The Sandman. Honestly, that’s all you really need to know about Netflix’s line-up this August. And the streamer isn’t holding back its grainy trump card until later in the month either. The long-awaited live-action adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s groundbreaking comic series (which has been over 30 years in happening) arrives in its ten-episode entirety this Friday.
Before we geek out further, though, let’s be fair and look at everything you can watch this month on Netflix. As usual, we’ll start with our top picks.
Pfangirl Top Picks
The Sandman – Netflix Series – Releases 5 August 2022
A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power after years of imprisonment.
Carter – Netflix Film – Releases 5 August 2022
Two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has devastated the US and North Korea, “Carter” awakens, with no recollections of his past. In his head is a mysterious device, and in his mouth, a lethal bomb. A strange voice in his ears gives him orders. The bomb may go off at any time — unless he rescues the girl who is the sole antidote to the virus. But the CIA and a North Korean coup are hot on his heels.
Day Shift – Netflix Film – Releases 12 August 2022
Jamie Foxx stars as a hard working blue collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires as part of an international Union of vampire hunters.
Netflix Originals
1 August 2022
Café Minamdang – Netflix Series
A suspicious business that offers the services of a purportedly all-knowing shaman catches the attention of a tenacious police inspector.
Big Tree City – Netflix Kids & Family Series
A team of animal heroes with special skills and speedy vehicles work together to keep Big Tree City safe and solve the town’s trickiest problems.
2 August 2022
Ricardo Quevedo: Tomorrow Will Be Worse – Netflix Comedy Special
From road rage to couples fighting during the pandemic, comic Ricardo Quevedo examines the absurdity of the situations that try our patience.
3 August 2022
Good Morning, Verônica: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Presumed to be dead, Verônica works to unravel the mysteries of the religious cult that fuels abuse and corruption within the government.
Buba – Netflix Film
When a small-town con artist joins the local mafia with his manipulative brother, his obsession with balancing his karma gets hilariously brutal.
Don’t Blame Karma! – Netflix Film
When her model sister and high-school crush start dating, fashion designer Sara must decide whether her alleged bad luck is the real culprit behind this.
Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 – Netflix Documentary
Woodstock 1969 promised peace and music, but it’s ’99 revival delivered three days of rage, riots and real harm. Why did it go so horribly wrong?
4 August 2022
Lady Tamara – Netflix Series
The glamorous life of socialite Tamara Falcó takes center stage in this reality series as she balances work, play and her famous family.
Wedding Season – Netflix Film
Under parental pressure to find spouses, Asha and Ravi pretend to date during a summer of weddings — but their ruse goes awry when feelings turn real.
Super Giant Robot Brothers- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Once the squabbling stops, the battling begins! Robot siblings Shiny and Thunder and their whiz inventor must defend Earth when space monsters attack.
KAKEGURUI TWIN- Netflix Series
Determined to climb up the social ladder, Mary Saotome invests everything she has into what her elite high school values most: high stakes gambling.
5 August 2022
Darlings – Netflix Film
Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie – Netflix Film
The teen turtles and their mystic ninja powers are put to the ultimate test when ruthless creatures from another universe look to unleash extreme chaos.
6 August 2022
Reclaim – Netflix Film
Shouldering all of her family’s responsibilities, a mother scrambles to find a bigger apartment for her suddenly crowded household.
8 August 2022
Team Zenko Go: Season 2- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Runaway robo-dogs, sleepwalking uncles and troublesome tots! These kid heroes in hiding are finding more ways to help around the town of Harmony Harbor.
Code Name: Emperor – Netflix Film
An intelligence agent tasked with incriminating a squeaky-clean politician must decide if there are still some lines he won’t cross.
9 August 2022
I Just Killed My Dad – Netflix Documentary
I Just Killed My Dad is an unprecedented documentary series, which tells the unbelievable, never-been-told-before true story of the Templet family. Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did it is a complex question with profound implications that go far beyond one family. This three-episode documentary series explores the psyche of Anthony leading up to the events of June 3, 2019 and the journey of his mental and emotional aftermath.
