Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and produced by Stranger Things duo the Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs was the hottest new arrival on Netflix for the past couple of weeks, with an inventive sci-fi concept and some stellar performances from the likes of Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, and Geena Davis gluing it to the top of the streaming charts. However, that all came to an end last weekend when the hit 2025 release The Four Seasons, an adaptation of the 1981 movie of the same name, returned for a must-watch second outing. As we move into the second week of June, what else should you be watching? With that in mind, here’s a list of three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix this weekend.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘The Witness’ (2026)

For anyone looking for the next big thing to watch on Netflix, an exciting new British mystery series has just made its debut on the platform. The Witness, created and written by Rob Williams, retells the 1992 killing of Rachel Nickell (Eleanor Williams), a case that rocked London more than 30 years ago. The aftermath is made particularly complicated in light of the fact that her son, just three weeks from his third birthday, was the only witness.

For fans of true crime and fictional mystery, The Witness is the perfect blend of the two to keep you gripped this weekend. The series boasts a cast led by Jordan Bolger and Max Fincham, alongside the likes of Neil Maskell, Kevin Eldon, Jon Pointing, Kerry Godliman, and more. Prepare for a harrowing case sure to chill you to your core as The Witness takes you back in time and into the thick of a stomach-churning true nightmare.

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‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Who doesn’t love a Taylor Sheridan series? The creator of some of the most popular shows on modern television, from Landman to Yellowstone, is always a safe bet when looking for something bingeable to stream. This weekend, following its arrival on Netflix at the start of the month, you can catch the full first season of one of his most underrated projects, produced by Sheridan and written by Chad Feehan.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the life and times of the titular Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo), a legendary lawman who made history as the first Black deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Also starring the likes of Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Barry Pepper, Rob Morgan, and more, this gritty procedural is as gripping as it is inspiring, with Oyelowo’s starring turn the highlight across eight easy-to-binge episodes.

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 8.5/10

One of the best miniseries of all time and famously one of the finest options in the Netflix catalog, The Queen’s Gambit debuted in 2020 and has since become one of the streamer’s most-watched shows. The series follows the orphaned Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), who discovers she has a remarkable talent for chess. After mastering the game at a young age, she shoots to superstardom, but at what cost?

One of the best performances in Taylor-Joy’s impressive filmography to date, The Queen’s Gambit shows off the best of her and her talented ensemble’s abilities. Even for those who have never enjoyed this chess, this series manages to ooze every ounce of dramatic tension from each small move, making for one of the most enthralling and surprising shows available this weekend.

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Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star Angelina Pivarnick broke down in tears as she opened up about her heartbreaking pregnancy loss.

In the Thursday, June 4, episode of the reality TV show, Angelina, 39, became emotional as she told her friend Dana Lasalla that she had suffered a miscarriage.

When Dana asked Angelina how her recent doctor’s appointment went amid her pregnancy journey, the Jersey Shore star replied, “It’s not good.”

“I woke up in the middle of night, 4 o’clock in the morning. I didn’t feel good at all. I was very dizzy,” Angelina shared in a confessional. “I went to the bathroom. I was bleeding. I was like, ‘What the …’”

Related: Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick Reveals She Suffered Miscarriage 

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star Angelina Pivarnick revealed she suffered a miscarriage after announcing her pregnancy on the show. The reality TV star, 39, shared an update on her fertility journey during the Thursday, May 28, episode before confirming the miscarriage in a teaser for next week’s installment. “I’m just not feeling myself. Some stuff’s […]

Angelina explained that she then “went to the doctor’s” before trailing off and shaking her head and adding sadly, “Yeah.”

Dana tried to support Angelina as she became emotional and cried while struggling with her devastation over the loss.

“I can’t believe this happened. I feel so bad. No woman should ever have to go through this, it’s horrible,” Dana told her. Angelina agreed, sharing, “It kills me, dude.”

In a confessional, Angelina shared more details about why the loss came as such a brutal blow for her.

“I just really wanted a family so bad because I don’t have my own,” she said. “I can’t build a family with a family that’s broken. I have to build my own f***ing family.”

Wiping tears from her eyes, Angelina continued, “I wasn’t able to do that. So that’s what’s upsetting to me.” She concluded, “It just sucks, all this.”

Last month, a promotional clip teasing Thursday’s episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation revealed that Angelina has suffered a pregnancy loss.

Related: Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick Announces Pregnancy

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star Angelina Pivarnick announced she is pregnant. The reality TV star shared the news in the Thursday, May 14, episode as she showed her costar Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola a positive pregnancy test. “There’s no way that it just happened naturally. There’s no sperm donor now,” a shocked Angelina, 39, said, referencing her fertility […]

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“I woke up in the middle of the night,” she said in the short clip. “I’m actively miscarrying.”

Angelina revealed she was pregnant in the show’s May 14 episode, in which she was filmed showing Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola a positive test.

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“There’s no way that it just happened naturally. There’s no sperm donor now,” a shocked Angelina said at the time, referencing her fertility struggles, which have been a story line throughout the season.

Angelina further opened up about her surprise and excitement in a confessional during the episode.

“I did not think I was able to get pregnant, but, wow, I’m … pregnant,” she said. “This could be a great thing. This could be my fairy tale, my path, my baby.”

Kevin Hart knows exactly what it feels like to sit in the hot seat after becoming the target of a star-studded Netflix roast. 

