‘Black Mirror’ and ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ start today so why are you at work?

Lisa Respers France
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
1 minute read
Updated 8:54 AM EDT, Wed June 5, 2019
Praise be. Season 3 of of <strong>"The Handmaid's Tale"</strong> starts June 4 on Hulu and is centered on June's (Elisabeth Moss) resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. But that's not all that viewers can look forward to during the month.
Praise be. Season 3 of of "The Handmaid's Tale" starts June 4 on Hulu and is centered on June's (Elisabeth Moss) resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. But that's not all that viewers can look forward to during the month.
Hulu
<strong>"Marvel's Jessica Jones" Season 3</strong>: When Jessica (Krysten Ritter) crosses paths with a highly intelligent psychopath, she and Trish (Rachael Taylor) must repair their fractured relationship and team up to take him down.<strong>(Netflix)</strong><br />
"Marvel's Jessica Jones" Season 3: When Jessica (Krysten Ritter) crosses paths with a highly intelligent psychopath, she and Trish (Rachael Taylor) must repair their fractured relationship and team up to take him down.(Netflix)
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<strong>"Ask Dr. Ruth"</strong>: The documentary chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"Ask Dr. Ruth": The documentary chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist. (Hulu)
Hulu
<strong>"Black Mirror" Season 5</strong>: The anthology sci-fi series returns with three new stories featuring several stars, including Anthony Mackie, Miley Cyrus, Topher Grace and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Black Mirror" Season 5: The anthology sci-fi series returns with three new stories featuring several stars, including Anthony Mackie, Miley Cyrus, Topher Grace and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. (Netflix)
Netflix
<strong>"Oh, Ramona"</strong>: Awkward 16-year-old Andrei is infatuated with his alluring but aloof schoolmate Ramona -- until he meets stunning hotel clerk Anemona while on vacation. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Oh, Ramona": Awkward 16-year-old Andrei is infatuated with his alluring but aloof schoolmate Ramona -- until he meets stunning hotel clerk Anemona while on vacation. (Netflix)
Netflix
<strong>"Arthdal Chronicles"</strong>: In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Arthdal Chronicles": In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society. (Netflix)
Netflix
<strong>"Magic Mike"</strong>: Channing Tatum stars in this film about male stripper who wants more from his life than his profession. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Magic Mike": Channing Tatum stars in this film about male stripper who wants more from his life than his profession. (Netflix)
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<strong>"Reservoir Dogs"</strong>: This crime thriller about a gang of colorfully named criminals is what first put director Quentin Tarantino on the map. <strong>(Hulu)</strong>
"Reservoir Dogs": This crime thriller about a gang of colorfully named criminals is what first put director Quentin Tarantino on the map. (Hulu)
Live Entertainment
<strong>"Chasing Happiness"</strong>: Filled with never-before-seen footage of the brothers' early days, this documentary is a moving, personal look at the Jonas Brothers' journey from a family struggling to make ends meet to pop superstardom and later an abrupt hiatus that shocked the world. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Chasing Happiness": Filled with never-before-seen footage of the brothers' early days, this documentary is a moving, personal look at the Jonas Brothers' journey from a family struggling to make ends meet to pop superstardom and later an abrupt hiatus that shocked the world. (Amazon Prime)
Amazon Prime Video
<strong>"A Star Is Born"</strong>: A musician in a downward spiral helps a young singer pursue her passion in this drama starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. <strong>(HBO Now) </strong>
"A Star Is Born": A musician in a downward spiral helps a young singer pursue her passion in this drama starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. (HBO Now)
Warner Bros Pictures
<strong>"The Black Godfather"</strong>: An expansive look at the exceptional life and legacy of Clarence Avant, one of the most influential dealmakers in music, entertainment and politics over the last 60 years. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"The Black Godfather": An expansive look at the exceptional life and legacy of Clarence Avant, one of the most influential dealmakers in music, entertainment and politics over the last 60 years. (Netflix)
Netflix
<strong>"The Chef Show"</strong>: Actor/director Jon Favreau and award-winning Chef Roy Choi reunite after their critically acclaimed film, "Chef." In this series, they experiment with their favorite recipes and techniques, baking, cooking, exploring and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and culinary world. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"The Chef Show": Actor/director Jon Favreau and award-winning Chef Roy Choi reunite after their critically acclaimed film, "Chef." In this series, they experiment with their favorite recipes and techniques, baking, cooking, exploring and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and culinary world. (Netflix)
