Alien: Earth

Season 1 Starts 12th August // FX // Science Fiction

Official Synopsis: "In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named 'Wendy' marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani's spaceship collides into Prodigy City, 'Wendy' and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined."

Why you should watch it: From Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley comes a bold reimagining of Alien, set two years before the original film. The year is 2120. Earth is still recognizable, corporate towers, urban sprawl, biotech labs - but something is leaking through the cracks. A deep-space research vessel crashes back to Earth carrying something it should never have touched - lifeforms collected from distant, hostile worlds. Among them is a familiar terror: the xenomorph. But it's not alone.

On the ground, Earth is anything but safe. Corporate giants battle for control of advanced biotech. Secrets are buried beneath rusted metal and dripping steel. And in the middle of it all is Wendy, a teenage girl with a terminal diagnosis whose mind has been uploaded into a synthetic body. She's not entirely human. Not entirely machine. But she may be humanity's last chance. Guided by her enigmatic mentor, a calm but calculating android played by Timothy Olyphant, Wendy is drawn into a brutal conflict between greedy corporations, evolving artificial intelligence, and a predator that doesn't negotiate.

If you crave intelligent, atmospheric thrillers with a pulse-pounding edge (a return to the gritty tension that made Alien legendary) this one's coming straight for you. Alien: Earth is part sci-fi thriller, part body horror, and all atmosphere. If you think you've seen the worst this universe has to offer, you haven't landed here yet.

Chief of War

Season 1 Starts 1st August // Apple TV+ // Drama

Official Synopsis: "At the turn of the 19th century the four major kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands were in a state of war. The series follows Ka'iana, a warrior chief of Kaua'i who travelled outside of the islands as the 'most famous Hawaiian in the world', returns home and embarks on a monumental mission to unite his people. At the last minute, he rebels against the unification of Hawai'i that took place from 1782 to 1810 under Kamehameha I - as an existential threat approaches their shores."

Why you should watch it: Step into the epic, untold history of 18th-century Hawai'i, where bloodlines, betrayal, and rebellion collide in a fight for identity and sovereignty. Chief of War follows Ka'iana, a fierce warrior caught between the traditions of his native islands and the growing pull of outside forces threatening to seize control. Torn between loyalty to his people and his own ambition, Ka'iana becomes both a hero and a disruptor. He challenges the existing tribal order and risking everything to forge a new path forward.

This sweeping historical drama blends intense action with political intrigue, exploring the price of leadership and the complexity of colonization. and what it means to fight for a nation before it ever had a name. The series is raw and grounded, with sweeping battles, shifting loyalties, and a deeply personal story of identity, resistance, and leadership. Jason Momoa leads with grit and gravitas, navigating a world where survival means picking the right side and sticking to it no matter the cost.

If you're into shows with political tension, high drama, and a world you haven't seen before, Chief of War should be on your list. It's not just about war. It's about what's worth fighting for.

Butterfly

Season 1 Starts 13th August // Prime Video // Action

Official Synopsis: "David Jung is an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca, a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him."

Why you should watch it: Butterfly is a sharp, stylish spy thriller set across the neon streets and shadowy corridors of South Korea. Daniel Dae Kim stars as David Jung, a former U.S. intelligence agent who has been living off the grid. Now he's back, not to save the world, but to save Rebecca, his daughter. She has believed him to be dead for nine years, and has grown into a lethal assassin working for the very company he once built.

That company, Caddis, has changed. Ruthless, secretive, and now run by the dangerous and power-hungry Juno (played by Piper Perabo), Caddis wants David gone for good. Rebecca is stuck in the middle of a deadly power play, caught between loyalty to the organization that trained her and the father who left her behind. She doesn't trust him. She might not forgive him. But they'll have to move fast if they want to survive.

