Top TV Shows Premiering in August 2025 (Part 1): Epic Sagas, Superheroes & Hilarious Returns!

August 2025 is overflowing with exciting TV premieres across major platforms like Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video. Whether you love historical dramas, animated adventures, sitcom revivals, or supernatural mysteries, there's something hot hitting your screens this month.

📺 August 2025 TV Release Guide

📌 Title	🎬 Type	📡 Platform	📅 Release Date
Chief of War	Limited Series	Apple TV+	August 1
Eyes of Wakanda	Miniseries	Disney+	August 1
King of the Hill – Season 14	Returning Series	Hulu	August 4
Platonic – Season 2	Returning Series	Apple TV+	August 6
Wednesday – Season 2 Part 1	Returning Series	Netflix	August 6
Outlander: Blood of My Blood – Season 1	New Series / Prequel	Starz	August 8
Alien: Earth	Sci-fi / Prequel Series	FX on Hulu	August 12
Butterfly – Season 1	New Series	Prime Video	August 13
The Rainmaker – Season 1	Legal Drama	USA Network	August 16
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox	Limited Series	Hulu	August 20
Peacemaker – Season 2	Superhero / Action	HBO Max	August 21
Invasion – Season 3	Sci-fi / Thriller	Apple TV+	August 22
Long Story Short – Season 1	Animated Comedy	Netflix	August 22
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf – Season 1	Action Thriller / Prequel	Prime Video	August 27

⚔️ Chief of War (Apple TV+) – August 1

"The fight for unity begins with rebellion."

🌺 Plot

Set in the late 1700s, this Hawaiian epic follows Kaʻiana, a warrior chief of Kauaʻi, as he journeys abroad, returns home, and finds himself in the middle of Hawaii's violent unification. Originally part of the fight for unity, Kaʻiana eventually rebels against Kamehameha I's campaign for domination.

👨‍🔪 Cast

• Jason Momoa as Kaʻiana

• Luciane Buchanan as Kaʻahumanu

• Te Kohe Tuhaka, Siua Ikaleʻ, Mainei Kinimaka, and others bring life to Hawaiian legends

✨ Why Watch?

It's visually stunning, deeply rooted in real Hawaiian history, and gives Jason Momoa one of his most compelling roles to date.

🤝 Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+) – August 1

"Vibranium has a past... and Wakanda remembers."

🎨 Plot

An animated Marvel miniseries set in the MCU's Sacred Timeline, Eyes of Wakanda follows the Hatut Zaraze, elite Wakandan warriors, as they recover vibranium artifacts across different historical periods.

👨🏾‍🔧 Cast (Voice)

• Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Larry Herron, Steve Toussaint

• Created by Todd Harris, produced by Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media

✨ Animation Style

Hand-painted and inspired by African-American artists like Ernie Barnes, this is unlike any Marvel animation you've seen before.

🌄 King of the Hill: Season 14 (Hulu) – August 4

"Y'all ready to go back to Arlen, Texas?"

🎧 Plot

Fifteen years after its original finale, the iconic animated sitcom returns. The new season explores contemporary life in Texas while staying true to the show's beloved roots.

👤 Cast

• Mike Judge as Hank Hill

• Kathy Najimy as Peggy

• Pamela Adlon as Bobby

• The late Johnny Hardwick and Jonathan Joss make their final appearances as Dale and John Redcorn.

✨ What's New?

Co-produced by Bandera Entertainment, Season 14 reflects modern humor and social issues while honoring original characters.

😂 Platonic: Season 2 (Apple TV+) – August 6

"Friendship can be messy. Especially with your ex-BFF."

🎥 Plot

Sylvia and Will's chaotic friendship continues as they juggle relationships, careers, and boundary issues. Season 2 dives deeper into their past and how it affects their present.

👤 Cast

• Rose Byrne as Sylvia

• Seth Rogen as Will

• Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett join in Season 2

✨ Vibe

Smart, awkward, and very real. If you loved the banter in When Harry Met Sally, you'll enjoy Platonic.

🎃 Wednesday: Season 2 Part 1 (Netflix) – August 6

"New visions. New enemies. Same deadpan stare."

🔮 Plot

Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy to refine her psychic powers and uncover a sinister plot involving her friends. Enid is in danger, and her dark future rests on Wednesday's intuition.

👤 Cast

• Jenna Ortega as Wednesday

• Emma Myers, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Ricci, and more return

✨ What to Expect

More gothic horror, clever mysteries, and snarky quips. Part 2 lands September 3.

