The five TV series not to be missed in July: *Little House on the Prairie* is back

More than forty years on from the series that made Michael Landon famous, *Little House on the Prairie* returns with a reboot that promises a more realistic take on the conquest of the West. The story once again follows the Ingalls family through the eyes of young Laura, played by Alice Halsey, whilst Luke Bracey and Crosby Fitzgerald take on the roles of Charles and Caroline. More than just a remake, the series aims to portray the harshness of frontier life, balancing the spirit of survival with the pursuit of the American dream. Netflix believes in the project so much that it has already commissioned a second series before the first has even premiered. (Netflix)

Lucky – Series 1 – 15 July

What happens when a lottery ticket worth $390 million becomes the evidence that could land you in prison? This is the starting point for *Lucky*, a thriller based on the novel by Marissa Stapley. The protagonist, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, is a con artist forced to flee after a heist gone wrong. With a jackpot in her pocket that she cannot claim without being arrested, she must decide whether to continue living a life of deception or turn her life around. She is joined by a stellar cast including Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant and William Fichtner. More than just a crime drama, it is a story about the possibility of reinventing oneself. (Apple+)

Supermarket – Series 1 – 17 July

Following its success online and at the cinema, the collective Il Terzo Segreto di Satira makes its debut with a sitcom set in a supermarket on the outskirts of Milan. *Supermarket* depicts the daily chaos at Eury, where staff and customers bring to life a comedy that takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the world of work and its contradictions. The cast includes Alessandro Betti, Marta Zoboli, Walter Leonardi and Katia Follesa. Inspired by a Dutch format, the series uses humour to explore job insecurity, modest ambitions and office dynamics, transforming the supermarket into a surreal second family, halfway between *The Office* and *Boris*. (Prime Video)

The universe of *The Big Bang Theory* is expanding with a spin-off centred on Stuart Bloom, the unlikely comic book shop owner played by Kevin Sussman. In *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe*, an experiment by Sheldon and Leonard that goes horribly wrong wreaks havoc across the multiverse, and it falls to Stuart to try and put things right. Joining him are Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, along with cameos from alternate versions of characters from the original series. The sitcom relies on surreal humour and nostalgia, transforming Pasadena’s unluckiest nerd into the multiverse’s most unlikely hero. (HBO Max)