Netflix in July 2021: Wacky dating show 'Sexy Beasts,' a Felicity Jones romance and more

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Interested in some "summer loving" or action? Netflix's July offerings might have something to satisfy your craving.

Felicity Jones investigates impassioned writing in the romantic drama "The Last Letter from Your Lover." Christina Milian might get back together with an ex at his wedding to someone else in "Resort to Love." If it's reality TV romance you're after, off-the-wall dating show "Sexy Beasts" could scratch that itch.

Those interested in action will want to check out "Gunpowder Milkshake," which features adept assassins or the second season of "Outer Banks," as some of the gang flees North Carolina.

Here are 10 noteworthy titles (in chronological order):

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'Audible' (July 1)

The documentary centers on Amaree Mckenstry-Hall, a senior football player at Maryland School for the Deaf. On the field, his team is striving to preserve a winning streak. Off the field, the teen and his friends are preparing for adult life in the hearing world and mourning a good friend.

'We the People' (July 4)

The animated series gives "Schoolhouse Rock!" vibes, if that show had star power. "We the People" is a collection of 10 animated music videos bringing American civics to life with music from Lin-Manuel Miranda, H.E.R., Bebe Rexha, Janelle Monáe, and others.

'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' Season 2 (July 6)

The sketch show starring comedian Tim Robinson ("Saturday Night Live," "Detroiters") is back with new episodes that mock "life's most bizarre and mundane situations."

'Atypical' Season 4 (July 9)

The Gardners return after a long break (Season 3 of the dramedy arrived in 2019). In new episodes, the family of four is preparing for their kids – Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a young man on the autism spectrum, and Casey (Brigette Lundy-Paine), his younger sister – to fly the coop.

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'Gunpowder Milkshake' (July 14)

Lena Headey (Scarlet) and Karen Gillan (Sam) share a tense moment in the action movie "Gunpowder Milkshake."
Lena Headey (Scarlet) and Karen Gillan (Sam) share a tense moment in the action movie "Gunpowder Milkshake."

Sam (Karen Gillan), a talented contract killer, is forced to team up with the mother who abandoned her at a young age (Lena Headey) after a job is botched. Angela Bassett, Carla Gugino and Michelle Yeoh also star.

'Never Have I Ever' Season 2 (July 15)

Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) weighs the pros and cons of each of her love interests in the second season of "Never Have I Ever."
Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) weighs the pros and cons of each of her love interests in the second season of "Never Have I Ever."

At the opening of the teen comedy's sophomore season, Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) is savoring a love triangle with the smokin' Paxton Hall-Yoshida, (Darren Barnet) and her brainy former nemesis Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison). Seems great, in theory. Devi's also threatened by the new girl in town – "another Indian girl, who's prettier (and) cooler."

'Sexy Beasts' (July 21)

Foxy? A dater in disguise partakes in Netflix's innovative dating show, "Sexy Beasts."
Foxy? A dater in disguise partakes in Netflix's innovative dating show, "Sexy Beasts."

This new dating series is basically your weirdest dream come to life. Singles are transformed into animals and creatures (really!) with the help of prosthetics and some very skilled makeup artists. The made-over hopefuls then go on dates with others in disguise in an attempt to switch their focus from looks to personality.

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'The Last Letter from Your Lover' (July 23)

Felicity Jones, with her "The Last Letter from Your Lover" co-star Nabhaan Rizwan, portrays a journalist on the hunt to figure out the origin of some very passionate letters.
Felicity Jones, with her "The Last Letter from Your Lover" co-star Nabhaan Rizwan, portrays a journalist on the hunt to figure out the origin of some very passionate letters.

Felicity Jones stars as Ellie Haworth, a journalist with her heart set on figuring out the story behind several love letters she discovers. The letters were penned by Jennifer Stirling (Shailene Woodley), who began an affair with Anthony O’Hare (Callum Turner), a writer who was reporting on her husband. Ellie might have a love story of her own, with an archivist (played by Nabhaan Rizwan) who assists in her investigation.

'Resort to Love' (July 29)

Christina Milian's Erica is a pop singer who ends up in paradise in "Resort to Love." The drawback? She might have to sing at her ex's wedding.
Christina Milian's Erica is a pop singer who ends up in paradise in "Resort to Love." The drawback? She might have to sing at her ex's wedding.

Christina Milian portrays pop star Erica, who's booked for the wedding of her former fiancé (Jay Pharoah) at a fancy resort. Will their fizzled-out romance have an encore?

'Outer Banks' Season 2 (July 30)

In the new season of "Outer Banks," John B (Chase Stokes) and Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline) have fled their North Carolina vacation community.
In the new season of "Outer Banks," John B (Chase Stokes) and Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline) have fled their North Carolina vacation community.

John B (Chase Stokes) and Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline) escape North Carolina for the Bahamas in Season 2 of this teen soap. Meanwhile, things intensify for Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss) and JJ (Rudy Pankow) back in the Outer Banks.

Don't miss these departing movies

  • "The Iron Lady" (July 5)

  • "The Princess and the Frog" (July 15)

  • "The Croods" (July 28)

  • "Spotlight" (July 30)

  • "Eat Pray Love" (July 31)

  • "Hook" (July 31)

  • "The Little Rascals" (July 31)

  • "Mad Max" (July 31)

  • "My Best Friend's Wedding" (July 31)

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Netflix in July 2021: 'Sexy Beasts,' a Felicity Jones romance and more