10 August 2022
Locke & Key: Season 3 – Netflix Series
In the thrilling final chapter of the series, the Locke family uncovers more magic as they face a demonic new foe who’s dead-set on possessing the keys.
Instant Dream Home – Netflix Series
A team of rapid-fire renovators takes big risks and makes painstaking plans to transform families’ homes from top to bottom in just 12 hours.
Iron Chef Brazil – Netflix Series
Welcome to Iron Chef Brazil! In this cooking competition, rising culinary talents battle Brazil’s greatest chefs for a chance to be named Iron Legend.
School Tales The Series – Netflix Series
Unspeakable horrors roam the halls of high school in this anthology featuring ghost stories directed by seasoned Thai horror directors.
Indian Matchmaking: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Sima Taparia, everyone’s favorite matchmaker, returns for another season of helping eligible, eccentric and eager clients find their future spouses.
Bank Robbers: The Last Great Heist – Netflix Documentary
Through candid interviews, the perpetrators of Argentina’s most notorious bank heist detail how — and why — they carried out the radical 2006 operation.
Heartsong – Netflix Film
While serenading a wedding that quickly implodes, a nomadic musician falls for the bride, who runs afoul of her family. Now he has to save her life.
11 August 2022
Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story – Netflix Documentary
From Netflix, Pulse Films, a division of VICE Media Group, and Flower Films comes a raw and immersive feature film that follows competitive skateboarding icon Leo Baker in the lead up to the 2020 Olympics. As he faces the sharpening stakes and intensifying disconnect between how the world sees him and who he knows himself to be, the pressure to keep on the course or be true to himself comes to a career and life-defining turning point. Stay on Board is Leo’s journey balancing the gendered world of sports, transition, society, and skate culture, which ultimately leads him to the punkest thing imaginable.
DOTA: Dragon’s Blood: Book 3 – Netflix Series
The time has come for brave warriors to conquer an indomitable foe. But can the ultimate sacrifice bring lasting peace — to all possible worlds?
12 August 2022
Never Have I Ever: Season 3 – Netflix Series
Devi and her friends may finally be single no more. But they’re about to learn that relationships come with a lot of self-discovery — and all the drama.
A Model Family – Netflix Series
After unwittingly stealing money from a cartel, a cash-strapped professor finds the only way to save his broken family is by working as a drug courier.
13: The Musical – Netflix Film
After moving from New York to Indiana in the wake of his parents’ divorce, a clever middle schooler is determined to throw the best bar mitzvah ever.
15 August 2022
Deepa & Anoop – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Joined by her color-changing pet elephant, a joyful little girl creates music, merriment and mischief at her Indian family’s Mango Manor hotel.
16 August 2022 – Weekly episodes
Untold: Volume 2 – Netflix Documentary
The critically-acclaimed series returns with UNTOLD Volume 2, a four-week docu-series event that once again brings fresh eyes to epic tales from the wide world of sports. From football to basketball and streetball to sailing, these stories aren’t the ones you’ve heard before, even if you think you have. Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment and then delves deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy and pathos beneath the sweat.
17 August 2022
High Heat – Netflix Series
When clues to his brother’s murder lead Poncho to a fire brigade, he joins it to investigate further and finds romance, family… and a serial killer.
Unsuspicious – Netflix Series
Conned by the same playboy, three women and their families go to his mansion to get answers — and must stay for an investigation when he’s found dead.
17 August 2022
Look Both Ways – Netflix Film
On the night of her college graduation, Natalie’s life splits into parallel realities after she takes a pregnancy test. What will life and love bring?
Royalteen – Netflix Film
A teenager struggles to keep her scandal-ridden past and a big secret from getting out when she strikes up an unlikely romance with the crown prince.
18 August 2022
Inside the Mind of a Cat – Netflix Documentary
Cat experts dive into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.
Tekken: Bloodline- Netflix Series
After losing his home to a powerful enemy, a hot-tempered fighter trains under his zealous grandfather while awaiting his chance for revenge.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 3 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
With Skeletor intent on controlling the universe, He-Man and his heroic squad must fulfill their destinies. The epic battle for ultimate power is on!
