1. House of the Dragon S 3 Ep. 1
89/100 – HBO MAX – Next Ep. June 28 – 9:00 PM*
The much‑anticipated return of one of the greatest franchises of all time, Game of Thrones’ House of the Dragon, is finally here, and there couldn’t be a better tone‑setter for the season than this battle at sea, filled with betrayal, dragons, and all‑out war. For two seasons, the show has taken a slow, complex path to gigantic moments, and that’s exactly why it works, but the payoff has always been looming. Now, with the long-promised battle between these two major houses vying for the Iron Throne finally set for season 3, episode one shows viewers not only that it’s going to deliver, but that the quality of what’s coming has been turned up to the max. Season 3, episode one isn’t the single best episode of the series so far, but it’s certainly one of them—a strong start to an exciting third season and a worthy topper of this week’s list.
2. Widow's Bay Ep. 10
88/100 – Apple TV+ – Season Complete
Widow’s Bay closes its first hot season exactly where it needs to, leaving the door open for an intriguing second‑season premise about the island’s lineage, while also revealing the connection between Tom’s wife and the relative he believed was the last of the bloodline. This slow build to clearing the fog ends with the townsfolk trapped underground until a sacrifice is made that pulls Evan much deeper into the story than anyone expected, delivering a lore‑heavy but equally horrifying and thrilling final episode. It’s no secret that we at TwilightRoom have loved this premiere season, and once again one of its episodes lands at the top of our TV Weekly, as we now restlessly await the show’s eventual return.
3. One Piece Ep. 1167
88/100 – Crunchyroll – Next Ep. June 28 – 7:15 AM*
It has been decades since fans first speculated that Shanks was either evil or had an evil twin, and while the idea has been teased over the last two episodes, this chapter finally reveals that Shamrock exists and is one of Imu’s holy knights. The arrival of Shamrock, the pure hatred and crazed resolve of Loki as he takes blow after blow while being put on display, and the manga’s reveal that the crucial character Gunko is the one inflicting that pain all combine to make episode 1167 one of the most important and rock‑solid entries in this arc. Now the real action, heavy fighting, and deeper intrigue of Elbaph are still brewing and will hit their stride soon, but for now One Piece once again delivers the best anime episode of the week and sits near the very top of our weekly list.
4. The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Ep. 7 - 9
86.0/100 – Prime Video – Next Ep. June 24 – 12 AM*
The Legend of Vox Machina is turning up the heat as we watch its heroes slowly fall apart, losing their humanity and turning to Scanlan as their last hope against a looming threat they still haven’t been able to defeat. Where this batch of episodes really proves it is among the series’ best is in the possible death of Grogg and the rage in Pike that has been brewing for seasons; it is emotional, action‑packed, and tosses the ball in the air for a dynamic alley‑oop in next week’s three‑episode finale. Vox Machina is in real danger here, and this episode portrays that danger better than anything in the past two seasons, earning its highest rating since the show began.
5. Wistoria Wand & Sword Season 2 Ep. 11
86/100 – Crunchyroll – Next Ep. June 28 – 12:30 AM*
The long‑anticipated clash between Elfaria and Zeo—Ice versus Lightning—finally begins, and it is every bit as dynamic as you’d hope, as episode 11 of season 2 delivers one of the show’s best installments by a considerable margin in a fight that does not even involve our main character. It is a clear sign of a great show when characters outside the lead can be this entertaining, and Wistoria proves it with the best action set piece the series has delivered so far. As Elfaria and Zeo both try to claim Will for drastically different reasons, we head toward the end of an outstanding second season with yet another fantastic episode of anime.
6. Witch Hat Atelier Ep. 12
85/100 – Crunchyroll – Next Ep. June 22 – 7 AM*
An episode focused on the children navigating their way through the cave might not sound like the show’s most exciting entry, especially when Coco and Qifrey’s ties to forbidden magic are the central hook, but episode 12 still delivers another beautifully animated, well‑crafted chapter that highlights just how fascinating this world’s magic system really is. Ramonon creates a shadow of himself so he can keep casting magic and pass his test in a creepy yet compelling way, earning episode 12 another top spot on our TV Weekly list in an already jam‑packed week.
7. My Adventures With Superman Season 3 Ep. 2
83/100 – HBO MAX– Next Ep. June 28 – 12:00 AM*
My Adventures with Superman season 3 has been clear about its setup: a new Superman clone will serve as the main villain, now revealed to be tied to LexCorp, while Jimmy and Kara explore their relationship in parallel to how Lois and Clark did in the first two seasons. It’s safe to say that, just two episodes into this new season and premise, this is already shaping up to be the show’s best run yet, with episode 2 once again delivering one of its most coherent, well‑animated, and well‑written installments. There’s nothing overly complex about this series, but it’s consistently fun and now anchored by a centralized plot that’s as intriguing as ever, which has us at TwilightRoom genuinely excited to see where it goes next.
