August is, famously, when the summer movie season starts to draw to a close. Thankfully, TV doesn’t have those same lull periods, meaning that there’s plenty to look forward to on the small screen in the month of August.
I’m particularly excited aboutAlien: Earth, which will be the first TV show in theAlienfranchise and also the first thing in this universe to be set on Earth.Alien: Earthis far from the only thing to be excited about in August, though. Here are five shows I’m particularly looking forward to watching.
Chief of War (August 1)
This Apple TV+ original is another partnership betweenJason Momoaand the studio. This time, Momoa plays a Hawaiian war chief tasked with uniting the tribes of the disparate islands so that they can face off with the colonizers who are threatening their way of life.
The show’s cast is composed almost entirely of native Hawaiian actors, and it could be a fascinating look at a part of America that many Americans don’t spend much time thinking about. Hopefully, it’s a little bit better thanSee.
Chief of Warwill be availableon Apple TV+.
Wednesday season 2, Part 1 (August 6)
Wednesdaywas a phenomenon following its first season, and this follow-up is will try to recapture that same enthusiasm. The show, a twist on The Addams Family, primarily follows their daughter, Wednesday, as she is shipped off to boarding school and must make her way through regular teenage life.
The show made a star out of Jenna Ortega, and season 2 promises to be even bigger and more star-studded than the first installment. Whether that means it will be better is anyone’s guess.
Wednesdaywill be availableon Netflix.
Alien: Earth (August 12)
One of the great mysteries this summer isAlien: Earth, which brings the xenomorph to Earth for the very first time. Plus, the Alien franchise makes its debut on television. While it seems impossible to live up to the best of what this franchise can offer,Alien: Earthwill follow a young woman who joins up with a group of tactical soldiers to investigate the crash of a space vessel onto Earth.
What they find (which is probably an alien) is left a mystery, butAlien: Earthcould expand on the world of theAlienmovies in fascinating ways, even if it’s not quite as good as that first movie.
Alien: Earthwill be availableon Hulu.
Peacemaker season 2 (August 21)
Following the success ofSupermanin theaters, interest in the new DCU has never been higher.Peacemaker season 2may reveal more about where this universe is headed, but just as importantly, it will hopefully be an excellent continuation of the show’s remarkable first season.
The brilliance of John Cena’s central performance is worth plenty of praise, but James Gunn managed to find exactly the right supporting cast to put around him. Here’s hoping the lore of the DCU doesn’t overwhelm a character that’s at his best when he’s ignoring the rules altogether.
Peacemakerwill be availableon HBO Max.
Eyes of Wakanda (August 27)
While the DCU might emerge as a real threat to Marvel’s supremacy,Eyes of Wakandacould be proof that Marvel still has a few cards left to play. This animated series seems like it will be largely disconnected from the rest of theMCU, as it tells the story of Wakandan warriors who travel around the world to recover vibranium artifacts.
The animation looks beautiful, and Ryan Coogler’s involvement is a good sign that this show will be a reflection of the Wakanda we’ve fallen in love with on the big screen.