However, while the comedian is open to seeing more celebrities take part in the popular format, there is one entertainment icon he believes should never be subjected to the treatment. 

During a recent late-night appearance, Hart shared his thoughts on celebrity roasts, reflected on the most shocking joke aimed at him, and explained why one beloved media mogul should remain completely off-limits.

Fresh off “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” the comedian stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and discussed which celebrities could potentially headline future roasts.

When asked who might be a good candidate, Kevin Hart pointed to NBA legend LeBron James because of his enormous cultural influence and public profile. However, the conversation quickly shifted when Jimmy Kimmel jokingly suggested another household name.

“What about Oprah? Would that be unacceptable?” Kimmel asked. Hart immediately rejected the idea and made it clear that he would actively try to stop it from happening.

“That’d be like spray painting the Sistine Chapel,” Hart said. The actor continued by explaining just how strongly he feels about the subject.

“If I found out that Oprah said she wanted to do it, I’m driving 100 miles per hour to Oprah’s house. You cannot do this. No shot,” Hart said.

For the “Jumanji” star, Oprah Winfrey occupies a unique place in entertainment, making her someone he believes should be protected from the roast format altogether.

Hart Reveals The Joke That Actually Caught Him Off Guard

Although Kevin Hart insisted that none of the jokes from his Netflix roast genuinely hurt his feelings, one moment did leave him stunned.

According to the comedian, longtime friend and frequent collaborator Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delivered the surprise of the night.

“I think uh I think the the the one that caught me off guard [was from] Dwayne,” Hart admitted.

The joke involved a photo of the 46-year-old’s late father that appeared on giant screens inside the venue. The Rock compared a photo of his own father to a mugshot of Hart’s father, creating one of the evening’s biggest laughs.

Hart recalled the wrestler saying, “Look at my dad. Kev, we both love our dads.” The Rock then displayed a photo of his father after a workout before revealing the image of Hart’s father.

“It was the worst picture of my father I’ve ever seen. The worst picture of my father,” Hart said. While the moment surprised him, the Hollywood star acknowledged that he still found it hilarious. “It caught me off guard, but it was funny,” Hart said.

Kevin Hart Explains Why Celebrity Roasts Are Necessary

Beyond the jokes, Hart also spoke about the art of roasting and why he believes the format continues to work. 

The “Ride Along”star praised comedians who participate in roasts and said the process requires a unique skill set.

“It’s an actual talent within the idea of roast that comedians have to have to make this work,” he explained.

Hart also believes the success of any roast largely depends on the willingness of the featured guest to embrace the experience. 

“Well, I think the beauty of any roast is the roastee being game for whatever is going to happen,” he added.

According to Hart, some celebrities agree to participate without fully understanding what comes with being the center of attention for an entire evening.

Hart Says The Hot Seat Comes With No Guarantees

Continuing his thoughts on the roast format, Kevin Hart explained that participants must be prepared for absolutely anything once they take their seat on stage.

“Sometimes they sit in that chair and don’t really understand what comes with that chair,” he said. 

For the star, agreeing to be roasted means accepting that every aspect of your life could become fair game for comedians.

“When you sit in that chair, it’s like, ‘OK, have at it. Like, go have a good time.’ Right?” he asked

Hart’s revelation gave fans a better understanding as to why he appeared so comfortable throughout the three-hour Netflix special despite being the target of relentless jokes from fellow entertainers.

His willingness to laugh at himself became one of the defining features of the event and helped set the tone for the evening.

Kevin Hart Addresses Backlash Surrounding The Netflix Roast

Hart’s comments arrived after “The Roast of Kevin Hart” sparked significant controversy online. 

Several jokes from the special were criticized by viewers who argued they crossed the line and contained racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive material. 

One of the most talked-about moments involved comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who faced backlash for making a joke about George Floyd during the event.

Recall that Hinchcliffe ended his set midway through Hart’s roast by saying, “You’ve done good, though, Kevin. The Black community is so proud of you. Right now, George Floyd is looking up at us all laughing so hard that he can’t breathe.”

The controversy quickly spread across social media, generating heated debate among viewers about the limits of comedy and roast culture.

Despite the criticism, Hart later defended Hinchcliffe and the joke in question. At the same time, he acknowledged that he personally would not have approached the subject in the same way.

King Charles’ nephew, Peter Phillips, is set to walk down the aisle with his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, this weekend.

However, their future marriage has now drawn comparisons to that of Charles and Queen Camilla, particularly over how their blended family may adapt.

Charles’ youngest son, Prince Harry, is expected to miss the wedding amid reports that his relationship with Peter has soured over the years. A royal expert has also suggested that Harry feels “hurt” by the snub and blames his estranged brother, Prince William, for it.

Other royals who will reportedly miss the nuptials include former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

In the royal family, history has a peculiar way of repeating itself. Ahead of Princess Anne’s son Peter Phillips’ wedding to Harriet Sperling, royal commentators are drawing a striking parallel to that of Charles and Camilla, one of the most scrutinized romances in the modern history of the monarchy.

Like Charles and his wife before their wedding, Peter and Harriet both have children from previous marriages. Peter is father to daughters Isla and Savannah, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Autumn Kelly, while Harriet has a 13-year-old daughter, Georgina Sperling, with her ex-husband, Antonio St. John Sperling.

All three children are said to be getting along well and reportedly even played a role in their parents’ union, as Peter and Harriet are believed to have met at a sporting event attended by the girls.

