Amongst the new title premieres coming in August to the US and beyond are these 70 series, seasons, and films.

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Chief of War: Jason Momoa as Ka’iana — Photo credit: Nicola Dove, courtesy of Apple TV+

Below is our curated list of 70 programs from countries in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America that are premiering or being added to schedules/offerings in the US and other territories in August 2025. Additional program premieres are listed on our “viewing guide” page.

(For details about the premieres of programs from the UK, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and original-language/English-subtitled programs from countries in Europe, please visit The British TV Place, The Down Under TV Place, and The Euro TV Place.)

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Chief of War (US)

Jason Momoa (“Aquaman” films, Game of Thrones, See) co-created and stars in this epic historical drama that tells the story of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an Indigenous perspective. Based on true events and performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast, the nine-episode series follows warrior Ka‘iana (Momoa) as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.

The ensemble cast includes Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent), Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian), Te Ao o Hinepehinga (Breakwater), Cliff Curtis (Fear the Walking Dead), newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods (NCIS: Hawai’i), Siua Ikale‘o (NCIS: Hawai’i), Brandon Finn (Hawaii Five-O), James Udom (Echo 3), Mainei Kinimaka (See), Te Kohe Tuhaka (The Dead Lands), and Benjamin Hoetjes (Avatar: The Way of Water).

Chief of War premieres globally with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, exclusively on Apple TV+, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.


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The Husbands of Rosario (Philippines)

In this romantic comedy movie, Sari’s (Kate Alejandrino, The Oskars Fantasy) support for her husband, Yogi (Joross Gamboa, Rewind), a zealous method actor, knows no bounds — until his serial killer role blurs performance, reality, and her safety. The Husbands of Rosario premieres in the US and other territories on Friday, August 1, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Rude to Love (Japan)

This drama feature centers on Momoko (Noriko Eguchi, Erased), who quit her job after getting married but can’t have children. After she discovers that her husband, Mamoru (Kotaro Koizumi, Heart of a Samurai), has been having an affair with a younger woman named Nao (Fumika Baba, Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light) and he demands they divorce, Momoko starts exhibiting erratic and abnormal behavior brought on by the stress of feeling rejected by both her family and society.

Rude to Love premieres in the US on Friday, August 1, on Film Movement+.

Scarecrow (Philippines)

In this horror movie, as a family clashes over their late father’s land, an eerie painting appears and releases something sinister during the nine-day funeral ritual.

Starring Judy Ann Santos (Ex Ex Lovers), Lorna Tolentino (The General’s Daughter), and Chanda Romero (Forever Young), Scarecrow begins streaming in the US and other territories on Friday, August 1, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Beyond the Bar (South Korea)

This legal drama follows Kang Hyo-Min (Jung Chae-Yeon, The King’s Affection, My First First Love), a young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice who joins a top law firm, where she works with Yoon Seok-Hun (Lee Jin-Uk, Squid Game, Sweet Home), a partner and the head of the litigation team. He’s a cool-headed risk-taker who pressures his opponents with creative logic and is admired for his solid legal skills by his colleagues, who are also put off by his cold attitude. Although Hyo-Min might be socially awkward, she’s also righteous and confident, clashing with Seok-Hun over everything as she grows into a strong lawyer.

Beyond the Bar, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Saturday, August 2, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Naming the Dead (US)

This new docuseries follows the DNA Doe Project, a leading organization in genetic investigation and identification, as they partner with law enforcement agencies to solve the coldest of cases: naming the 50,000 unidentified bodies lying unnamed and unmourned across America, and bringing resolution to families across the country.

Naming the Dead premieres in the US on Saturday, August 2, on National Geographic, with streaming of the entire series available on Disney+ and Hulu starting August 3.

The Yogurt Shop Murders (US)

This four-part docuseries delves into the brutal murders of four teenage girls at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas, in 1991. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss. Including interviews with the investigative teams, the victims’ parents and siblings, and the two men who served time for the crime, the series explores law enforcement practices and raises complex questions about press coverage and the power of suggestion on memory. The series offers a unique window into the lasting effects of grief and the enduring impact of unrelenting crime coverage in mainstream media through poignant interviews with those closest to the crime and investigation.

The Yogurt Shop Murders, an HBO Original, premieres in the US on Sunday, August 3, at 10pm ET/PT, on HBO, with streaming available on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop weekly through August 24.

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Atomic People (UK-US-Japan)

This documentary gathers the testimony of some of the last Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombs that the United States dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, before their voices are lost forever. With an average age of 85, most Hibakusha were children when the bombs were dropped. Combining their personal accounts with archive footage, the film features a significant number of voices from this shrinking group, the only people left on earth to have survived a nuclear bomb, while exploring how their experiences continue to affect them to this day.

Atomic People premieres in the US on Monday, August 4, at 10pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org, the PBS app, and the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel.

Closet Battle (South Korea)

In this lifestyle series, two Korean fashion experts with varying tastes face off in styling battles as they use their clients’ own clothes to help them gain more confidence. Closet Battle begins streaming in the US and other territories on Monday, August 4, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

King of the Hill: Season 14 (US)

Returning after a fifteen year absence, this hit animated comedy series finds Hank and Peggy Hill, after years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, return to a changed Arlen, Texas, to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer, and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph, and Chane.