Set against a backdrop of global intelligence games, covert assassins, and digital warfare, this series dives deep into the blurred lines between truth and deception, betrayal and redemption. Adapted from the hit graphic novel, Butterfly delivers tension, style, and emotional stakes in equal measure. If you're into spy stories that leave bruises, characters with pasts they can't outrun, and a mystery that cuts both ways, this is one worth watching closely.

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Season 1 Starts 27th August // Prime Video // Action

Official Synopsis: "Navy SEAL Ben Edwards finds himself entangled in the black operations side of the CIA. The deeper Ben goes into the 'gray', the harder it will become to not give himself over to his darker impulses. Every man has two wolves inside him - light and dark - fighting for control. Which wolf will Ben Edwards feed?"

Why you should watch it: This gritty prequel to The Terminal List takes you deep into the origins of Ben Edwards, played by Taylor Kitsch. Set seven years before James Reece's mission of vengeance, Edwards is at a turning point. He's fresh out of the SEALs and gets pulled into the morally murky world of covert intelligence.

Set in the chaotic aftermath of 9/11, the series tracks Ben's rise through the ranks of the CIA's darkest corridors. As missions blur the line between service and survival, Ben is forced to navigate a web of lies, deep-cover betrayals, and brutal decisions that chip away at his soul. Along the way, Edwards forms a close bond with Reece (Chris Pratt, returning in a supporting role) as they train forces in Iraq and navigate a battlefield where alliances are constantly shifting. That friendship? It won't last. But in this world, nothing does.

Dark Wolf is intense, grounded, and an unflinching look at the choices made in silence, with consequences that echo for years. With high-stakes action, moral complexity, and the gritty realism fans of the franchise expect, Dark Wolf shows you the kind of man Ben Edwards had to become long before the Terminal List was written.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood

Season 1 Starts 8th August // STARZ // Drama

Official Synopsis: "Follow two parallel love stories set in two different time periods; Jamie Fraser's parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and Claire Beauchamp's parents in World War I England."

Why you should watch it: Outlander: Blood of My Blood is a sweeping historical prequel that dives into the lives of Jamie Fraser's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Claire's parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp. Two couples. Two timelines. One epic origin story.

Set in the Scottish Highlands and World War I-era England, the series explores love born in secrecy, rebellion, and impossible choices. Ellen defies clan politics to be with Brian - a match forbidden by Highland tradition. Meanwhile two hundred years later, Julia and Henry fall for each other in a world fractured by war and duty. Their stories are as dangerous as they are romantic.

This is classic Outlander: passion, peril, and richly drawn period drama. But this time, it's about the people who shaped the future before time travel ever came into it. With the parent show gearing up for its eigth and final season, this spin off comes at the right moment for fans of the franchise.

King & Conqueror

Season 1 Starts 24th August // BBC One // Drama

Official Synopsis: "King and Conqueror is the story of a clash that defined the future of a country - and a continent - for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the British throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown."

Why you should watch it: King & Conqueror is a gritty, character-driven historical drama that dives headfirst into one of the most defining clashes in British history: Harold Godwinson vs. William of Normandy. One is the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. The other is a ruthless duke with a claim, and an army, to take it all.

It is a story of power, loyalty, and ambition, where every alliance is fragile and every decision draws blood. Harold is holding a fractured kingdom together by force of will. William is determined to reshape England in his image. Their collision will shape the fate of a nation.

Expect political intrigue, battlefield brutality, and two sharply drawn characters who are far more than textbook figures. If you're into prestige dramas with sharp dialogue, moral complexity, and a sweeping historical backdrop, King & Conqueror is your next obsession.

Eyes of Wakanda

Season 1 Starts 1st August // Disney+ // Animation

Official Synopsis: "Follow the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story."

Why you should watch it: Eyes of Wakanda is a bold new animated series from the world of Black Panther, produced by Ryan Coogler's team. Across various points in history and continents, Wakandan warriors are dispatched on high-stakes missions to recover vibranium artifacts stolen from their homeland. In the wrong hands, this metal doesn't just shift the balance of power. It rewrites history.

