Previously released:
I Swear (movie; streaming premiere) (Netflix, August 22)
Based on Scottish activist John Davidson's life, a man with Tourette
syndrome finds resolve in his allies and uses his unfiltered voice to
fight stigma. Stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson,
Peter Mullan, Douglas Rankine, and Scott Ellis Watson; 2hr. 2026 British
film.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31514146/
[rating 8.4]
https://www.netflix.com/title/82681782
Hometown Romance [new; complete season 1] (Netflix,
August 21)
To save her family's business, a woman agrees to a marriage of
convenience with their wealthy landlady -- but the deal soon takes a
more romantic turn. 2026 Thai series; 8 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82761884
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39452164/
[rating 8.5]
Sunshine Women's Choir (movie) (Netflix, August 19)
Determined to give her daughter hope beyond prison walls, an inmate
organizes a choral performance with her fellow inmates before they must
say goodbye [to the daughter, who was born in the prison but will be
leaving for an outside caretaker]. Taiwanese film; 2hr 14m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38984207/
[rating 7.2]
https://www.netflix.com/title/83087495
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Monday, August 24
Streaming:
Margarita (season 3 premiere) (3:01 am, HBO Max)
In this modern fairytale, teen orphan Margarita finds a magical place
where she can pursue her dreams -- until a cunning witch threatens it
all. Argentine series; season 3 is subtitled "Make Your Story Count."
https://www.hbomax.com/show/43b9e63c-702e-467d-b131-e62864432e22
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33145195/
Broadcast and cable:
Beat Shazam (special night and time) (8 pm, Fox)
Another episode follows tomorrow night at 9 pm, the show's regular time
slot.
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Tuesday, August 25
Streaming:
Stamptown (comedy/variety special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Blending the wild worlds of circus and comedy, anarchic acts collide for
this raunchy and explicit variety show ? clothing not guaranteed.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82060179
https://decider.com/2026/08/25/stamptown-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it/
Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
After delivering one of the greatest performances in Rose Bowl history,
Texas Longhorns legend Vince Young was the NFL's next big thing, and for
a while, he was. But a career riddled by injuries, conflict and sudden
loss tells a far more complicated story than the highlight reels ever
showed. 1h 18m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVXvS3XzzHI
https://www.netflix.com/title/82020375
Broadcast and cable:
Jeopardy! Masters (season 4 premiere) (8 pm, ABC)
Episodes air Tuesday through Friday both this week and next, followed by
a Sept. 8 finale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4PU_X2CZPI
Dolly Parton: An American Original (special) (10-11 pm,
ABC)
Dolly Parton: An American Icon (special) (10-11 pm, CBS)
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Wednesday, August 26
Streaming:
The Last Sunrise (movie) (3:01 am, Prime Video)
Based on Anna Todd's beloved novel, The Last Sunrise follows Ry (Maia Reficco), a college student with a chronic illness, on a summer escape
to Mallorca with her mother (Eva Longoria). As she unexpectedly falls
for Juli n (Fernando Lindez) and begins to embrace living in the moment,
her worsening condition and long-hidden family secrets threaten to
unravel everything before the summer ends. 1h 46m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhI2UpkFAFw
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37654096/
Death of the Pastor's Wife [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
"Death of the Pastor?s Wife" is a three-part documentary series
examining the life and death of Mica Miller, wife of John-Paul Miller,
the pastor of her family?s church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and firsthand accounts from friends
and family speaking out for the first time, the series explores
allegations of control and manipulation, the events leading up to Mica?s sudden and mysterious death, and the fight for answers that continues
today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wgC1XVGolE
https://www.netflix.com/title/81989322
Mom Knows Best? [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
In this new reality show format, nine mothers secretly bet on the
choices their adult children will make, putting their familial bonds to
the test. Brazilian series; 7 episodes streamed today and next Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQnYd1nUt0c
https://www.netflix.com/title/81714560
The Airport Chaplain [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Led by Hugo Weaving (Slow Horses, Love Me) and Shabana Azeez, breakout
star of The Pitt, "The Airport Chaplain" takes audiences inside the high-stakes world of a bustling international airport, told through the struggles, triumphs and unexpected connections of the workers who keep
it running. At the centre of The Airport Chaplain is Tobias Wallace
(Hugo Weaving), a fast-moving fixer with a constantly ringing phone,
pockets full of cash and an unorthodox approach to the daily crises
unfolding inside the terminal. Convinced the airport couldn?t run
without him, Tobias has never encountered a problem he couldn?t solve
--until he meets his formidable new boss Mira (Shabana Azeez), who
considers him a walking liability. Their clash sparks a power struggle
that reverberates through the terminal, affecting the cleaners, baggage handlers and passengers who are all navigating their own hopes,
challenges and life-changing moments amid the constant flow of arrivals
and departures. Australian series; 8 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82679207
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nSAV8097Vg
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39555444/
The Last Salute (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
This documentary chronicles the MiG-21's final chapter in the Indian Air
Force through the stories of generations of fighter pilots who flew it.
