What to Stream This July: 15+ New Programs You Have to Watch
The weather this summer might be cooler than we're used to in SoCal, but fear not! We're heating up this July with four new and returning dramas coming to KCET! New seasons of "Luna & Sophie," "Before We Die" and "Hope Street," as well as the highly anticipated Season 9 of "Doc Martin," will all be available to stream for free starting this month.
Also, look forward to the "7th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK Honours," in a celebration of the best of U.K. and Irish talent in film and television.
See below for the full streaming lineup.
Saturday, July 1
POV: After Sherman – 10 p.m.
Filmmaker Jon-Sesrie Goff returns to the coastal South Carolina land that his family purchased after emancipation. His desire to explore his Gullah/Geechee roots leads to a poetic investigation of Black inheritance, trauma, and generational wisdom, amidst the tensions that have shaped American history. Watch Now.
Thursday, July 6
Doc Martin (Season 9) – Thursdays, 8 p.m.
In Season 9, Martin Clunes is back as the titular Doc Martin aka Dr. Martin Ellingham and all regular members of the cast will be reprising their roles. Martin's career hangs in the balance as he faces scrutiny from the General Medical Council following complaints about his approach to patients. Watch Now.
Hope Street (New Season) – Thursdays, 9 p.m.
Following his brush with death, Finn (Ciarán McMenamin) is a haunted man but in fierce denial that he is anything other than fine; trustworthy Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew (Kerri Quinn) becomes acting Inspector in his stead. The Port Devine station is joined by a new detective, Al Quinn (Stephen Hagan), who is a laid-back breath of fresh air – until his willful daughter turns up and plunges him into a moral and ethical dilemma. Watch Now.
Saturday, July 8
POV: A Story of Bones – 10 p.m.
After discovering an unmarked burial ground of an estimated 9,000 formerly enslaved Africans on St. Helena, Annina van Neel and preservationist Peggy King Jorde fight for their proper memorialization, exposing the UK's colonial past and present.
Sunday, July 9
Human Footprint – Fridays, 9 p.m.
Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our Human Footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are. Watch Preview.
Wednesday, July 12
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens – Wednesdays, 10:30 p.m.
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, two-time Grammy winner, and recipient of a 2017 MacArthur Fellowship, Rhiannon is hosting a new series that will feature the songs, stories, and experiences of artists who have influenced her own love of traditional music. Watch Preview.
Saturday, July 15
Frontline: McConnell, The GOP & The Court – 10 p.m.
How Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell helped transform the Supreme Court and U.S. politics. Amid scrutiny of the high court, and a power struggle in the GOP, McConnell's rise and role pushing the judiciary to the right, and America's polarized democracy.
POV: Liquor Store Dreams – 11 p.m.
Two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconcile their own dreams with those of their immigrant parents. Along the way, they confront the complex legacies of LA's racial landscape, including the 1991 murder of Latasha Harlins and the 1992 uprisings sparked by the police beating of Rodney King, while engaged in current struggles for social and economic justice.
Sunday, July 16
To The Ends Of The Earth: The Natural World – Oceans – 8 p.m.
From the smallest sea shell to the immense whale shark, award-winning international wildlife photographer and filmmaker Todd Gustafson introduces viewers to the creatures that inhabit the sand flats, tidepools, lagoons and ocean depths.
Wednesday, July 19
Southern Storytellers – Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Southern identity through the eyes of contemporary creators of literature, music, film and television. Watch Clips.
Saturday, July 22
POV: A House Made of Splinters – 10 p.m.
Near the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine, dedicated social workers who work tirelessly to protect three displaced kids who, despite the perils surrounding them, find moments of joy and friendship.
Sunday, July 23
To The Ends Of The Earth: The Natural World – Pushing Boundaries – 8 p.m.
Explore expanded horizons, traveling from the driest deserts in Africa all the way to the mountainous Himalayas. This hour-long documentary features photography and original musical compositions by Todd Gustafson that bring striking natural landscapes and the wonders of the wilderness into the comfort of the living room. Watch Now.
Tuesday, July 25
Before We Die (New Season) – Tuesdays, 9 p.m.
Detective Inspector Hannah Laing and crime matriarch Dubravka Mimica, two mothers on opposite sides of the law, both lost sons in season one. Hannah’s son fell in love with Bianca Mimica and fled overseas while Dubravka's son is missing, presumed dead. While Dubravka seeks revenge, Hannah must finish the job her son started and expose the Mimica gang. Watch Now.
Luna & Sophie (New Season) – 10 p.m.
Luna Kunath is strong-willed but her penchant for naivety gets her into trouble. Sophie Pohlmann seems more mature, but her desire for harmony and fairness can be her weakness. Watch Preview.
Wednesday, July 26
7th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK Honours – 10 p.m.
Demonstrating the power of film and the strong ties between SoCal and the UK, the Londoner Hotel provides the backdrop for a celebration of the best of UK and Irish talent in film and television. Personal interviews include acclaimed actor Bill Nighy, Pulitzer Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro, actors Letitia Wright, Taron Egerton, Paul Mescal and Toby Jones. Watch Preview.
Saturday, July 29
POV: Eat Your Catfish – 10 p.m.
Paralyzed by late-stage ALS, Kathryn clings to a mordant wit as she yearns to witness her daughter's wedding. Shot from her fixed point of view, watch a family grappling with the daily demands of disability and in-home caretaking.
