From comedies to dramas to fantasy, television this summer has everything. Need a break from the stresses of summer? Sit back, relax and start a new TV show.
"Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous"
Bo Burnham, the famous American comedian who graced the Tufts stage last fall, is writing, producing and starring in his very own comedy series, "Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous."
This new MTV comedy follows the story of Zach Stone, a recent high school graduate who chooses to begin his path to stardom rather than go to college. The only problem is that he doesn't have much talent.
The series is filmed in the style of a reality show, as Zach hires a camera crew to follow him and film his many efforts to gain fame. What crazy misadventures can this high-school graduate get up to in his quest for a name? There's not much substance to the show, but it sounds like it could be quite entertaining. And knowing Burnham, it probably will be.
Series Premiere: May 2
"Mistresses"
American TV studios have jumped on a trend of taking televisions show from the United Kingdom and making them their own, as was the case with "Skins," "Elementary" and "The Inbetweeners" (2008-2010). For fans of "Lost" (2004-2010) or "Charmed" (1998-2006), the US remake of "Mistresses" (2008-2010), which stars both Alyssa Milano (Phoebe on "Charmed") and Yunjin Kim (Sun on "Lost"), is a good choice.
From the producers of "Gossip Girl," "Revenge" and "Gilmore Girls" (2000-2007), this thrilling drama follows the story of four friends and their scandalous love lives.
From sensual office affairs to secret doctor-patient liaisons and even messages from beyond the grave, "Mistresses" has a lot of potential. Take a sultry dip into "Mistresses," and you just might find yourself drowning in the drama.
Series Premiere: June 3
"The Fosters"
This June, ABC Family will premier a TV show that knows no cultural bounds. "The Fosters" tells the tale of a bi-racial lesbian couple and their foster kids. The show begins when Lena, one of the moms, decides to take in a troubled teen named Callie, just until she can find another home. To this point, the show sounds pretty similar to the premise of the "OC" (2003-2007), but "The Fosters" has a lot more to offer than its premise.
Produced by Jennifer Lopez, "The Fosters" is a drama that deals with universal issues like identity, relationships and the complicated threads of family with adopted children.
As it appeals to an array of different audiences, this show is definitely one of the new ones to look out for this summer.
Series Premiere: June 3
"Sinbad" and "Primeval: New World"
For something a little less dramatic and a little more sci-fi, the SyFy channel will take on two British remakes this summer, both to air on the same night. It's an ambitious undertaking: "Sinbad" and "Primeval: New World." "Sinbad," starring "Lost's" Naveen Andrews, follows the well known tale of Sinbad the sailor and his journey across the ocean. "Lost" fans will find themselves particularly attracted to this show because of Andrews' presence but also because, while "Sinbad" has some sci-fi elements, it is mostly an epic journey reminiscent of "Lost." "Primeval," on the other hand, is much more traditionally sci-fi than the fantastic "Sinbad." Fans of "The Vampire Diaries" the lovely Sara Canning will flock to SyFy for dinosaurs and time-travel this summer in "Primeval: New World."
Series Premier: June 8
TV viewers this summer have a lot to be excited about. New shows like these five and returning winners like "Pretty Little Liars," "Teen Wolf," "Dexter," "Switched at Birth" and "Arrested Development" will make for a great summer on the couch.