King of the Hill: Season 14, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Monday, August 4, exclusively on Hulu.

Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge (US)

This three-part docuseries examines the murders of two young girls in the bucolic town of Delphi, Indiana, after they didn’t return home from an afternoon walk on February 13, 2017. It also looks at what allowed the killer to hide in plain sight. Years after a chilling piece of evidence was discovered on one of the victims’ phones, a local man was arrested for the horrifying murders. As the case unfolded in court, claims of ritualistic elements, sealed documents, and alleged ties to dark online subcultures shocked the nation and redefined the case.

Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Tuesday, August 5, exclusively on Hulu.

Trompoppie (South Africa)

In this mystery drama series, Luna (Melissa Myburgh, Kompleks) is awarded a scholarship to a prestigious private school, where she finds herself thrust into the cut-throat world of drum majorettes, aka “trompoppies” — with tragic consequences, as cheerleaders start turning up dead after a hazing ritual goes badly wrong.

Trompoppie premieres in the US on Tuesday, August 5, on MHz Choice and its digital channels, including MHz Choice on Prime Channels.

The Pickup (US)

This new action-comedy film stars Eddie Murphy (Dreamgirls, “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Shrek” films) and Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live, Bupkis) as armored truck drivers Russell and Travis, respectively. One day, the mismatched pair gets ambushed during a routine cash pickup by ruthless criminals, led by savvy mastermind Zoe (Keke Palmer, Nope, Berlin Station) and with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around Russell and Travis, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

Also featuring in the film are Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), Ismael Cruz Cordova (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Jack Kesy (Claws), Andrew Dice Clay (Dice), Marshawn Lynch (Westworld), and Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i (WWE).

The Pickup premieres globally on Wednesday, August 6, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)

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Platonic: Season 2 (US)

The new season of this critically-acclaimed half-hour comedy series picks up with everyone’s favorite pair of best friends — Will (Seth Rogen, The Studio, The Boys) and Sylvia (Rose Byrne, Physical, Mrs. America) — contending with new midlife hurdles, including work, weddings, and partners in crises. The duo tries their best to be each other’s rock… but sometimes rocks break things.

Platonic: Season 2 premieres globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, August 6, exclusively on Apple TV+. New episodes will drop weekly through October 1.


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Wednesday: Season 2, Part 1 (US)

In the new season of this fantasy-mystery-comedy series, Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, You), armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, must navigate family, friends, and old adversaries as she is propelled into another year of dark and kooky mayhem and plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.

Wednesday: Season 2, Part 1, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 6, exclusively on Netflix. Part 2 will be released on September 3.

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Demascus (US)

This six-episode half-hour comedic sci-fi series follows Demascus (Okieriete Onaodowan, Station 19, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), a Black man who goes on a journey of self-discovery using an experimental reality-bending technology.

Co-starring Janet Hubert (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Caleb Eberhardt (Judas and the Black Messiah), and Shakira Ja’nai Paye (Black-ish), with Martin Lawrence (“Bad Boys” films) in a recurring role, Demascus, a Tubi Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, August 7, exclusively on Tubi.

Necaxa (US)

FX’s newest football (soccer) docuseries sees Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) enlist Welsh football team owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds (Welcome to Wrexham) to help reignite the soul of one of Mexico’s most storied football clubs: Club Necaxa. The bilingual series tracks the relentless grit of a football team determined to defy expectations. Though its legacy has flickered in and out of the spotlight, the players, a passionate core of diehard fans, and even skeptics join the emotional journey as “Los Rayos” hope to one day rise again.

Necaxa premieres in the US with two episodes on Thursday, August 7, at 9pm ET, on FXX, with streaming available on Hulu starting August 8.

Taurasi (US)

This three-part docuseries chronicles the extraordinary journey of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, the recently-retired pioneer, iconoclast, and G.O.A.T., whose relentless pursuit of greatness has transcended the boundaries of sport. Fiercely competitive and unapologetic, she has navigated scrutiny both on and off the court while remaining unwavering in her loyalty to teammates and devotion to family.

Taurasi premieres globally on Thursday, August 7, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)

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Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil (US)

This true-crime docuseries does a deep dive into one of history’s darkest minds: serial killer Ted Bundy, who, in 1984, offered to help investigator Robert Keppel catch The Green River killer, a phantom who was murdering women in Seattle, Washington — right where Bundy had claimed many of his victims ten years earlier. Keppel and Bundy’s cat-and-mouse game played out up until Bundy was executed.

Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil premieres in the US on Thursday, August 7, exclusively on Hulu.

On Everything I Love (US)

This drama film sees Sheena Carter’s (Erica Peeples, Haus of Vicious, All American) world shattered when her six-year-old son, Alex (Max Desmond), suffers a tragic accident. With his life hanging in the balance and nowhere left to turn, Sheena is thrust into a desperate fight for his survival. As the lines between right and wrong blur, the unbreakable force of a mother’s love drives her to commit the unimaginable, risking everything to save her son. On Everything I Love premieres in the US on Friday, August 8, on ALLBLK and its digital channels, including ALLBLK on Prime Channels.