8. Dr. Stone Season 4 Ep. 36
81/100 –Crunchyroll – Next Ep. June 25 – 6 AM*
We’ve finally made it to the moon and uncovered the life form behind the deadly weapons, a being trying to exploit humanity for its own gain, in an episode of Dr. Stone that at last climbs our weekly list thanks to how effectively this reveal is executed. “Why‑Man” is not a who, it is a what, and with the looming destruction of Earth if Senku cannot find a way to stop these beings from turning humanity to stone once again, the entire cast is in serious danger. With one episode left, episode 36 stands as the best of the arc so far, and we’re hoping that momentum carries straight into the finale.
9. On The Roam Season 2 Ep. 6
81/100 – HBO MAX – Season Complete
On the Roam finishes with a guitar‑centric episode that follows Momoa as he tracks down rare antique instruments and attends a concert where his new pickup can shine. It’s another solid entry, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that the season became extremely repetitive by the end. What began as arguably the best season of a reality travel series on HBO still finishes in first place, just with a much smaller lead, as the content feels noticeably drier in the closing stretch. Overall, On the Roam has been a gritty, refreshing change of pace that takes pride in its cinematography and proves rare items can be both cherished and actively used for their intended purpose, and while episode 6 remains a solid hour of television, it ultimately lands as the season’s least compelling and lowest‑ranked chapter.
10. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Ep. 6
81/100 – Apple TV+ – Next Ep. June 24 – 9:00 PM*
A similar sentiment to On the Roam applies to Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: the plot remains strong and it’s still one of the better new shows currently airing, but it’s starting to feel repetitive without any real payoff. We continue to worry about the looming custody battle, hope Paula isn’t implicated in a crime she didn’t commit, and watch her be stalked by the real threat, with very little reward for that tension just yet. The good news is that the next episode looks especially promising, and the premise and momentum of the first five episodes have set the show up for success, so we at TwilightRoom fully expect this season to build toward a thrilling conclusion in the coming weeks.
11. Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2
80.0/100 – Netflix – Season Complete
The first part of Baki‑Dou, the new adaptation of the famed fighting anime, drew some criticism from us at TwilightRoom for feeling a bit too shallow and almost unnecessary to the franchise—a strange complaint for a series that’s basically fight after fight. Fortunately, part 2 does a much better job of tapping back into the gloriously dumb fun that makes this IP so entertaining in the first place. Baki‑Dou wraps up by sending this samurai back where he came from in a satisfyingly over‑the‑top burst of action, and while it still ranks as the lowest series in this universe, it’s far from a bad one. Part 2 is a big reason why, cranking up the entertainment, the brutal fights, and the cheeky imitations of real‑world figures to the max and earning a much higher spot on this week’s list than its earlier installment.
12. Love Island USA Season 8 Ep. 12 - 17
79/100 – Peacock – Next Ep. June 22 - 6PM
Wild recouplings, dumpings, Casa Amor, and a core four of women emerging all highlight why we at TwilightRoom think the third week of Love Island USA season 8 has been the strongest so far. Complaints about “rigged” voting have flooded social feeds as fans insist their perspective is the only one that counts, sparking the usual wave of discourse around the season. But without those passionate viewers, who don’t always realize the show isn’t designed to do exactly what they demand, Love Island wouldn’t be nearly as popular as it is. As we head into Casa Amor week, season 8 looks poised to be another success story, even if it may ultimately land on the lower end of the show’s wildly popular USA run.
13. Lord of Mysteries Special Ep. 1
79/100 – Crunchyroll – Next Ep. June 26 – 7 PM*
Perhaps the best part of this first special episode from the newer Chinese anime Lord of Mysteries is its short but effective recap of season one, especially in a series where the lush animation, striking visuals, and sense of wonder clearly outshone the complex, often hard‑to‑follow plot of its debut season. The specials do a strong job of expanding the universe and that strange, space‑like world governed by our many‑named main character, without piling on extra lore that would confuse viewers even more. And while this isn’t the show’s most gripping or inventive outing, its style maintains the beauty, animation quality, and moody tone that made season one a diamond in the rough, earning it a middle‑of‑the‑pack spot on this week’s TV Weekly.