They also made their first public appearance together on Easter Sunday at St George’s Chapel in Windsor last April.

Why The King Charles Comparison Has Limits

However, according to The Telegraph’s royal editor, Hannah Furness, Peter and Harriet’s blended home is unlikely to mirror Charles and Camilla’s entirely.

Unlike Peter and Autumn’s split, which came with “very little public drama,” Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana was marked by accusations of infidelity involving Camilla and years of public scrutiny.

Furness also pointed out in a newsletter titled “Your Royal Appointment” that William and Harry did not grow up in any meaningful way with Camilla’s children, Laura Lopes and Tom Parker Bowles.

“Where other royal children were too old, or broken marriages too complicated, for them to grow up together, the Phillips-Sperling cohort could be a real blended family,” Furness wrote.

The royal editor added that Princess Anne’s second marriage to Sir Tim Laurence was different, as he “had no children to join the young Peter and Zara.”

Prince Harry And Andrew To Miss Peter’s Big Day

While several members of the royal family are expected to attend the nuptials, Harry, Andrew, and Sarah Ferguson will reportedly be absent after not receiving invitations.

A source claimed that the Duke of Sussex, who was once close to Peter, has grown distant from him since stepping back from royal duties and relocating abroad with his wife, Meghan Markle.

“Peter and Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited,” the source said, per Hello! Magazine.

Andrew and Sarah’s omission is reportedly tied to the controversies surrounding their links to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which have contributed to their fall from royal life.

“When and whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson had been invited, it was probably not deemed appropriate to invite them. It’s Peter and Harriet’s special day, and clearly their attendance would cause a distraction to the whole day,” the insider explained.

Royal Commentator Makes Case For Prince Harry’s Omission

Meanwhile, reports suggest Harry is not pleased about being “snubbed” from Peter’s wedding and blames his brother, William, for the situation.

According to Page Six, royal commentator Emily Nash said that while Peter may have excluded Harry because they have grown apart, the incoming groom remains close to William and is protective of that relationship.

Peter has remained a steady presence within the wider royal family over the years and has often been seen as a calming figure during moments of palace tension.

Nash also suggested that leaving Harry off the guest list could help ensure that Peter and Harriet’s wedding is not overshadowed by wider royal drama.

Prince Harry Reportedly Believes William Influenced The Guest List

As reported by The Blast, Harry allegedly sees William’s close relationship with Peter as a major reason he was left off the guest list, believing the omission may not have happened without outside pressure.

A source alleged that Harry feels William has “pressured Peter to take sides,” especially since he had expected an invitation, given how close he and Peter had once been. The Duke of Sussex reportedly does not fully blame Peter for the situation, as he understands his place within the royal family dynamic and William’s influence in royal matters. However, he is said to have been left “hurt” by the situation.

Part 2 of the “Summer House” reunion aired earlier this week, and now that it’s been a few days, more and more people are chiming in on the episode. Body language expert Inbaal Honigman was one of them, stating that she believed Amanda Batula was “distressed” when she rushed off stage after taking heat from her co-stars about her secretive relationship with West Wilson. As for the latter, the expert said that Wilson was troubled when his girlfriend left the stage because that meant he would have to face the music alone.

Speaking with OK Magazine, Honigman spoke about Batula’s dramatic exit from the “Summer House” reunion stage. It came after her co-star, Ciara Miller, said that she believed Batuala and Wilson would work out because of Batula’s deep insecurities.

“When Amanda breaks down and asks to take a moment, she’s genuinely distressed,” Honigman said. “Sweaty and out of breath, she is feeling the heat. We see her holding the back of her hand to her face, which is a strong protective gesture.”

Expert Calls Out Wilson, Says He Snarled ‘In Frustration’ During ‘Summer House’ Reunion Taping

As for Wilson, cameras showed him being pressured to leave the “Summer House” reunion stage to chase after Batula following her teary-eyed exit.

“You should go after you f—ing girl,” cast member Lindsay Hubbard screamed at him. “Get up and go after her. Be a f—ing man.”

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According to Honigman, Wilson appeared to be bothered by Batula’s sudden exit because it forced him to face the rest of his cast alone.

“As Amanda flounces off stage, West looks on, his eyes go after her but his body stays put, and he snarls in frustration,” Honigman said. “His teeth clench and his upper lip curls up in a snarl, and West’s eyes close at the same time, in an expression which is a mixture of disgust and disappointment. He cannot believe that she’s gone and now he’s got to answer all the harsh questions.”

Body Language Professional Says The ‘Summer House’ Cast Were ‘Defensive’ Instead Of ‘Inclusive’ Toward Batula

After nearly 30 minutes, Batula returned to the reunion stage, but the expert says her comeback wasn’t well received by the cast.

“When Amanda walks in, it is as if a bad smell entered the room, and everyone is instantly uncomfortable,” she said. “Jovial body language gives way to shifty moves and expressions. Suddenly, the cast are defensive instead of inclusive.”

Later, the expert also cited cutting statements Dara Levitan made about Wilson. On stage, Levitan said Wilson wants “people to think of you as a good guy.” However, she said that Wilson treats “the woman that give themselves to you like they’re expendable.”

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The expert said that Levitan’s comments were the “most accurate of the entire reunion.”

She added, “While she describes West’s self-aggrandising ways, and his disdain for his roster of partners, Dara shakes her head from side to side in disbelief. Her hands can be seen, tightening and wringing in her lap, as she tries to contain her nervousness.”

