As summer winds down, the long, lazy days of August offer the perfect excuse to take a break from the sunshine, pour yourself a chilled drink, and dive into something binge-worthy.
Whether you’ve spent the last few weeks sipping rosé in the park or hopping between pub gardens, Netflix has your wind-down sorted with a stacked lineup of new series and films.
Let’s take a look at what you’ll want to add to your must-watch list this August.
A Romance Set Against Oxford’s Dreamy Backdrop
My Oxford Year – Streaming from August 1
Adapted from Julia Whelan’s bestselling novel, My Oxford Year stars Sofia Carson as Anna, a young American scholar who lands the chance of a lifetime: studying at Oxford for a year.
Enter Jamie, a brilliant professor played by Corey Mylchreest, who changes the course of her life in ways she never saw coming.
The film is directed by Iain Morris, the BAFTA-nominated talent behind The Inbetweeners, so expect romance with a splash of sharp, British humour.
“Comedy is his language,” Carson says, describing the story as timeless, heartfelt, and just a bit devastating.
Wednesday Addams Is Back and Ready for Trouble
Wednesday Season 2 – Streaming from August 6
Nearly three years after smashing Netflix records, Jenna Ortega is back as the brooding and brilliant Wednesday Addams.
Season 2 takes us back to Nevermore Academy where Wednesday must juggle old enemies, new allies, and the usual dose of family drama.
Alongside Ortega, we’ll see Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emma Myers, and Hunter Doohan return, while Billie Piper joins the cast for an added twist.
And yes – Thing is definitely still around.
Love Gets a Blind Makeover, UK Style
Love Is Blind UK Season 2 – Streaming from August 13
Emma and Matt Willis are back to guide a fresh batch of romantics through the social experiment that is Love Is Blind.
Strangers fall in love, get engaged, and plan a wedding – all before ever laying eyes on each other.
This time, the stakes are higher, the emotions even more intense, and the drama? Let’s just say it’s going to be a wild ride from the Pods to the altar.
A High-Stakes Thriller With a Race Against Time
Night Always Comes – Streaming from August 15
Thriller lovers, this one’s for you. Directed by Benjamin Caron (Andor), this gritty, single-night drama stars Vanessa Kirby as Lynette – a woman trying desperately to keep her family’s home.
The catch? She only has a few hours to pull it off.
Caron says he was drawn to the film’s themes of sacrifice and survival, asking: Who really gets to feel safe in this world – and what does it cost them?
Revisiting One of Hollywood’s Most Controversial Scandals
The Truth About Jussie Smollett – Streaming from August 22
From the producers behind Don’t F** with Cats* and The Tinder Swindler, this gripping documentary dissects the Jussie Smollett saga.
The actor claimed he was the victim of a hate crime – then was later accused and jailed for staging the attack himself.
This 90-minute special features exclusive interviews with police officers, journalists, attorneys, and Smollett himself, allowing viewers to decide where the truth really lies.
Teen Drama, Small Town Chaos, and a Lot of Boys
My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2 – Streaming from August 28
If you loved The Summer I Turned Pretty, you’ll be hooked on this coming-of-age love triangle.
Season 2 picks up with 15-year-old Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez) returning to her guardian’s chaotic home full of Walter boys after a summer in NYC.
Back in rural Colorado, Jackie finds that love isn’t so straightforward – especially with Alex and Cole both still very much in the picture.
Murder, Mayhem, and Four Cheeky Retirees
The Thursday Murder Club – Streaming from August 28
Fans of cosy murder mysteries, rejoice. This star-studded adaptation of Richard Osman’s beloved book stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as a gang of pensioners who casually solve cold cases in their spare time.
But when a real murder lands on