American Prince: JFK Jr. (US)

This three-part docuseries explores the remarkable life and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy Jr. The program traces his early years, marked by his father’s assassination and the societal and familial pressures to carry the Kennedy torch, through his decision to create George, a new kind of political magazine within the rapidly-evolving media landscape of the 1990s. It also reveals the love story he shared with Carolyn Bessette, which was relentlessly targeted by media attention. American Prince: JFK Jr., a CNN Original, premieres in the US on Saturday, August 9, at 9pm ET/PT, on CNN.

Deive Leonardo: Before & After (Brazil)

In this program from his worldwide “Antes & Depois” (“Before & After”) tour, Evangelical social media phenom Deive Leonardo, the YouTuber with the largest single preaching channel in the world (8 million+ subscribers, 544 million+ views) and 14 million+ Instagram followers, reflects on God’s power to change lives, shares stories from the Book of Samuel, and spreads inspirational messages. Deive Leonardo: Before & After premieres in the US and other territories on Sunday, August 10, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

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Alien: Earth (US)

Set in the year 2120, this sci-fi horror thriller sees Earth governed by five corporations — Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold — and cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) existing alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy (Sydney Chandler, Sugar, Don’t Worry Darling), marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s deep space research vessel, USCSS Maginot, collides into Prodigy City, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical hybrid soldiers encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.

Costarring Alex Lawther (Andor), Timothy Olyphant (Justified), and Essie Davis (The Babadook), amongst others, Alien: Earth premieres in the US with two episodes on Tuesday, August 12, at 8pm ET/PT, on FX, with streaming available on Hulu.

Final Draft (Japan)

This competition series, Netflix’s first Japanese-produced physical survival series, brings together 25 former athletes — some who had to walk away from their dreams, and others who retired on their own terms — as they compete in grueling physical and psychological challenges for a shot at the 30 million yen prize to jump-start a new career.

Final Draft, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Tuesday, August 12, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

The Last Goodbye (Philippines)

Set in the early 2000s, this romantic comedy-drama film follows two teens from fractured families — Heart (Daniela Stranner, Love at First Stream) and Xavier (Matt Lozano, (Lolong) — who find solace in each other until a life-altering event tests the strength of their bond.

The Last Goodbye premieres in the US and other territories on Tuesday, August 12, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Butterfly (US)

Based on BOOM! Studios’ “Butterfly” graphic novel series created by Arash Amel, this character-driven spy thriller stars Daniel Dae Kim (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lost, Hawaii Five-O) as David Jung, an enigmatic and highly-unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea. His life gets blown to bits when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca (Reina Hardesty, Brockmire, StartUp), a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization for which she works.

Piper Perabo (Yellowstone, Billions) and Louis Landau (Rivals, The Serpent Queen) costar in the series, and the recurring cast includes Kim Ji-hoon (Death’s Game), Park Hae-soo (Squid Game), Kim Tae-hee (Iris), Charles Parnell (The Mandalorian), Sean Dulake (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call), and Nayoon Kim, with Sung Dong-il (Curtain Call) and Lee Il-hwa (No Gain No Love) in guest roles.

Butterfly, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally as a six-episode binge on Wednesday, August 13, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)

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Saare Jahan Se Accha (India)

Set against the backdrop of the turbulent 1970s, this spy thriller stars Pratik Gandhi (Dhoom Dhaam, Madgaon Express) as Vishnu Shankar, a meticulous and resilient intelligence officer who must defeat his counterpart across the border in a battle of wits and tradecraft to sabotage their nuclear program.

Saare Jahan Se Accha, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 13, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Songs From the Hole (US)

This innovative documentary/visual album is composed by JJ’88, a musician incarcerated at the age of 15 and serving a life sentence. Told through first-person narration and lyrical journal entries, the film explores his identity and untangles the complex emotions stemming from his crime and the loss of his brother.

Songs From the Hole, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 13, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Brand New (US)

This short film follows three estranged friends whose long-awaited reunion spirals into violence, unraveling the bonds of loyalty, survival, and brotherhood that once defined them. Starring Whitaker (The Great Debaters), Maestro Harrell (The Wire), and Kris D. Lofton (Power Book IV: Force), Brand New premieres in the US on Thursday, August 14, on ALLBLK and its digital channels, including ALLBLK on Prime Channels.

In the Mud (Argentina)

A spin-off of the hit series El Marginal, this new Argentine women’s prison drama series centers on Gladys Guerra “la Borges” (Ana Garibaldi, El Marginal, The Accused), the wife of criminal Mario Borges (Claudio Rissi in the original series). While she and her fellow prisoners are being taken to the maximum-security La Quebrada prison, they experience — and survive — a critical situation that will bond them forever.

Newcomers to the prison world, these women, known as “Las embarradas” (literal translation: “the muddy ones”), are now deprived of their liberty and immersed in the new reality of 24/7 confinement. They will have to learn quickly about the prison system at La Quebrada and use whatever “weapons” they brought from their former lives to fight against all manner of adversity here — from the hostile environment and the abuse of power, to the control exerted by the different prisoner “tribes” and the misfortune of being their target.

