12 main TV shows in August: House of the Dragon, The Sandman and Andor

August Premieres

1. Sandman

The Sandman

• USA, UK, 2022.
• Fantasy, horror, drama.
• Premiere: 5 August.

The lord of the realm of dreams, Morpheus, is captured by a sorcerer. The hero manages to free himself only after 70 years. Now Morpheus must regain his powers and realize how much the world has changed.

The series is based on the comic book of the same name by Neil Gaiman. Moreover, the author of the original is responsible for the adaptation. Therefore, any liberties in film adaptations can be considered canonical.

2. Five days at Memorial

Five Days at Memorial

• USA, 2022.
• Drama.
• Premiere: 12 August.

During Hurricane Katrina, a hospital in New Orleans remains cut off from the world. After a power outage, workers and patients must evacuate. But doctors will have to make some difficult decisions.

The plot of the series Apple TV+ based on real events, which she described in the book of the same name by Sheri Fink. The work received many positive reviews in the press and earned several prestigious awards.

3. Their own league

A League of Their Own

• USA, 2022.
• Drama, melodrama.
• Premiere: 12 August.

During the Second World War, a women's baseball league appeared in the United States. Its participants have to fight for their place in the sport, although at first the stadiums are empty, and matches are regularly canceled.

The series is based on the 1992 film of the same name, in which Tom Hanks. But in the new version, the audience will be presented with completely different characters, only the basis of the story will coincide.

4. stories of the walking dead

Tales of the Walking Dead

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, action.
• Premiere: 14 August.

The action of the anthology takes place in the universe of The Walking Dead. Each episode will tell a different story. Sometimes the plot will be dedicated to new characters, other times - already familiar characters.

Even though the franchise's main series is ending, the world "Walking Dead' is only expanding. Next, the audience is waiting for a mini-series that will complete the story of Rick Grimes.

5. She-Hulk

She‑Hulk: Attorney at Law

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, thriller, adventure.
• Premiere: 17 August.

Jennifer - the cousin of Bruce Banner, known as the Hulk - is transfused with his blood. As a result, she gets the same abilities as her cousin: now, in moments of stress, the heroine turns into a huge aggressive creature. The girl does not control the forces well, but continues to work as a lawyer.

Marvel Cinematic Universe almost every month pleases fans with a new project. In She-Hulk, Tatiana Maslany will play the main role, but Mark Ruffalo, already familiar to the audience, will help her as Bruce Banner.

6. dragon house

House of the Dragon

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, drama, adventure.
• Premiere: 22 August.

The action takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. King Viserys Targaryen declares his daughter Rhaenyra his heir. However, a son is born to him, and many want him to ascend the throne.

TV series based on the pseudo-historical chronicle by George R. R. Martin "Fire and Blood". A huge budget has already been invested in the project, so fans of the Game of Thrones are waiting for a massive return of the franchise.

7. Mike

Mike

• USA, 2022.
• Drama, biography.
• Premiere: 25 August.

The series from the Hulu streaming service is dedicated to the life and career of Mike Tyson, one of the most famous boxers in the world and at the same time a very controversial personality.

The main role went to actor Trevanta Rhodes. He is best known for his film Moonlight, which won the 2017Oscarin the main category and many other awards.

8. Andor

Andor

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, thriller, adventure.
• Premiere: 31 August.

Thief Cassian Andor does not believe in the Resistance, although his homeland was destroyed by the Galactic Empire. However, it is he who will become one of the best rebel fighters.

With the main character of this series, the audience met in the film "Rogue One. Star Wars Tales». Now Diego Luna will return to his role to talk about the origin and motivations of the character.

9. A patient

The Patient

• USA, 2022.
• Thriller, drama.
• Premiere: 30 August.

After the death of his wife, psychotherapist Alexander Strauss plunges into work. In one of the sessions, the client admits that he kills people and went to the doctor to deal with his inclinations.

One of the creators of this series is Joe Weisberg, the author of the famous "The Americans". The role of the psychotherapist will be performed by the star of the American "office» Steve Carell and his client, Domhnall Gleason.

New seasons of familiar TV shows

1. Reservation Dogs

Reservation Dogs

• United States, 2021 - present.
• Drama, comedy, crime.
• Premiere of the 2nd season: 3 August.
• IMDb: 8.0.

Four Native American teenagers live in a small town in Oklahoma. They dream of escaping from a boring life, and they also want to fight crime. Although the heroes themselves regularly break the law.

One of the authors of this series is the recently popular director Taika Waititi, who directed Jojo Rabbit and two parts of Thor. Thanks to his participation, "Dogs of the Reservation" perfectly combines comedy and drama.

2. Lock and key

lock&key

• USA, Canada, 2020 - present.
• Fantasy, thriller, drama.
• Premiere of the 3rd season: 10 August.
• IMDb: 7.4.

After the death of her husband, Nina moves with her three children to a family home in a small town. It turns out that in the new dwelling there are many hidden doors to which you can find magical keys. But a monster hunts for magical powers.

The series based on the comic book series by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son) is coming to an end. It is already known in advance that the third season will be the final one and will close all the main story arcs.

3. See

See

• United States, 2019–2022.
• Fantasy, action.
• Premiere of the 3rd season: 26 August.
• IMDb: 7.6.

In the future, all people became blind, due to which society slid to the level of the Middle Ages. But after the appearance of sighted children, the alignment of forces in the world may change, so literally everyone is hunting for them.

The series "See" was initially scolded by critics, but the audience liked Jason Momoa's brutal image and dynamic plot. Therefore, the project turned out to be popular. Now he is coming to an end.