What to watch in August on Disney+, Netflix and more

Staying in on the weekends? Looking for a new show to binge-watch on your daily commute? Whatever it is, we've got you covered with some of the most highly anticipated shows to catch this month. From streaming platforms like Disney+ to Netflix, here are some of our recommended shows to watch this month.

Are You Sure?!

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The boys may be busy serving in the army, but Disney+ is giving us an inside look in to Jungkook and Jimin’s mini adventure that took place last year right after Jungkook’s promotional activities in America. The show, titled ‘Are You Sure?!’ follows Jimin and Jung Kook as they spend time unwinding together across three scenic locations. Filmed in New York state, USA; Jeju, South Korea; and Sapporo, Japan, this upcoming eight-part series follows the duo as they eat, shop, cook, camp, canoe, and road trip together, sharing countless stories and laugh-out-loud moments ahead of their military service.

Are You Sure?! is now on Disney+

Only Murders in the Building (Season 4)

The Zone: Survival Mission (Season 3)

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In this season of The Zone: Survival Mission the intensity cranks up as contestants face even tougher survival challenges. Aside from the gruelling challenges contestants have to face, the show also sees new additions to the cast including Kim Dong Hyun and Kim Jin Young (who is more popularly known as Dex), alongside returning favourites like Yoo Jae Suk and Kwon Yu Ri. The show pushes participants to their limits by placing them in a series of simulated disaster scenarios, each more daunting than the last. As they navigate these high-stress environments, the contestants’ strength and determination are put to the ultimate test.

The Zone: Survival Mission (Season 3) is now on Disney+

The Umbrella Academy (Season 4)

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After the intense showdown at the Hotel Oblivion, the Hargreeves siblings find themselves scattered and powerless, each struggling to adjust to a new, uncertain reality. But their attempts at finding normalcy are quickly interrupted as they begin to notice that their strange new world isn’t quite as it seems. Their father, Reginald, is now alive, well, and leading a powerful, sinister business empire. Meanwhile, a secretive group called The Keepers is convinced that their reality is a lie and that a major reckoning is on the horizon. With these mysterious forces closing in, the Umbrella Academy must reunite one last time, risking everything to fix the world they’ve fought so hard to protect.

The Umbrella Academy (Season 4) is now on Netflix.

Emily in Paris (Season 4: Part 1)

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The wait is officially over. Emily in Paris is back for its fourth season and in this first half, fans can expect the show to pick up from Season 3’s dramatic cliffhanger. In season 4, Emily finds herself caught in the middle of the chaos following Camille and Gabriel’s disastrous wedding. At the altar, Camille reveals that Gabriel has always been in love with Emily, turning everyone’s world upside down. But just when things couldn’t get any worse, Gabriel reveals to Emily that Camille is pregnant with his child, despite Camille’s obvious connection with her almost-girlfriend, Sofia. To top it all off, Alfie’s fears about Emily and Gabriel are confirmed, throwing his relationship with Emily into question as the new season unfolds.

Emily in Paris (Season 4: Part 1) will premiere on Netflix on 15 August.

Lovely Runner

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If you’re looking to get your K-drama fix, look no further because Lovely Runner is now on Netflix!

The show follows the life of Ryu Seon-Jae (Byeon Woo-Seok) – a superstar who has been in the spotlight since his debut. On the outside, his life looks perfect, however, the pressures of fame have left him completely jaded. Meanwhile, Lim Sol (Kim Hye-Yoon) has been a devoted fan of Ryu Seon-Jae ever since his music helped her through a tough time after an accident that forced her to abandon her own dreams. But one day, Lim Sol finds out that Ryu Seon-Jae has taken his own life, leaving her in despair.

In an unexpected twist, she somehow travels back 15 years in time and meets a 19-year-old Seon-Jae, still in high school. Determined to change his fate, she struggles to prevent the tragedy that lies ahead.

Lovely Runner is now on Netflix.

Are You the One

Meet Yourself (去有风的地方)

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Starring Liu Yi Fei and Li Xian, this critically acclaimed slice-of-life tale is perfect for those who dream of a countryside romance. After the shocking loss of a close friend, urbanite Xu Hong Dou escapes the city for the serene outskirts. However, adapting to rural life proves to be challenging. Despite initial difficulties, she gradually finds her place and encounters others like her, including the dashing Xie Zhi Yao who teaches her that true love doesn’t always have to be a passionate affair - it can also be simple and quiet, but burn as strongly. 

Meet Yourself is now on Viu

Cinderella at 2AM

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This new show on Viu defies clichés with a realistic take on the classic Cinderella story.

Ha Yoon-seo (played by Shin Hyun-been from Reborn Rich), a capable and confident woman, discovers after 18 months of dating that her younger boyfriend, Seo Joo-won, is the third-generation heir of the wealthy family that owns the company they both work at. Despite accepting an envelope of money from Joo-won’s mother and trying to end their relationship, the hopelessly romantic Joo-won is determined to win her back.

But the real question is: Will Joo-won be able to save their relationship?

Cinderella at 2AM will premiere on Viu on 24 August