Shows to watch in August on Disney+, Netflix and more
From the much-anticipated Wednesday (Season 2), to new K-dramas like Twelve, we’ve rounded up the best shows to watch this August
By Shazrina Shamsudin and Cheryl Lai-Lim -
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.
Wednesday (Season 2 Part 1)

Netflix’s Wednesday is back for a second season, and our favourite star returns to Nevermore Academy with sharper psychic powers and even more problems. Fans can also look forward to more Addams family drama, as Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley Addams all take on bigger roles. Pugsley joins Nevermore with his electrokinesis power, which is as hard to control as it is to pronounce. Meanwhile, Morticia and Gomez have their own reasons for sticking around campus more often, which means plenty of awkward family run-ins. And if you thought Wednesday and her mother’s relationship was frosty before, season two takes it up a notch.
Wedneday (Season 2) is now on Netflix
The Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club follows the story of four retirees who usually pass the time cracking unsolved cold cases suddenly find themselves in the middle of a real murder investigation, turning their lighthearted hobby into a high-stakes mystery.
The Thursday Murder Club will be available on Netflix from 28 August
Beyond the Bar

Beyond The Bar is a legal drama inspired by real-life cases, following the unlikely partnership between a cold, brilliant elite lawyer and a socially awkward yet confident rookie. Yoon Seok-hoon, the sharp-tongued leader of Yullim Law Firm’s litigation team, is a master of high-stakes strategy and utterly hopeless at small talk. Kang Hyo-min, on the other hand, the new attorney on his team, is righteous, outspoken, and unafraid to challenge him at every turn. Their constant clashes slowly give way to mutual respect as Hyo-min learns what it truly takes to be a lawyer.
Beyond the Bar is now on Netflix
Twelve

Long ago, twelve zodiac guardians sacrificed everything to seal away the evil spirits threatening humanity. Centuries later, only a handful remain, quietly taking on odd jobs to protect those in need. But when darkness stirs once more, the Twelve must reunite under Taesan’s leadership to defend modern-day Seoul — and the entire Korean peninsula — from falling into shadow.
Twelve will be available on Disney+ from 23 August
Limitless: Live Better Now

Filmed across six countries over two years, Chris Hemsworth embarks on a journey of extreme challenges, blending cutting-edge science with age-old wisdom to push his physical and mental limits. With no prior experience, he learns to play the drums for a live performance with the likes of Ed Sheeran before 70,000 fans, scales a 600-foot cliff in the Swiss Alps to embrace risk, and undergoes gruelling South Korean Special Forces training — including electrocution and pepper spray — to confront chronic pain. Through each trial, he uncovers practical tools for living a healthier, happier life.
Limitless: Live Better Now will be available on Disney+ from 15 August
60 Minutes to Love

This 20-episode series follows Running Man star Ji Yeeun on a whirlwind quest for romance. In each episode, she embarks on 60-minute speed dates with men of all backgrounds and personalities, all in the hopes of meeting her one true love.
60 Minutes to Love will be available on Disney+ from 23 August
Iron Girls 2

After conquering a triathlon in season 1, the Iron Girls are back and this time, they’re stepping into the boxing ring. Actresses U-ie, Park Ju-hyun, Seol In-ah, and newcomer Geum Sae-rok train under MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun, with just 120 days to transform into real boxers. Through punishing workouts, mental hurdles, and moments of self-discovery, the series celebrates their grit, growth, and the unstoppable power of women pushing beyond their limits.
Iron Girls 2 is now on Viu
Love, Take Two

This heartwarming slice-of-life comedy-drama follows a single mother and her medical student daughter as they leave the city behind for a fresh start in the countryside. Amid colourful characters and unexpected mishaps, the two navigate love, laughter, and life lessons they never anticipated. Warm, funny, and full of heart, Love, Take Two delivers a multigenerational spin on romance and family reconnection.
Love, Take Two is now on Viu
Our Golden Days

Lee Ji-hyeok seems to have it all — confidence, success, and admiration in both work and love. But when his perfect façade crumbles, he’s forced to face the emptiness beneath it. In his lowest moments, he finds unexpected comfort in Oh Ji-eun, a cafe owner who once had feelings for him and, despite past rejection, stands firmly by his side. Meanwhile, his longtime friend Park Seong-jae, wealthy but lonely, grapples with unspoken feelings that threaten to blur the lines between friendship and love.
Our Golden Days is now on Viu