What to Watch This Week With Kate Casey
July 21-28, 2025
Happy Monday!
I hope that you listened to Saturday's episode about stolen valor and my stepfather.
This week, I sit down with two unforgettable Real Housewives: Gretchen Rossi from Orange County and Guerdy Abraira from Miami.
I also speak with the producers behind two powerful new documentaries—one that unravels a shocking murder case filled with jaw-dropping twists, and another that pulls back the curtain on the billion-dollar business of organized religion.
Plus, Chris DeRosa is back with me to break down Real Housewives of Orange County. Also, don’t miss the bonus episodes and Saturday series drop—there’s something for everyone this week.
Documentaries and Series:
Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari (Hulu) is about a mysterious death on an African hunting trip sets off a yearslong international investigation into the life of Larry Rudolph — a flashy Pittsburgh-area dentist with a taste for big game and bigger secrets, including a long-running affair with his dental hygienist, Lori Milliron. After Rudolph is forced to choose between his wife of 34 years, Bianca, and his mistress, one of them is found dead in his safari cabin in Zambia. The local authorities rule it an accident, but back in the U.S., suspicions mount. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover decades of salacious patterns in Rudolph’s personal and professional dealings including affairs, fraud and more. But the question remains: Could this apparent egomaniac commit murder? And if so, does the FBI have evidence to prove it? (July 21)
My Wednesday episode is with the director and executive producers.
Critical: Between Life and Death (Netflix) follows London’s trauma units as they treat the most severely injured. Cameras are embedded in paramedic units, air ambulances, emergency call centers, trauma wards, and operating theaters across four major London hospitals—St George’s, Royal London, St Mary’s, and King’s College bartshealth. (July 23)
Hitmakers (Netflix) has twelve of the industry’s best songwriters and producers … come together at real high-stakes writing camps to create hits for today’s biggest stars. There are six episodes, which offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the high-pressure world of professional songwriting camps. (July 24)
Trainwreck: P.I. Moms (Netflix) - In 2010, Lifetime Channel commissions a reality TV series about a private investigation agency staffed by soccer moms. Everyone is convinced they have the next big hit on their hands, until the production crew starts to notice something is off. The moms’ investigations keep falling apart, leading to allegations of sabotage. At the same time, a mysterious informant accuses the agency’s boss of running an illegal drug operation on the side, abetted by a corrupt cop. For both the TV series and the criminals dealing drugs, it is only a matter of time before things fall disastrously apart. (July 22)
Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War (Amazon Prime Video) explores the Evangelical teen pop culture that exploded across the U.S. in the 90’s and 00’s, and the larger forces focused on harnessing their earnest faith for far-reaching influence. … [and] focuses on the controversial organization Teen Mania – once America’s largest youth ministry, attracting millions through their wildly popular stadium shows known as ‘Acquire the Fire.' (July 23)
The Religion Business (https://www.thereligionbusiness.com) is a seven-part docuseries that explores the business side of Western religions, particularly Christianity, and examines how some religious institutions have become more like businesses or even operate like "mafias" according to Julie Roys. The series, directed by Nathan Apffel, aims to spark conversations and action around transparency, accountability, and reform within religious organizations. (Streaming)
Reality Television:
This week on Real Housewives of Miami (Bravo) the women attend the LGBTQ+ Task Force Gala, Julia introduces Adriana to her twin baby boys, and Guerdy stirs controversy at her “Celebration of Life” event by publicly revealing private text messages.
This week on Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo) the cast continues to unpack the fallout of prior polygraph tests, with mounting tension as Gretchen Rossi has her first reunion with Tamra Judge after 12 years. Secrets come to light, and old rivalries resurface as the ladies face betrayal and drama.
The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (MTV) begins seasons 41 next week, however you can watch the special on July 23.
Enjoy!
I hope the British hospital trauma series is the version shown there. Whenever I’m in London—which isn’t all that frequent—I make sure to watch. In the British series, the producers focus on certain patients, providing deeper dives into their family situation and longer term follow up on how the patients are doing. These close-ups also include patients who arrive not as the result of a trauma but simply for a standard procedure. One older gentleman had worked behind the scenes in the theater and films—he had some fascinating stories!