3 New Series Launching July 9th — Bold Comedy, Epic Sci-Fi, and Dexter's Return

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Old heroes return, old stories pivot toward the future, and dark humor gets even darker.

July's just getting started, and streaming platforms are already dropping major premieres. This week brings three big returns: a cult comedy, a sci-fi epic, and an immortal killer with a conscience. Here's what you need to know!

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (Season 17)

Premiere: July 9 on FXX

Get ready — the gang's back in action. Dennis, Dee, Mac, Charlie, and Frank (Danny DeVito) dive headfirst into another round of PR disasters, corporate schemes, and deals with Arab investors. The new season continues the tradition of insane, immoral, and hilariously brilliant antics from characters who've spent nearly 20 years proving that dark comedy is alive and can be genius.
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Scene from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
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The show's been a cult classic for ages — thanks to its boldness, satire, and complete confidence in its own madness. If you somehow missed it, now's the time to catch up. And if you've been watching from the beginning — brace yourself for new levels of absurdity.

"Foundation" (Season 3)

Premiere: July 11 on Apple TV+

152 years after the events of last season, the Galactic Empire has nearly collapsed. Now the Foundation must unite with the dying regime to stop the Mule — a mutant with incredible powers.
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Scene from "Foundation"
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This is still the epic adaptation of Isaac Asimov's masterwork. Scale, philosophy, space, gravity — both literal and metaphorical. Familiar characters return, but this time they're facing more than just a crisis — possibly the end of the entire Foundation project.

If you're into sci-fi in the vein of "Dune," you can get lost in this for hours. The visuals are gorgeous, the plot keeps deepening, and the stakes keep rising.

"Dexter: Resurrection"

Premiere: July 11 on Showtime

No, Dexter didn't die. He survived — and now he's in New York. Without his son Harrison, without peace, and possibly without his old rules. But with new serial killers and familiar faces: Captain Batista is on his trail.
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Scene from "Dexter: Resurrection"
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The cast is powerhouse — Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, Krysten Ritter, and even John Lithgow. "Dexter: Resurrection" isn't just a sequel — it's a second life for the iconic killer with a conscience.

If you've been missing the ice-cold irony, internal monologues, and clever kills — welcome back an old friend.

This week brings three comebacks. Different genres, but equally powerful. So pick your poison: absurdity, stars, or blood? Or why not all three? Earlier, we at zoomboola.com covered Variety's six best films of the first half of 2025: vampires, spies, and Tom Cruise.