Summer isn’t just for pool days with your friends, beach trips, and late-night drives, it’s also a perfect time for binge-worthy TV shows that keep us coming back for more. Whether you’re in the mood for a swoon-worthy summer romance, high-stakes drama, or just some good reality TV chaos, there’s a show that’ll match your vibe perfectly. Grab your lemonade, put on your comfiest summer fit, and prepare to press play on these addictive shows that totally scream summer!!
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon Prime)
It’s not summer without Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah.
The Summer I Turned Pretty premiered in 2022 and quickly became one of the most popular summer shows. Based on the book trilogy by Jenny Han, this series blends youthful nostalgia, emotional family dynamics, and a juicy love triangle that’ll have you switching teams every episode.
It’s set against the dreamy backdrop of Cousins Beach and delivers major coastal grandmother aesthetic with just the right amount of teen angst. Not to mention, the soundtrack never misses.
It’s filled with Taylor Swift anthems that make you swoon when Belly and Conrad look at each other and Olivia Rodrigo ballads that make your heart break for Belly as she deals with heartbreak.
Whether you’re watching for the vibes, the Taylor Swift-filled soundtrack, or to root for Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, this one deserves a spot on your summer watchlist.
Outerbanks (Netflix)
Next on the list of summer shows, is Outerbanks. This show has treasure hunts, dangerous secrets and some serious tan lines.
Are you looking for a show that will get your adrenaline-fueled fix? Well, look no further.
The show follows the Pogues, a tight-knit group of working-class teens, as they search for a legendary treasure while dodging enemies and authorities and dealing with personal drama.
enemies and authorities and dealing with personal drama.
The show is fast-paced and action-packed but still manages to have an intensive and chill vibe to it.
Plus, there’s no shortage of beach chases, boat scenes, and summer romances that’ll keep you hooked.
If you like the Gonnies and the O.C. you will love Outerbanks (Thank me later.)
Ginny and Georgia (Netflix)
While it might not scream beach show, Ginny & Georgia still serves major summer energy with its heartfelt drama, quirky humor, and binge-worthy plot twists.
It centers around a mother-daughter duo named Ginny and Georgia. Georgia is a young single mother with two kids. They decide to move to a new city and start a new life.
The mother-daughter duo at the center of the show offers a unique dynamic: Ginny’s trying to survive high school while Georgia is keeping more secrets than we can count.
It’s both messy, emotional, and addictively entertaining. Ginny and Georgia is the perfect summer show because of its mix of romance, rebellion, and real conversations teens should have with their parents.
So, grab your girls, get some ice cream and get to binging Ginny and Georgia, you won’t regret it.
Love Island (Hulu/Peacock)
Now, I know we all know this diva. Love Island is one of the most anticipated shows of the summer.
After the surge the U.S. version had last year, I’m sure this season will be just as iconic. Love Island isn’t just a show, it’s a whole lifestyle. Whether you’re watching the UK, USA, or Australian version, this reality dating show serves non-stop drama, hilarious banter, and those classic slow-mo poolside shots.
You might be asking, Why it’s perfect for summer? It’s literally hot people in a villa competing for love (and money) and tons of drama. Need I say more?
It’s the ultimate background binge or group watch for your next girls’ night.
Bachelor in Paradise (ABC / Hulu)
If you love the Bachelor/Bachelorette you will love Bachelor in Paradise. It’s basically your favorite bachelor rejects on the beach in Mexico vying for a second chance at love.
This spinoff brings together contestants to mingle, date, and stir the pot. It’s got everything, surprise entrances, emotional rose ceremonies, beach-side breakups, and occasional love stories that last
Bachelor in Paradise is chaotic, hilarious and drama you can’t help but watch.
The White Lotus (HBO Max)
Want something a little darker with your summer storytelling? The White Lotus is an award-winning dramedy that takes place at a luxurious tropical resort.
Each season centers around new characters and new settings, but the themes of wealth, privilege, and dysfunction remain gloriously intact.
The show masterfully blends drama and dark comedy, with every episode feeling like a slow burn toward a mysterious death. yes, every season starts with a body and works backward! (Have I convinced you to watch it yet?)
The White Lotus is escapism at its most elevated. The exotic settings, five-star meals, infinity pools, and sun-drenched scenes transport you to a vacation you’ll never forget.
Whether you’re tuning in for the mystery, the aesthetics, or just to quote Jennifer Coolidge saying “These gays, they’re trying to murder me,” The White Lotus is the kind of show that gets under your skin… in the best way, of course.
Conclusion
Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry, swoon, or scream at the screen, these six shows will bring all the heat you need this summer. From dramatic love triangles on the beach to jaw-dropping reality TV twists and murder-filled vacations, there’s something for every kind of viewer.
So cancel your plans, grab the snacks, and get cozy, because this summer, the best seat might just be your couch.
