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If you're craving a show with charming accents, dry wit, and just the right amount of murder, BritBox has got your back. As August heats up, this streamer is offering the perfect excuse to stay inside.
There's a little something for everyone this month, so dipping your toes in British TV might be the best decision you make this summer. Tired of the same old American shows? Keep reading for the 5 best BritBox shows to stream in August. Your new favorite show is calling!
Here are the 5 best BritBox shows to watch in August 2025.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Season 4 — Stream on BritBox now
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The fourth season of Sister Boniface Mysteries is currently available to stream on BritBox. The first episode of the season premiered in June. In season 4 of the crime drama, viewers will get to see all the charm and suspense they've been waiting for.
The show is about Sister Boniface, a crime-solving nun who uses her faith to help her crack cases and serve justice. It is set in a fictional British village called Great Slaughter and features three main characters: Sister Boniface, Detective Sergeant Felix Livingstone, and Sam Gillespie.
In the Footsteps of Killers Season 3 — Stream on BritBox August 8, 2025
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This true crime documentary series explores the crime scenes of famous unsolved murder cases to figure out what happened once and for all. The leaders of the investigations are Emilia Fox and David Wilson, the best criminologist in Britain.
The first episode of the third season of In the Footsteps of Killers was aired on June 17, 2025. The sixth and final episode came out on July 22. The show will premiere on BritBox on August 8.
Playing Nice Season 1 — Stream on BritBox August 26, 2025
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The first season of Playing Nice will premiere on BritBox in the U.S. on August 26. In this four-part TV series set in Cornwall, two couples realize that their toddlers were switched at birth in the hospital. Now, they must decide whether to keep the children they've been raising or reclaim their biological children.
The series is a psychological thriller starring the actors James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle, and Jessica Brown Findlay. It is based on the book of the same name by JP Delaney.
Last Tango in Halifax — Stream on BritBox August 26, 2025
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All five seasons of the Last Tango in Halifax are debuting on BritBox on August 26. The romantic comedy demonstrates that you can find romantic love at any age, but it often comes with obstacles.
The series follows the story of childhood sweethearts who find each other again after each of their grandsons put their profiles on a popular social-networking site. It stars the actors Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, and Nicola Walker.
Dublin Murders Season 1 — Stream on BritBox August 29, 2025
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The crime drama TV series, Dublin Murders, is based on the Dublin Murder Squad books by Tana French. The first season consists of eight episodes. It will be available on BritBox starting August 29.
In the show, a pair of detectives is tasked with investigating the murder of a young girl on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. The case tests the detectives' friendship as they uncover more dark and brutal details.
Did you catch up on last month's series? Check out The 8 Best BritBox Shows To Watch In July to find out!
