August 2024 promises to be a thrilling month for Netflix subscribers with a lineup of captivating series, documentaries, and movies. Here’s a breakdown of the noteworthy content set to grace your screens this August.
**Avail on 8/15/2024**
**Emily in Paris: Season 4 Part 1**
Emily returns for another drama-filled season in the City of Light. This time, she is determined to make bold choices to secure her place in Paris and win over her dream man, navigating professional and personal dilemmas with her usual charm and style. Fans of the show can expect more picturesque scenery and fashionable moments, as Emily continues to blend her American perspective with Parisian sensibilities.
**KENGAN ASHURA: Season 2: Part 2**
The gladiators of the Kengan life-or-death tournament are back for the second round. The battle intensifies without Ohma, and as the brutish clashes continue, a shadowy figure begins to lay plans for a violent takeover. The series promises high octane action and suspense as the fights grow fiercer and alliances more complex.
**Avail on 8/16/2024**
**I Can’t Live Without You**
A workaholic’s life reaches a critical point when his obsession with his phone causes him to ruin an important family event. Forced to choose between his marriage of 20 years and his device, this poignant drama examines the implications of technology on relationships and the sacrifices one must make to preserve love.
**The Union**
Mark Wahlberg stars as a New Jersey construction worker who is pulled into the world of espionage. When his high school sweetheart, played by Halle Berry, re-enters his life with a high-stakes mission, he must transition from a regular guy to an aspiring spy. This action-packed film is set against a backdrop of international intrigue and romance.
**Avail on 8/19/2024**
**CoComelon Lane: Season 3**
The charming series continues with the young students of Melon Patch Academy preparing a special musical surprise for their teacher, Ms. Appleberry. As always, unexpected challenges arise, testing the resourcefulness and creativity of the children in heartwarming ways.
**Avail on 8/20/2024**
**Terror Tuesday: Extreme**
Drawing inspiration from Thai horror radio show Angkhan Khlumpong, this chilling series presents eight episodes based on real-life horror stories shared by listeners. Each tale delves into unique and terrifying aspects of the supernatural, promising a spine-tingling experience.
**Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry**
Comedian Langston Kerman brings his witty insights on parenting, dealing with teenagers, and navigating the complexities of his mother-in-law’s dating adventures in this side-splitting special. It’s a humorous take on the everyday challenges of family life.
**Untold: The Murder of Air McNair**
This gripping documentary recounts the life and career of NFL quarterback Steve McNair, and delves into the shocking murder that abruptly ended his life. It explores the intricacies of his rise to fame and the obscure details that surrounded his tragic death in 2009.
**Avail on 8/21/2024**
**The Accident**
After a birthday celebration ends in tragedy, the tightly-knit, affluent community is left shattered. The consequences of the incident unravel families, friendships, and hearts, revealing the fragility of their seemingly perfect lives.
**Back to 15: Back to 18**
A photoblog glitch transports Anita back to 2009, plunging her into university life. Along the way, she discovers she isn’t the only time traveler in town, and must navigate complex realities to find her way.
**Nice Girls**
In this female-led buddy film, a vengeful cop with a dynamic personality partners with a German detective with contrasting methods to thwart a disaster in Nice. The movie mixes action with comedy as the duo strives to save the day.
**Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE**
This thrilling series follows 20 international contestants competing to form KATSEYE, a groundbreaking global girl group. With a year-long journey chronicled over eight episodes, viewers get an in-depth look at the rigorous KPOP methodologies and the contestants’ path to stardom.
**Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War**
Vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama depict the legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton. The tumultuous conflict culminates in a historic gunfight, offering an intense insight into an era-defining showdown.
**Avail on 8/22/2024**
**Baby Fever: Season 2**
Fertility doctor Nana juggles single motherhood and a web of lies in this dramatic continuation. As she attempts to reconcile her past, the series highlights her struggles and resilience.
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**GG Precinct**
A rookie police captain and a quirky detective join forces to tackle a series of murders staged as elaborate word games. The race is on to solve these deadly puzzles before more lives are claimed.
**Secret Lives of Orangutans**
Narrated by the iconic David Attenborough, this documentary immerses viewers into the lives of a multi-generational orangutan family. The documentary showcases their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the wild.
**Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie**
Sailor Moon is up against a new formidable enemy threatening to destroy everything she holds dear. As her friends and loved ones are systematically targeted, the stakes are higher than ever in this cosmic battle.
**Avail on 8/23/2024**
**Incoming**
In their first week of high school, four teenage boys are thrust into the chaos of the biggest party of the year. The night descends into mayhem and debauchery, and the teens must navigate their mistakes amidst the frenzy.
**Tòkunbọ̀**
An ex-car smuggler faces a dire situation when he has just three hours to deliver a government official’s daughter to a captor, or risk his family’s safety. This high-stakes thriller explores themes of redemption and desperation.
**Avail on 8/27/2024**
**Untold: Sign Stealer**
This revealing documentary delves into the scandal surrounding a Michigan football staffer with an uncanny ability to decipher opponents’ signals, uncovering the layers of deception and controversy.
**Avail on 8/28/2024**
**Untamed Royals**
A group of ultra-wealthy teens misuse their social status to commit increasingly severe crimes. However, it is the vulnerable who suffer the repercussions as their actions spiral out of control.
**Worst Ex Ever**
This true-crime docuseries explores the dark side of love with stories of betrayal and murder. Eyewitness testimonies provide chilling insights into the dangers of romantic relationships gone wrong.
**Avail on 8/29/2024**
**Represent: Season 2**
Stéphane Blé grapples with death threats, protests, international blunders, and domestic issues as his presidency faces turbulence. This political drama portrays the hurdles of leading a nation.
**Chastity High**
In an ultra-elite high school with a strict “No Romance” rule, a student secretly assists peers with their love lives for a fee. This engaging tale addresses themes of teenage rebellion and covert operations.
**KAOS**
As chaos reigns on Mount Olympus with Zeus in a spiral of paranoia, three mortals are destined to change the fate of humankind. This imaginative series blends mythology with contemporary issues.
**IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack**
The story recounts the harrowing hijack of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 on December 24, 1999. The seven-day standoff in Taliban-governed Afghanistan put the passengers and crew through unimaginable hardship, while officials back home raced against time to secure their safe return. This tense narrative delves into the complex layers of negotiation and the uncertainty that plagued those crucial days.
**Avail on 8/30/2024**
**Breathless**
In a bustling public hospital, a dedicated medical team is committed to saving lives amid the chaos. The series explores the pressures and romances that keep their hearts racing as they navigate challenging medical cases.
**A-List to Playlist**
Cho Jung-seok, with a 20-year career in acting, embarks on a 100-day journey to debut as a singer. With his vast network and talent, he sets out to conquer the new challenge of making it in the music industry.
**(Un)lucky Sisters**
Two estranged sisters are drawn together by their father’s unexpected death and the discovery of millions hidden behind a wall. They must decide whether to keep the fortune, leading to a tumultuous journey.
**The Deliverance**
Single mother Ebony moves her family into a new home, seeking a fresh start. However, they soon realize something evil lurks within, turning their hopes for a peaceful life into a fight for survival.
With such a diverse range of genres and stories, Netflix’s August 2024 lineup promises to cater to every taste, ensuring a month of entertainment that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
