With summer in full swing, Apple TV Plus has a pretty impressive lineup of new movies and shows for July There's a mystery thriller set in Japan (sort of a darker version of "Big Hero 6") and a drama about Natalie Portman's unsolved murder case, and since Apple TV Plus is one of the best streaming services, it's no surprise that there's more quality content

Whether you're outside in the heat or indoors in the cool, this month's offerings will keep you entertained, and here are all the new movies and shows coming to streamers in July

"Sunny" is an interesting thriller that I personally look forward to seeing Starring Rashida Jones as Susie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan Her life is turned upside down when her husband and son go missing in a plane crash with no explanation This tragedy leads her to be given an advanced household robot, Sunny (voiced by Joanna Tonomura), created by her husband's electronics company (which she did not even know existed)

Initially, Susie resists Sunny's presence, but the two eventually form a unique bond The two explore the mystery behind their family's disappearance and soon discover a dark reality that overturns Susie's understanding of the world she knew before the disappearance of those closest to her

Watch on Apple TV Plus starting July 10

This coming-of-age sci-fi series puts a new spin on the superhero genre, featuring Ben (Lucien-River Chauhan), a 12-year-old boy who faces bullying, unrequited love, and other typical middle school challenges But Ben soon realizes that he has the ability to transform With the help of his stepsister Max (Abigail Punyovsky), Ben learns to control his powers and explores the mysteries affecting his community This 10-episode series blends personal growth with supernatural adventure, adding a unique element to the science fiction genre

Watch on Apple TV Plus starting July 12

"Omnivore" is a documentary series created and narrated by acclaimed chef René Redzepi The program delves into humanity's relationship with key ingredients that have shaped societies and cultures around the world Each episode explores the creation, transformation, and consumption of foodstuffs such as bananas, chili peppers, coffee, corn, pork, rice, salt, and tuna

Through trips to Peru, Rwanda, Spain, and other parts of the world, Redzepi and the other contributors offer an interesting look at local culinary traditions and efforts to respect and preserve these essential resources The series aims to reveal the impact these ingredients have had on human history and culture

Watch it on Apple TV Plus starting July 19

It feels like a gripping noir thriller That's because "Lady in the Lake" is the next big thriller to hit the streamers The series stars Natalie Portman as Maddy Schwartz, a Jewish housewife trying to reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, and Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson, a mother involved in the political struggle in black Baltimore

The plot centers on the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, as Maddie and Cleo's lives collide and dangerous secrets and personal ambitions are revealed The film also explores themes of identity, ambition, and the social price women face when pursuing their dreams, making it one to watch this summer

Watch on Apple TV Plus starting July 19

Next up is the long-awaited adaptation of the 1981 cult classic film Time Bandits This new series tells the story of Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old boy who joins a group of mischievous dwarves who travel through time to steal treasures from different eras The dwarves, once hired by the Supreme Being to repair holes in the fabric of time, use these time portals for fun adventures

The show seems to blend adventure, fantasy, and humor to create a chaotic historical journey as Kevin and the dwarfs encounter various historical figures and events Hopefully this series will capture the magic and charm of the original films while introducing them to a new generation of viewers

Watch on Apple TV Plus starting July 24

"Women in Blue" ("Las Azules") is a Spanish-language crime drama series inspired by a true story set in 1970s Mexico Four women join the country's first all-female police force and discover that their group is nothing more than a publicity stunt to distract the press from the rampage of a serial killer [María (Barbara Mori), Gabina (AR Amorita Lasgado), Ángeles (Simena Sarignana), and Valentina (Natalia Telles), determined to bring the killers to justice, defy conservative social norms and challenge the male-dominated police force and launch a covert investigation

Available on Apple TV Plus starting July 31