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The most interesting new series of August 2024

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Денис Федорук

In August, Netflix will be responsible for modest series releases, while the choice of series renewals is much richer. There’s also room for some curiosities: the return of the iconic Terminator in anime format or adventures in Middle Earth in the second season of the epic «The Lord of the Rings» are worth a look. Read about all potentially interesting releases on the small screen in August in our traditional digest

New series

«A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder»

Genre: teenage detective
Premiere date: August 1
Release: Netflix

In the small English town of Little Kilton, 17-year-old high school student Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to solve the case of student Andy Bell’s death and discover the real killer. Pippa is convinced that the official investigation has made a mistake in identifying the killer.

«A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder» — is an adaptation of Holly Jackson’s debut novel of the same name, which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2019 and became the first in a series of three novels and one short story. The project stars young actress Emma Myers, who viewers may know from the Netflix hit «Wednesday».

«Bad Monkey»

Genre: detective drama
Premiere date: August 14
Release: Apple TV+

Andrew Yancey is a former police detective who had to retrain as a restaurant inspector in South Florida. A severed hand found by a tourist draws Yancey into a world of greed and corruption that leads to great harm in both Florida and the Bahamas.

The plot of «Bad Ape» is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by American journalist and writer Carl Gajasen. The project, developed by Bill Lawrence, was co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions. The main roles were played by Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Meredith Hagner and John Ortiz.

«Kaos»

Genre: mythological black comedy
Premiere date: August 29
Release: Netflix

The almighty Zeus began to fear the end of his reign when he noticed a wrinkle on his forehead that could herald the end of the world. He became paranoid about his subordinates, as well as about several mortals whom an ancient prophecy linked to the end of his reign and the apocalypse. Meanwhile, these mortals discover a mysterious connection not only to each other, but also to gods from ancient mythology.

«Kaos» was developed by Charlie Covell, who previously worked on the Netflix series «The End of the F***ing World», and stars Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. The show will also feature Cliff Curtis, David Thewlis, Debi Meisar and Janet McTeer.

«Terminator Zero»

Genre: science fiction, anime
Premiere date: August 29
Release: Netflix

In Japan, Malcolm Lee is developing a system artificial intelligence, which is supposed to compete with the American «Skynet». As Judgment Day approaches in 1997, Lee discovers that he and his three children are being stalked by an unknown killer robot, and a mysterious soldier from 2022 has been sent back in time to defend the protagonist.

The events of «Terminator Zero», although taking place in the universe created by James Cameron, will have no connection to the film’s and its central storyline with John and Sarah Connor. Instead, this story will introduce viewers to new characters. Even the voice of the Terminator will be voiced by Timothy Olyphant, not the usual Schwarzenegger.

«Breathless»

Genre: medical drama
Premiere date: August 30
Release: Netflix

The Joaquín Sorolla Hospital is facing numerous challenges: the team of doctors is overworked, the threat of a general strike looms on the horizon, patients need constant care in difficult conditions, and the staff’s personal lives are full of worries. All the promises that doctors make in the course of their duties are united in the Hippocratic Oath, but will they be able to fulfill them when they reach the limit of their capabilities?

«Breathe» — is a television medical drama starring Manu Rios, Najwa Nimri, Blanca Suárez, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Alfonso Bassave, and Borja Luna, which is coming to Netflix on August 30.

Continuation of the series

«Unstable»

Genre: sitcom
Premiere date: August 1
Release: Netflix
Season: 2

A comedy show about a father and son in which young Jackson starts working for his successful and well-respected, but eccentric and narcissistic father Ellis in his high-tech bio-research center «Dragon». In this way, the son tries to help his father return to psychological stability after a terrible family tragedy. The main roles were played by real father and son Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe.

«The Umbrella Academy»

Genre: superhero action, black comedy, science fiction
Premiere date: August 8
Release: Netflix
Season: 4

The hit superhero show «The Umbrella Academy» is coming to its fourth and final season. However, this season will be released in a slightly shortened version: while the previous three seasons had 10 episodes each, the final will consist of only 6. All of them will be released on August 8 on Netflix.

«SEAL Team»

Genre: war drama, action movie
Premiere date: August 11
Release: Paramount+
Season: 7

The series tells the story of the elite «Bravo» — Rapid Response Task Force of the US Navy’s Naval Special Warfare. The plot focuses on how they plan and execute dangerous missions around the world, with little notice, and the heavy burden that falls on them and their families.

«Industry»

Genre: drama
Premiere date: August 11
Release: HBO
Season: 3

HBO will present the third season of the drama series «Industry», which follows a group of young graduates who take positions at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment bank in London. But this job will affect them in a dramatic way.

«Solar Opposites»

Genre: sci-fi animated sitcom
Premiere date: August 12
Release: Hulu
Season: 5

«Solar Opposites» — is the story of a team of aliens who were forced to leave their home and settle on Earth. Their opinions about our planet are divided: Korvo and Yumyulak see only pollution, mindless consumerism and human weakness, while Terry and Jesse love TV, junk food and all sorts of funny things. In the fifth season, when Terry and Corvo got married, the entire «Solar Opposites» team will focus on family values.

«Emily in Paris»

Genre: romantic comedy drama
Premiere date: August 15
Release: Netflix
Season: 4

The Parisian adventures of Emily Cooper, played by the ever-present Lily Collins, will also continue in August. The fourth season will consist of two parts, the first of which will be released on August 15, and the second is scheduled for September 12.

«Pachinko»

Genre: drama
Premiere date: August 23
Release: Apple TV+
Season: 2

The plot of «Pachinko» is based on the novel of the same name by Korean American writer and journalist Min Jin Lee. It focuses on 4 generations of a Korean family that was forced to leave their homeland searching for a better life. The series describes in detail the living conditions and discrimination of Korean immigrants in Japanese society.

«Only Murders in the Building»

Genre: comedy detective
Premiere date: August 27
Release: Hulu
Season: 4

Exactly one year after preliminary investigation The quirky podcasting detective team of Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short returns to the screen.

«The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power»

Genre: epic fantasy
Premiere date: August 29
Release: Prime Video
Season: 2

The events of the second season take place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel of the same name in the Second Age of Middle-earth. It tells the story of the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron and the creation of more Rings of Power.

The show’s creators said that they set themselves the task of making the second season better than first. You will be able to check it out starting August 29, when the first three episodes will premiere. The other five will be released weekly until October 3.

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