Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more binge-watch before the season comes to an end. Whether you're looking to escape the late-summer heat indoors or squeeze in a few episodes before the busy fall TV schedule kicks into gear, Netflix is closing out July with a lineup that's well worth making time for.
This month's slate has a little bit of everything: long-awaited returning favorites, sweeping literary adaptations, gripping thrillers, and much more. Fans can finally return to the Banks with Outer Banks, revisit the magical realism of One Hundred Years of Solitude, and discover brand-new originals like Blood Sacrifice and Our Sticky Love. From beach-day binges to lazy afternoons spent indoors with the air conditioning cranked up, these shows are the perfect way to make the most of summer before it's officially over. Here are the best shows coming to Netflix in August.
'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Part 2 (2024–Present)
Available August 5
Bringing one of the defining works of Latin American literature to the screen, One Hundred Years of Solitude is back for Part 2. Based on Gabriel García Márquez's Nobel Prize-winning novel, the ambitious adaptation continues the saga of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. Spanning several decades of love, war, ambition, and the inevitability of fate, the series blends history with magical realism, following the family's many tragedies as they struggle to escape the cycle of destiny that seems to haunt every generation. As the story progresses, the line between reality and myth becomes increasingly blurred, capturing the dreamlike atmosphere that made Márquez's novel a literary masterpiece.
Adapting One Hundred Years of Solitude has long been considered one of the most impossible tasks in Hollywood, making Netflix's faithful Spanish-language production all the more impressive. Part 1 was praised by critics and audiences alike for preserving the novel's rich themes, breathtaking imagery, and uniquely Latin American identity while introducing one of literature's greatest stories to a new generation of viewers. Whether you're already captivated by the magic of Macondo or have yet to experience one of the most influential stories ever written, Part 2 promises an emotional and visually stunning finale that should be at the top of your watchlist this month.
'My Life with the Walter Boys' Season 3 (2023–Present)
Available August 6
If you can't get enough of Jackie's complicated love triangle, you're in luck because My Life with the Walter Boys is back for another season. Based on Ali Novak's bestselling novel, the coming-of-age drama follows Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), a New York City teen whose life is turned upside down after a family tragedy forces her to move to Colorado, where she finds herself living with the Walter family. Along the way, she develops feelings for brothers Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex (Ashby Gentry), creating a drama-filled dynamic.
Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of the Walter's patriarch's shocking medical emergency, forcing the entire family to reevaluate what matters most. As Jackie tries to put herself first for the first time, she'll have to navigate lingering feelings for both brothers while a familiar face from her past arrives in Silver Falls, adding another layer of complexity to an already messy situation. Following the success of its first two seasons, My Life with the Walter Boys has become one of Netflix's biggest young adult hits, with Season 4 already confirmed ahead of Season 3's premiere.
'Our Sticky Love' (2026)
Available August 7
No Netflix streaming guide would be complete without at least one K-drama. Starring Jung Hae-in and Ha Young, Our Sticky Love follows Go Eun-sae (Young), a successful prosecutor who wakes up in a small rural town with no memory of who she is. Before she can piece together what happened, she's greeted by Jang Tae-ha (Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he's her boyfriend. Forced to stay together while Eun-sae searches for answers, the pair slowly form an unexpected bond as skepticism gives way to trust, and something more.
This romantic comedy is set to blend humor and mystery as Eun-sae struggles to recover her memories, while Tae-ha guards an important secret of his own. Our Sticky Love looks poised to become the streamer's next feel-good romance.
'Alley Cats' (2026)
Available August 7
If you're in the mood for something a little more irreverent, Ricky Gervais has you covered. The comedian returns to Netflix with Alley Cats, an adult animated comedy centered on a ragtag group of foul-mouthed stray cats trying to survive.
Voicing the scrappy gang himself alongside an all-star cast of British comedians, including Diane Morgan and Tom Basden, Gervais blends humor with quirky characters as the cats navigate life on the streets while offering a somewhat cynical perspective on the humans around them. But beneath the constant swearing and chaotic antics, the series also promises moments of genuine emotion that longtime fans of Gervais have come to expect from his work.
'My Brilliant Career' (2026)
Available August 13
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If you're looking for a sweeping period drama to round out your August watchlist, My Brilliant Career should be at the top of your list. Based on Miles Franklin's classic novel, the Australian series follows Sybylla (Philippa Northeast), an independent young woman whose greatest ambition is to become a writer. Restless, razor-sharp, and determined to forge her own path, she refuses to accept the future society has planned for her. Instead of settling down and marrying well, Sybylla dreams of building a life on her own terms, even if it means challenging the expectations placed on women in turn-of-the-century Australia. But as she pursues her ambitions, an unexpected romance forces her to question whether love and independence can truly coexist.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of rural Australia in the early 1900s, My Brilliant Career reimagines the literary classic for a new generation while staying true to the rebellious spirit that made the novel an enduring favorite. Blending romance and coming-of-age drama, the series explores the sacrifices that often accompany following your dreams and the courage it takes to reject the life others have planned for you.
'Blood Sacrifice' (2026)
Available August 20
Created by George Kay, the writer behind Netflix's Lupin and Apple's Hijack, Blood Sacrifice follows detective Thomas (Jakob Oftebro), who is forced to reunite with his estranged father, retired detective Alfred (Peter Andersson), after a series of brutal murders begins targeting police officers across Stockholm. As the body count rises, the reluctant father-son duo must put aside years of unresolved tension to track down a killer before more lives are lost.
Scandinavian crime dramas have built a devoted following thanks to their atmospheric settings and twist-filled mysteries, and Blood Sacrifice has all the ingredients to become the genre's next standout on Netflix. With George Kay at the helm, an acclaimed creative team behind the camera, and a compelling central mystery, this tense thriller should be high on the watchlist of anyone craving a suspenseful binge this August.
'Outer Banks' Season 5 (2020–Present)
Available August 20
After four seasons of treasure hunts, shocking betrayals, and life-or-death escapes, Outer Banks is returning for its fifth and final season. The series follows John B (Chase Stokes) and his group of friends as they navigate the class divide between the working-class Pogues and the wealthy Kooks while uncovering dangerous mysteries that lead them on all kinds of adventures in search of legendary treasures.
Season 5 picks up in the aftermath of the devastating events in Morocco, where the Pogues are left reeling from the tragic loss of one of their own. Determined to honor their friend, John B, Sarah (Madelyn Cline), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), and Cleo (Carlacia Grant) embark on one final mission as they face familiar enemies, dangerous new threats, and an uneasy alliance that could change everything. With revenge on their minds and the future of the group hanging in the balance, the Pogues will have to rely on each other one last time if they hope to make it home.
Outer Banks
- Release Date
- 2020 - 2026-00-00
- Network
- Netflix
Cast
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Chase StokesJohn B. Routledge -
Madelyn ClineSarah Cameron
