Almost halfway through the year, and there's a whole wealth of television that we should indulge in, in the coming weeks. Here we've compiled a list of eight great television series you should be watching this June.

Game of Thrones season 5, episodes 8, 9 and 10 - Mondays on Sky Atlantic

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Credit: HBO

It's time for the finale for what has been called the slowest Game of Thrones season, but one that has still managed to keep up quality and great storytelling. The infamous ninth episode should prove to be an incredible spectacle, and the last one - 'Mother's Mercy' - will likely have some big surprises in store.

Vicious season 2 - June 1, 9pm on ITV

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Credit: ITV

The hilarious Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi return for a comedy like no other, as homosexual couple Freddie and Stuart who delight in ripping one another to shreds. An enjoyable watch.

The Syndicate season 3 - June 2, 9pm on BBC One

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Credit: BBC

Lenny Henry stars in the third outing for the anthology series, showing how a particular group of fictional characters spend their huge lottery winnings. This time round, the staff at a crumbling stately home are the lucky ones who take millions to the bank.

Banshee season 3 - June 4, 9pm on Sky Atlantic

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Credit: Cinemax

The Cinemax drama returns with plenty more drama promised in a series that is high on action, violence and sex.

Sense8 season 1 - June 5 on Netflix

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Credit: Netflix

The Wachowskis are back alongside J. Michael Straczynski for a brand new sci-fi series that sees eight people around the globe finding themselves and their lives interconnected.

Hannibal season 3 - June 10, 10pm on Sky Living

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Credit: NBC

The Thomas Harris novels television adaptation returns, and shows no signs of letting up. Focusing on the relationship between Agent Graham and Dr Lecter, it's sure to test the limits of those watching once more.

Orange is the New Black season 3 - June 12 on Netflix

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Credit Jojo Whilden/Netflix

The ladies of Litchfield are back for another season of black comedy, drama and excitement - just how will our prison favourites cope continuing their stints behind bars?

True Detective season 2 - June 22, 9pm on Sky Atlantic

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Credit: HBO

The anthology series returns with Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughan taking on the lead roles alongside Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch. 'We Get The World We Deserve' says the show's tagline - what does that mean for the new season?


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