With their previous life goals now replaced by just one — to survive each day — they face the challenges of finding their own space, fighting for rights and benefits, and resisting the overpowering influence of the tribes, all while trying to maintain their connections with the outside world. Contact with their family and loved ones, along with the desire to settle unresolved matters, are the only things that fuel the hope of regaining their lost freedom. Over time, Gladys and the others transform, discovering their own strengths and weaknesses as they build their place within the universe of La Quebrada.

Created by Sebastián Ortega (El Marginal), the series costars Valentina Zenere (Elite, Cable Girls), Rita Cortese (The Best Heart Attack of My Life, The Bronze Garden), Lorena Vega (Envious, (Un)lucky Sisters), Carolina Ramírez (The Queen of Flow, Contra El Tiempo), Ana Rujas (The Vineyard, Paquita Salas), and Marcelo Subiotto (The Eternaut, Community Squad).

In the Mud, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, August 14, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

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Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God (Mexico)

This four-part docuseries reveals the extent of the abuses committed by one of the darkest figures in the contemporary Catholic Church: Mexican priest Marcial Maciel, who founded the Legionaries of Christ congregation. Although his public image was one of discipline, vocation, and holiness, his private life was filled with accusations of sexual abuse against dozens of children and adolescents, plus his fathering of several children with different women.

The documentary gives voice to the victims who were silenced for years. Through exclusive images, interviews, reconstructions, and analysis, it unravels the system of cover-up and complicity that allowed Maciel to act with total impunity. It also highlights the strength and courage of those who decided to speak out, even though doing so meant confronting one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God, a Max Original premieres in the US on Thursday, August 14, exclusively on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.

True Crime Story: Smugshot: Season 2 (US)

This true-crime anthology series puts the spotlight on privileged individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior who thought they could get away with it. Whether in pursuit of revenge or riches, status or glory, freedom or fame, each of these law-breakers clings to their entitlement despite having more to lose than to gain.

True Crime Story: Smugshot: Season 2, a SundanceTV Original Series, premieres in the US on Thursday, August 14, at 10pm ET/PT, on SundanceTV, with streaming available on Sundance NowAMC+, and their digital channels, including Sundance Now on Prime Channels and AMC+ on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop weekly through September 18.

Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House (Brazil)

This three-part, true-crime docuseries delves into a case that brought Brazil to a standstill in July 2022. A rather peculiar woman, who was known throughout Brazil as the woman with white cream on her face, and who lived in a decaying mansion in a privileged neighborhood of São Paulo, was accused, along with her ex-husband, of assaulting and keeping a domestic worker illegally in the United States for almost twenty years. After a thirty-year silence, the victim shares new and disturbing details of the horror she experienced.

The series continues the investigation conducted by journalist Chico Felitti in one of the country’s most listened-to podcasts, and explores the fascination with the then-accused, Margarida Bonetti. In addition, unpublished details are unearthed with the FBI and experts connected to the case, and memories previously suppressed by trauma come to light.

Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Prime Video.

Betty la Fea: The Story Continues: Season 2 (Colombia)

Picking up where Season 1 left off, the new season of this comedy series, the precursor to the hit American series Ugly Betty, finds Betty (Ana María Orozco, Cochina Envidia) facing decisions that shake her present and redefine her family’s story. As she tries to rebuild her relationship with her daughter, Mila (Juanita Molina, The Queen of Flow), and deals with the emotional distance growing between her and Armando (Jorge Enrique Abello, Last One Laughing Colombia), new secrets come to light that will challenge the stability of everything she thought was under control. Meanwhile, things at Ecomoda get worse and the company is divided into two: Team Betty vs. Team Nacho (Sebastián Osorio, The Snitch Cartel: Origins).

Betty la Fea: The Story Continues: Season 2 premieres globally with two episodes on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Prime Video. New episodes will drop in pairs through September 12.

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The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies (South Korea)

This true-crime docuseries reveals the harrowing tales of those who survived South Korea’s gloomiest chapters, shedding light on long-hidden truths. It captures four harrowing incidents that shook the country, recounting the stories of days that must never be repeated through the voices of those who survived.

The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies, a Netflix Docuseries, premieres globally on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Fatal Seduction: Season 2 (South Africa)

This erotic mystery thriller continues the story of Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher, Legacy), a college professor, and Jacob (Prince Grootboom, 1802: Love Defies Time), the younger man with whom she fell into bed during a weekend getaway and then had a full-on affair. In the new season, Jacob’s menacing behavior forces Nandi to choose between protecting her family and getting justice.

Fatal Seduction: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Netflix.

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (US)

This three-part docuseries takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality/competition series The Biggest Loser, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, it examines the show’s approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television. The series also explores how the experience shaped the lives of those involved with the show long after the cameras stopped rolling, and invites viewers to reflect on the balance between entertainment and well-being, and what it truly means to pursue lasting change.

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, a Netflix Docuseries, premieres globally on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Night Always Comes (US-UK)

Based on the best-selling novel by Willy Vlautin, this drama thriller follows Lynette (Vanessa Kirby, The Crown, Pieces of a Woman), a woman who is forced to confront her dark past in order to finally break free. Facing eviction in a city her family can no longer afford, and risking everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family, she plunges into a desperate and increasingly dangerous search on a single night to raise $25,000.

