Here are some of the best shows to watch right now in August 2025, spanning various streaming platforms and genres:
- Peacemaker (HBO Max) - A comedic action series starring John Cena as a vigilante on a government mission. It has intense action and crude humor with an emotional core. Season 2 is currently streaming.
- Alien: Earth (Hulu) - A sci-fi thriller prequel to Ridley Scott's classic alien horror, highly anticipated and regarded as a big TV blockbuster of the summer.
- Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 (Netflix) - The new season of the popular supernatural mystery series featuring Jenna Ortega.
- Long Story Short (Netflix) - A new animated comedy series from BoJack Horseman's creator, focusing on a family's story through the years.
- The Waterfront (Netflix) - A gritty drama inspired by a true story set in coastal North Carolina, centering on a family fighting to reclaim their fishing empire.
- The White Lotus (HBO) - A drama-comedy series in its third season blending sharp humor and emotional depth.
- Hacks (HBO Max) - A sharp comedy-drama about a legendary comedian and her young writing partner, now in its fourth season.
- Hostage (Netflix) - A British thriller about a prime minister whose husband is taken by terrorists.
- Chief of War (Apple TV+) - A historical epic series about the unification of Hawaii with Jason Momoa.
- Popular ongoing hits also include Stranger Things, Squid Game, Narcos, Breaking Bad, and Avatar: The Last Airbender (various platforms) [-7].
This selection offers a mix of new releases and acclaimed ongoing shows across genres like action, sci-fi, thriller, comedy, and drama to suit many tastes right now.
