TV in August 2019 - What are you watching?

RatskyWatsky · Jul 31, 2019

Basketball or Nothing - Netflix (Aug 2)

Follow the Chinle High basketball team in Arizona's Navajo Nation on a quest to win a state championship and bring pride to their isolated community.

A Black Lady Sketch Show - HBO (Aug 2)

'A Black Lady Sketch Show' is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests.

My Life is Murder - Acorn TV (Aug 5)

Investigator Alexa Crowe can't help fighting the good fight - whether it's solving murders or combating the small frustrations of everyday life. Fearless and unapologetic, Alexa's unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature allow her to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling crimes.

Bulletproof - The CW (Aug 7)

Adrenalin-fueled and packed with compelling characters, Bulletproof follows two undercover cops, Bishop and Pike as they chase down hardened criminals in London's East End. Despite their differences, Bishop and Pike work brilliantly together even when the chemistry between them looks set to explode.

BH90210: The Reunion - Fox (Aug 7)

When the cast gets back together, it will come with a big twist: the seven former teen idols will be playing heightened versions of themselves in the brand-new serialized drama - with a healthy dose of irreverence - that is inspired by their real lives and relationships with each other. Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Jason, Shannen, Jennie, Ian, Gabrielle, Brian and Tori reunite when one of them suggests it's time to get a 'Beverly Hills, 90210' reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself. What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast - whom the whole world watched grow up together - attempts to continue from where they left off?

Hypnotize Me - The CW (Aug 7)

Hosted by Taye Diggs, 'Hypnotize Me' features physical comedy and unpredictable situations, as contestants work together in teams and are challenged to complete a variety of simple, everyday tasks, from frosting a cake to blowing up balloons…after being hypnotized. With big money at stake, the contestants need to work together as a team, but their entranced state causes hysterical hurdles that unwittingly sabotage their progress.

Dollar - Netflix (Aug 8)

Beautiful executive assistant Zeina reluctantly teams up with the self-assured Tarek to chase down an elusive dollar bill worth $1 million.

The Naked Director - Netflix (Aug 8)

This biopic follows the tumultuous life of director Toru Muranishi, who revolutionized the porn industry during the economic boom of 1980s Japan.

Wu Assassins - Netflix (Aug 8)

The last in a line of Chosen Ones, a wannabe chef teams up with a homicide detective to unravel an ancient mystery and take down supernatural assassins.

Two Sentence Horror Stories - The CW (Aug 8)

Inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories, these contemporary tales of horror and haunting tap into universal primal fears, filtered through the anxieties of the most connected and racially diverse generation. Despite dizzying advancements in technology, inequality, social progress, and environmental degradation... the things that haunt us are still the same.

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling - Netflix (Aug 9)

After 20 years in space, Rocko returns to a technologically advanced O-Town and makes it his mission to get his favorite show back on the air.

Sintonia - Netflix (Aug 9)

Doni is the baby of the family, dreaming of living the funk lifestyle; Rita is a hard-working girl who is always on the move; and Nando is
the official tape unwinder of the suburbs. Surrounded by prejudice and obstacles, the three will need to work hard to change their lives.

The Family - Netflix (Aug 9)

A docu-series following an enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family, which wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

Our Boys - HBO (Aug 12)

'Our Boys' is based on the true events which led to the outbreak of war in Gaza. The series follows the investigation of Muhammad Abu Khdeir's murder, and tells the story of all those involved, Jews and Arabs alike, whose lives were forever changed by these events.

Created by Hagai Levi (In Treatment).

Mysteries Decoded - The CW (Aug 13)

Over the course of each hour, the investigative documentary series 'Mysteries Decoded' will delve deeper into some of America's greatest unsolved mysteries, exploring newly discovered evidence and utilizing high-tech tools in reopening each case. From Area 51 to the Salem Witch Trials, each investigation is led by Jennifer Marshall, an accomplished U.S. Navy veteran turned Private Investigator, as she mobilizes a team to embark on the formidable quest to bring closure to these long-lingering historical puzzles.

Danny's House - Viceland (Aug 14)

Danny Brown invites celebrity friends and unconventional neighbors into his basement for the ultimate hangout session.

David Makes Man - OWN (Aug 14)

'David Makes Man' centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.

Created by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight).

Cannon Busters - Netflix (Aug 15)

Immortal renegade Philly the Kid and his transforming pink Cadillac join a relentlessly upbeat friendship droid on her quest to find a missing prince.

Why Women Kill - CBS All Access (Aug 15)

'Why Women Kill' details the lives of three women living in three different decades dealing with infidelity in their marriages.