Wilson And Batula Confirm Their Relationship After Intense Speculation

Don’t forget, Wilson and Batula confirmed their relationship back in March 2026 after weeks of intense speculation.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity. It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” their joint Instagram statement read. “Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

They didn’t stop there. The pair went on to say that their relationship formed after they grew closer as friends, adding that their connection was unexpected.

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“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling. We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this,” they continued.

Another Cast Member Speaks About Relationship With Wilson

According to a previous report from The Blast, “Summer House” star KJ Dillard spoke publicly about his relationship with Wilson, revealing that they’re no longer friends.

“I know people make mistakes. I’m someone that gives grace, trust me,” Dillard said. “I’ve made plenty of mistakes, and people have given me grace, but it just seems like he’s not learning from his mistakes.”

Dillard then likened Wilson to his womanizing father, saying it hurts to see him toy with other people’s feelings.

“I’m just like, ‘Bro, what is going on? Are you actually sorry?’” Dillard stated.

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Chris Hemsworth may be one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars, but even superheroes make mistakes. The actor recently shared a memorable travel mishap involving his family that left them grounded. 

In a recent interview, the Marvel star revealed that he accidentally brought the wrong passport to the airport while preparing for an international flight with his wife, Elsa Pataky, and their children. 

The mix-up led to an awkward exchange with security officials and ultimately prevented the family from boarding their flight.

Speaking with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Chris Hemsworth recalled the embarrassing moment that unfolded while traveling with his family. 

The 42-year-old explained that he accidentally arrived at the airport carrying the wrong passport for one of his children.

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“I actually went to the airport once and I had my daughter’s passport instead of my son’s passport,” Hemsworth recounted.

The film producer, who shares daughter India Rose and twin sons Sasha and Tristan, with Pataky, admitted that he tried to convince airport staff that the passport belonged to his son.

“They kind of look the same,” he joked. Pataky immediately disagreed with that assessment, quickly responding, “They don’t.”

The mistake ultimately prevented the family from boarding their international flight and became a story the couple can now laugh about.

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Hemsworth Recalls Awkward Conversation With Security

The situation became even more uncomfortable when Chris Hemsworth attempted to explain the passport discrepancy to a security agent.

According to the Hollywood star, he pointed to the document and insisted, “This is her,” while trying to pass the passport off as belonging to his son.

The security officer immediately noticed the issue. “That’s a boy,” the agent reportedly replied. Hemsworth admitted there was no way to recover from that moment. “So, yeah, that didn’t work,” he finished. 

Hemsworth and Pataky have been married since 2010 and welcomed their three children over the following years. 

India Rose was born in May 2012, while twins Sasha and Tristan arrived in March 2014.

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Chris Hemsworth And Elsa Pataky’s Children Are Following Their Parents Into Entertainment

While Hemsworth and Pataky largely keep their children out of the spotlight, their kids have already started making appearances in entertainment projects.

India Rose notably appeared alongside her father in the 2022 blockbuster “Thor: Love and Thunder,” portraying Gorr’s daughter. 

Despite enjoying the experience of working together, Hemsworth has made it clear that he wants his daughter to focus on childhood before pursuing acting seriously.

“I want her to have a childhood and I think so does she,” he told ET Online in July 2023. The father of three also shared some fatherly advice he gave her.

“I said, ‘There’s plenty of time, sweetie. Go to school, horse ride, have fun, be a kid.’ Because once the train moves, it’s pretty hard to get off, and you miss a lot of things.”

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Meanwhile, Sasha and Tristan recently joined their mother on screen in her television series “The Tribute.” The twins portray the sons of Pataky’s character in the Spanish-language production, marking another family connection to the entertainment world.

Hemsworth And Pataky Reveal The Secret Behind Their Lasting Marriage

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have proven over time that honesty may be the secret ingredient behind a lasting Hollywood marriage. 

In February, the couple, who celebrated 15 years of marriage, opened up about what keeps their relationship strong, with Hemsworth crediting Pataky’s brutally honest feedback for keeping him grounded. 

According to The Blast, the “Thor” actor said there is a “north star of truth” he gets from his wife, explaining that while others may praise his work, Pataky is willing to tell him when something “sucks.” 

Pataky echoed that sentiment, admitting she is never afraid to say, “That’s actually not funny. It doesn’t work.” 

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Hemsworth described her honesty as a trusted “barometer” in both his personal and professional life, adding that her critiques are sometimes delivered gently enough not to “shatter” his soul. 

Chris Hemsworth Says Escaping Hollywood Was The ‘Greatest Decision’ For His Family

Hemsworth currently lives in Australia with his wife and kids, far away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. 

A few months ago, he opened up about why leaving Los Angeles and returning to his native Australia was what he called the “greatest decision” he had ever made. 

As reported by The Blast, Hemsworth revealed that he and Pataky were no longer enjoying life in L.A., particularly around the time their twin sons were born. 

He explained that although they were based in California, most of his projects were being filmed elsewhere, while the family still had to deal with “paparazzi and all the sort of, the trappings of living in that sort of space.” 

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The actor said moving home gave them the lifestyle they had been missing, with a large farm, horses, motorbikes, surfing, and plenty of outdoor activities for their children. 

“Coming home, for me, feels like a holiday,” Hemsworth said. The couple now live in New South Wales with their three children, where both Hemsworth and Pataky say being surrounded by nature has helped create a happier and more grounded family life. 