Night Always Comes, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

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The Rainmaker (US)

Based on John Grisham’s fastest-selling novel, this new drama series follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan, Rivals, The Spanish Princess), a newly-minted law school graduate who ends up going head-to-head against courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery, Mad Men, The Good Fight) as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah (Madison Iseman, I Know What You Did Last Summer, American Horror Stories). Why? Because Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser (Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time, The Lincoln Lawyer), and her disheveled paralegal, Deck (P.J. Byrne, Big Little Lies, The Boys), uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.

Costarring Dan Fogler (The Walking Dead, Eric), Wade Briggs (Moonflower Murders, Foundation), and Robyn Cara (Bodkin, Trying), The Rainmaker premieres in the US on Friday, August 15, at 10pm ET/PT, on USA, with each episode available for streaming on Peacock one week after air.

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The Siege at Thorn High (Indonesia)

Set in 2027, this film, the highest-grossing Indonesian action-thriller, follows the journey of Edwin (Morgan Oey, Love Is Never on Time), who, after witnessing an assault on his sister during a riot eighteen years ago, is determined to fulfill her dying wish: find her child, born from the horrific incident. This leads him to become a teacher at Thorn High School, a school for troubled teens. There, Edwin faces the unruliest students while searching for his nephew. When he finally discovers the teen, another riot erupts, trapping them in the school and forcing them to fight for their survival against a group of violent students out for blood.

The Siege at Thorn High premieres globally on Friday, August 15, exclusively on Prime Video.

Stand Up to Cancer 2025 (US)

Country music stars, celebrities, athletes, cancer researchers, and survivors join together for an evening of inspiration and celebration: the ninth biennial roadblock televised fundraising special, being held this year in Nashville. Hosted by award-winning artist Sheryl Crow, and featuring music icon Dolly Parton, this powerful one-hour special will air live in the US on Friday, August 15, starting at 8pm ET, on more than 30 participating media platforms, including all four major broadcast networks. Viewers will also be able to watch the telecast of this one-night-only event on-demand across multiple digital and streaming platforms.

The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer (US)

In this celebrity edition of the titular baking competition series, four celebrities step into the sun-filled Baking Show tent, ready to whip up some sweet summer treats. Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Black-ish star Yara Shahidi, actor and comedian June Diane Raphael (Based on a True Story), and Broadway sensation Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon) tackle three challenging bakes. Under the guidance of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith (who also serve as judges on the long-running The Great British Baking Show), these celebs will put their skills to the test, but only one will rise to the occasion and claim the coveted Star Baker title for a sweet summer victory!

Hosted by actors Zach Cherry (Severance) and Casey Wilson (Physical), The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer, a Roku Original, premieres in the US on Saturday, August 16, exclusively on The Roku Channel.

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Women Wearing Shoulder Pads (Mexico)

This new stop-motion animated series follows Marioneta, a successful and wealthy Spaniard living in Quito, Ecuador, in the 1980s. There, she becomes acquainted with a group of eccentric and ambitious women and their complicated worlds of love, intrigue, family life, and large South American guinea pigs.

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads premieres in the US on Sunday, August 17, at midnight, on Adult Swim.

Emergent City (US)

This installment of POV, TV’s longest-running showcase for independent nonfiction films, centers on a rapidly-gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, only to uncover a hidden architecture of algorithms and investors reshaping cities across the U.S. Blending personal storytelling with investigative journalism, this documentary follows residents of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, who face rising rents, a legacy of environmental racism, and the loss of the industrial jobs that once sustained their community. When a global developer purchases a massive industrial complex on the waterfront and lays plans for an “innovation district,” a battle erupts over the future of the neighborhood and of New York City itself.

Emergent City premieres in the US on Monday, August 18, at 10pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.

America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (US)

This docuseries tells the definitive story of The Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones’s impact on NFL history. What began as a daring purchase led to the assembly of the iconic ‘90s football team — a decade-plus journey, led by Jones’s intrepid business moves, that revolutionized global sports and resulted in three NFL titles. Through first-hand interviews and never-before-seen footage, the series unravels the dramatic twists and turns on the road to the Cowboys becoming the most valuable sports franchise in the world.

America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, a Netflix Docuseries, premieres globally on Tuesday, August 19, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror (US)

In this three-part docuseries, kidnapping victim and survivor Samantha Stites shares her story for the first time. For more than a decade, Samantha was stalked by Christopher Thomas, before he kidnapped her from her home in the fall of 2022 and brought her to the soundproof bunker he had secretly built inside a storage unit, where he chained her up and assaulted, tortured, and held her captive. Alone and cut off from the outside world, Samantha was forced to rely on her instincts and strength to survive, and then escape.

Featuring chilling police interview footage, surveillance from the storage unit, and disturbing images and videos recovered from Christopher’s phone, Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Tuesday, August 19, exclusively on Hulu.

The Map That Leads to You (US)

Adapted from J.P. Monninger’s novel about love, destiny, and the courage to choose your own path, this romantic drama follows Heather (Madelyn Cline, Outer Banks, Glass Onion), a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before settling into her perfectly-planned life. When she crosses paths with Jack (KJ Apa, Riverdale, One Fast Move), a magnetic and mysterious stranger, their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond — and change her life in ways she never imagined.

