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Squid Game wraps up with a high-stakes final season that could redeem the franchise after a weak second outing.
The Bear returns for a tense, emotional Season 4, solidifying Hulu’s spot as June’s strongest platform.
Most other streaming services offer light lineups, making June the perfect month to trim subscriptions and focus only on standout shows.
This month brings a focused lineup of great OTT series. Fewer titles. Stronger stories. No content overload, just a handful of shows that truly matter. It’s a good month to trim the streaming bill and still walk away with unforgettable television. Here's what stands out, what can wait, and what simply doesn't earn the screen time.
Netflix kicks off the month’s heavy hitters with the final season of Squid Game, arriving June 27. This South Korean thriller wraps up with Gi-hun facing the system that once broke him. After a weak second season, this final act promises intensity, moral complexity, and brutal clarity. With subscription plans starting at $7.99 with ads, or $17.99 and $24.99 for ad-free and premium tiers, the cost is justified just for this release.
Add to that the return of Somebody Feed Phil on June 18, offering food-fueled joy across cities like Manila and Boston. Drama fans can dive into Ginny & Georgia season 3, streaming June 5, while true crime followers get a chilling entry with Titan: The Oceangate Disaster, arriving June 11. Overall, Netflix remains worth the price for those chasing cultural milestones or feel-good comfort viewing.
Over on Hulu, The Bear season 4 arrives June 25 and sets the bar high. The kitchen chaos continues as Carmy and Sydney scramble to keep their restaurant from financial collapse. The series has always balanced anxiety with artistry, and this season promises more depth, closure, and fire. All episodes drop at once. Subscriptions start at $9.99 with ads or $18.99 for an ad-free plan. While the rest of Hulu’s lineup isn’t packed, there’s enough here to hold attention.
Predator: Killer of Killers, releasing June 6, adds a fun, animated twist to the franchise. A tribute documentary, Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything, premieres June 23, offering a well-earned spotlight to the broadcasting legend. Hulu is a definite play this month, even on the strength of The Bear alone.
Apple TV+ leans on charm and subtlety in June. Stick, a ten-episode series debuting June 4, features Owen Wilson as a disgraced golfer coaching a new prodigy. It’s breezy, emotional, and anchored in quiet humor. For thrill-seekers, Echo Valley premieres June 13, with Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney unraveling secrets in a rural thriller.
Rounding out the month, Smoke drops June 27 and digs into crime and arson with a slow-burning approach. Apple’s $9.99 monthly price may not be essential for all viewers this month, but those craving new flavors in storytelling might find something to savor.
Max keeps the prestige television coming. On June 22, The Gilded Age returned for its third season, once again throwing Bertha Russell into the battlefield of 19th-century New York society. Lavish costumes and strategic plotting make it a rewarding watch. For documentary lovers, 100 Foot Wave continues to deliver one of the most visually powerful series on television, with episode 3, “Cortes Bank,” standing out as a jaw-dropper. With plans starting at $9.99 for ad-supported viewing, $16.99 for ad-free, and $20.99 for the ultimate tier, Max earns its spot for those who enjoy drama, documentary, and top-tier production. June may not be packed, but there’s more than enough quality to press play.
Disney+ tries to bring the magic back with Ironheart, landing June 24. Riri Williams, a young inventor from Chicago, builds a powerful suit and takes on both tech and mystical threats. The Marvel fatigue might still linger, but there’s curiosity about whether this series can refresh the franchise. Alongside it, June 20 brings a Broadway adaptation of Frozen, sure to please fans of stage musicals.
Early in the month, the reboot of Phineas and Ferb lands on June 6, followed by two nature-themed documentaries, Ocean with David Attenborough and Sally, both releasing June 8. At $9.99 with ads and $15.99 without, the lineup feels a bit thin unless animation or Marvel titles top the personal list.
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Amazon’s Prime Video doesn’t impress in June. Deep Cover, an action-comedy movie starring Bryce Dallas Howard, arrives June 12. While the premise of an improv teacher caught in an underworld sting sounds quirky, early impressions remain lukewarm.
Other entries include We Were Liars, a YA mystery arriving June 18, and Marry My Husband, a Korean romance with a time-travel twist, coming June 27. With a standalone plan at $8.99, or $14.99 bundled with Prime, plus an additional $2.99 for ad-free, the value just doesn’t measure up this month.
Paramount+ has one emotional bet with Love Me, releasing June 16. Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun find each other in a quiet post-apocalyptic romance. While beautifully acted, the film may not carry enough weight to hold a subscription on its own.
Outside of that, Paramount+ hosts the Tony Awards live on June 8 and continues weekly runs of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and The Chi. Priced at $7.99 with ads or $12.99 with Showtime and no ads, this service feels lighter than usual and is better saved for a stronger month.
Peacock offers comfort viewing through ongoing episodes of Poker Face, a mystery-of-the-week series led by Natasha Lyonne that remains as sharp as ever. In reality TV, Love Island USA begins its latest season on June 3, and The Gilgo Beach Killer, a true-crime documentary, arrives June 10. Peacock plans start at $7.99 with ads and $13.99 without. Those already subscribed might stay in for a few more episodes, but the overall offering doesn’t demand a new sign up this month.
Netflix and Hulu emerge as clear winners in June 2025. Squid Game and The Bear alone justify the monthly fee, while Max and Apple TV+ offer quieter but worthwhile alternatives. Disney+, Prime Video, and Paramount+ fall behind, with lineups that lack urgency or standout appeal. For those selective with subscriptions, June makes it easy to pick the right ones without missing anything major.
