Today's picks include bingey new US drama Cruel Summer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's dark dramedy Mr Corman, geezer comedy King Gary, and Australian murder-mystery The Dry . . .
Pick of the Day
Cruel Summer, Amazon Prime Video
This looks like being a major binge-worthy distraction. Just don't expect it to be the new Search Party though . . .
The 10-part US drama takes place over the course of three summers in the 1990s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing.
So far, so familiar. But in tandem, a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.
Somewhat reminiscent of the structure of the Ruth Wilson and Joshua Jackson-starring The Affair, each episode is told from alternating points of view.
Don’t Miss
King Gary, 9.30pm, BBC One
As Tom Davis’ comedy continues, Gary takes Teddy to the driving range to teach him some golf basics.
To Gary's surprise and delight, Teddy would appear to be a natural - ball after ball is struck sweetly and soars into the distance.
This is exciting news for Gary and his father, who soon have Teddy's golfing career and path to superstardom all mapped out.
Meanwhile new neighbour Aaron starts to look like bad news for the Crescent.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan, 10.00pm, Channel 4
This week Mo Gilligan (below) chews the fat with singer Gabrielle, rapper Big Zuu, boxer Tyson Fury and comedy-actress Roisin Conaty, along with a `very special' surprise guest.
Plus, there’s the usual activities, including sketches featuring Mo's trademark characters, more iconic Nursery Grimes, musical performances, and studio games where the audience could win some incredible prizes.
New or Returning Shows
9/11 and the American Dream, 7.15pm, PBS America
The story of those who came to New York from all over the world in search of their dream - and how on September 11 2001 that dream turned into a nightmare when the World Trade Center and other US landmarks were targeted by terrorists.
This documentary reflects not only on those who lost their lives, but also to the heroism of those who survived against the odds on a day that united the world in tragedy.
Today at the Olympics
Tokyo 2020: Today at the Games, 7.00pm, RTÉ2
Darragh Maloney presents highlights from day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics, on a day when six golds were decided on the athletics track alone.
New to Stream
Mr Corman, Apple TV+
Written, directed, produced by and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, this dark dramedy follows the days and nights of Josh Corman, an artist at heart but not by trade.
Things haven’t been going his way lately - his lifelong dream of a career in music didn't pan out and he finds himself teaching fifth grade at a school in the San Fernando Valley.
Meanwhile, his ex-fiancé Megan has moved out and his high school buddy has moved in.
Aware that he still has a lot to be thankful for, Josh struggles nevertheless through universal feelings of anxiety, loneliness and self-doubt.
Hit & Run, Netflix
A man searching for the truth behind his wife's death becomes caught up in a dangerous web of secrets and intrigue stretching from New York to Tel Aviv.
The Swarm, Netflix
In this French horror film, a single mother breeds locusts as high-protein food, but has trouble getting them to reproduce - until she finds they have a taste for blood.
The Dry, Sky Cinema & NOW TV
Here’s some Australian drama as Eric Bana stars in this adaptation of Jane Harper’s 2016 international bestseller.
Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown after an absence of over twenty years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, Luke, who allegedly killed his wife and child before taking his own life.
When Falk reluctantly agrees to stay and investigate the crime, he opens up an old wound - the death of 17- year-old Ellie Deacon.
Falk begins to suspect these two crimes, separated by decades, are connected.
As he struggles to prove not only Luke's innocence but also his own, Falk finds himself pitted against the prejudice towards him and pent-up rage of a terrified community.
Ending Tonight
Nordic Murders, 9.00pm, More4
As the German detective drama concludes, salvage teams work the seabed of Usedom to pick up weaponry from the Second World War and phosphorous that's regularly washed up on shore.
When a female body is found washed ashore, detective Ellen Norgaard is worried about the identity of the corpse and strange markings suggest foul play.
Could a salvage team be involved?