The Map That Leads to You, an Amazon Original Movie, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 20, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)

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Rivers of Fate (Brazil)

Based on the novel Pssica by Edyr Augusto Proença, this thriller, set in the Pará region of the Amazon, sees teenager Janalice (Domithila Cattete) kidnapped by a gang and dragged into the heart of an international sex trafficking network. As she fights to survive and (hopefully) escape the pssica (curse) that seems to have been cast over her life, a river pirate and a fierce mother embark on separate quests to find her — until their paths cross.

Costarring Marleyda Soto (One Hundred Years of Solitude) and Lucas Galvino (Mar do Sertão), Rivers of Fate, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 20, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (US)

This two-episode drama series is inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox (Grace Van Patten, Tell Me Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her sixteen-year odyssey to set herself free.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Wednesday, August 20, exclusively on Hulu.

Gold Rush Gang (Thailand)

Set at the tail end of World War II, this action-filled comedy-drama follows Ko-Wah Thungsong (Phetthai Vongkhamlao, The Murderer, Warrior King), a legendary Southern Thai bandit who lives by the principle of robbing the rich to help the poor. He leads a ragtag gang of mischievous orphans, who, together, plot to raid a Japanese army train transporting gold treasures and drive the invaders out of Thailand.

But Ko-Wah’s plan forces him to confront his nemesis, Luang Arun (Weerayut Nancha, The Brave Man, The Cheating Heist), a former ally whose betrayal led to Ko-Wah’s imprisonment and separation from his beloved wife, Chomchan (Myria Benedetti, Nabi, My Stepdarling). Meanwhile, one member of Ko-Wah’s gang, Jong Lansaka (Thiti Mahayotaruk, RedLife), finds himself entangled in a complicated romance when he falls for Chompen (Punpreedee Khumprom Rodsaward, Happy Monday(s)), Luang Arun’s daughter — a relationship that could derail their mission and change his life forever.

Gold Rush Gang, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Thursday, August 21, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

One Hit Wonder (Philippines)

Set in the 1990s, this romantic drama follows two dreamers — Entoy (Khalil Ramos, Fuchsia Libre, As If It’s True) and Lorina (Sue Ramirez, Rewind, Finding Agnes) — singers who’ve never had much luck with their careers. Now, they’re risking everything for a chance at stardom… and love.

One Hit Wonder, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Thursday, August 21, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

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Peacemaker: Season 2 (US)

In the new eight-episode season of this superhero action-comedy series, Peacemaker (John Cena, Heads of State, Jackpot, Ricky Snanicky) discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.

Also returning for the new season are Danielle Brooks (Orange Is the New Black), Jennifer Holland (Sun Records), Freddie Stroma (UnREAL), Steve Agee (New Girl), and Robert Patrick (Scorpion). Joining the cast are Frank Grillo (“Captain America” films), David Denman (The Office), Sol Rodriguez (Star Trek: Picard), and Tim Meadows (Saturday Night Live).

Peacemaker: Season 2, a Max Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, August 21, at 9pm ET/PT, on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.

Aema (South Korea)

Set in 1980s Korea, amidst the entertainment industry’s male-dominated rules and backstage corruption, this comedy-drama series sees award-winning movie star Jeong Hee-ran (Lee Hanee, Extreme Job, Fiery Priest) refuse to play the lead role in the erotic film “Madame Aema” due to the risqué scenes. Auditioning to take her place is aspiring actress Shin Ju-ae (Bang Hyo-rin, Hail to Hell), who instantly captures everyone’s attention by audaciously stating that this will make her “the next Jeong Hee-ran.”

Meanwhile, Ku Jung-ho (Jin Sun-kyu, Uprising, Space Sweepers), the CEO of Shinsung Pictures, uses Hee-ran’s contract to lock her into the film in a supporting role. And rookie director Kwak In-u (Cho Hyun-chul, D.P.) pours his heart and soul into “Madame Aema,” his first film. While Hee-ran and Ju-ae initially butt heads, they eventually come together with a shared resolve to push back against a system that continually takes advantage of women.

Aema, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, August 22, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Eenie Meanie (US)

This irreverent, high-speed, comedy-drama, action-thriller film centers on a former teenage getaway driver who is dragged back into her unsavory past when a previous employer offers her the chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.

Starring Samara Weaving (Nine Perfect Strangers, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Steve Zahn (The Righteous Gemstones, The White Lotus), Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat, WandaVision), and Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve), Eenie Meanie, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Friday, August 22, exclusively on Hulu.

Invasion: Season 3 (US)

Set across multiple continents, this sweeping, character-driven sci-fi drama series follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. In Season 3, those perspectives collide for the first time, as the main characters are brought together to work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership. The ultimate apex aliens have finally emerged, rapidly spreading their deadly tendrils across the planet. It will take all heroes working together, using their experience and expertise, to save the species. New relationships are formed, and old relationships are challenged and even shattered, as an international cast of characters must become a team before it’s too late.

