July is full of exclusive content for Paramount+ subscribers.
COMING TO PARAMOUNT+ AUSTRALIA THIS JULY
Fireheart
FRIDAY, 1 JULY
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE FILM
Sixteen-year-old Georgia Nolan dreams of being the world’s first-ever female firefighter.
When a mysterious arsonist starts burning down Broadway, New York’s firemen begin vanishing. Georgia’s father, Shawn, is called out of retirement by the Mayor of New York to lead the investigation into the disappearances. Desperate to help her father and save her city, Georgia disguises herself as a young man called “Joe” and joins a small group of misfit firefighters trying to stop the arsonist.
MTV Unplugged: Twenty One Pilots
SUNDAY, 3 JULY
MUSIC SPECIAL
In this latest edition of the iconic MTV Unplugged series, Twenty One Pilots take the stage in Los Angeles to perform stripped-back versions of some of the biggest songs from their catalogue. In addition to Stressed Out, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun run through reimagined versions of hits like Tear In My Heart, House of Gold/Lane Boy, Shy Away, Ride/Nico and the Niners, and Car Radio/Heathens. This is MTV’s most plugged, Unplugged.
Stuff Everyone Should Know About Australia
SUNDAY, 3 JULY
NAIDOC WEEK SPECIAL
Elaine Crombie hosts Stuff Everyone Should Know About Australia – a 10 play NAIDOC Week documentary web series, that’s all about busting myths and celebrating truths about First Nations history and culture. Let’s be real, when it comes to Australia’s First Nations people, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. And a whole lot of stuff that’s never been taught. This series aims to rectify that by taking a look at some fascinating facts all Australians should be proud of. Short and sweet, fun and educational – Stuff Every Should Know About Australia is a collaboration between 10 play and First Nations creatives who are passionate about learning amazing truths and sharing them with the rest of the nation.
Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?
FRIDAY, 8 JULY
EXCLUSIVE NEW SERIES / EVERY EPISODE
True crime docuseries Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell? asks — and promises to answer — why an educated socialite heiress would prey on other women. The three-part docuseries investigates how “socialite turned sex trafficker” Maxwell became entangled with convicted
abuser Jeffrey Epstein for decades. Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell? works backward to see why Maxwell was convicted on sex-trafficking charges in December 2021.
Sky Med
MONDAY, 11 JULY
EXCLUSIVE NEW SERIES / EVERY EPISODE
Sky Med follows the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. Weaving together intense character journeys with high-stakes medical rescues, a diverse cast of young medical responders must rely on each other for survival at 20,000 feet in the air. The series stars Natasha Calis (Nurses) as Hayley, Ace “Aason” Nadjiwon (Batwoman) as Bodie, Morgan Holmstrom (Siberia) as Crystal, Praneet Akilla (Nancy Drew) as Chopper, Thomas Elms (The Order) as Nowak, Mercedes Morris (Between) as Lexi, Kheon Clarke (Riverdale) as Tristan, and Braeden Clarke (Outlander) as Jeremy.
The Secrets She Keeps
TUESDAY, 12 JULY
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / EVERY EPISODE
From the opening moments of The Secrets She Keeps season two, we know something has gone terribly wrong for Meghan Shaughnessy (Jessica De Gouw). An incident has taken place that will have devastating repercussions for her family and her marriage to Jack (Todd Lasance). Slowly we re-trace Meghan’s memories of the events that led to the incident, though nothing is as it first seems. In maximum security prison, much-despised inmate Agatha Fyfle (Laura Carmichael) has a secret of her own, one that makes her desperate to escape to safety. And all the while, a passionately invested young podcaster, Lorelei (Miranda Frangou), is doing everything possible to swell the tide of public and political sympathy for Agatha’s case. It’s a complication that only serves to entangle Meghan and Agatha even further.
