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Series Snapshot ~ 8/7/25

Welcome to the Series Snapshot, a weekly deep dive into the shows topping the streaming charts.

 

Netflix’s spicy new romance-drama Unspeakable Sins took the number one most watched spot this week, ahead of popular limited series Untamed. The steamy series follows a woman trapped in an abusive marriage, who recruits her younger lover to help her escape. Unspeakable Sins premiered July 30th, to extremely mixed reviews. The Spanish drama is criticized for feeling like a soap-opera, and an excuse to push the envelope in terms of risque material, failing to deliver on higher-brow entertainment. However, others find the show engaging and suspenseful. Despite the fact that the series is overdubbed, it is performing well in English-speaking countries, which speaks to the storytelling and writing. Unspeakable Sins stars Zuria Vega, Andres Baida, and Ana Sofia Gatica

 

This week, longtime popular animated comedy King of the Hill, returns to TV screens and claims the most-watched spot at Hulu. Technically season fourteen of the original show which aired in 1997, and “ended” in 2010. King of the Hill comes from creator and star Mike Judge, also known for Beavis and Butthead, Idiocracy, and Common Side Effects. The new season follows a time-jump; characters have aged and navigate the struggles of modern life, riffing on current events and pop culture. The series has garnered praise for its wit, nuanced characters, and good-faith presentations of various American sub-cultures. King of the Hill also stars Pamela Adlon and Kathy Najimy.

 

At MAX, the top three shows continue to be The Gilded Age, And Just Like That…, and Rick and Morty, with Gilded Age winning the top spot. Fans are thrilled with season three, praising the character development, acting, writing and effects. After much speculation, on July 28, MAX officially announced there will be a fourth season of the popular drama. The series stars Carrie CoonMorgan SpectorCynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranskiand comes from creator Julian Fellowes

 

Teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty takes another victory lap after back-to-back weeks at number one for Amazon. The series releases episodes on a weekly schedule, which has been a popular decision in driving anticipation among viewers. Summer I Turned Pretty has been receiving more mixed reviews, with viewers expressing the show has entered a lull with recent episodes, and leans towards melodrama more than needed. The series stars Gavin Casalegno, Lola TungChristopher Briney, and Rain Spencer.

 

A new Apple original series has hurled its way to the top of the list this week, Chief of War, starring Jason MomoaThe new action-drama centers on a native-Hawaiian trying to unite the island kingdoms to stand against imminent colonization at the turn of the 19th century. The series is receiving fantastic reviews, praised for its production value, writing, performances, and soundtrack created by cinema legend Hans ZimmerChief of War also stars Luciane Buchanan, and is directed by Justin Chon.

 

This week at Disney Plus, all eyes are on Eyes of Wakanda, a brand new animated Marvel series and spin-off of the Black Panther films. Directed by Ryan CooglerEyes of Wakanda showcases stunning animated visuals and action-sequences, and is getting excellent reviews from fans and critics. The series follows an elite strike-team of Wakandan warriors as they carry out covert missions throughout history, and across the globe. Eyes of Wakanda also stars Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams and Patricia Belcher

 

Netflix

Unspeakable Sins - Season one

Created by Leticia López Margalli and Guillermo Ríos

Starring Zuria Vega, Andres Baida, and Ana Sofia Gatica

Premiered July 30, 2025

 

 

Hulu

King of the Hill- Season fourteen

Created by Mike Judge

Starring Mike Judge Pamela Adlon and Kathy Najimy

Premiered August 4, 2025

 

 

MAX

The Gilded Age - Season three

Created by Julian Fellowes

Starring Carrie CoonMorgan SpectorCynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski

Premiered June 22, 2025

 

 

Amazon 

 The Summer I Turned Pretty - Season three

Created By Jenny Han

Starring Gavin Casalegno, Lola TungChristopher Brineyand Rain Spencer

Premiered July 16, 2025

 

 

AppleTV 

 

Chief of War - Season one

Created by Jason Momoa, and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett

Starring Jason Momoa and Luciane Buchanan

Premiered August 1, 2025

 

 

Disney+ 

Eyes of Wakanda - Season One

Created by Todd Harris

Starring  Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams and Patricia Belcher

Premiered August 1, 2025