Netflix announced three major series launches for the week of June 18, spanning genres from reality competition to food travel programming.
The streaming platform’s slate includes the second season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the eighth installment of Somebody Feed Phil, and the series premiere of The Waterfront.
America’s Sweethearts Returns June 18
America’s Sweetheaders: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders returns for its second season on June 18. The docuseries picks up with open tryouts as women compete for positions on the squad.
Returning cheerleaders Reece and Kelly V must prove themselves alongside new candidates. Director Greg Whiteley, who created Cheer, continues to examine the pressures faced by the performers beyond their game day appearances.
The series explores mental health challenges, financial pressures, and social media scrutiny affecting the cheerleaders’ personal lives.
Phil Rosenthal’s Food Journey Continues
Somebody Feed Phil launches its eighth season June 18. Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, returns with his global food exploration format.
The season features Rosenthal’s signature approach of connecting with local cultures through cuisine and conversation. The show maintains its focus on human connection alongside food discovery.
Rosenthal’s format combines street food experiences with upscale dining across international destinations.
Southern Crime Drama Debuts
The Waterfront premieres June 19 as a family crime drama set in coastal North Carolina. Creator Kevin Williamson developed the series around the Buckley family’s fishing and criminal enterprises.
Holt McCallany (Mindhunter) stars as patriarch Harlan Buckley, whose declining health creates succession tensions. Jake Weary and Maria Bello play his children Cane and Belle, who seek control of family operations.
Melissa Benoist stars as Bree, the family’s estranged daughter returning from rehabilitation. Her character attempts to reconnect with her son while navigating family dynamics and personal recovery challenges.
The series combines elements of Southern noir with family power dynamics reminiscent of prestige television dramas.
Netflix’s June releases target distinct audience segments, from unscripted reality programming to comfort food content and scripted family drama.