Netflix
<strong>"Ralph Breaks the Internet"</strong>: In this sequel to "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"Ralph Breaks the Internet": In this sequel to "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. (Netflix)
Disney
<strong>"Rush Hour"</strong>: Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan star in this action comedy about Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed Los Angles Police Department detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Rush Hour": Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan star in this action comedy about Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed Los Angles Police Department detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter. (Amazon Prime)
New Line Cinema
<strong>"Awake: The Million Dollar Game"</strong>: Sleepless for 24 hours, contestants in this comedy game show stumble through challenges both eccentric and mundane for a chance at a $1 million prize. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"Awake: The Million Dollar Game": Sleepless for 24 hours, contestants in this comedy game show stumble through challenges both eccentric and mundane for a chance at a $1 million prize. (Netflix)
Netflix
<strong>"Mission: Impossible":</strong> Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt, an American agent under false suspicion of disloyalty who must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"Mission: Impossible": Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt, an American agent under false suspicion of disloyalty who must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. (Hulu)
Paramount Pictures
<strong>"American Psycho"</strong>: Christian Bale stars as a wealthy New York City investment banking executive who hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"American Psycho": Christian Bale stars as a wealthy New York City investment banking executive who hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies. (Hulu)
Universal Studios
<strong>"Martin Clunes' Islands of America"</strong>: Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) embarks on an epic journey around the coast of America to discover what life is like on the surrounding islands. <strong>(Acorn TV)</strong>
"Martin Clunes' Islands of America": Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) embarks on an epic journey around the coast of America to discover what life is like on the surrounding islands. (Acorn TV)
Acorn TV
<strong>"Friday the 13th"</strong>: This classic horror film about a group of summer camp counselors are stalked and murdered spurred numerous sequels and a TV series. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"Friday the 13th": This classic horror film about a group of summer camp counselors are stalked and murdered spurred numerous sequels and a TV series. (Hulu)
Paramount Pictures
<strong>"The Hate You Give"</strong>: Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Angie Thomas, a young girl struggles after she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. <strong>(HBO Now) </strong>
"The Hate You Give": Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Angie Thomas, a young girl struggles after she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. (HBO Now)
Fox 2000 Pictures
<strong>"Documental" Season 3</strong> : Hitoshi Matsumoto presents a closed-door laughter survival show. Ten comedians put up 1 million yen each for the chance to win the 10-million-yen prize. The person who suppresses their laughter until the very end wins. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Documental" Season 3 : Hitoshi Matsumoto presents a closed-door laughter survival show. Ten comedians put up 1 million yen each for the chance to win the 10-million-yen prize. The person who suppresses their laughter until the very end wins. (Amazon Prime)
YD Creation
<strong>"Das Boot" Season 1 </strong>: This World War II drama is based on Lothar-Günther Buchheim's 1973 book of the same name. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"Das Boot" Season 1 : This World War II drama is based on Lothar-Günther Buchheim's 1973 book of the same name. (Hulu)
Bavaria Fiction
<strong>"Trinkets"</strong>: When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter's Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms in this series adapted from a YA novel by Kirsten Smith. <strong>(Netflix) </strong><br />
"Trinkets": When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter's Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms in this series adapted from a YA novel by Kirsten Smith. (Netflix)
Allyson Riggs/Netflix
"<strong>Creative Galaxy" Season 3</strong> : Follow the adventures of Arty, and his inspirational sidekick Epiphany as they soar through the Creative Galaxy fixing problems -- with art. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Creative Galaxy" Season 3 : Follow the adventures of Arty, and his inspirational sidekick Epiphany as they soar through the Creative Galaxy fixing problems -- with art. (Amazon Prime)
9 Story Media Group
<strong>"Absentia" Season 2</strong> : After killing her abductor, former FBI agent Emily Byrne struggles to define her new normal as a mother and a survivor of years of torture. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Absentia" Season 2 : After killing her abductor, former FBI agent Emily Byrne struggles to define her new normal as a mother and a survivor of years of torture. (Amazon Prime)
