Movies & TV

30th Jul 2023

Netflix reveals all their new movies and shows arriving in August

Rory Cashin

All of the Netflix exclusive movies and shows arriving over the next month!

Not content with giving us 11 new movies in the last few days (more on that here), Netflix has just revealed their impressive line-up of originals arriving across the 31 days of August. Enjoy!

NETFLIX TV SERIES

The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2 – Aug 3

As Lisa’s trial approaches, Mickey faces doubts, setbacks and unexpected revelations. Lorna and Cisco plan for their big day, while Izzy makes big moves.

Heartstopper: Season 2 – Aug 3

With exams, a school trip to Paris and prom on the horizon, Nick, Charlie and the gang must navigate the next stages of life, love and friendship.

The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge – Aug 4

After 7 seasons of eating A LOT of debatably edible treats, Nicole and Jacques are ready to up the ante and give a group of motivated but inexperienced bakers the opportunity of a lifetime. Over the course of 10 episodes, Nicole and Jacques will provide 10 bakers with every tool and resource they need to go from OH NO to PRO.

Fatal Seduction: Volume 2 – Aug 4

The dark and mysterious erotic thriller series from Steven Pillemer returns for a new season of lust, longing and betrayal.

Painkiller – Aug 10

A fictionalised retelling of events, this is a scripted limited series that explores some of the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America, highlighting the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives are forever altered by the invention of OxyContin.

At Home With The Furys – Aug 16

Undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retires from boxing to embrace the eccentricities of family life in this hilarious and heartfelt docusoap.

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: Season 2 Part One – Aug 23

Five different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner is ready to get married, the other isn’t quite as sure. An ultimatum is issued – and in just over eight weeks, they must commit to marriage, or move on. In the meantime, each will choose a new potential partner from one of the other couples, in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different possible futures. (The final two episodes debut on Aug 30)

Ragnarok: Season 3 – Aug 24

With the lines between good and evil blurred, Magne’s fortitude is about to face its ultimate trial in an epic final battle of gods against giants.

Who is Erin Carter? – Aug 24

A British expat’s tranquil life in Barcelona spirals out of control when an armed robbery at a supermarket exposes her secret… and violent past.

Miss Adrenaline: A Tale of Twins – Aug 30

A competitive biker takes the identity of her long-lost identical twin sister to bring her killers to justice and get the truth behind their separation.

One Piece – Aug 31

Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, this is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure to become King of the Pirates!

NETFLIX FILM

Soulcatcher – Aug 2

A military contractor hired to seize a weapon that turns people into savage killers seeks revenge when his brother falls victim to the device.

Head to Head – Aug 3

Hilarity meets danger when a lovesick chauffeur and a bootleg mechanic mistakenly pick up a retired crime lord, igniting a wild, life-changing adventure.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – Aug 3

Bullied by his boss, worked around the clock, he’s nothing more than a corporate drone. All it takes is a zombie outbreak for him to finally feel alive!

Heart of Stone – Aug 11

Gal Gadot is Agent Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency races to stop a hacker from stealing its most valuable and dangerous weapon. Also stars Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt and Matthias Schweighöfer.

Love, Sex and 30 Candles – Aug 18

In the year they all turn 30, four best friends navigate relationships, heartbreak and a shocking development that threatens to tear them apart.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah – Aug 25

Best friends Stacy and Lydia are both planning epic bat mitzvahs. But it all unravels when a popular boy — and middle school drama — threaten to ruin everything. Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler star in this smartly edgy coming-of-age comedy.

Choose Love – Aug 31

Cami Conway has it all until she comes face to face with a kaleidoscope of tempting but tough choices. What she chooses depends wholly on you, the viewer. But be careful! Things don’t always play out like you think!

NETFLIX COMEDY

Kountry Wayne: A Woman’s Prayer – Aug 8

Kountry Wayne brings his southern flare in this one-of-a-kind stand-up special on fatherhood, gender dynamics, and faith.

Jared Freid: 37 and Single – Aug 15

In this uproarious performance, Jared, a self-proclaimed expert on the single life, takes us on a wild ride through the ups and downs of navigating the modern dating world.

NETFLIX DOCUMENTARIES

Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child – Aug 1

The critically acclaimed docu-series UNTOLD returns with Volume 3, a four-week summer event that pulls back the curtain on epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports. From boxing to football to doping scandals, these new stories go well beyond the headlines and upend what we thought we knew. Premiering weekly, each character-driven story hinges on candid, intimate first-person accounts from those who lived it – to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, and even humour beneath the sweat. (Untold: Johnny Football – Aug 8 / Untold: Hall of Shame – Aug 15 / Untold: Swamp Kings – Aug 22)

Mark Cavendish: Never Enough – Aug 2

Intimate and captivating, this documentary charts the meteoric rise, tragic downfall and unbelievable comeback of professional cyclist Mark Cavendish.

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food – Aug 2

Through revealing interviews with experts and victims’ families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.

The Last Hours of Mario Biondo – Aug 3

Questions persist about the last night of Mario Biondo, the husband of Spanish TV host Raquel Sánchez Silva. This true-crime series uncovers new details.

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop – Aug 9

Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honouring the trailblazers and game-changers.

Down for Love – Aug 11

A heartwarming quest for love, this feel-good reality show follows several people with Down syndrome as they navigate the trials and triumphs of dating.

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones – Aug 30

Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY

Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 8 – Aug 7

With all new songs and all new friends, the fun times never end for Gabby and her cute cat, Pandy Paws. Want to come along? It’s time to get tiny!

Mech Cadets – Aug 10

An underdog teen joins a group of young Cadets who’ve been chosen to bond with Robo Mechs from space and defend Earth against alien invaders.

My Dad the Bounty Hunter: Season 2 – Aug 17

The hunter becomes the hunted when Terry mysteriously goes missing, leaving his wife, kids — and Blobby — to search for him all over the universe.

The Monkey King – Aug 18

A monkey and his magical fighting stick team up on an epic quest, battling demons, dragons, gods and the greatest adversary of all: Monkey’s own ego!

Karate Sheep: Season 2 – Aug 31

Armed with karate skills – and super cool gadget – Wanda and Trico are back to protect their fluffy sheep friends from the wickedly hungry Wolf.

NETFLIX ANIME

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 – Aug 8

Reunited with Lancelot for the first time since their tragic accident, Tristan must learn to conquer his inner demons in order to save his mother’s life.

Baki Hanma: Season 2 Part 2 – Aug 24

New episodes of the martial-arts anime series.