TV and Entertainment Highlights: Week Beginning 14 July 2025

From a celebrity dive into shark-infested waters to a slow-burning mystery in Yosemite, this week’s highlights span terrestrial thrills, streaming exclusives, and returning favourites. Netflix’s Untamed steals the show, while cinema screens continue with Superman and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Spain enjoys the return of El Grand Prix del verano, and soundtracks take centre stage in music.

UK Television Highlights

This week’s British television offering brings a mix of high-stakes drama, celebrity spectacle, and returning favourites.

On Monday 14 July, ITV1 airs Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters at 21:00, where a group of well-known personalities dive into the deep blue for a reality competition filled with adrenaline and danger. Meanwhile, BBC One continues its weekday run of Fraud Squad at 10:15, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how investigators bring white-collar criminals to justice.

BBC Two sees the return of The Great British Sewing Bee, now into its eleventh season. A soothing staple for many, the series threads together creativity, technical skill, and good-natured rivalry. Elsewhere, ITV continues The Couple Next Door, a tense domestic thriller, while BBC Two delivers fresh episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, as the third season builds on its mix of classic space exploration and modern storytelling.

Over on Channel 4, a new period mystery, Bookish, written by Mark Gatiss, premieres with richly styled visuals and an elegantly paced narrative. Set in a bookshop in the 1930s, it weaves literature, crime, and wit into a delightfully escapist package.

Streaming Highlights

Netflix leads the way with Sakamoto Days Part 2, launching on Monday 14 July. This anime continues the journey of a retired assassin who’s trying to live a quiet life—until past enemies return. It’s a clever blend of slapstick, action, and heart.

Also on Netflix this week is Apocalypse in the Tropics, a political documentary examining the growing influence of evangelical power in South America, offering a timely and sobering insight into global politics. On Thursday 17 July, the streaming giant premieres Untamed, a gripping six-part mystery set in Yosemite National Park, starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill. With its haunting backdrop and psychological intensity, it’s one of the platform’s most ambitious dramas this summer.

Apple TV+ continues its rollout of Foundation: Season 3, with epic stakes and intricate sci-fi worldbuilding. Over on Amazon Prime Video, new crime series Ballard introduces viewers to Detective Renée Ballard as she unravels a disturbing case in the heart of Los Angeles.

Pick of the Week

Untamed (Netflix, Thursday 17 July) is this week’s Pick of the Week. Set in the shadowy expanse of Yosemite, the series pairs atmospheric visuals with an emotionally complex mystery, anchored by commanding performances from Eric Bana and Sam Neill. With a tightly plotted narrative and cinematic tension, it’s a must-watch for lovers of premium drama.

Spanish Television

In Spain, summer television keeps things light and nostalgic. La 1 (TVE) continues El Grand Prix del verano, a revived family game show that pits Spanish villages against each other in a riot of colour, foam, and slapstick competitions. A firm seasonal favourite, it brings wide appeal to audiences of all ages.

Antena 3 maintains a schedule of talk shows and light serials typical of the season, but no major new fiction debuts are expected this week.

Cinema Releases

United Kingdom

Cinema listings this week are dominated by continued screenings of earlier July releases. Superman, which premiered last week, continues to perform strongly, while horror fans can now catch I Know What You Did Last Summer, a reboot of the 1990s slasher classic. Both are expected to remain popular across multiplexes nationwide.

No additional wide releases are confirmed for this week, with attention now turning to late July and early August premieres.

Spain

In Spain, the cinematic schedule mirrors the UK. Superman and I Know What You Did Last Summer remain the week’s headliners, with no significant domestic debuts slated for this period.

Music and Concerts

New Releases (Week of 14 July)

While this week’s album releases are relatively quiet, the soundtrack for Untamed is expected to draw in fans of dramatic scoring and cinematic composition.