A thriller earns that 10/10 feeling when the first scene already knows what kind of pressure the movie is going to put on you. The story can be loud, quiet, violent, psychological, procedural, or strange. What matters is control. A great thriller keeps your attention without begging for it.

These ten picks all have that rare full-movie grip. The opening pulls you in, the middle never goes soft, and the ending leaves the movie feeling complete rather than merely finished. Some are built on dread. Some run on obsession. Some move with brutal precision. All ten understand that tension dies the second a film wastes the viewer’s trust.

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‘Blue Ruin’ (2013)

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Blue Ruin opens with Dwight Evans (Macon Blair) living out of his car, and that first stretch says everything before the revenge plot even starts speaking loudly. He is a homeless drifter with a dirty beard, a hollow stare, and the nervous movements of someone who has been stuck in one terrible memory for years. When he learns that the man convicted of killing his parents is being released from prison, he returns to Virginia and tries to take justice into his own hands.

The genius of Blue Ruin is how badly Dwight fits the revenge-movie fantasy. He can pull a trigger, yet he has none of the cool control audiences expect from this genre. He panics, bleeds, improvises, hides, and keeps making the kind of mistakes a real person would make if grief pushed him into violence. The family feud around him keeps widening until revenge stops feeling empowering and starts feeling like a curse passed from one house to another. Its tension comes from watching someone chase payback with no talent for surviving it.

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‘Prisoners’ (2013)

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Few modern thrillers make desperation feel as heavy as Prisoners. Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is a Pennsylvania father whose young daughter Anna disappears with her friend Joy on Thanksgiving, and the investigation quickly centers on Alex Jones (Paul Dano), a mentally impaired man who was driving a suspicious RV. Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes the official path, following evidence, suspects, and buried connections, while Keller decides the law is moving too slowly for a parent running out of hope.

The film’s grip comes from how every choice feels uglier than the last. Keller’s decision to imprison and torture Alex is horrifying, yet Jackman keeps the pain close enough that the viewer understands the emotional trap without being asked to approve it. Loki’s blinking intensity, the rainy streets, the maze drawings, the priest’s basement, and that final whistle all keep the movie tightening from different directions. The title is perfect too, since almost everyone here is trapped by something: grief, guilt, faith, violence, or the need to believe suffering can force truth out of the dark.

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‘The Fugitive’ (1993)

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Sometimes a thriller becomes perfect by being almost ridiculously clean in its storytelling. The Fugitive gives us Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), a respected Chicago surgeon wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, then thrown into a manhunt after a prison transport crash gives him one chance to run. Deputy U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) leads the pursuit, and the movie becomes a masterclass in forward motion: Kimble has to prove his innocence while Gerard keeps closing in with terrifying competence.

The fun is that both men are smart. Kimble dyes his hair, sneaks into hospitals, follows medical clues, and tracks the one-armed man connected to his wife’s death. Gerard, meanwhile, turns every crime scene, mistake, and near-miss into another step forward. The dam jump, the hospital escape, the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and the final confrontation all have that old-school studio-thriller confidence where geography, stakes, and character are always clear. The Fugitive never has to fake urgency. It has a wronged man, a brilliant hunter, and a story that keeps running with perfect balance.

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‘Gone Girl’ (2014)

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The first time Gone Girl changes shape, the whole movie becomes nastier in hindsight. Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) comes home on his fifth wedding anniversary to find his wife Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) missing, and the media quickly turns him into America’s favorite suspicious husband. At first, the film seems to be about a man trying to survive public judgment while police, neighbors, and viewers keep noticing the cracks in his story.

Then Amy steps into full view, and the movie becomes something colder, funnier, and far more vicious. Pike gives Amy the calm intelligence of someone who understands performance better than everyone watching her. Affleck’s Nick is perfect casting because his charm has a built-in smugness that the film keeps weaponizing. The treasure hunt clues, the diary voiceover, the Desi Collings (Neil Patrick Harris) trap, the talk-show image management, and that final return home keep shifting the power. Gone Girl is a thriller about marriage, media, and identity as staged combat. Every smile feels like evidence, betrayal, anger, strategy, revenge. It’s psychologically weird and that stimulates so well.

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‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007)

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The coin-toss scene alone could haunt a whole career in this film. It follows Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) walking into a gas station, starts a conversation with the owner, and slowly turns nothing into a life-or-death ritual. That is the kind of terror No Country for Old Men carries. The story follows Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), a welder who finds drug money after a desert shootout and takes it, which puts Chigurh, a near-mythic killer, on his trail while Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) watches the violence spread beyond his understanding.

Moss is resourceful, Chigurh is methodical, and Bell is tired in a way that feels spiritual. The hotel-room suspense, the tracking device in the money, the border escape, the silenced shotgun, the car crash, and the offscreen cruelty all create a thriller that refuses comfort. Even the absence of a traditional showdown feels bold. The movie leaves you with Bell’s dream about his father, and suddenly the chase has become something older and sadder than crime.

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‘Zodiac’ (2007)

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The scariest thing about Zodiac is how much time it has. The film follows the hunt for the Zodiac Killer through journalists, detectives, letters, codes, false leads, and years of obsession that grind people down without giving them the clean release of certainty. Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a cartoonist at the San Francisco Chronicle, then becomes consumed by the case. Inspector Dave Toschi (Mark Ruffalo) carries the police side with style and frustration. Reporter Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.) gets pulled into the killer’s orbit and starts unraveling in public.

