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A new month means a new selection of shows to watch, and Netflix did not come to play. This August, our calendars were totally tied up with these five Netflix shows.
The sun is still doing way too much, so why not escape the heat and stay horizontal until things cool off? So, grab the remote, and maybe a blanket—then, you won't have to leave your couch and miss a second of these must-watch shows. And it's totally okay if you waited until the very end of the month. It's never too late to press play!
Here are the 5 best shows to watch on Netflix in August 2025.
Perfect Match Season 3 — Stream on Netflix now
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The third season of Perfect Match returns on August 1 and will bring more romance and sabotage than ever before. In Season 3 of this dating show, contestants will partner up for scandalous challenges that are meant to cause drama and measure compatibility.
After each challenge, the winning couple will decide if they want to break up pairs and bring in new singles. If they make the wrong choice, they could wind up alone or get eliminated. Some of the contestants might look familiar if you've watched other dating shows like Love Island or Too Hot to Handle.
Wednesday Season 2 — Stream on Netflix now
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Wednesday Addams, aka Jenna Ortega, will officially grace your screens again. On August 6, 2025, Part 1 of Season 2 will be available to stream on Netflix, followed by Part 2 on September 3.
This season, Wednesday will find herself in the middle of a spooky supernatural mystery. Her second year at Nevermore Academy does not turn out the way she thought it would.
Of course, the cast includes Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Luis Guzmán as usual, but there will be some new characters as well. For instance, Lady Gaga has been confirmed as a guest star, and she will appear in Part 2 of Season 2.
Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser — Stream on Netflix August 15, 2025
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This three-part documentary is premiering on Netflix on August 15. It tells the story of what went on behind the scenes of the popular reality competition The Biggest Loser, which debuted in 2004. The Biggest Loser challenged contestants to lose weight, and the person who lost the most weight would receive a prize of $250,000.
Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser will include insight from former contestants, trainers, and producers. The documentary questions whether some of the weight loss on the show was achieved in a healthy manner.
My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 — Stream on Netflix August 28, 2025
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On August 28, Season 2 of My Life With The Walter Boys will officially be returning to Netflix. The show stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, Sarah Rafferty, Marc Blucas, and many other familiar faces.
In the first season, a 15-year-old girl moves across the country to live with her new guardian, her mother's best friend and her husband. The couple is raising 10 kids in the countryside.
As she gets settled into her new life, she is trying to stay focused on getting into a prestigious college while grappling with her feelings for two Walter brothers. At the end of Season 1, she left her new home for New York — and now has to deal with the fallout.
Two Graves — Stream on Netflix August 29, 2025
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This limited series will be released on Netflix on August 29. It consists of only three episodes, but there's plenty to get excited about. Two Graves stars Kiti Mánver, Álvaro Morte, and Hovik Keuchkerian. It was created by Agustín Martínez.
The mini series tells the story of a grandmother who decides to carry out an investigation of her own after police closed the case involving her missing 16-year-old granddaughter and her friend due to a lack of evidence and suspects.
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