Each episode explores a different era and setting, from ancient Greece to more recent times, following elite fighters as they track down thieves, tyrants, and empires built on Wakanda's stolen power. One standout story follows a disgraced Dora Milaje warrior chasing a would-be conqueror known only as the Lion, a man attempting to forge his own kingdom using vibranium treasure.

Part spy thriller, part historical epic, and packed with action, Eyes of Wakanda honors the traditions, intelligence, and force behind one of Marvels most powerful nations. If you’re drawn to globe-trotting missions, layered mythology, and stories that reverberate (even though Vibranium, you know, shouldn't) through time, this series should be on your radar.

Wednesday

Season 2 Returns 6th August // Network: Netflix // Supernatural

Official Synopsis: "A sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams' years as a student at Nevermore Academy. That's where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago - all while she navigates her many tangled relationships."

Why you should watch it: Wednesday gives the iconic Addams Family daughter her own twisted spotlight in this darkly funny, supernatural mystery. Sent to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams (played to sardonic perfection by Jenna Ortega) isn't here to make friends. She's here to prevent the murder of her best friend, Enid, which she believes will be her fault.

With a psychic gift she barely controls and a reputation that precedes her, Wednesday navigates secret societies, rival cliques, and creepy visions of the Kansas City Scalper. There's romance, rivalry, and more than a few bodies. She's not impressed. Don't smile, because she won't be either.

Equal parts gothic coming-of-age story and clever detective series, Wednesday blends Tim Burton's signature style with sharp writing and a heroine who'd rather stab you with a cello bow than give a compliment. If you like your mysteries strange and your leads even stranger, this one's calling your name. Unfortunately, Season 2 eight episodes will be split in half, the first quartest in August and the latter half a month later, in September.

Peacemaker

Season 2 Returns 21st August // Network: HBO Max // Action

Official Synopsis: "The continuing story of Peacemaker - a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it - in the aftermath of the events of 'The Suicide Squad'."

Why you should watch it: Peacemaker is back, and somehow even less subtle. After barely surviving alien bugs, daddy issues, and his own ego in Season 1, Christopher Smith (played with egotistical indifference by John Cena) returns for another chaotic tour of duty. This time with even murkier missions, weirder enemies, and a whole lot more emotional baggage.

Season 2 dives deeper into Peacemaker's warped moral code as he tries (and often fails) to be the hero he thinks he is. But saving the world gets tricky when no one agrees on what it's worth saving from. New threats emerge, new allies arrive (some more stable than others), and the lines between good guy and total disaster get blurrier by the minute.

Created by James Gunn, coming off his first big win at DC with Superman, this series continues to deliver razor-sharp humor, wild action, and just enough heart to make you care about a man who once shot people "for peace". If you like your superheroes damaged, your jokes inappropriate, and your violence loud, Peacemaker Season 2 is locked, loaded, and ready to ruin your quiet evening.

Invasion

Season 3 Returns 22nd August // Network: Apple TV+ // Science Fiction

Official Synopsis: "Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them."

Why you should watch it: Invasion returns for a high-stakes third season, where the fight for Earth enters a dangerous new phase. The alien threat is no longer just hovering overhead. It's evolving, adapting, and digging in. As governments scramble and alliances crack, ordinary people must rise to extraordinary challenges. Survival isn't enough anymore. It's about resistance.

Across continents and storylines, the series continues to follow a global cast of survivors. Each is connected by the invasion, but fighting their own battles. From military standoffs to intimate betrayals, from scientific breakthroughs to terrifying discoveries beneath the surface, those perspectives collide for the first time. The series’ main characters are brought together to work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership.

This is slow-burn sci-fi with cinematic scope and emotional depth. If you're into grounded human drama wrapped in world-shaking spectacle, Invasion still delivers. And this time, humanity's learning how to hit back.