Amazon Prime Video
<strong>"Juliet, Naked"</strong>: Annie (Rose Byrne) is the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan (Chris O'Dowd), who also has an unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). <strong>(Amazon Prime, Hulu)</strong>
"Juliet, Naked": Annie (Rose Byrne) is the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan (Chris O'Dowd), who also has an unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). (Amazon Prime, Hulu)
Bona Fide Productions
<strong>"Minority Report"</strong> : Tom Cruise stars in the action packed crime thriller about a future where a special police unit is able to arrest murderers before they commit their crimes.<strong>(Amazon Priime) </strong>
"Minority Report" : Tom Cruise stars in the action packed crime thriller about a future where a special police unit is able to arrest murderers before they commit their crimes.(Amazon Priime)
Twentieth Century Fox
<strong>"Yardie"</strong>: Set in '70s Kingston and '80s Hackney, this drama (directed by Idris Elba), centers on the life of a young Jamaican man who has never fully recovered from the murder of his older brother. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Yardie": Set in '70s Kingston and '80s Hackney, this drama (directed by Idris Elba), centers on the life of a young Jamaican man who has never fully recovered from the murder of his older brother. (Amazon Prime)
Warp Films
<strong>"Final Life" Season 1</strong>: Two men with completely different backgrounds meet and solve harrowing cases together as part of a secret "Special Unit" within the police force. <strong>(Amazon Prime) </strong>
"Final Life" Season 1: Two men with completely different backgrounds meet and solve harrowing cases together as part of a secret "Special Unit" within the police force. (Amazon Prime)
FCC
<strong>"Airplane!"</strong>: This madcap comedy is now a classic. Extra points if you can rattle off some of the famous lines. <strong>(Amazon Prime)</strong>
"Airplane!": This madcap comedy is now a classic. Extra points if you can rattle off some of the famous lines. (Amazon Prime)
Paramount Pictures
<strong>"Shakespeare in Love"</strong>: A young Shakespeare, short on both ideas and cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.<strong> (Hulu) </strong>
"Shakespeare in Love": A young Shakespeare, short on both ideas and cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. (Hulu)
Universal Pictures
<strong>"Grey's Anatomy" Season 15</strong>: This medical drama series focuses on the lives and loves of a group of interns, residents and attending physicians. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>
"Grey's Anatomy" Season 15: This medical drama series focuses on the lives and loves of a group of interns, residents and attending physicians. (Netflix)
Shondaland
<strong>"The Spy Who Dumped Me"</strong>: Kate McKinnon and Mila Kunis star as a pair of best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy.<strong> (Amazon Prime, Hulu) </strong>
"The Spy Who Dumped Me": Kate McKinnon and Mila Kunis star as a pair of best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy. (Amazon Prime, Hulu)
BRON Studios
<strong>"The Devil Wears Prada"</strong>: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway mix it up as the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine and her assistant in this film based on the hit novel by Lauren Weisberger. <strong>(Hulu) </strong>
"The Devil Wears Prada": Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway mix it up as the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine and her assistant in this film based on the hit novel by Lauren Weisberger. (Hulu)
Fox 2000 Pictures
<strong>"Penelope Keith's Village of the Year"</strong>: From a shortlist of more than 400 applicants, renowned actress Dame Penelope Keith, and her team of three expert judges scour the country for the very best and crown one village, "Village of the Year." <strong>(Acorn TV)</strong>
"Penelope Keith's Village of the Year": From a shortlist of more than 400 applicants, renowned actress Dame Penelope Keith, and her team of three expert judges scour the country for the very best and crown one village, "Village of the Year." (Acorn TV)
Acorn TV
What's streaming on Netflix, Amazon and Hulu in June
CNN  — 

Wednesday might go down in history as Dystopian Day.

Two shows with that theme and devoted followers kick off their new seasons Wednesday and it’s pretty much the Binge Olympics.

Netflix has Season 5 of the anthology sci-fi series “Black Mirror” streaming.

There are three new stories featuring stars including Anthony Mackie, Miley Cyrus, Topher Grace and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

The internet was excited and Cyrus helped amp it up by tweeting a photo of herself in character.

“Ashley O,” she wrote. “Your new favorite pop star / best friend.”

Over on Hulu, Season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” has arrived to make you feel even more angsty about the future.

The series about a land where women struggle as they live under patriarchal domination has hit particularly close to home with the current state of US politics.

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ feels the weight of its timeliness

It all may be too much for some.

“Black mirror and handmaid’s tale on the same day?,” one person tweeted. “Y’all i’m not prepared.”