Netflix continues to redefine entertainment with its diverse and innovative content, offering something for everyone. From pulse-pounding thrillers to gut-busting comedies and soul-stirring dramas, every film and series offers a unique journey. August's lineup promises to whisk viewers away on unforgettable adventures with storytelling magic that knows no bounds. Let’s dive into an exclusive sneak peek of the 10 English-language Netflix originals debuting this August. August’s Top 10 English Originals to Stream on Netflix Unstable (Season 2) / Comedy Series / August 01, 2024 Crafted by the dynamic trio of Victor Fresco, Rob Lowe, and his son John Owen Lowe, this workplace comedy series boasts Andrew Gurland as its showrunner and Claire Scanlon as the director. ‘Unstable’ follows the quirky entrepreneur Ellis as he reconnects with his estranged son Jackson, who returns home to help his father navigate an emotional crisis. In the second season, Ellis devises a series of challenges and mind games to test if Jackson has the potential to inherit the Dragon Empire. However, a new arrival might have different plans. Read more: Sy Huq becomes first Bangladeshi-American creative executive in Japan’s anime industry Alongside the Lowes, returning cast members include Rachel Marsh, Sian Clifford, Aaron Branch, and Emma Ferreira, with new recurring guest stars Iris Apatow and Lamorne Morris. Rebel Moon: Chapter One and Two / Space Opera / August 02, 2024 This double-packed science fiction represents the renowned filmmaker Zack Snyder's director's cuts of his inaugural Rebel Moon franchise films. The first installment is now titled ‘Rebel Moon - Chapter One: Chalice of Blood’, and the sequel is defined as ‘Rebel Moon - Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness’. In Snyder’s cuts, a tranquil settlement on a distant moon faces the imminent threat of Regent Balisarius's tyrannical forces. Kora, a mysterious stranger, is tasked with assembling a team of skilled warriors to mount an improbable defense against the Motherworld. Her motley crew - comprising outsiders, insurgents, peasants, and war orphans - all seek redemption and revenge. The cast features Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Djimon Hounsou, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Ray Fisher, Doona Bae, and Anthony Hopkins as the voice of 'Jimmy'. Read more: Hollywood's Top 10 Most Thrilling Snake Films Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli / Documentary / August 2, 2024 This docu-film delves into the world of S.S. Rajamouli, the creator of ‘Baahubali’ (2015-2017), one of India’s most ambitious cinematic ventures, and the trailblazer who clinched an Oscar with RRR (2022). Directed by Raghav Khanna and Tanvi Ajinkya, ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ takes viewers on an immersive journey featuring interviews with Rajamouli, compelling narratives, and behind-the-scenes footage. Narrated by Anupama Chopra, the documentary also delves into perspectives from influential figures like Karan Johar, Joe Russo, and James Cameron. Delving into Rajamouli's world, the film illuminates perspectives from his close friends like Jr NTR, Prabhas, Ram Charan, and Rana Daggubati. Read more: Top 12 South Indian Films Releasing in July 2024 The Umbrella Academy (Season 4) / Superhero Action / August 08, 2024 Season 4 marks the definitive conclusion of this series, created by Steve Blackman and adapted from Gerard Way's eponymous comic series. The plot revolves around a band of estranged siblings, each wielding extraordinary powers, brought together by the death of their father. The previous season unveiled a new timeline orchestrated by patriarch Reginald, where the siblings were stripped of their powers and faced new adversaries intent on erasing them from existence. The upcoming season promises answers to whether the siblings reclaim their powers to confront these foes. The action series boasts an ensemble cast that includes Elliot Page, David Castaneda, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Aidan Gallagher, Robert Sheehan, Colm Feore, Justin H. Min, and Ritu Arya. Read more: Top 10 Bollywood Movies to Watch in July 2024: Thrillers, Dramas, and Comedies Unveiled Daughters / Documentary / August 14, 2024 This touching docu-drama shadows four young girls as they prepare for a special Daddy-Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. This initiative forms a distinctive facet of a fatherhood program operating within a Washington D.C. jail. Spearheaded by Angela Patton, a champion for the empowerment of Black girls, the program reflects her dedication to addressing the community's specific needs. Following the viral success of Angela Patton's 2012 TEDWomen talk on Date with Dad, filmmaker Natalie Rae approached her to document the program. Under the joint direction of Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, the filming took eight years to complete.