Chris and Martina: The Final Set
Netflix
In the 70s and 80s, female tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova were rivals; now they are friends supporting each other through cancer treatment. This is a tender story that, unlike most self-promoting sports documentaries these days, has real heart.
The BearÂ
Disney+
In its fifth and final season, the Emmy-sweeping, era-defining show serves a simple menu that recalls what first made it great, bringing the gang together for one last – incredibly tense – service.
The Pitt
HBO Max
The second season finale of the medical drama from the creators of ER rounds out a chaotic 4 July shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center with fireworks, karaoke, emotional heart to hearts and an emergency c-section.Â
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story
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HBO Max
Robin Byrd, a former porn actress and public access broadcaster, became an avid campaigner for safe sex during the Aids crisis. Her remarkable life story is told in a documentary that captures her zany spirit.
Illustration by Charlotte Durance