❤️💖 Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Starz) – August 8

"Before Claire and Jamie, there was another love story."

🏛️ Plot

A dual-timeline prequel tracing the love stories of Jamie Fraser’s parents in 18th century Scotland and Claire’s parents during World War I. The series teases a mysterious time-travel link between the generations.

👤 Cast

• Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie

• Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser

• Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine as Claire's parents

✨ Romance & Legacy

Blending war, passion, and the mystique of time travel, this prequel is essential for Outlander fans.

👽 Alien: Earth (FX & FX on Hulu – August 12)

Welcome back to the terrifying universe of Alien… but this time, it’s right here on Earth. Directed by Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth serves as a chilling prequel set just two years before Ridley Scott’s iconic 1979 classic.

🧬 Plot: When the spaceship Maginot crash-lands on Earth, a rogue band of tactical soldiers and a mysterious young woman make a horrifying discovery. The deadliest organism in the galaxy is now on home turf.

🌟 Cast: Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav

"In space, no one can hear you scream. But on Earth... they will."

🦋 Butterfly (2025 – on Prime Video - August 13)

A cat-and-mouse game with deadly consequences.

🕵️‍♂️ Plot:

David Jung, a former U.S. intelligence operative, is hunted by Rebecca, a cold-blooded assassin with one mission: eliminate him. But as past sins catch up, this isn’t just espionage—it’s personal.

🌟 Cast: Daniel Dae Kim, Piper Perabo, Reina Hardesty

⚖️ The Rainmaker (USA Network – August 15)

John Grisham’s courtroom classic comes to TV, and it's got teeth.

📚 Plot:A rising legal star loses everything, only to find redemption working for a small, scrappy law firm. His first major case? A wrongful death suit against his former employers. Justice won’t come easy.

🌟 Cast: John Slattery leads the charge in this high-stakes legal drama.

🧬 The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (Hulu – August 20)

Wrongfully imprisoned. Globally judged. One woman’s fight for justice.

🗝️ Plot:Amanda Knox’s story is reimagined in this emotional and suspenseful series, chronicling her wrongful conviction, the media frenzy, and her journey to reclaim her freedom.

“Innocent until proven guilty… unless you're Amanda Knox.”

🧨 Peacemaker: Season 2 (HBO Max – August 21)

John Cena is back and louder than ever.

💥 Plot: Picking up after Superman (2025), the new season places Peacemaker at the heart of the new DC Universe. Expect chaos, crude jokes, explosive action, and a surprising amount of heart.

🌟 Cast: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Frank Grillo, and more.

📸 Behind the Scenes: Filmed alongside Superman at Trilith Studios, Season 2 promises tighter storytelling and deeper stakes.

🌍 Invasion: Season 3 (Apple TV+ – August 22)

The aliens are back—and this time, Earth is ready.

🚀 Plot:

Told from multiple global perspectives, Invasion explores the rising global resistance against an alien species threatening to wipe out humanity.

🌍 Languages: English, Japanese, Pashto

🕒 Release: August 22

😂 Long Story Short (Netflix – August 22)

From the creator of BoJack Horseman, comes a quirky, emotional family saga.

🖍️ Plot: An adult animated comedy about the Schwooper siblings, chronicling their journey from childhood to adulthood through awkward moments, inside jokes, and heartfelt revelations.

🌟 Voice Cast : Dave Franco, Lisa Edelstein, Ben Feldman

"Families are messy. Animated families? Even messier."

🐺 The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Amazon Prime Video – August 27)

The wolves are hunting in this gritty action-packed prequel.

💣 Plot:

Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) navigates his way from Navy SEAL to CIA, uncovering the high human cost of modern warfare. Expect explosive set-pieces, covert ops, and emotional grit.

🌟 Cast:Taylor Kitsch, Chris Pratt, Tom Hopper

📚 Based on: Jack Carr’s bestselling novel universe

🎬 Final Thoughts: August Brings the Heat! 🔥

Whether you're craving alien invasions, courtroom drama, animated chaos, or superhero redemption, August 2025 is stacked with stories ready to thrill, move, and entertain. With heavy-hitters like Peacemaker, Wednesday, Alien: Earth, and The Rainmaker sharing the screen with hidden gems like Butterfly and Long Story Short, this month truly has something for everyone.

So grab your popcorn, update your watchlist, and get ready to binge — because the golden age of television isn't slowing down anytime soon. Stay tuned, stay curious, and happy streaming! 📺✨