What to watch in August before the spoilers hit

August is shaping up to be a binge-worthy month with a packed lineup of shows across genres. Supernatural mystery returns with the second season of ‘Wednesday’, while historical drama ‘Chief of War’ transports you to 18th-century Hawai‘i. If you’re in the mood for laughs, ‘Platonic’ season 2 promises more chaotic best-friend misadventures, while ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ brings back its addictive reality romance experiment. For those craving high-stakes storytelling, ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ dives into the world of 1970s espionage, and if cosy crime is your vibe, ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ delivers a comedic whodunit. 

Here’s everything you’ll want to add to your watchlist this August.

Chief of War 

Set against the stunning backdrop of Hawai‘i, Chief of War is a nine-episode historical drama based on true events, following warrior Ka‘iana as he fights to unify the islands before Western colonisation in the late 18th century. Starring, co-written, and executive produced by Jason Momoa (See), who portrays Ka‘iana, the series brings to life the tension, power struggles, and cultural resilience of this pivotal moment in Hawaiian history. Chief of War premieres globally on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, with new episodes dropping every Friday through September 19.

When to watch: August 1, Apple TV+

Wednesday

 

Wednesday is back—and she’s bringing the whole haunted squad with her. The series returns after a three-year wait for a second season, with part one arriving August 6 and part two September 3. The Addams clan is enrolling at Nevermore Academy, and yes, their signature brand of chaos comes along for the ride. Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Gomez (Luis Guzmán), and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) join Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) on campus, and the audience gets a glimpse of Pugsley's powers as he takes down the Jericho sign. With the entire Addams family in tow, you can bet there will be no shortage of secrets to uncover. But Wednesday’s newest mystery is personal: during one of her psychic visions, she learns that her best friend and roommate, Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), is going to die—and that she’s somehow responsible. “Enid dies, and it’s all my fault,” she says. We can't wait to see where Wednesday's journey will go next, but also, there's going to be Lady Gaga's cameo, which is what we’re most looking forward to.

When to watch: August 6, Netflix

Platonic Season 2 

Platonic is the critically acclaimed half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, returning for a 10-episode second season on Apple TV+ August 6, 2025. Created, directed, and co-written by real-life married couple Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller, the series promises more misadventures for everyone’s favourite best friends, Will and Sylvia, as they navigate mid-life chaos, from work and weddings to partners in crisis. The duo tries their best to be each other’s rock—but sometimes, rocks break things. This season, Platonic also stars Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo, with Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Milo Manheim joining as guest stars. New episodes will drop weekly through October.

When to watch: August 6, Apple TV+

Love is Blind

After a successful first date, Love Is Blind is making things official with the United Kingdom. The hit unscripted series returns on August 13 for Season 2, bringing singles together once again for another round of the dating experiment that’s been uniting soulmates sight unseen around the world for years. This season, UK and Ireland-based singles looking to be loved for who they are—not just what they look like— will take a less conventional approach to modern dating, choosing someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over the next several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding, and discover whether their physical connection can match the emotional bonds they built in the pods.

When to watch: August 13, Netflix

Saare Jahan Se Accha

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1970s, the upcoming series unveils a gripping tale of espionage, sacrifice, and national duty. Pratik Gandhi stars as meticulous and resilient intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar in this fictional drama, joined by a standout ensemble cast including Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar, Kritika Kamra, Tillotama Shome, Rajat Kapoor, and Anup Soni. The series delves into the high-stakes world of intelligence, where the slightest delay in relaying critical information could alter the nation’s fate. Entrusted with a perilous mission to sabotage a looming nuclear threat, Vishnu must navigate a treacherous landscape to ensure India remains one step ahead of its adversaries.

When to watch: August 13, Netflix

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is an espionage thriller that dives into the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it. Co-created by The Terminal List author Jack Carr and season one creator-showrunner David DiGilio, this prequel series follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from Navy SEAL to the clandestine world of CIA Special Operations. The series also features Chris Pratt reprising his role as James Reece, adding another layer to this tense origin story.

When to watch: August 27, Amazon Prime Video

The Thursday Murder Club

Ready your magnifying glasses and dust off those detective hats, ladies—there’s a killer new movie coming to Netflix, and it’s the ultimate blend of comedy, crime, and pensioner power. Based on the bestselling novel by Richard Osman, this whodunit has teeth—false ones, of course. The film follows four irrepressible retirees—Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), and Joyce (Celia Imrie)—who live in a peaceful retirement community and meet every Thursday to solve cold-case murders for fun. These amateur sleuths are contentedly poring over unsolved crimes from the safety of their village until a real murder happens right on their doorstep, pulling them into a case where the stakes are suddenly, and hilariously, very real.

When to watch: August 28, Netflix

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