The summer TV slump is real, but your June viewing schedule is about to get a major upgrade. PBS Masterpiece is rolling out a trio of captivating dramas, from a returning fan-favorite mystery to a timeless, star-crossed romance. This month brings a new season of Grantchester, the final chapter of Seaside Hotel, and the streaming debut of Wuthering Heights. Here’s what to expect and how to watch (Wuthering Heights PBS).
Grantchester Season 9: A Bittersweet Return
The beloved crime-solving vicar Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) returns to Grantchester, but his world is shattered by a tragic motorcycle accident. This season finds Will grappling with a profound crisis of faith that tests his spirit and his vital partnership with detective Geordie Keating (Robson Green). As the two tackle more of the village’s signature mysteries, Will must decide what his future holds, both spiritually and personally.
This ninth season also marks a bittersweet farewell, as it will be Tom Brittney’s last season in the vicar’s collar. While fans will be saying goodbye to Will, they will also get to meet his replacement. The series will introduce a charismatic new vicar, Alphy Kotteram (played by Rishi Nair), who is set to step into the Grantchester pulpit and bring a fresh dynamic to the series.
Don’t miss the start of this poignant final chapter for a fan-favorite character. The Grantchester season 9 release date is Sunday, June 16, at 9/8c on your local PBS station.
Seaside Hotel: The Final Season of This Charming Danish Drama
Looking for a charming new discovery? Escape to the Danish coast with Seaside Hotel (Badehotellet). This delightful series follows the intertwined lives of the wealthy guests and hardworking staff at a small beach hotel between 1928 and 1946. Full of sun-drenched scenery, lighthearted comedy, and gentle romance, it’s the perfect character-driven series to get lost in this summer.
The tenth and final season brings this beloved European series to a close. The US release date is Thursday, June 27. The entire season will be available to binge-watch on that day exclusively with PBS Passport, the member benefit that gives you extended, on-demand access to a rich library of PBS programming.
Wuthering Heights: Stream the Passionate Tom Hardy Adaptation
For those craving a sweeping, gothic romance, Masterpiece is adding its acclaimed 2009 adaptation of Wuthering Heights to its streaming library. This version stars a young Tom Hardy as the brooding Heathcliff opposite Charlotte Riley as his fiery love, Cathy. Known for its raw passion and intensity, it’s a powerful take on Emily Brontë’s famously stormy classic.
Beginning June 1, you can stream this two-part series. It will be available to watch for free on PBS.org and the PBS App for a limited time, and members can also enjoy it on-demand with PBS Passport.
How to Watch PBS Masterpiece This Summer
You can watch these Masterpiece dramas in several ways:
- Watch Live on your local PBS station.
- Stream Free for a limited time on the PBS App and PBS.org.
- Binge with PBS Passport for extended, on-demand access.