Indian film; 1h 22m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/83106325
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt44535692/
The Early Spring [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A warmhearted new employee and her gifted boss navigate a fast-paced workplace, all while harboring a secret relationship that may jeopardize everything. 2026 Chinese series; 6 episodes stream today, while others
are forthcoming starting tomorrow. 12 total?
https://www.netflix.com/title/83067197
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37884717/
Rhythm + Flow France (season 5 premiere) (3:01 am, Netflix)
French rappers freestyle, battle and pen their way to a game-changing
?100,000 prize in a music competition series led by a panel of hip-hop legends.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81275686
What Will You Do, Ieyasu? [new to US; complete series] (3:01
am, Netflix)
From child hostage to legendary ruler and unifier of Japan, this
historical drama series chronicles the life of the first shogun,
Tokugawa Ieyasu. 2023 Japanese series; 48 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82747198
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16274666/
[as "Dousuru Ieyasu"]
The Simpsons: "Yellow Mirror" (special) (3:01 am, Disney+)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNyZ6OlMbh0
Broadcast and cable:
None.
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Thursday, August 27
Streaming:
Beauty in Black (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Netflix)
The lives of successful businesswoman Mallory (Crystle Stewart) and the struggling Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) become entwined in this
Tyler Perry drama series. 8 episodes; renewed for season 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK9Jl5Esyz4&t
https://www.netflix.com/title/81764523
Leanne (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Leanne's (Leanne Morgan) world is turned upside down when her husband of
33 years unexpectedly leaves her for another woman. Supported by her
family, including her ride-or-die sister Carol (Kristen Johnston),
Leanne learns to embrace the chaos and finds strength, laughter and hope
in the most unexpected places. This heartfelt comedy proves that it's
never too late to rewrite your story. 10 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6RXVb_J5J4
https://www.netflix.com/title/81752004
The Undeclared War (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Peacock)
Season 1: On the first day of work at GCHQ, 21-year-old intern Saara
(Hannah Khalique-Brown) sees the beginnings of a cyber war between
Russia and the UK in the British thriller series created by Peter
Kosminsky.
Season 2: Set in 2024, The Undeclared War returns with a fresh wave of
tension and drama as the elite Malware Department at GCHQ grapples with
the aftermath of a devastating Russian cyber-attack. Just when it seems
the UK has gained the upper hand, Danny and his team discover a mole in
their midst and uncover a far more dangerous threat. Stars Simon Pegg,
Sin Brooke, Hannah Khalique-Brown, Alex Jennings, Danny Sapani, Ed
Stoppard, and Chloe Pirrie. British series; season one streamed in 2022
and apparently was announced as a limited series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfBspYmaXtI
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-undeclared-war/season-2/
[score 56]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7939800/
[rating 7.0]
Dalliance [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Paramount+)
A longtime circle of friends in their sixties is forced to confront the
messy realities of life as marriages implode, new relationships ignite
and old wounds resurface. Australian series; 6 episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38876221/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9SnOOWdGMU
Babita Singh Reporting (movie) (2:31 pm, Prime Video)
An under-estimated cop visiting her in-laws for the first time finds
herself torn between uncovering the truth in a murder investigation and
the hidden lies in her own marriage. Indian film; 2h 11m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40915016/
["ASI Babita Singh Reporting"]
Broadcast and cable:
Adults (season 2 premiere) (9 and 9:30 pm, two episodes,
FX/FXX)
A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people,
despite being neither ?good? nor ?people? yet.
The second season of FX's New York-set Gen Z comedy streams in its
entirety today on Hulu, while episodes also air two per week on cable's
FXX. Guest stars this season include Zosia Mamet, Susie Essman, Gaten Matarazzo, and Raven-Symon. 9 episodes?
https://www.hulu.com/series/09794373-fbd3-44fb-9f3b-869a2e976094
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33049767/
[rating 7.4]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26WrEY7rp2E
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Friday, August 28
Streaming:
Dark Matter (season 2 premiere) (12:01 am, Apple TV)
Physicist professor Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) is kidnapped and wakes
up in an alternate version of his life in the sci-fi series based on
Blake Crouch's novel of the same name. Stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. Ten episodes released weekly through October 30.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhB6_1UbR7s
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19231492/
[rating 7.6]
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/television/joel-edgerton-jennifer-connelly-dark-matter-season-2
https://collider.com/dark-matter-season-1-recap/
Betty la Fea: The Story Continues (season 3 premiere)
(3:01 am, Prime Video)
Two decades later, Betty tackles the challenges of reconnecting with her rebellious teen daughter Mila while her marriage to Armando crumbles,
leaving her to ponder her life choices. Colombian series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeel-A1zUYE
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32321928/
All the Truth in My Lies [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Coco and Mar”n are two best friends who have been living together for
years. They are about to embark on a caravan trip with their entire gang
to celebrate their friend Blanca's bachelorette party, but what should
be an adventure celebrating friendship turns into a ticking time bomb as
the secrets hidden among them gradually begin to unravel. Spanish series
based on the novel by El”sabet Benaven; 5 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jegXAXFegho
https://www.netflix.com/title/81735486
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37053085/
Chumbak [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Five quirky families navigate life as neighbors in Chumbak Colony, where chaotic conflicts and hilarious antics turn each day into a new chapter. Indian series.
