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Worthy Additions for Your Watch List: July Edition

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Welcome to the July collection of what’s worth watching!

Each month, we cover a wide range of exceptional series and films: rare finds that boldly go where few have gone before.

We find stories that subvert our expectations and storytellers who re-imagine our favorite classic tales. We discover characters who restore our faith in ourselves and each other.

These hidden gems possess a modern edge rooted in a humanistic sensibility.

• A contemporary twist on the beloved 1960s sci-fi series, Star Trek: The Original Series
• LBGTQIA+ dramas that reinforce the unbreakable bonds of our chosen community
• An innovative rom-com with surprising depth and existential vibes

Courage seizes the day with this month’s picks — stories that reaffirm humanity’s ability to triumph despite unforeseen, life-altering circumstances.

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” — Nelson Mandela

Here, everything meets or exceeds your loftiest expectations.