New on streaming: Hulu serves up a final season of ‘The Bear’

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Streaming Wednesday, June 24:

The American Experiment — I’ve always found it troubling that we refer to U.S. democracy as “the American experiment”; it seems like a sobering acknowledgment that a mere two centuries does not a success make. But what better title could there be for a docuseries that has historians and other very serious experts assessing the state of the nation as we prepare to hit 250? Unless we could use the words “farrago” or “fiasco,” of course. (Netflix)

Another Self — Fresh opportunities for personal growth await in Season 3 of the Turkish drama about lifelong friends on a path of spiritual renewal. Jesus, just having to write that made me want to crush a healing crystal with a Doc Marten. (Netflix)

Behind the Attraction — Season 3 of the docuseries that lifts the veil of Disney magic includes a two-part episode about the company’s cruise lines. It had to be two parts, because you spend the first one under quarantine. (Disney+)

In the Hand of Dante — Julian Schnabel casts Oscar Isaac in an adaptation of the late Nick Tosches’ novel, in which the rock-critic-turned-author depicted himself attempting to steal the original manuscript of Dante’s The Divine Comedy. That’s pretty high-tone for a guy who used to write for Creem; I can’t wait to see Bill Holdship kickbox Nic Cage for custody of the Magna Carta. (Netflix)

Wild Cherry — Straight from the BBC comes a mystery thriller series about a shocking scandal that separates the old guard of an affluent community from its nouveaux riche. I like to imagine this is what happens whenever somebody who’s new to The Villages tries to bedazzle their golf cart. (Paramount+)

Streaming Thursday, June 25:

Avatar: The Last Airbender — With the Northern Water Tribe safe for the time being, Season 2 puts the onus on the Earth King to keep the Fire Nation at bay. Meanwhile, over on HBO, Questlove is ready to explain why this is all exactly as Maurice White foretold. (Netflix)

The Bear — The fifth and final season plays out in the aftermath of Carmy’s decision to quit the food industry, with Sydney, Richie and Natalie left to carry the burden of making the restaurant a success. I guess they could have just let it die, but when women outnumber the men two to one, you know they’re going to choose The Bear. (Hulu)

Streaming Friday, June 26:

Camp Snoopy — The funny-looking kid with the big nose and his friends head to Camp Spring Lake for a second season of fun activities, including building sandcastles and looking for “the elusive hedge toad.” Why do I get the feeling that’s something Marcy and Peppermint Patty wouldn’t have particular difficulty locating? (Apple TV)

Chris and Martina: The Final Set — Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova reflect on the four decades of friendship that were birthed by their famous tennis rivalry, and how they’ve grown closer over shared challenges. You know, like cancer and having to share ankle tape with trans women. (Netflix)

The Doomies — French teens inadvertently expose their coastal town to an underlying supernatural evil in an animated comedy that could be the perfect remedy for anyone whose Stranger Things withdrawal wasn’t alleviated by Tales from the ’85 — or who’s still mourning that Buffy reboot that never got off the ground. “Ze Hellmouth, why does she smell like brie?” (Disney+)

Little Brother — Celebrity realtor John Cena has his hands full when his happy, successful life is invaded by the guy he was once paired with in a “big brother” mentorship program. Eric André plays the title role, although you’re forgiven if you’d have preferred a catch-up with that kid who needed Seann William Scott to teach him what “Love Gun” was about. (Netflix)

Notes From the Last Row — A frustrated South Korean novelist turned literature teacher becomes obsessed with a mysterious but promising student. And let’s hope the kid appreciates it, because the last time a writer tried to take him under his wing, it was Sean Connery, and all he could think to do was behead him with a bowler hat. (Netflix)

Would You Rather: Decide to Survive — Quandaries like “Would you rather fight one giant duck or 1,000 tiny ducks?” are among the challenges set out in a competition series populated by 10 of the U.K.’s top “digital influencers.” Speaking of which, would you rather slowly cut off the air supply to 10 digital influencers, or quickly cut off the air supply to 100? (Prime Video)

Streaming Saturday, June 27:

Lock Upp — The Indian competition show comes to Netflix for its second season, in which another group of celebrities is thrown in jail and forced to debase themselves for necessities like food and water. OK, for once this genre may be on to something. If somebody could get Josh Hokit turning tricks for smokes behind the walls of Alligator Alcatraz, I’d be calling for them to reopen that place right now. (Netflix)

Streaming Tuesday, June 30:

Louis CK: Ridiculous — Proving “Netflix Is a Joke” isn’t just some hollow slogan, they’re once again platforming the bishop-polisher and bonesaw apologist you can’t believe anyone is still interested in. But admit it: Somehow, you’re still sad they didn’t get Warner Bros. (Netflix)

Ruthless — Ruth (Melissa L. Williams) has risen to a position of prominence in the sex cult in Season 6, just as the feds are tightening the screws on the entire operation. Serves her right for trying to cut them out of the action! (Paramount+)