The 21 TV Premieres Of August Are So Mysterious

Set in 1700s Hawaii, this series follows warrior Ka’iana (Jason Momoa) on his quest to unite his island as Western colonizers approach. Momoa helped create the series, and Justin Chon ("Pachinko") directs.

Anna (Sofia Carson) has always dreamed of attending Oxford University, but her life is about to be thrown off course when she meets a local (Corey Mylchreest) for whom she falls head over heels. The movie is based on a novel by Julia Whelan.

Sixteen years after the last season aired, Season 14 of "King of the Hill" is ready to roll. Hank and Peggy are now retirees, moving back to Texas after many years abroad. Modern life confuses them a bit, and meanwhile, their son Bobby is a chef in Texas. The original cast is back to lend their voice talents.

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson star in this film as armored truck drivers who are ambushed by a group of robbers. One of them has a recent history with the leader of the thieves (Keke Palmer), leading to them getting involved with the crime. This action comedy is directed by Tim Story (“Barbershop”).

Since "The Studio" has wrapped up Season 1, that other Seth Rogen comedy is back on Apple, the one co-starring Rose Byrne as his non-romantic BFF. The two have more misadventures this season while also facing the fact that they’re not teenagers anymore.

Wednesday Addams is back at Nevermore Academy for another year, this time with her brother Pugsley in tow. She’ll face another supernatural mystery, this time with more support from her family, including Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán). Joanna Lumley joins the cast as Grandmama, along with Steve Buscemi as the new principal. Lady Gaga will also have a role.

On a mission of self-discovery, a young Black man tries experimental immersion therapy. This new technology sends him into alternate timelines of his life.

Before the eighth and final season of Outlander premieres next year, catch this prequel series that follows Claire's parents during World War I and Jamie's parents in 18th-century Scotland. Season 2 of this series is already a “go.”

American Fiona (Alicia Silverstone) receives a mysterious package from her estranged father, so she must travel to Ireland to find him and figure out the mystery. Once there, she finds herself trapped in a dangerous web.

A prequel to the film "Alien," this series is the first in the franchise to take place on Earth. In it, a group of soldiers discover a dangerous creature onboard a ship that crashes from deep space.

Based on a graphic novel spy series, this show follows a father (Daniel Dae Kim) and his daughter as a team working to take down those who want him dead.

Coaches, producers and contestants of the extreme weight loss reality series all tell their sides of the controversial story, including the repercussions the show had on their lives.

The first season of this documentary series showed actor Chris Hemsworth pushing his body to the limits in the name of longevity. This season, his brain health will be the main focus.

A desperate woman (Vanessa Kirby) races through a dangerous night in Portland, Oregon. As she tries to get enough money to save her family home, she finds herself deeper into trouble.

Based on the John Grisham novel, which also spawned a 1997 film, this series follows a young lawyer who tries to crack a conspiracy involving his client. John Slattery stars as a senior partner.

Go behind the scenes of the rise of the 1980s New Wave band with glimpses of archival footage and interviews with members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale.

A trip of a lifetime with friends leads to romance for Heather (Madelyn Cline) and her new friend Jack (KJ Apa). The Lasse Hallström movie is based on J.P. Monninger's romance novel.

Amanda Knox’s case has captivated true crime enthusiasts for some time, and this drama series follows the case from start to finish, from the murder of Amanda’s roommate to her acquittal in Italy. Amanda serves as executive producer on the series along with Monica Lewinsky.

Suranne Jones plays the Prime Minister of the UK whose husband has been abducted. Meanwhile, her fellow French head of state (Julie Delpy) has been blackmailed, leading to a summit meeting crisis in this new series.

Hot on the trails of "Superman" comes the next entry in James Gunn’s new DC universe, Season 2 of this John Cena-led show. Danielle Brooks also returns as co-star.

A group of retirees attempts to solve a murder in this Chris Columbus-directed film. Helen Mirren leads the cast along with Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Richard E. Grant and Naomi Ackie.