11 TV Shows and Movies to Help You Escape the Heat This Week
We're in the middle of summer, which means not a ton of exciting new TV shows are coming out right now. But don't fear: There's still a solid slate of things to keep you entertained—and cool, if you're looking to escape the heat.
Below, check out all the TV shows and movies coming out this week that you should watch.
Sunday, July 14
Wilmington to Wimbledon: Venus Williams has officially launched her YouTube channel, and with it a five-minute video centering on her return to Wimbledon for the 22nd time in her career. Streaming on YouTube
Sweetbitter: The highly-anticipated second season of this hit show, based on Stephanie Danler's novel, returns tonight. Watch the trailer, below, to get hyped. 8 P.M. ET on Starz
Monday, July 15
Girls Cruise: Lil’ Kim, Chilli, Mýa, Pretty Vee, and B. Simone are taking their girls' vacation to open water in this addictive new reality series. 9 P.M. ET on VH1
Tuesday, July 16
Behind Closed Doors: Here's the official HBO description about this upcoming documentary: "P.A. Carter’s film examinines the mystery behind the double murder of a 13-year-old girl, Aarushi Talwar, and her family’s servant, Hemraj Banjade, in their home in Noida, India, which sparked a media frenzy and has haunted an entire nation for more than a decade." 8 P.M. ET on HBO
Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein: A new hilarious mockumentary starring Stranger Things' David Harbour, in which he "uncovers" footage of the ridiculous plays his father produced for television. Streaming on Netflix
Wednesday, July 17
Pearson: Recently disbarred from practicing law in New York City, Suits fan favorite Jessica Pearson has moved to Chicago, and "down and dirty" politics are in store, according to a description from USA. 10 P.M. ET on USA
Suits: Pour one out for Meghan Markle: The ninth (and final) season of Suits begins tonight. 9 P.M. ET on USA
Thursday, July 18
Secret Obsession: Behold, Netflix's first anti rom-com, in which Brenda Song wakes up from a so-called "accident" with no recollection of who she's married to. In comes Mike Vogel, who claims to be her husband—but is he really? Streaming on Netflix
Friday, July 19
Queer Eye: Just go ahead and have a box of tissues handy. Season four is going to be a doozy—but a heartfelt one. Streaming on Netflix
The Lion King: At this point, Disney might as well call this live-action adaptation The Beyoncé Show. In theaters
Saturday, July 20
Say Yes to the Dress: New episodes of this long-running series begin tonight, and I'm already scared. 9 P.M. ET on TLC
Originally Appeared on Glamour