7 must-watch new Netflix series full of drama, mystery, and twists
Don't miss these Netflix releases in August 2025 (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Netflix delivers an impressive lineup of premieres in August 2025 — a truly great month for fans of horror, dark humor, intrigue, and thrillers!
RBC-Ukraine shares a selection of series filled with danger and emotional depth that you won't want to miss.
Wednesday 2
The first part of Season 2 premieres on August 6. As the new semester begins, Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy. This time, she must deal with a new headmaster, a stalker, and her evolving supernatural powers.
Beyond the Bar
Now available to stream, this South Korean series follows a young lawyer with a strong sense of justice. After joining a top law firm, he tries to navigate the complex world of law under the guidance of a demanding mentor.
The Secret Watchers
An intelligence officer plays a delicate game against the enemy to prevent a nuclear crisis, balancing moral choices, political pressure, and covert operations.
Rivers of Fate
A gripping drama series about a teenage girl kidnapped by a Brazilian gang. Trapped in the heart of a human trafficking network, she fights for survival and tries to break a sinister curse that haunts her life. The premiere is scheduled for August 20.
Long Story Short
An animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman, premiering on August 22. At its core is the decades-long story of a family, following a brother and sister as they grow up and face the ups and downs of life.
My Life with the Walters
The second season of this teen drama premieres on August 28. This time, Jackie hopes for a fresh start in Silver Falls, but soon realizes that second chances don't come easy. Old feelings and past tensions begin to resurface.
Hostage
A tense thriller with an unpredictable plot. When the husband of the British Prime Minister is taken hostage, she is forced to choose between her country and her family.
