"Wednesday" may take up a week, but — to make a "Long Story Short" — expect "Football" to hold Netflix "Hostage" in August. [FULL LIST]

An Oxford-set college rom-com from the guy behind The Inbetweeners; the return of one of Netflix's biggest ever shows; Genndy Tartakovsky's latest adult animated project; Vanessa Kirby's return to more intimate dramas about the human condition;

Several fan-favorite series are returning, and one new adaptation is coming to Netflix in August. Here's a complete guide on what to watch on Netflix in August 2025.