Whether you’ve managed to embrace The Gray Man and his questionable facial hair or you’re struggling with Stranger Things’ barely-explained ending, Netflix doesn’t give a damn. The massive stream has already hit the ground running, dropping yet another delicious material to keep them entertained and occupied as they try to figure out how to end Riverdale. This month, it’s the same: the schedule is locked and loaded with a huge buffet of movies, series and documentaries to feast your eyes and clear your brain. From the hit first episode of The Sandman to everything from I Just Killed My Dad , Netflix doesn’t put all its eggs in one basket, and neither should you. Buckle up folks, here’s what’s new on Netflix in August 2022.
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Best New Series on Netflix
The whole reason we come to the streamer in the first place, new Netflix series are the stuff of gold. This month we’ve got a slew of rare new releases, headlined by a major sci-fi launch. Here are the best new series coming to Netflix in August 2022.
The Sandman
Wow, this looks…interesting. Tom Sturridge, arriving as Harry Potter’s emotive cousin, stars as Dream, the Lord of Dreams, in this ambitious but slightly muddled take on the DC classic. Immersing the audience inside The Endless, ruled by seven god-like siblings, Sandman features plenty of wonky CGI and some uninspired dialogue. Ironically, despite the pretty crazy images, this one kind of put us to sleep.
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School Tales: The Series
If you’ve ever wondered what a Thai version of The Twilight Zone would look like, Netflix has delivered. School Tales is a new horror anthology series featuring eight terrifying ghost stories set in schools, crafted by six different directors who are “masters in the art of scaring audiences. On the same subject : Top Netflix Movies and Shows: What Goes On June 20, 2022.” We don’t know what’s going on, but we love it.
Selling the OC
If you’ve had trouble telling the Oppenheim twins apart, you’re in for a treat. The new spin-off of the Selling Sunset short kings features not one, but three Alexandras, each vying for real estate supremacy in Orange County’s high-stakes market. To see also : 3 Amazon Prime Videos with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes are now free to watch. In this new Netflix series, the Oppenheim Group is expanding its territory, which means bigger houses, bigger commissions and, by the looks of it, higher heels.
Echoes
Speaking of twins, Netflix is on a tear this month. In Echoes, Michelle Monaghan stars as Leni and Gina, a set of sisters whose perfect, chaotic lives are thrown off course. From the mind of 13 Reasons Why creator Brian Yorkey, this new Netflix series will provide thrills, spills and, presumably, memes galore. Also, there’s the super sexy Matt Bomer from The Sinner, so that’s a win, I guess.
Best New Movies on Netflix
While the quality of movies on Netflix is a bit up and down, this month the streamer has thrown its weight behind some big releases. Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg have teamed up for an unexpected vampire-hunting film since From Dust til Dawn , but that’s not all. Here are the best new movies on Netflix this month.
Day Shift
Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, vampires. Whatever Netflix interns created this monstrosity deserves a raise, or more like, a nice hug from someone special. Unnecessarily violent and lacking in real plot, Day Shift perfectly encapsulates everything that Netflix does well. In this new Netflix movie, Foxx teams up with Dave Franco, a newcomer to the vampire hunting game, and Snoop Dogg like you’ve never seen him before, decked out head to toe in his finest cowboy gear and dressed as hell. mini city Will we tune in to this ambitious trash crossover? Fo shizzle.
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Me Time
Two of Hollywood’s favorite short kings join forces for a film that’s as ridiculous as Marky Mark’s $117 million former residence. Me Time reunites Mark Wahlberg with Kevin Hart for a new comedy from I Love You Man creator John Hamberg. Hart plays Sonny, a stay-at-home dad who reconnects with his ex-best friend Huck over a wild weekend. Insert hilarious jokes, a stolen turtle, and some creative forced-perspective camera work.
The Next 365 Days
Wow Netflix’s most problematic movie is now a trilogy. A sequel to the Stockholm-Syndrome romance thriller in which a mob boss literally kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage for an entire year, The Next 365 Days is more of the same. Enjoy it while it lasts, you filthy animals.
Look Both Ways
Finally escaping from a Riverdale prison, Lili Reinhart stars as Natalie, a soon-to-be college graduate whose life is torn between two parallel realities. In one, she gets pregnant and navigates motherhood and in the other, she moves to LA to pursue her career. AND in a third, even less likely reality, we get to sit the whole thing out.
Carter
Oh my god, this looks awesome. Coming straight from Korea, this wicked action thriller sees Agent Carter (played by Joo Won) beat the living crap out of literally everyone. No rhyme or reason needed, this guy just punches everything for two minutes straight. It’s crazy. Also, there is a story, but we didn’t catch it.
New Documentaries on Netflix
This month, Netflix has eased the number of new documentaries, focusing on a major historical mystery, along with a major true crime series. Here are the best new documentaries coming to Netflix in August 2022.
Untold: Season 2
Yes, the best sports series Netflix has ever attempted is finally back for round two. Five new iterations of Untold are heading to the streaming service in August 2022, ahead of The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist and AND1’s The Rise and Fall. Telling the remarkable stories behind events you thought you knew, Untold is one of the best things Netflix has ever done, and we’re dying to finally bring it back.
I Just Killed My Dad
Well, with a name like that you have to see it. Telling the story of the Templet family, the documentary explains how one member turned a gun on his father and never denied it. A haunting piece of cinematography almost too strange to believe.
Running With the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee
We’ve talked about the hilarious life of John McAfee before, but now Netflix is finally sinking its claws into the incredible life of the internet entrepreneur turned savage. In this docu-series, Netflix explains how McAfee created one of the world’s most successful and hated pieces of software, before it all came crashing down. Accused of killing his neighbor’s wife, McAfee went on the run and, strangely enough, took a camera crew along for the ride. Never-before-seen footage reveals the larger-than-life character like you’ve never seen before.
Clusterf**k: Woodstock ’99
We all remember how Woodstock ’69 went, but how did the 30th anniversary revival go? More or less the same thing. In this new Netflix documentary, we get to know a little more about how the infamous Woodstock ’99 turned from a beautiful tribute to a riotous and furious festival of pain.
Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2022
Delving into the best movies, series, and documentaries Netflix has to offer, it’s time to put the full schedule on display. Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in August 2022 for your viewing pleasure.
General FAQs
What new movies are coming to Netflix in August 2022?
Several new movies are coming to Netflix in August 2022. They are: Day Shift, Wedding Season, Carter, Darlings, Look Both Ways, Me Time and The Next 365 Days.
What new series are coming to Netflix in August 2022?
Known for its originals, Netflix is home to great series. In August 2022, Netflix is adding: Lady Tamara, The Sandman, Instant Dream Home, Iron Chef Brazil, A Model Family, High Heat, Echoes and Selling the OC.
What new documentaries are coming to Netflix in August 2022?
August 2022 will see a slew of new documentaries coming to Netflix. They are: Clusterf**k: Woodstokc 99, I just Killed My Dad, Untold: Season 2 and Running With the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee.
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Nick Hall is the editor-in-chief of Man of Many and an accomplished journalist. He graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Industries from the Queensland University of Technology with a double major in Journalism and Music. Prior to working at Man of Many, Nick spent two years as a reporter for Inside Franchise Business, focusing on small business, finance and legal reporting. In 2021, Nick was named B&T’s Best Journalist of the Year. With an extensive background in the media industry, Nick specializes in feature writing, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment content. A qualified barber and men’s stylist, Nick also holds a Hairdressing III from Queensland Hairdressing.
