New TV Shows to Watch in August

By Katherine Smyrk

ABC Arts

Topic: Television

Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at 4:30 am

Former Home and Away star Philippa Northeast stars in Netflix's My Brilliant Career.

This month, we look at what's new on TV.

August brings new dramas, thrillers, and adaptations. Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis team up for a new series.

Here's what's worth watching this month.

After Us

The Phoenix group fights climate change in After Us.

After Us is set in a world facing ecological collapse. A group of activists kidnaps CEOs' children.

The activists demand real action on climate change, not just greenwashing.

The series explores the consequences of their actions.

Perfect for people who care about the future.

Watch After Us on SBS from August 9.

Falling

Falling is a story about love and faith.

Falling is about a nun and a priest who fall in love.

The series explores their feelings and the consequences of their love.

The show is a slow burn with great performances.

Falling is for fans of romantic dramas.

Watch Falling on ABC from August 16.

My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career is a new adaptation of the classic story.

The series is set in the 1890s but feels modern.

Sybylla is a young woman who wants to be a writer and artist.

The series follows her journey and struggles.

Perfect for fans of period dramas.

Watch My Brilliant Career on Netflix from August 13.

The Shards

The Shards is a new series from Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis.

The show is set in an LA high school in the 1980s.

A serial killer is targeting young people, and the main character is drawn into the mystery.

The series is perfect for fans of dark, stylish dramas.

Watch The Shards on Disney+ from August 6.

Two Weeks in August

Two Weeks in August is a comedy-drama about a family vacation.

The show follows a family and their friends on a Greek beach vacation.

The series explores their relationships and secrets.

Perfect for fans of comedy-dramas.

Watch Two Weeks in August on Binge from August 12.

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