Top Summer TV Shows to Watch on Streaming Platforms: We Were Liars Leads the Way on Amazon Prime Video and More Must-See Series

As the summer heat continues to rise, so do the temperatures of our favorite TV shows. From Amazon Prime Video's "We Were Liars" to Netflix's "The Waterfront" and HBO's "The Gilded Age," there's no shortage of must-watch content this month. Here are the top shows to add to your watchlist. First up is "We Were Liars," based on E. Lockhart's 2014 best-selling book of the same name. The eight-episode drama debuted on Prime Video on June 18 and follows Cadence Sinclair (Emily Alyn Lind) and her tight-knit inner circle during a picturesque summer on her grandfather's New England private island. A mysterious accident that Cadence can't remember changes her life forever, and that's when the Liars start to live up to their name. The show also stars Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada, Caitlin FitzGerald, Mamie Gummer, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, and David Morse. Next up is "The Waterfront," a new Southern crime drama from the creator of "Scream" and "Dawson's Creek." Inspired by true events, the North Carolina-set series follows a prominent fishing family as they try to keep a crumbling business empire afloat. The cast includes Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Danielle Campbell, and Rafael L. Silva. If you're in the mood for a period drama, "The Gilded Age" is trending as the top show on Max after returning for its highly anticipated third season on June 22. The Emmy-winning show continues the regal rivalry between old and new money in 1800s New York. The sprawling ensemble cast includes Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Christine Baranski, and Blake Ritson. New episodes air every Sunday on HBO and Max. Lastly, Lena Waithe's "The Chi" is one of the top 10 shows currently trending on Paramount+. The long-running crime drama, now midway through its seventh season, follows an intertwined group of residents on the South Side of Chicago as they navigate their daily lives and their neighborhood. The series has already been renewed for an eighth season at Showtime, so catch up while you can. New episodes air on Fridays on Paramount+ via the Showtime plan. If you're looking for other TV shows to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog for more recommendations. Whether you're in the mood for a mystery thriller, a period drama, or a crime drama, there's something for everyone this month. So grab your popcorn and settle in for some summer TV fun!