Returning cast members include Golshifteh Farahani (Extraction II), Shioli Kutsuna (“Deadpool” films), Shamier Anderson (John Wick: Chapter 4), India Brown (The Stranger), Shane Zaza (Happy Valley), Enver Gjokaj (Resident Alien), and Billy Barratt (The White Princess), with Erika Alexander (Living Single) joining the cast as a new series regular.

Invasion: Season 3 premieres globally on Friday, August 22, exclusively on Apple TV+. New episodes will drop every Friday through October 24.

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Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love (US)

This drama feature, about love’s boundless power to heal, inspire, and transform, follows Ariella (Ariella Gayotto Hohl), a young chaplain and brilliant Muslim scholar whose life is upended by the tragic loss of her father. Shattered but determined, she embarks on a bold journey to uncover answers to life’s most profound questions: What is love? Can it endure across time and adversity? And how do we rebuild after losing it.

Along the way, Ariella is captivated by five tales from the Islamic tradition — stories that redefine love’s meaning — including an epic poem of star-crossed love as tragic as Romeo and Juliet, and a largely unknown story about how family love shaped Malcolm X. As she unravels the mysteries of the Taj Mahal, finds empowerment in the partnership of the Prophet Muhammad and his wife, Khadija, and explores the enduring poetry of Rumi, Ariella continues her quest to rediscover faith, hope, and the courage to love again.

Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love premieres in the US on Friday, August 22, at 9pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.

The Truth About Jussie Smollett? (US-UK)

This documentary tells a shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. That is, a hate crime allegedly committed in downtown Chicago against actor Jussie Smollett (Empire), who was then accused of staging the hate-crime hoax himself and lying to police about it. Featuring interviews with police, lawyers, journalists, and investigators who claim to have uncovered new evidence about the case, along with Jussie himself, this film invites viewers to decide for themselves who is telling the truth. The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Friday, August 22, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (South Korea)

In this fantasy romcom series, Chef Yeon Jiyoung (Lim Yoon-a, King the Land, Big Mouth), a modern, perfectionist, French-trained chef at the peak of her culinary career, is suddenly transported back in time to the Joseon dynasty. There, she is forced to cook for King Yeonhui (Lee Chae-min, Alchemy of Souls, Crash Course in Romance), a feared (and misunderstood) ruler with a deadly temper and a killer palate. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on August 23, exclusively on Netflix.

Upload: Season 4 (US)

This sci-fi comedy series is set in a technologically-advanced future where holographic phones, self-driving vehicles, AI assistance, and 3D food printers are the norm, and people who can afford it are “uploaded” to a virtual reality afterlife instead of dying. In the four-part finale event, sentient AI rapidly turns evil, threatening to wipe out Lakeview (and the world!). On top of greedy executives and lingering mysteries, plus heartbreak in virtual reality and in real life, the characters are tested like never before. The only way they can get through it all and save humanity from deletion is by teaming up one last time.

Starring Robbie Amell (The Flash), Andy Allo (Chicago Fire), Kevin Bigley (Sirens), Allegra Edwards (Ghosts), Zainab Johnson (Ramy), and Owen Daniels (Space Force), Upload: Season 4, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Monday, August 25, exclusively on Prime Video.

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Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes (US)

This true-crime docuseries goes inside the wild, fast-paced, and often absurd story of how the world’s most famous pair of shoes — a pair of ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in August 2005 — were ultimately found in 2018. Featuring exclusive access to the Grand Rapids police department and exclusive elements and interviews with key players in the case, the series offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of film and television icon Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz, and the history of Hollywood memorabilia on and off the black market. Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Tuesday, August 26, exclusively on Hulu.

Eyes of Wakanda (US)

This new series from Marvel Animation follows the adventures of brave Wakandan Warriors of the secret Hatut Zeraze organization throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, they must carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts lost to the world.

Featuring the voice talents of Winnie Harlow (Grown-ish), Cress Williams (Black Lightning), Lynn Whitfield (The Chi), Gary Anthony Williams (Night Court), and Steve Toussaint (House of the Dragon), amongst others, Eyes of Wakanda premieres in the US as a four-episode binge on Wednesday, August 27, on Disney+.

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (US)

In this three-part docuseries — the story of a brutal coastal hurricane turned cataclysmic through human error and neglect — the people of New Orleans recount their past, extol their present, and lean into the future of what they and their beloved city survived and have become twenty years after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. The series sets the stage for a tragedy, whose man-made elements expose the systemic governmental neglect that led to the city being defenseless in the face of the storm, and Katrina’s devastating impact, which changed New Orleans irreparably. Detailed, harrowing, and triumphant first-person accounts and never-before-seen archival material illustrate the magnitude of Katrina, the aftermath of the levees breaking, and the bungled recovery.

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, a Netflix Docuseries, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 27, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (US)

A prequel to the hit series The Terminal List, this action thriller tells the origin story of Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch, The Terminal List, Friday Night Lights, True Detective), following him throughout his journey from the Navy SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA Special Operations. Through the Edwards storyline, the series explores the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it in an authentic way, from the depiction of military operations and intelligence work to the emotional and psychological realities of service.