14. Outlast: The Jungle Ep. 7 - 8
79/100 – Netflix – Season Complete
Outlast has been the reality surprise of the year: after two disastrous early seasons, the move to The Jungle and the energy of a women‑led, ambitiously entertaining team have made this iteration of the show its best yet—and it’s not even close. The finale does exactly what you want it to: it brings heartbreak, puts four of the season’s most popular and exciting characters in the final, and dishes out some much‑needed karma to the true antagonist of the season, someone who seems to embody everything that has felt wrong about this run and the ones before it. As long as we stop casting womanizing, off‑putting men who have no business being on reality TV and instead bring in more guys like Pharoah, competent, outdoorsy, and actually decent, this show will be in very good hands.
15. Sugar Season 2 Ep. 1
79/100 – Apple TV + – Next Ep. June 25 – 10 PM*
The gigantic reveal at the end of Sugar season 1, that our noir‑inspired detective, who models his life on old movies, is in fact an alien from another planet—left audiences both shocked and satisfied with the season, but also understandably skeptical about where the story can go next in a potential season 2. As we continue to explore this alien storyline, we also dive into a new case, with John Sugar (played by Colin Farrell) hired to find the missing brother of a famous martial arts star. Episode one doesn’t quite match the highs of season one’s best outings, but it’s far from bad or out of the ordinary, and if the showrunners can lean into this twist and shape it into a sci‑fi noir satire with a sharp mystery at its core, season 2 should be just fine in carrying forward the success of the premiere season.
16. Not Suitable For Work Ep. 6 & 7
78/100 – Hulu – Next Ep. June 23 - 3 AM
Not Suitable for Work is clearly aiming for a Friends‑style sitcom: a long‑running hangout show built on slow‑burn comedy and layered inside jokes that could someday make it a truly lovable staple. But episode by episode, the delivery just isn’t hitting as consistently as other similar comedies airing right now, which raises real concerns that it may never fully reach those payoffs. The material we’re getting in this first season makes me want to root for it, this cast is genuinely lovable, and the comedy occasionally really lands, but after another lower‑tier showing from episodes 6 and 7 as we head into the final two, I’m increasingly worried about Not Suitable for Work’s future.
17. Cape Fear Ep. 4
78/100 – Apple TV + - Next Ep. June 26 - 9 PM
There are plenty of people who have been really high on Cape Fear, but we at TwilightRoom have consistently not been among them through the first few episodes, and episode four is no exception. We start to see more of the connection between Anna and Max that led to his imprisonment and explains why the couple is acting so strangely after his release, while also getting additional scenes with their son Zach, who still feels like an odd presence with no clear motive beyond a vaguely unsettling attachment to Max that may be clarified in a later reveal. Cape Fear has all the ingredients to have the sauce and become a great Apple TV show, but some run‑of‑the‑mill writing and acting, along with a few odd creative choices, keep episode four lower on this week’s TV Weekly than it could be.
18. I Will Find You
77.3/100 – Netflix – Series Complete
Netflix is good for one of these crime‑thriller mystery drops every month or so, and this year they’ve been extremely hit‑or‑miss, with most of them ending worse than expected—and unfortunately, I Will Find You fits that bill. A man is arrested for allegedly killing his child, but after time in jail it becomes clear not only that he wasn’t the killer, but that his kid may still be alive, a premise that sounds promising and mostly delivers an entertaining crime‑thriller ride, yet never really adds anything to the genre or breaks free from a predictable limited‑series mold. Maybe I, and many of you, will always be entertained enough by shows like this for Netflix to keep churning them out without much backlash, but when they lack any real sauce or nuance the way this one does, they end up as exactly what I Will Find You is: a perfectly serviceable Sunday binge you’ll probably never think about again.
19. That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 4 Ep. 11
78/100 – Crunchyroll – Next Ep. June 26 – 7 AM*
Rimuru is in full action mode at this point in the story, and while learning about the powers and history of a new demon lord has kept That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime from being the worst show on our list each week, it hasn’t exactly elevated it either. We are at least moving in the right direction, with a more isolated, manageable cast compared to the sprawling ensemble of the first three seasons, but there is still a long way to go before this series climbs meaningfully higher on our weekly ranking.
20. Star City Ep. 5
77/100 –Apple TV + – Next Ep. June 26 - 9PM
Coming in last on our list yet again is episode five of Apple TV’s history‑centric, space‑race Russian drama Star City, which keeps reaching for dense political intrigue but still lacks the substance needed to make that complexity genuinely engaging. Episode 5 follows Irina scrambling to protect a source after exposing Valya as the mole, even as Valya slips through the KGB’s fingers by launching himself into space on the secret Venus mission, adding just enough intrigue to suggest that the next few episodes could make or break whether this season ever truly gets off the ground—pun very much intended.
