June 18, 2025
Hello, Streamliners!
It's June 18th, I'm Carson Fowler, and in this edition of our newsletter:
Surviving Ohio State, directed by Oscar-winner Eva Orner (from Clooney–Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures), exposes one of the most harrowing sexual abuse scandals in U.S. collegiate sports. It chronicles how Dr. Richard Strauss, a longtime Ohio State team physician, abused at least 177 male students—primarily athletes—in invasive medical exams between 1978 and 1998, while the university ignored early warning signs from as far back as 1979.
You can find this this powerful documentary available now on HBO and HBO Max.
It's a really good week(+) for your favorites only on streaming: a new season of Hulu and FX's The Bear, the final season of Netflix's Squid Games, plus season two of "America’s Sweethearts", a 7-part series following the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
And, check out Streamline's top 9 shows this week included below!
Why It Should Be on Your Schedule: FX's critically acclaimed kitchen drama The Bear is back for a fourth season. The show picks up after Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) faces the fallout from a shaky review in the Chicago Tribune, while Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) begins to question her future at the restaurant as new job opportunities arise. This season features the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Carmy’s mother, with standout performances from Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, and more. Season 4 of The Bear continues to push the boundary as a series and promises to have you on the edge of your seat while watching.
Where and When to Watch:
All ten episodes of The Bear Season 4 will be available to stream on Hulu (via FX) starting Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
Why It Should Be on Your Schedule:
Dystopian thriller Squid Game returns for a final, pulse-pounding third season exclusively on Netflix. The concluding chapter thrusts Seong Gi‑hun (Lee Jung‑jae) back into the fray following a failed rebellion, haunted by the death of his friend Jung‑bae and driven by a singular mission: dismantle the game from within. Series creator Hwang Dong‑hyuk wraps up his vision in this final installment, boasting a hefty ₩100 billion (~$68.6 M USD) budget.
Where and When to Watch:
All six episodes of the final season of Squid Game arrives exclusively on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Why It Should Be on Your Schedule:
Directed by Greg Whiteley (Cheer, Last Chance U), Season 2 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders chronicles the 2024–25 DCC squad’s intense journey from auditions through performances, highlighting both veteran leadership and raw rookie energy. Add in a star-studded cameo from Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves as a guest judge, candid explorations of body image and mental health, and a performance alongside Musgraves on the field, and you’ve got a season that’s as emotionally wrenching as it is inspiring.
Where and When to Watch:
All seven episodes of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 are now streaming on Netflix, with the full seven-episode season dropping on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
In a major move announced in November 2024, ESPN has struck a deal to license Inside the NBA, bringing the iconic studio show to its platforms starting with the 2025–26 season.
While the program will continue to be produced by TNT out of its Atlanta studios, ESPN will air Inside the NBA across its platforms and retain the advertising revenue. According to the LA Times, ESPN Chairman James Pitaro played a key role in securing the agreement, part of a broader effort by Disney to strengthen its studio programming lineup.
Despite the new partnership, TNT will maintain creative control over the show and retain the ability to develop other projects featuring its on-air talent. Under the agreement, Inside the NBA will appear during ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Finals, Conference Finals, and playoff games—offering pregame, halftime, and postgame segments. It will also be featured during ABC’s regular season broadcasts, including marquee matchups like the Christmas Day games and Sunday games after the New Year.
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