Welcome to the latest Pop Culture Pulse, Anglophenia's roundup of the top pop culture happenings of the month. Whether you're into blockbuster movies or quirkier TV series, there's definitely something here to tickle your fancy.

1. A NATURAL HISTORY DOC TO SAVOR

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This six-part natural history series will take you on a weekly trip to some of the world's most remote locations. Because they're so untouched, these mini "Edens" have been able to flourish with rich biodiversity, but as humans get closer, the threat of development obviously looms large. The wonderful Helena Bonham Carter provides a suitably classy narration, so settle down with your favorite TV snacks and enjoy the fascinating flora and fauna.

Eden: Untamed Planet premieres Saturday, July 24 at 8pm ET on BBC America and AMC. Episodes will be available on AMC+ the same day they air.

2. A MORALLY MURKY THRILLER SERIES

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The Good Wife's Cush Jumbo stars in this six-part revenge thriller based on Nicholas Blake's bestselling novel. She plays Frances Cairnes, a grieving mother who takes matters into her own hands after the police investigation into her son's death is dropped. Posing as a novelist researching a new murder-mystery, she infiltrates the life of George Rattery (Chernobyl's Jared Harris), the toxic businessman she believes killed him in a hit-and-run. Expect to be gripped from the start.

The Beast Must Die premieres Monday, July 5 on AMC+, then begins Monday, July 12 at 10pm ET on AMC. Watch the trailer here.

3. A SITCOM THAT'S HORRIBLY RELATABLE

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This brilliant British sitcom offers a view of middle-class parenthood that's anything but rose-tinted. Anna Maxwell Martin stars as a somewhat disorganized north London mother struggling to keep up with the "Alpha Mums" at her kids' school. This third season pulls off a casting coup by adding the absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley as the waspish mother of Amanda (Lucy Punch), de facto leader of the Alpha Mums. Bring on the zingers!

Motherland premieres Thursday, July 8 on Sundance Now. Watch the trailer here.

4. A POP ALBUM WITH LASHINGS OF CHARACTER

[caption id="attachment_442008" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Laura Mvula: Pink Noise[/caption]

British singer-songwriter Laura Mvula was unceremoniously dropped by her label in 2017 – a blow she cruelly found out about in a forwarded email. Now signed to a new record company, she's swapped her earlier orchestral soul sound for something more bombastic: big, bright '80s-style pop with nods to Grace Jones, Phil Collins, and Michael Jackson. Check out the ridiculously infectious single "Got Me" for a taste of her quite glorious comeback.

Pink Noise drops Friday, July 2 via Atlantic.

5. A SHOW YOU'LL RAISE A TOAST TO

[caption id="attachment_442000" align="alignnone" width="1920"] The Wine Show[/caption]

Would you like to enjoy a glass of wine with Matthew Goode? This fun and informative lifestyle series sees the dashing actor taste everything from riesling to pinot grigio with friendly wine experts and his actor friends Matthew Rhys, Dominic West, and James Purefoy. Season three, based in Portugal's Douro Valley, premieres on July 29, but you can catch up with seasons one and two from July 15 and July 22 respectively.

The Wine Show launches Thursday, July 15 on Acorn TV and Sundance Now.

6. A SERIOUSLY CHILLING FIVE-PART THRILLER

[caption id="attachment_441998" align="alignnone" width="1920"] The North Water[/caption]

This limited series based on Ian McGuire's acclaimed novel is packed with talent. Colin Farrell stars as Henry Drax, a brutish harpooner who embarks on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner (Jack O'Connell), a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up to become the ship's doctor. Andrew Haigh (45 Years) directs a drama billed as a "harsh struggle for survival" that also features Stephen Graham, Tom Courtenay, and Peter Mullan.

The North Water premieres Thursday, July 15 on AMC+. (Photo: BBC / See-Saw Films)

7. AN ALBUM OF PRISTINE POP-R&B BEATS

[caption id="attachment_442002" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Jam & Lewis: Jam & Lewis: Volume One[/caption]

Pop-R&B producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have a seriously impressive 41 U.S. top ten hits to their name, including the Janet Jackson classics "All for You" and "Nasty," but this is the first time they've released an album under their own name. As befits their reputation, it's a starry affair featuring appearances from some of their famous clients including Mary J. Blige and Boyz II Men. Check out the sweetly nostalgic Mariah Carey collab "Somewhat Loved" for a taster.

Jam & Lewis: Volume One drops Friday, July 9 via Flyte Time and BMG.

8. A SUPERHERO MOVIE THAT'S LONG OVERDUE

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Let's be real: it's about time Scarlett Johansson's ass-kicking Black Widow got her own movie. Here she's joined by Florence Pugh, who plays a sister figure who's also a likely successor, and a stellar supporting cast led by Rachel Weisz, William Hurt, David Harbour, and Ray Winstone. Super-talented indie director Cate Shortland (Somersault, Berlin Syndrome) should ensure this female-led superhero movie has enough vim and vigor to stand out from the crowd.

Black Widow opens in theaters Friday, July 9. Watch the trailer here.

9. AN ANIMATED SERIES LIKE NO OTHER

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This quirky-looking stop-motion animated series hails from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the makers of Robot Chicken. Set in the fictional metropolis Ultra City, it follows two intrepid detectives (voiced by Jimmi Simpson and Da'Vine Joy Randolph) as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of its most high-profile businessman. An awesome voice cast including Kristen Bell, John C. Reilly, and Bebe Neuwirth adds to its surefire cult appeal.

Ultra City Smiths premieres Thursday, July 22 on AMC+.

10. A WILD RIDE FOR MOVIE LOVERS OF ALL AGES

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This family adventure movie is based on a Walt Disney theme park ride, but then again, so is the enormously successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Dwayne Johnson stars as an early 20th century steamboat captain who takes a serious British scientist (Emily Blunt) and her scampish younger brother (Jack Whitehall) on a mission into the Jungle to find the so-called "Tree of Life." It sounds like a reassuringly old-fashioned premise, but expect the CGI to be gleamingly modern.

Jungle Cruise glides into theaters Friday, July 30. Watch the trailer here.

What are you most looking forward to watching or listening to this month?