Hip Hop My House
THURSDAY, 14 JULY
ALL NEW SERIES / EVERY EPISODE
Hip Hop My House is hosted by Harlem rapper Cam’ron, who will bring his iconic style to this high-octane hip-hop makeover series with the help of interior designer Zeez Louize. Together they spin one lucky superfan’s crib into a larger–than-life tribute to rap icons, past and present. Featured artists include: 24KGoldn, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Erica Banks, Migos, Polo G, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga and Nelly.
Compulsion
SUNDAY, 17 JULY
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / EVERY EPISODE
All-new UK miniseries, Compulsion, follows a paramedic and mum, Jenny Challoner (Leanne Best). After a fatal train crash, Jenny suffers with PTSD and as she tries to cope, she develops a gambling addiction. She begins to hide her suffering from her husband Chris (Danny Ashok), best friend Alison (Krissi Bohn), and daughter Rosie (Amaya Faizy). When Jenny returns to her work as a paramedic, she has a public meltdown – but is helped by a stranger, Sasha (Anna Chancellor). Sasha creates a bond and shares her secrets with Jenny, however she has an agenda of her own.
Yo! MTV Raps
TUESDAY, 19 JULY
ALL NEW SERIES / EVERY EPISODE
More than 30 years after the original YO! introduced us to a growing underground genre of music, hip hop culture has become a dominating global force, influencing fashion trends, art, politics, sports, film & TV, and technology. Co-hosted by Conceited and DJ Diamond Kuts, this re-boot will showcase just how far hip-hop culture has come in 2022.
I Love That For You
THURSDAY, 21 JULY
EXCLUSIVE NEW SERIES / EVERY EPISODE
It’s the half-hour comedy series starring, and executive produced by Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live), with fellow nominee Molly Shannon (The White Lotus) and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish) also leading the cast. Inspired by Bayer’s own story of overcoming childhood leukaemia, I Love That For You centres on Joanna Gold (Bayer) who dreams of becoming a host at a home shopping channel. Working to shed her life-long label as “that cancer girl,” she moves away from her parents, starts a budding romance for the first time in her adult life and forms a meaningful friendship with her idol Jackie (Shannon), the charismatic star of the network, all against the backdrop of a highly competitive workplace where people play dirty to succeed.
The Day The Music Died: The Story Of Don McLean’s American Pie
FRIDAY, 22 JULY
EXCLUSIVE MUSIC SPECIAL
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of American Pie, an eight-and-a-half-minute epic that chronicled – somewhat cryptically – the politics, youth culture and defining events of the ’50s and ’60s. 50 years after he wrote the song, Don McLean is ready to tell the story of American Pie. The singer-songwriter’s feature documentary will also inform a new stage play that will revolve around McLean’s deep catalogue (which includes Vincent, Castles in the Air and Wonderful Baby), as well as a children’s book based on his most famous song.
Couples Therapy Australia
TUESDAY, 26 JULY
EXCLUSIVE NEW AUSSIE SERIES / EVERY EPISODE
Paramount+ is taking a deep dive into the world of relationship counselling, with Couples Therapy Australia. Far from reality-show caricatures, this true documentary filmmaking brings viewers into the authentic and visceral experience of weekly therapy with three couples, as they dive into their long-standing conflicts, explore their personal histories and seek connection and new compassion for each other. On hand to help guide our couples with compassion and clarity, is Registered Clinical Psychotherapist Marryam Chehelnabi. Over her 15-year career, she has worked with individuals, couples and groups seeking help with complex trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, personality disorders, addictions and holds a special interest in couples with complex presentations.
Honor Society
SATURDAY, 30 JULY
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE FILM
Honor Society follows Honor (Angourie Rice, Mare of Eastown), an ambitious high school senior whose sole focus is getting into Harvard, assuming she can first score the coveted recommendation from her guidance counsellor, Mr. Calvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Superbad). Willing to do whatever it takes, Honor concocts a Machiavellian plan to take down her top three student competitors, until things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for her biggest competition, Michael (Gaten Matarazzo, Stranger Things).
