From the return of 'Wednesday' to the spin-offs of 'Alien,' 'Outlander,' and 'Suits'

Three years after becoming one of Netflix's most popular series, Wednesday returns this August with its highly anticipated second season. This month also sees the release of new productions set in universes as diverse as Alien , Outlander , and Suits . Jason Momoa presents his vision of the unification of Hawaii, while from Scandinavia come two powerful true stories starring activists and an influential fashion blogger. And don't miss the most addictive miniseries of the month: Two Graves , starring Kiti Mánver as a grandmother turned detective.

The great warrior

Friday the 1st. Apple TV+. Premiere

Jason Momoa stars in and co-creates this epic historical series that chronicles the unification of Hawaii from an Indigenous perspective. Set in the late 18th century, the story follows the warrior Ka'iana as he fights to unite the islands before the arrival of Western settlers. Featuring a predominantly Polynesian cast and filmed in stunning natural settings, the series is a deeply personal project for Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, both of Hawaiian descent. The original music is by Hans Zimmer and James Everingham.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood

Saturday 9th. Movistar Plus+. Premiere

A standalone prequel that expands the universe of the original saga with new love stories set between 18th-century Scotland and the years following World War I. The series follows two key couples: Jamie's parents and Claire's parents, protagonists of the original series. Through their struggle against the social and political forces that try to separate them, the series offers a mix of romance, history, and drama. With a fresh cast and plots that offer fresh perspectives, the series aims to captivate both new viewers and longtime fans.

Wednesday

Wednesday 6. Netflix. Season 2

The gothic and biting Wednesday Addams returns with more mystery and darkness in the second season of this series produced and directed by Tim Burton. Back at Nevermore Academy, she faces new threats while dealing with old rivalries, family pressure, and a chilling supernatural event. Jenna Ortega leads the cast as the enigmatic teenage heroine, joined by Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, and other familiar faces. This season also adds Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, and Isaac Ordonez as regular characters. The platform premieres the first four episodes on August 6 and the final four on September 3.

Rebels

Tuesday 12th. Filmin. Premiere

Mads Matthiesen ( Teddy Bear ) directs this series inspired by the true events surrounding the 2007 demolition of the Youth House in Copenhagen. The story follows 22-year-old Iben and his 20-year-old partner Alex, key activists at this anarchist haven for marginalized young people who don't fit in anywhere else. When the building is unexpectedly sold to a religious sect, the two are faced with mounting tensions. While Iben tries to involve politicians and the media in his fight, Alex secretly sides with a more radical faction of the house that has lost faith in peaceful solutions.

Alien: Planet Earth

Wednesday the 13th. Disney+. Premiere

A series that transports the Alien film franchise to the year 2120. Earth is ruled by five corporations, where humans coexist with cyborgs (humans with biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence). But the rules of the game change when a new technological advancement is launched: hybrids (humanoid robots with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype marks a new beginning in the race for immortality. Sydney Chandler leads a cast that includes Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, and Naomi Watts, among others.

Requiem for Selina

Tuesday 26th. SundanceTV. Premiere

A series inspired by the real life of Norway's first beauty blogger, Selina, who at 17 went from being a victim of bullying to becoming an internet sensation in the 2000s. The series explores her rise in the digital world, cosmetic surgery, and the consequences of online fame, showing the dangers of constantly seeking approval on social media. This Norwegian production has been critically acclaimed, winning Best Drama Series at the 2025 Gullruten Awards and receiving multiple international accolades, especially for its lead actress.

Suits LA

Thursday 28th. SkyShowtime. Premiere

A spin-off of Suits , the series that launched Meghan Markle to fame, the plot follows Ted Black, a former New York attorney general who has reinvented himself as an elite lawyer in Los Angeles. His firm is going through a crisis, and Ted must adopt tactics he'd always avoided to keep it afloat. Surrounded by a complex cast, the series explores the tensions between loyalty and ambition as secrets that forced him to leave his former life behind are revealed. Starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, and Josh McDermitt, the series has not been renewed for a second season.

Two graves

Friday 29th. Netflix. Premiere

A three-part miniseries that chronicles the struggle of Isabel, a grandmother who refuses to give up on the case of her granddaughter Verónica's disappearance, which occurred two years earlier. With no evidence or suspects, the justice system abandons the investigation, but Isabel decides to take matters into her own hands. Her search for the truth will lead her to cross legal and personal boundaries, turning her mission into an intense story of revenge and justice. Starring Kiti Mánver, Álvaro Morte, and Hovik Keuchkerian, the series, created by Agustín Martínez and directed by the award-winning Kike Maíllo, combines suspense, deep emotions, and unexpected twists that maintain the tension until the very end.