Also reprising their The Terminal List roles in the new series are Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World” films) as James Reece and Jared Shaw (Lioness, The Tomorrow War) as Ernest “Boozer” Vickers. The cast also includes Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy, Black Sails), Robert Wisdom (Barry, Ballers), Luke Hemsworth (Westworld, “Thor” films), Dar Salim (Game of Thrones, Dicte), Rona-Lee Shimon (Fauda, Messiah), and Shiraz Tzarfati (The Serpent Queen, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon), amongst others.

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf premieres globally with the first three episodes on Wednesday, August 27, exclusively on Prime Video. New episodes will drop weekly through the season finale on September 24. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)

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Millionaire (Chile)

This documentary is about a humble farmer and gambler from southern Chile who becomes the winner of the country’s largest lottery. His joy turns into anguish when he finds the winning ticket completely ruined. Alongside his family and friends, he embarks on an exciting odyssey to reclaim the prize. Millionaire, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Thursday, August 28, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2 (US)

Based on the “My Life with the Walter Boys” novels by Ali Novak, the new season of this coming-of-age drama follows on from the events in Season 1. After leaving Silver Falls following Alex’s (Ashby Gentry, Are You Afraid of the Dark?) love confession and her kiss with Cole (Noah LaLonde, Criminal Minds), Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez, On My Block) spent the summer in New York City. When Katherine (Sarah Rafferty, Suits) convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family.

But fitting back in isn’t that easy. Alex, who changed a lot over the summer, isn’t too thrilled about Jackie’s attempts to reconnect, as he’s focused on training for a risky rodeo event (and enjoying all of the new attention he’s getting). Meanwhile, Cole takes on a new role at school, but when that doesn’t quite fill the void left by not playing football, his old ways creep back in and cause drama. As Jackie gains acceptance in Silver Falls while trying to hold onto her Howard identity, she’s forced to make a choice that could destroy everything she’s worked to rebuild.

My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, August 28, exclusively on Netflix.

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Love Untangled (South Korea)

Set in 1998, this romantic comedy-drama stars Shin Eun-Soo (Light Shop, Summer Strike) as Park Se-Ri, a 19-year-old high school student in Busan. Because of her extremely curly hair, which she can’t straighten no matter how hard she tries, she’s been too self-conscious to ever confess her feelings to anyone — including her crush, Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-Min, Melo Movie, Weak Hero), who happens to be the most popular male student at the school.

One day, a 20-year-old transfer student named Han Yoon-Seok (Gong Myung, Mercy for None, Noryang: Deadly Sea) arrives at Se-Ri’s school, after having given up on taking the university entrance exam in Seoul. As he watches Se-Ri try to fulfill her unrequited love, she tries to approach him, her only solution to successfully confessing her feelings to Kim Hyun. Se-Ri’s good friend, Baek Seong-Rae (Yoon Sang-Hyeon, Doctor Slump, Under the Queen’s Umbrella), tries to help her with her confession plan, while Ko In-Jeong (Kang Mi-Na, Welcome to Samdalri, Cafe Minamdang), her rival, tells her the secret of having straight hair.

Love Untangled, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, August 29, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

The Twin (US)

In this horror film, Nicholas (Logan Donovan, Magnum P.I., Mr. Mercedes) struggles with his grief and a strained relationship with his wife, Charlie (Aleksa Palladino, Boardwalk Empire), after the tragic loss of their son. Under the watch of psychiatrist Dr. Beaumont (Robert Longstreet, Midnight Mass), Nicholas begins experiencing terrifying visions of a shadowy figure that looks like himself. As reality unravels, Nicholas must confront his past and the supernatural force haunting him before it consumes him completely.

The Twin premieres in the US and Canada on Friday, August 29, on Shudder and its digital channels, including Shudder on Prime Channels, AMC+, and AMC+ on Prime Channels.

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (US)

This true-crime documentary investigates the shocking answer to who had been sending vulgar, taunting texts that blew up the phones of a Michigan teen and her boyfriend, and why. Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Friday, August 29, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)

Let the Devil In (US)

This four-episode docuseries is about a decades-old tragedy that destroyed one family and ignited the darkest fears of a small New Jersey town. For the first time, witnesses, friends, and community members try to make sense of the unthinkable events, some believing that Satan took hold of a vulnerable teen boy, while others believe that far more earthly demons were to blame. Let the Devil In premieres in the US on Sunday, August 31, at 9pm ET/PT, on MGM+ and its digital channels, including MGM+ on Prime Channels.

Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Season 3 (US)

According to multi-hyphenate David Chang (chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, author, media personality, podcaster), “99% of all cooking on television and social media is a lie.” So, in this series, he shows us how it’s really done — live and unfiltered. From his kitchen in downtown Los Angeles, David creates a customized dining experience in real time for his celebrity friends with no swap-outs, no stylists, and no edits. It’s real cooking — mistakes and all. With co-host Chris Ying, a.k.a. “the Voice of the Internet,” lending his trademark insight and levity, this season invites viewers into the kitchen with a new offering: real-time interaction, including live Q&As and audience-driven decisions. Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Season 3, a Netflix Series, premieres globally in August (date tba) exclusively on Netflix.

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70 International TV Premieres in August 2025: Chief of War, Eenie Meanie, The Rainmaker & More
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