What to watch on Netflix Canada, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and more: New TV shows and movies in August
August is the month of sophomore seasons for TV shows. Wednesday and My Life with the Walter Boys on Netflix, Peacemaker on Crave, and Platonic on Apple TV+ are all back for Season 2.
Meanwhile, Disney+ is releasing a new series inspired by the Amanda Knox story, with Tell Me Lies star Grace Van Patten. KJ Apa and Madelyn Cline star in a new Prime Video film The Map That Leads To You, and on the same streaming site, Taylor Kitsch, Luke Hemsworth and Chris Pratt join forces for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.
What to watch on Netflix: New TV shows and movies
Wednesday, Season 2 — Aug. 6
In Wednesday Season 2 the title character, played by Jenna Ortega, is back at the Nevermore Academy, this time with her brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez). But everything Wednesday thought she could expect from Nevermore is different.
While Wednesday and Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) can clash, things shift with the introduction of Grandmama Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley), who's particularly close with her granddaughter Wednesday.
Part 2 of Wednesday Season 2 will be released on Sept. 3.
My Life with the Walter Boys, Season 2 — Aug. 28
Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry return for My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2, based on Ali Novak's book.
As Jackie (Rodriguez) returns to Silver Falls, second chances can prove difficult. Jackie is, "trying to figure out where she belongs this season. She's definitely not trying to lose either side of herself, and trying to make sure that they could coexist," Rodriguez told Tudum about Season 2.
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox — Aug. 20
Grace Van Patten, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Matte star in the limited series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, based on the real story of Knox being wrongly convicted of the death of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Italy, and the 16-year journey to prove her innocence.
Eenie Meanie — Aug. 22
The movie Eenie Meanie follows a teenage getaway driver, Edie (Samara Weaving), who gets dragged back into her nefarious past when a previous employer gives her the chance to save her ex-boyfriend. The film also stars Karl Glusman, Randall Park, Steve Zahn, Andy Garcia and Mike O'Malley.
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The Map That Leads To You — Aug. 20
The worlds of Riverdale and Outer Banks collide with KJ Apa and Madelyn Cline starring in The Map That Leads To You.
Heather (Cline) is travelling across Europe with her best friends when meets the "magnetic and mysterious" Jack (Apa). Their instant spark turns into a deeper connection, changing Heather's life in unexpected ways.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf — Aug. 27
Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is the origin story of Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch), chronicling his journey from the Navy SEALs to the "clandestine side" of CIA Special Operations. The series also stars Tom Hopper, Luke Hemsworth, Chris Pratt and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
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The Challenge: Vets & New Threats, Season 41 — Aug. 6
It's 16 veterans vs. 16 rookies for the upcoming season of The Challenge, featuring fan favourites Aneesa, Cara Maria, CT, Bananas, Leroy and Nany, among others. The rookies come from shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race and Love Island, including international shows.
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Platonic, Season 2 — Aug. 6
The comedy series Platonic, starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, returns for Season 2. Will (Rogen) and Sylvia (Byrne) are navigating their friendship now that Will is in a relationship with Jenna (Rachel Rosenbloom). And there's the exciting addition of Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett as guest stars for the show's second season.
Invasion, Season 3 — Aug. 22
The sci-fi drama series Invasion, from Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg, is coming back for Season 3. The ultimate apex aliens have emerged, "spreading deadly tendrils across the planet," and the show's heroes have to work together against this threat.
What to watch on Crave: New TV shows and movies
Outlander: Blood of My Blood — Aug. 8
The prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood takes fans from World War I to the Highlands of 18th century Scotland as Claire Randall's parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Jamie Fraser's parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), try to defy the odds and stay together.
Peacemaker, Season 2 — Aug. 21
James Gunn's series Peacemaker, starring John Cena, is back for Season 2 with eight episodes. Christopher "Chris" Smith, otherwise known as Peacemaker, is struggling to reconcile his past with his "newfound sense of purpose," continuing to fight for peace at any cost. New cast members include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows.
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Mr. Bigstuff, Season 2 — Aug. 14
Mr. Bigstuff is a fantastic series, that's particularly underrated in Canada. Starring creator Ryan Sampson and Danny Dyer, Season 2 begins two weeks after Lee (Dyer) and Glen (Sampson) find out their dad isn't actually dead, and they try to track him down.
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Harvest — Aug. 8
The film from Athina Rachel Tsangari takes place over seven days in a remote village. That's where we find Walter Thirsk (Caleb Landry Jones), a villager who's become a farmer. When Edmund Jordan (Frank Dillane), cousin to mayor Master Kent (Harry Melling), arrives, he claims the village is his possession.
Vice is Broke — Aug. 29
Director Eddie Huang takes us inside the rise and fall of Vice magazine, from its start in Montreal as an indie publication to the creation of a media empire valued at $5.7 billion, and its eventual bankruptcy.
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