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The summer heat is settling in, and so is a sizzling wave of new shows premiering this week on Netflix, Prime Video and more of the best streaming services, as well as broadcast and cable TV. It’s a lineup that feels equal parts steamy and stormy.This week brings Carley Fortune’s romance "Every Year After," which leans into sun-drenched yearning. "Sweet Magnolias" season 5 returns to Serenity with its signature mix of friendship and family drama. "The Listeners" hums with an eerie, slow-burn mystery, while "Grantchester" arrives at its final season with faith, crime-solving and loose ends all coming to a head.Here's our guide to what's new on TV this week.‘Alice and Steve’ (Hulu)
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The vibes: “Beef,” but make it a middle-aged friendship meltdown.The plot: “Sex Education” writer Sophie Goodhart is behind this British "wrong-com" starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement as lifelong best friends whose bond implodes when Steve starts dating Alice’s 26-year-old daughter, Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). What begins as understandable outrage quickly spirals into a petty, escalating war, complete with cringe-worthy dinner parties, public humiliation and plenty of emotional collateral damage. A romantic break-up is a piece of cake compared to a platonic one.Premiere date: All 6 episodes on Monday, June 8 at 12 a.m. ETWhere to watch: HuluGet instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.‘Every Year After’ (Prime Video)
