10 Netflix Shows You Need to Watch This August

August is shaping up to be a strong month on Netflix, with several returning favorites and a mix of fresh originals ready to drop. Four popular series are back with new seasons, while new dramas, comedies, reality dating, and even a live baseball event round out the slate. From high-stakes teen adventures to quiet family comedy and literary adaptations, there is plenty to choose from.

Here are the ten titles worth making time for this month.

1. Best Medicine – Season 1 (August 4)

The American adaptation of the long-running British hit Doc Martin finally arrives on Netflix. Josh Charles stars as a brilliant but socially awkward doctor who relocates to a small town where his blunt bedside manner clashes with the locals. Despite the rocky start, he gradually becomes the person the community needs most. The series keeps the core charm of the original while giving it a fresh U.S. setting. Season 1 lands complete, and a second season has already been confirmed.

2. Let’s Marry Harry (August 5)

Harry Jowsey, known from Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match, returns for another reality dating experiment — this time with higher stakes. Claiming he is ready for something serious, Harry enlists famous friends to help him vet 20 women who have signed up for the chance to marry him. The format follows a familiar Bachelor-style structure of dates, eliminations, and rising drama, culminating in a difficult final choice. Fans of chaotic reality romance will find plenty to discuss.

3. One Hundred Years of Solitude – Part 2 (August 5 and 26)

Netflix’s ambitious adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s Nobel Prize-winning novel continues. The Buendía family saga resumes with more generational upheaval, political turmoil, and the magical realism that defined the book. Part 1 earned strong critical praise for its scale and fidelity to the source material. The first seven episodes of this new chapter arrive on August 5, with the finale following on August 26.

4. My Life with the Walter Boys – Season 3 (August 6)

Jackie, Cole, and Alex return as their complicated love triangle intensifies. The previous season ended with a major confession overheard at the worst possible moment and a concerning cliffhanger involving the family patriarch’s health. Season 3 adds a new complication: a former flame of Jackie’s who re-enters the picture. Expect the same mix of romance, family tension, and small-town drama that has built the show’s dedicated following.

5. My Brilliant Career (August 13)

Based on the classic 1901 Australian novel, this new adaptation follows a fiercely independent young woman determined to pursue a career in a late-19th-century world that expects her to settle for marriage instead. Social expectations, family pressure, and a developing romance all stand in her way. The series updates the story with a sharper, more irreverent tone while keeping the central conflict intact. A strong cast of rising talent leads the charge.

6. Tires – Season 3 (August 13)

Shane Gillis and Steve Gerben return as the mismatched duo trying to keep a struggling auto shop afloat. After inheriting the business, Will and his crew continue their brand of blunt, slapstick workplace comedy while attempting to pull the garage back from the brink. Season 3 leans further into the chaotic group dynamic and the relentless roasting that has become the show’s trademark. Ideal for viewers who miss old-school sitcom energy.

7. MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins (August 13)

Netflix will carry the latest edition of MLB’s special Field of Dreams game live. Played near the iconic Iowa field made famous by the 1989 film, this year’s matchup features the Philadelphia Phillies against the Minnesota Twins. While no one can guarantee cinematic magic, the event has become a feel-good highlight of the baseball calendar and offers a unique viewing experience for sports fans.

8. Outer Banks – Season 5 (August 20)

The Pogues return for one final adventure. After four seasons of treasure hunts, betrayals, and heavy losses — including the death of JJ — the core group comes together one last time. Season 5 promises to resolve outstanding storylines while sending John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, Cleo, and the rest of the crew on a closing mission involving an elusive crown. Longtime fans can expect high emotion alongside the usual high-stakes action.

9. Leanne – Season 2 (August 27)

Comedian Leanne Morgan’s semi-autobiographical sitcom returns after a breakout first season. The story picks up with Leanne still navigating life after a shock divorce that ended a 33-year marriage. This time the focus shifts toward her attempts to rebuild and find new footing, all while dealing with her complicated but loving family, including her sharp-tongued sister played by Kristen Johnston. Warm, funny, and grounded in everyday messiness.

10. All the Truth in My Lies (August 28)

This Spanish-language series adapts Elisabet Benavent’s popular novel about a group of friends whose secrets surface during a bachelorette trip. What begins as a celebratory getaway quickly turns messy as long-buried truths, desires, and tensions rise to the surface. The combination of sunny locations, sharp dialogue, and relatable romantic complications gives the show a breezy yet addictive quality.

August Viewing Outlook

Between returning favorites like Outer Banks, My Life with the Walter Boys, Tires, and Leanne, and new entries ranging from literary prestige to reality dating and live sports, Netflix has assembled a varied lineup. Whether you are looking for one last ride with the Pogues, a new book adaptation, or something light to put on in the background, August offers multiple options worth adding to the queue.