaptation of a 2005 novel by the same name (another adaptation is the famous Matthew McConaughey movie).
Starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, The Lincoln Lawyer follows Mickey Haller, a lawyer who lives in the back of a Lincoln Navigator car as he solves cases. Season 2 promises a new case for Haller to investigate.
The entire 10-episode run of The Lincoln Lawyer lands on Netflix at once, on Thursday, July 6.
— Tom Bedford
The Horror of Dolores Roach
- Prime Video horror series arrives on Friday, July 7
This list has seen TV shows based on novels, and based on movies, but for the first time we're getting one based on a podcast.
The Horror of Dolores Roach, based on a podcast of the same name but also inspired by the story of Sweeney Todd, follows the titular character who's released from prison and starts a massage parlor but finds her economic situation pushes her to some drastic acts.
You'll be able to watch every episode of The Horror of Dolores Roach from Friday, July 7, as all eight arrive on Prime Video at the same time.
— Tom Bedford
Hack My Home
- Netflix home renovation show drops on Friday, July 7
If there's one thing more horrifying than a down-on-her-luck ex-con masseuse, it's a messy home, and that's something Hack My Home seeks to address.
This renovation show focuses on families who don't have enough space in their home, but can't afford to move or extend the property. Instead, a team of experts will descend upon the place and... well, hack the home, to get more space.
If you're a fan of home renovation shows, you'll be able to see the entirety of Hack My Home on Netflix when it lands on Friday, July 7.
— Tom Bedford
The Ashley Madison Affair
- Hulu dating data breach documentary debuts on Friday, June 7
If you like a good sordid documentary, you're in the right place.
Ashley Madison was a website to help married people have affairs, which seems sordid enough already, but in 2015 a data breach and ransom laid bare the identity of many of the site's users.
The Ashley Madison Affair promises to explore the website, the data breach and the horrifying consequences that many people faced for having their dirty laundry aired. The first episode hits Hulu on Friday, July 7, and the other two parts land four days later.
— Tom Bedford
What else to stream this week
- Some popular weekly shows continue: The Kardashians, The Idol, The Walking Dead: Dead City, Outlander season 7, Secret Invasion and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. all get new episodes.
- Another big tennis Grand Slam begins, and you can use our guide on how to watch Wimbledon 2023 when it begins on Monday, July 3
- Racing fans have lots to watch, with Formula 1 bringing the Austrian Grand Prix and the IndyCar Series 2023 bringing the Indy 200
- If you're into your golf, here's how to watch the PGA Tour so you can catch the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
- Cricket fans can use our guide on how to watch The Ashes 2023 and how to watch the Women's Ashes 2023 to see the two classic Australia v England cricket series which alternate for the next few weeks.
- The next big wrestling event will take place on Saturday, July 2, so here's how to watch WWE Money in the Bank.
What else is new on streaming services?