This is a thriller where the monster’s power comes from absence. The lake attack, the cab murder, the newsroom letter openings, the basement scene with the movie posters, and Graysmith’s final stare at Arthur Leigh Allen (John Carroll Lynch) all hit differently because the movie never turns obsession into easy heroism. It shows how a case can become a life, then eat that life year by year. The pacing of this film almost feels hypnotic. The viewer becomes part of the same hunger.

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‘Oldboy’ (2003)

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Oldboy is locked in long before that hammer comes out. Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is kidnapped, imprisoned in a private room for fifteen years, framed for his wife’s murder, then released without an explanation. He enters the outside world as a man rebuilt by isolation, rage, television, and one question: who stole his life, and why?

That setup gives the movie an insane emotional engine. Dae-su meets Mi-do (Kang Hye-jung), starts chasing the people behind his imprisonment, and follows clues that feel like they were arranged by someone who knows him better than he knows himself. The live octopus scene, the dumpling trail, the one-take corridor brawl, Woo-jin’s (Yoo Ji-tae) cold elegance, and the final photo album all push the film toward one of the most devastating revelations in thriller history. Dae-su thinks he is hunting an enemy, then discovers he has been performing inside someone else’s punishment.

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‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)

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The Silence of the Lambs is the film that put Jodie Foster on the map. Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) plays an FBI trainee sent to interview an imprisoned cannibal psychiatrist, Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). The Bureau hopes he can help them understand Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine), a serial killer who skins his victims. That simple assignment creates three lines of tension at once: Clarice trying to prove herself, Lecter studying her wounds, and Bill moving closer to another murder.

The movie is so gripping because every conversation feels dangerous. Lecter never needs freedom to control a room. Clarice has intelligence, empathy, and fear all working at once, and Foster lets you feel the pressure of being underestimated by almost every man around her. The storage unit, the autopsy, the night-vision basement, the lotion-in-the-basket horror, and Lecter’s escape are all precise without feeling mechanical. The lamb story gives the film its emotional center. Clarice is chasing a killer, but she is also trying to save one girl loudly enough to silence a childhood scream.

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‘Se7en’ (1995)

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Se7en gives us Somerset (Morgan Freeman), the veteran counting the days until retirement, and Mills (Brad Pitt), the younger detective eager to prove himself, as they take on a killer staging murders around the seven deadly sins. The structure could have been gimmicky in weaker hands. Here, it becomes a march through moral decay that keeps you hook from start to end.

Every murder scene expands the nightmare. Gluttony is disgusting. Greed is staged like judgment. Sloth is one of the most horrifying reveals in ’90s cinema. Lust feels almost unbearable through what it implies. The library research, the rain, the apartment chase, the killer turning himself in, and that empty desert road all keep moving toward dread instead of surprise alone. Somerset understands the world’s rot too well, while Mills still believes anger can meet evil head-on and win. That contrast keeps you hooked.

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‘Heat’ (1995)

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Heat gives us Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro), who leads a professional crew that treats crime like a disciplined craft, while LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) hunts men like Neil with the focus of someone who has sacrificed normal life for the job. The story is huge, but the emotional line is simple. Two men on opposite sides recognize each other more clearly than anyone at home can. That opening armored-truck robbery announces a movie operating at a different level.

The greatness is in how much life exists around the chase. Neil has Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer), Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore), Trejo (Danny Trejo), and a code that keeps him alive until love tempts him toward a future. Vincent has a marriage collapsing in real time and a stepdaughter whose pain he notices almost too late. Neil and Vincent talk like men who already know the ending but respect the other’s commitment to getting there. Then comes the bank robbery, the street shootout, Waingro’s (Kevin Gage) shadow over everything, and that airport runway finale where victory feels almost mournful. Heat is a 10/10 thriller because every bullet, glance, job, and goodbye feels tied to the same obsession.

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December 15, 1995

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170 minutes

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Michael Mann

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Michael Mann

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For the longest time, thriller shows would rely on a single hook where the entire story revolved around solving the mystery and catching the killer. Thankfully, the genre has evolved over the last few years. Modern thriller shows aren’t interested in building suspense simply by hiding information from the audience. Instead, they operate in a much denser psychological space to make viewers question everything as the story progresses.

That’s what makes this new wave of thrillers feel compelling without ever relying on cheap shock value and meaningless twists. Their idea is to pull the audience into messy, unpredictable worlds and never let them feel fully comfortable again. Here is a list of must-see new thrillers that do exactly that and are perfect from start to finish.

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‘Severance’ (2022–Present)

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Severance is easily one of the most original thriller shows of the last few years. The Apple TV series follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott), an employee at the mysterious Lumon Industries, where workers undergo a procedure that surgically separates their work memories from their personal memories. Their “innie” selves only exist inside the office, while their “outie” selves have no idea what happens once they step into the building. The concept is disturbing on its own, but the show takes it even further by turning the workplace into a psychological maze full of strange rules, empty hallways, and secrets that seem impossible to understand. Aside from its compelling central story, Severance is also a masterclass in character-driven storytelling.

Mark’s grief over the death of his wife gives the narrative a strong emotional foundation while Helly (Britt Lower), Dylan (Zach Cherry), and Irving (John Turturro) each bring their own sense of humanity to Lumon’s otherwise sterile world. The show is a corporate satire, a sci-fi thriller, and a psychological mystery all at once without ever feeling convoluted. Every episode adds another disturbing layer to Lumon’s world, and the tension only grows as the characters begin questioning the lives they have been forced to live. It is rare for a thriller this strange to feel so controlled, but Severance thrives in this restraint while also feeling genuinely haunting thanks to its mythology.