IMDb: A young author and quirky support group explore the lives of five families in a Mumbai row-house who laugh, cry, eat, drink, and share everything together, forming a beautiful surrogate family through life's
ups and downs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nancgz4IB0M
https://www.netflix.com/title/82059219
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39640519/
Graveyard (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Police Commissioner nem leads a special investigations unit that solves
tough cases involving violence against women. Turkish series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJQgLPMcK14
https://www.netflix.com/title/81573856
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16420408/
[rating 7.3]
Mousetrap [new; complete limited series?] (3:01 am,
Netflix)
A reclusive writer wakes to find his identity stolen -- and must ally
with a ruthless loan shark to reclaim his life from a man known as "The
Rat." Korean series; 10 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCTSqqHeMHw
https://www.netflix.com/title/81991749
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36996011/
The Secret Woman [Den hemmelige kvinde] (movie) (3:01
am, Netflix)
A woman with memory loss discovers she has a family and a shipping
empire. She returns to a seemingly perfect past to uncover the truth
about why she left. Danish film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FldeGkt4e4k
https://www.netflix.com/title/81735102
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37275992/
The Whisper Man (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
James Ashcroft (The Rule of Jenny Pen) directs a surprisingly great cast?Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton,
Hamish Linklater, John Carroll Lynch, and Owen Teague?in a straight-to-streaming crime thriller adapted from the Alex North novel
of the same name. The story revolves around a crime novelist whose young
son is abducted in a crime that may be related to a decades-old string
of serial killings. 1h 51m
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHRR-1CKYIQ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81278442
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11561116/
The Producer [new] (3:01 am, HBO Max)
Follows an aspiring music producer navigating the intense challenges of achieving her dreams. Taiwanese series.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43595727/
Penny Lane Is Dead (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder/AMC+)
Set on a hot summer?s night in 1986 Australia, 17-year old Penny Lane is celebrating getting into college with her longtime girlfriends. After
Penny?s jealous and troubled cousin decides a cruel prank is in order,
what begins as a thoughtless spiked cupcake game spirals into a night of bloodshed and revenge. Australian film; 1h 30m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4oEHjWY_CU
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35670732/
Broadcast and cable:
The Wrong Housemaid (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
After vanishing from her violent husband's grasp ten years ago, Mona
thought she had finally secured a peaceful new life for herself and her teenage daughter, Denise, behind carefully crafted new identities. But
their fragile safety shatters when a seemingly harmless housemaid enters
their home and begins manipulating their lives with chilling precision.
As psychological torment escalates and buried secrets claw their way to
the surface, Mona realizes the nightmare she escaped has returned in the
form of Derrick, the ruthless man who never stopped hunting her. With
nowhere left to run, Mona turns to her loyal friend Sharon for help in a desperate fight to protect Denise before Derrick destroys everything
they rebuilt. Vivica A. Fox, April Hale, Matthew Pohlkamp, and Demetris
Owens star
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-wrong-housemaid
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43683559/
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Saturday, August 29
Four Hands, Two Sonatas [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When two young pianists from completely different worlds meet at an
elite music high school, the melodies of their lives become intimately intertwined. Korean series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KapADxhCvvM
https://www.netflix.com/title/82682404
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39368345/
The Copycat Killer (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
When reclusive criminal profiler Dr. Eleanor Douglas reluctantly returns
to the spotlight at a true crime conference, she's thrust back into the nightmare she thought she'd escaped when a fan is found murdered in the
same signature style as the Sigil Slayer she once caught. As whispers of
a copycat killer spread, Ellie finds solace -- and dangerous passion --
in Julian Duffy, a charming journalist whose interest in her feels both intimate and unsettling. Haunted by flashbacks and hunted by suspicion, Ellie's only hope for answers lies in a chilling face-to-face encounter
with Glenn Boyd, the killer who nearly ended her life. But the deeper
she digs, the closer she comes to discovering that the real threat isn't
in her past -- it's been beside her all along. Melissa O'Neil [!!],
Greyston Holt, and Peter Facinelli star.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-copycat-killer
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43332389/
Much About Love (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival
and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this
modern retelling of "Much Ado About Nothing." Stars Ashley Williams and
Niall Matter.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/much-about-love
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27860696/
[as "Nothing but Love"]
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Sunday, August 30
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (movie)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Anime; 1h 48m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82854665
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32915652/
[rating 7.0]
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life (special) (8 pm, CBS)
Big Brother (special time) (9 pm, CBS)
Note: Lifetime Channel is showing "The Past Is Never Buried," a movie
that appeared on LMN in January.
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