New on Streaming Today: July 8 — Trying S5, Netflix Picks

Wednesday is here, and while it's not the busiest day for new releases, there are still a few solid options worth your attention — headlined by a fan-favorite returning series and a handful of intriguing international titles on Netflix.

Trying Season 5 Arrives on Apple TV+

The biggest release of the day is the season 5 premiere of Trying, Apple TV+'s beloved comedy-drama starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall. The new season picks up right where the Season 4 finale left off — Princess and Tyler's biological mother Kat (Charlotte Riley) has shown up at the door, and the fallout throws the family into a whirlwind that tests Nikki and Jason like never before.

Season 5 runs for 8 episodes, releasing weekly on Wednesdays through August 26. The series has consistently earned strong reviews for its warm, honest portrayal of modern parenthood, and the return of Riley's Kat adds an unpredictable dynamic that should keep things interesting. If you haven't caught up yet, the first four seasons are all available on Apple TV+ to binge before the new episode drops.

Netflix's Wednesday Lineup

Nothing to Lose is the day's most noteworthy Netflix original — a French-Belgian drama starring comedian-turned-actress Nawell Madani. She plays Jada, a mother who will stop at nothing to find a donor for her young son after he falls seriously ill. Co-directed by Madani and Ludovic Colbeau-Justin, the 99-minute film brings a grounded, emotional story about a parent pushed to the edge. Guillaume Gouix co-stars.

For series fans, I'm Not Afraid is a Mexican limited series based on Niccolò Ammaniti's acclaimed novel. The story follows 10-year-old Miguel, who stumbles upon a terrifying secret near his home in 1980s Mexico — a boy trapped in a hole — setting off a chain of events that tests innocence and trust. The 8-episode series features an all-Mexican cast including Luis Alberti and Fátima Molina. Also landing today is Thunder 3, a Japanese animated series about three middle-school friends who tumble into an extraordinary adventure, and Salcedo, Leather, and Boogaloo, a new Colombian original.

Meanwhile, all two seasons of the cult-favorite The Tick: The Complete Series — the 2016-2019 Amazon comedy about an accountant who becomes a superhero — has migrated to Netflix for anyone who missed it the first time.

Coming This Week

Tomorrow (July 9) brings two notable premieres. Little House on the Prairie, Netflix's ambitious reboot of the classic frontier drama, drops all 8 episodes. And on Peacock, Jennifer Garner leads The Five-Star Weekend, an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's bestseller, as a widow who reunites old friends for a weekend on Nantucket.

What to Watch First

Start your evening with Trying Season 5 on Apple TV+ for a warm, funny family story that rewards longtime viewers. If you're in the mood for something heavier after, Nothing to Lose on Netflix delivers a gripping drama that doesn't let up.