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‘Slow Horses’ (2022–Present)

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Slow Horses is another show that proves spy thrillers don’t need glamorous agents or world-ending stakes to be entertaining. The Apple TV+ series follows a group of disgraced MI5 operatives who have been dumped into Slough House, an administrative dead-end reserved for agents who have completely messed up their careers. The rude, irritated, and completely checked-out Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) leads this team that barely does anything. However, things take a turn when a real crisis suddenly forces everyone back into action. It’s interesting how Slow Horses begins as a workplace comedy about failed spies but slowly evolves into one of the sharpest thrillers on TV currently. The fact that this crew is full of bitter, exhausted, and professionally humiliated people gives Slow Horses a sense of realism that no other show in the genre can fully match.

Jack Lowden’s River Cartwright is one of the standout characters in the show, who desperately wants to redeem himself and serves as the perfect counterpart to Lamb’s constant nihilism. Slow Horses also strikes the perfect tonal balance between comedy and tense espionage storylines. Unlike many modern spy shows that become overly complicated just for the heck of it, Slow Horses keeps its storytelling tight and character-focused. Even when the plots grow larger in scale, the emotional core always comes back to these deeply dysfunctional people trying to survive inside a system that has already discarded them. That consistency is a huge reason why Slow Horses has resonated so well with the audience.

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‘His & Hers’ (2026)

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His & Hers is an unsettling thriller based on Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel. The miniseries follows former news anchor Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson), who returns to her small Georgia hometown after learning about a murder connected to people from her past. At the same time, her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), is officially investigating the case, which immediately creates tension because neither of them fully trusts the other anymore.

The premise allows the show to keep introducing new secrets, different perspectives, and the smallest of details that completely change how viewers see the story. His & Hers thrives on paranoia, and this storytelling approach really benefits from the series’ claustrophobic, small-town setting. His & Hers doesn’t throw constant twists at the audience for hollow shock value, but when the reveals do come, they actually feel unpredictable. The show will have viewers thinking they have solved the mystery before pulling the rug out from under them, and that’s exactly what keeps them wanting more.

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‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

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The Girlfriend is one of the most fascinating thrillers of the last few years because it makes the audience second-guess whether something is even wrong in the first place. The series follows Laura (Robin Wright), a successful woman whose seemingly stable life begins to unravel after her son introduces her to his mysterious new girlfriend, Cherry (Olivia Cooke). At first, Laura’s suspicions seem irrational, but the show slowly blurs the line between love and obsession until it becomes impossible to tell who is actually manipulating whom.

The story shifts between Laura and Cherry’s perspectives and repeatedly revisits the same events from both points of view, often with tiny inconsistencies that completely change how the audience interprets what actually happened. That constant uncertainty becomes the show’s greatest strength because viewers are never entirely sure whose version of reality they should believe. Wright and Cooke perfectly embody their complex characters, and their tense dynamic unfolds like a wildly entertaining psychological chess match. The Girlfriend keeps building this suspense until the very end, to the point where it’s impossible to stop watching because of how the audience is constantly forced to rethink what they believed earlier.

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‘Dept. Q’ (2025–Present)

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Most crime shows try to make their detectives instantly likable, but Dept. Q does the exact opposite. The Netflix thriller introduces Carl Morck (Matthew Goode), a hardened, emotionally wrecked detective whose return to work after a traumatic shooting leaves almost everyone around him frustrated. Instead of getting back to normal police work, Carl is shoved into a forgotten basement office and assigned to lead a brand-new cold case department filled with other misfits like him. The punishment slowly evolves into one of the most gripping investigative thrillers Netflix has released in years as Carl and his team reopen the disappearance of prosecutor Merritt Lingard (Chloe Pirrie), and are pulled into a complex web of political corruption and buried trauma.

Dept. Q features a compelling mystery, but beneath that, the show is completely character-driven. Watching these emotionally fractured people learning to trust each other is the highlight of the show. The series also has this dry, almost uncomfortable sense of humor running through it that keeps the characters from becoming overly bleak. What really elevates Dept. Q, though, is its pacing. Instead of rushing through twists, the show really lets its tension stretch. By the time everything starts connecting, the investigation feels genuinely consuming, and the final reveal lingers with the audience long after the credits roll.

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‘All Her Fault’ (2025)

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All Her Fault wastes absolutely no time pulling viewers into its nightmarish premise. The Peacock thriller begins with Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) arriving to pick up her young son from a playdate, only to discover that nobody at the house has ever heard of him. From there, the series spirals into an increasingly tense mystery that constantly shifts the audience’s understanding of what’s really happening. The show does a great job of balancing its central mystery with deeply personal themes of motherhood, guilt, and the pressures of holding a family together.

Snook delivers one of the strongest performances of her career. Her portrayal of Marissa always feels relatable, even as the story becomes increasingly chaotic. Dakota Fanning is equally compelling as Jenny, whose unlikely friendship with Marissa becomes one of the emotional anchors of the series. Nothing is as it seems in All Her Fault, though. The writing constantly forces viewers to question who can actually be trusted, especially as seemingly supportive characters slowly reveal hidden motivations and deeply messy personal histories. The series is layered, raw, and emotionally complex, which is what makes it impossible to stop binging.