45 RPM - Netflix (Aug 16)

In 1960s Madrid, music producer Guillermo Rojas launches a rock 'n' roll label with the help of aspiring singer Robert and clever producer Maribel.

Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez - Netflix (Aug 16)

The series tells the true life story of Carlos Tevez, the Argentine soccer player who rose from a difficult childhood to Boca Juniors stardom.

Better Than Us - Netflix (Aug 16)

A family on the brink of splitting up become the owners of a cutting-edge robot being sought by a corporation, homicide investigators and terrorists.

Green Frontier - Netflix (Aug 16)

When a young Bogotá-based detective gets drawn into the jungle to investigate four femicides, she uncovers magic, Nazis and her own true origins.

Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus - Netflix (Aug 16)

Zim discovers his almighty leaders never had any intention of coming to Earth and he loses confidence in himself for the first time in his life, which is the big break his human nemesis, Dib has been waiting for.

Victim Number 8 - Netflix (Aug 16)

No one can be trusted after a terrorist bombing in Bilbao kills seven and destroys the lives of the suspected jihadi and everyone around him.

The Righteous Gemstones - HBO (Aug 18)

'The Righteous Gemstones' tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

I Ship It - The CW (Aug 19)

Ella is a fangirl and aspiring writer. While working at a boutique shipping agency, Ella writes fanfiction for her favorite TV show, "Superstition," and dreams of one day making her fantasies a reality. She works with her boyfriend, the charming yet albeit-vanilla Tim, and lives next door to him with her best friend Winnie, who shares Ella's "Superstition" obsession. Ella's life may not be exciting, but it's comfortable. One fateful day, Ella's actress friend Sasha places a flower delivery order to the showrunner of "Superstition" and Ella seizes the opportunity to not only make the delivery but to visit the set of her favorite show. Ella throws caution to the wind and quits her job to become a writer's assistant on "Superstition," and her fangirl fantasies being to collide with reality in unexpected ways, in both her creative life and love life.

This Way Up - Hulu (Aug 21)

Aine is a whip smart English-as-a-foreign language (TEFL) teacher trying to pull her life back together after a "teeny little nervous breakdown", as her sister Shona worries, not only about her younger sibling, but also about her own life choices. The TEFL school where Aine teaches brings together a room full of characters also trying to find their own hope, direction and happiness in this messy world.

Love Alarm - Netflix (Aug 22)

Imagine a world where an app could tell you if someone nearby likes you.

Kim Jojo is a high school student who hides a painful secret beneath her cheerful disposition. Her life changes forever when she downloads a new mobile app called Love Alarm that rings every time someone who likes her comes within a 10-meter radius. Guess who's in her orbit? Hwang Sun-oh, the most popular guy in school, and his best friend Lee Hye-yeong. Because high school romance just wasn't complicated enough.

On Becoming A God in Central Florida - Showtime (Aug 25)

Krystal Stubbs is a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of the cultish, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin in the first place.

Carnival Row - Amazon (Aug 30)

'Carnival Row' is set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures. Feared by humans, they are forbidden to live, love, or fly with freedom. But even in darkness, hope lives, as a human detective and a faerie rekindle a dangerous affair. The city's uneasy peace collapses when a string of murders reveals a monster no one could imagine.

Carole & Tuesday - Netflix (Aug 30)

Fifty years have passed since mankind began migrating to the new frontier: Mars. It's an age where most culture is produced by AI, and people are content to be passive consumers.

There's a girl. Scrapping a living in the metropolis of Alba City, she's working part time while trying to become a musician. She's always felt like something is missing. Her name is Carole.

There's a girl. Born to a wealthy family in the provincial town of Herschel City, she dreams of becoming a musician, but nobody around her understands. She feels like the loneliest person in the world. Her name is Tuesday.

A chance meeting brings them together. They want to sing. They want to make music. Together, they feel like they just might have a chance. The two of them may only create a tiny wave. But that wave will eventually grow into something larger...

Created by Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop).

The A List - Netflix (Aug 30)

Romance, rivalry -- and a radical mystery. At a remote island sleepaway camp, dark secrets turn the adventure of a lifetime into a twisted nightmare.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - Netflix (Aug 30)

When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and try to save their world.

Based on the beloved 1982 film of the same name.

The Good Bandit - Netflix (Aug 30)

'The Good Bandit' follows a drug lord who, regretting the choices he has made, vows to change his life and atone for the sins of his past.

When Hope Calls - Hallmark Movies Now (Aug 30)

From the beloved world of 'When Calls The Heart' comes 'When Hope Calls,' a new series that tells the story of sisters Lillian and Grace who open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, they strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care. Throughout their journey, they discover community, acceptance and love as they create the family they always longed to have.

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