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2025 – 2025-00-00

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Sky Atlantic

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Kate Dennis, Minkie Spiro

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Phoebe Eclair-Powell, Megan Gallagher, James Smythe

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We love the idea of shopping at the same boutiques East Coast socialites do. The elite have a way of piecing together an outfit that looks effortlessly cool yet incredibly rich, and we want in. The great news is you don’t need to have a Billionaire’s Isle budget, not when you can browse these boutique-worthy dresses on Amazon. They’re so trendy and chic, people will think you nabbed it at a shop off Main Street.

These breezy summer dresses are the easiest way to give off pure rich mom vibes, without sending your wallet to the ER. We picked up everything from no-nonsense minis to wedding guest dresses you can wear to outdoor ceremonies, starting at just $10. Designed with lightweight fabrics, pretty patterns and polished details, these Amazon dress picks absolutely scream ‘high-end style.’

Psst, some of our favorites are from popular brands, too. Think: Cupshe, Astr the Label and Petal & Pup!

19 Boutique-Inspired Dresses on Amazon

1. Our Favorite: Say ‘hello’ to your new go-to dress this summer. The eyelet details, exaggerated sleeves, V-neckline and cinched waist give it elegant flair with a flattering twist.

2. Best Value: It’s kind of remarkable to find a mini swing dress that looks this good for just $10, but we’re not questioning it. We especially love the ruffle sleeves and European-esque pattern that’s giving Greece vibes.

3. Laid-Back Luxe: Can’t you envision yourself on a boat, sipping champagne while wearing this maxi shirtdress? Yeah, the vision is clearly there. This boutique-like option is luxe in just about any color, but opt for the blue stripes for that coastal appearance.

4. Designer-Inspired: Whenever we see this relaxed maxi dress, we automatically think it’s a style from Lilly Pulitzer. Grab it in this fun, geometric pattern and see how many people in your friend group will think the same.

5. Playful Pattern: You simply can’t create a summer wardrobe without adding some gingham in the mix. This cute mini sundress is just the thing to wear to picnics, boardwalk strolls and farmers’ market outings.

6. Quite the Charmer: If you have a garden party, outdoor wedding or baby shower on the agenda, you’ll also want to have this pretty chiffon-like dress in your closet. The Petal & Pup find looks extremely elegant with a light fabric, floral print and ruffle details, and we wouldn’t expect anything less.

7. LBD: Your little black dress from 2001 needs an upgrade, and this boutique-style option is up for the challenge. It has a simple silhouette, which makes the ruffle-hem sleeves stand out.

8. Pop of Color: This ruffle cap-sleeve mini comes in so many bright prints and colors, including this teal blue hue that belongs in your vacation wardrobe.

9. Resortwear Must: Beachside dinners and romantic events call for something with high-end style, like this option from Astr the Label. It features a unique floral pattern and an almost neutral color palette, setting it apart from most on our list.

10. Flirty Fun: If you like the gingham-print mini from above, you’ll love this popular long maxi. The same checked pattern is the star of the show, but the smocked bodice and ruffle sleeves give it a flirty nod.

11. Rich Mom: We can almost guarantee that you’ll spot a beach-chic dress style like this in Southampton (but our find will be far cheaper). The puffed sleeves, button front and bold pattern will make you second-guess the $34 price tag.

12. Boho Babe: Trendy off-shoulder dresses are totally back for summer 2026, which is why you’ll want to grab this one before it sells out. The floor-length Cupshe dress features everything we’d want in a bohemian-style getup, including a tropical pattern and an easygoing silhouette.

13. Greece Maven: The moment we saw this simple yet gorgeous maxi, we immediately thought of Greece. The white and blue combo feels on-trend with Santorini style, so you can look like you belong before you even arrive!

14. Instant Upgrade: Us Weekly shopping editors love Petal & Pup dresses, and this one is no exception. The various blue floral patterns, bow-tie straps and flowy skirt look like a dream. We also love a smocked bodice, which accommodates larger busts nicely.

15. Sporty-Chic: It may be a little unconventional, but this sporty-chic dress is one all the ‘It’ girls are wearing this summer. The playful red and blue combination works well together, especially on this collegiate-style pick.

16. Summer Staple: Forgo tight dresses and opt for something a little more practical . . . and a whole lot more polished. This spaghetti strap midi dress is loose and light, skimming over the body with ease. Oh, and the rickrack trim totally elevates it.

17. Game Changer: Scoring a wedding guest dress for less than $50 seems impossible, and yet, we found this one-shoulder dress as proof. The floral pattern and bow-tie accent will make you stand out in a sea of boring dresses.

18. Two-in-One: We love clothes that have more than one function, like this mini quarter-sleeve pick that doubles as a swimsuit coverup. You can slip it on after taking a dip, and head straight to lunch without changing in the hotel room.

19. Pretty Pick: Soft and feminine, this gorgeous mini dress is just what you need to nail the cool-girl babydoll trend. In addition to the waist-cinching detail, this puff-sleeve number has cute bow accents that ‘up’ the dainty factor.

Related: Amazon‘s New Summer Pieces Are Perfect for Petites — Starting at $3

Summer is technically around the corner, but you just might think differently with how warm it is outside. Hey, we’re not complaining! The only issue with this is realizing that your carefully curated petite summer wardrobe from last year looks a little outdated. You don’t need an overhaul — just a few new short girl-friendly […]