19 August 2022
Echoes – Netflix Series
Identical twins Leni and Gina have secretly swapped lives since they were children. But their world is thrown into disarray when one sister goes missing.
Kleo – Netflix Series
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a former East German spy resolves to find out who betrayed her and why — and use her lethal skills to exact revenge.
The Girl in the Mirror (Alma) – Netflix Series
After losing her memory in a bizarre accident that kills most of her classmates, Alma tries to unravel what happened that day — and regain her identity.
Glow Up: Season 4 – Netflix Series
Ten new contestants test the limits of their creativity as they tackle a variety of challenges in hopes of becoming the next big name in makeup.
The Next 365 Days – Netflix Film
The Cuphead Show!: Part 2 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Follow the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his easily swayed brother Mugman in this animated series based on the hit video game.
20 August 2022
Fullmetal Alchemist The Revenge of Scar – Netflix Film
In this sequel to the first feature film, the Elric brothers meet their toughest opponent yet — a lone serial killer with a large scar on his forehead.
23 August 2022
Chad and JT Go Deep – Netflix Series
Best bros Chad and JT set out to spread positivity through community activism and chill vibes in this raucous prank comedy series.
24 August 2022
Lost Ollie – Netflix Series
A toy searches the countryside for the young boy who lost him in this family series inspired by the book “Ollie’s Odyssey.”
Mo – Netflix Series
In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.
Queer Eye: Brazil – Netflix Series
The uplifting makeover series hits Brazil with a new Fab Five and more courageous journeys of transformation — along with lots of tears and laughs.
Selling The OC – Netflix Series
The Oppenheim Group expands to Orange County, where an all-new real estate team shows off lavish oceanfront listings and big personalities make waves.
Under Fire – Netflix Series
At East Bank Station, a close-knit team of firefighters must balance a dangerous, high-stress job, personal challenges and professional setbacks.
Watch Out, We’re Mad – Netflix Film
“In this reboot of the 1970s Bud Spencer and Terence Hill film, two brothers estranged for 25 years reunite to reclaim their father’s beloved dune buggy.”
Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee- Netflix Documentary
He’s the original computer genius gone rogue, inventor of one of the most successful (and most hated) pieces of software of all time: McAfee Anti-Virus. At his peak, John McAfee was worth $100 million. But when his neighbour was murdered, McAfee went on the run – and invited a film crew with him. With access to hundreds of hours of never-before-broadcast footage of McAfee as he was pursued by the authorities, this is the definitive story of a larger-than-life character, a man who ran for President, escaped from prison multiple times, and claimed to have hacked the world.
25 August 2022
That’s Amor – Netflix Film
After her job and relationship implode on the same day, Sofia starts from scratch — and meets a dashing Spanish chef who might be her missing ingredient.
History 101: Season 2 – Netflix Documentary
The bite-size history lessons return, this time to investigate psychedelic drugs, weaponized lasers and even bottled water.
Angry Birds: Summer Madness: Season 3- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Teen birds Red, Chuck, Bomb and Stella are crashing through Camp Splinterwood with their fellow feathered campers for a summer of high-flying hijinks!
Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure – Netflix Series
Cuddly bear Rilakkuma and his lovable friends have a day full of adventure at a sweets-themed amusement park that’s about to close its doors forever.
26 August 2022
Ludik- Netflix Series
To save a kidnapped family member, an enterprising furniture tycoon must use his secret diamond smuggling operation to transport guns across the border. Starring South African legend Arnold Vosloo.
Drive Hard: The Maloof Way- Netflix Series
The Maloofs, a lovable family of gearheads and stunt drivers, use their passion and skill to build car engines and perform wild feats behind the wheel.
Loving Adults – Netflix Film
The thin line between love and hate turns deadly when a wife discovers her husband’s affair — and they both take extreme measures to get what they want.
Me Time – Netflix Film
When a stay-at-home dad finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years while his wife and kids are away, he reconnects with his former best friend for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life.
Seoul Vibe – Netflix Film
In the days leading up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a ragtag team of drivers and mechanics go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring.
29 August 2022
Under Her Control – Netflix Film
An ambitious young woman enters into an unusual arrangement with her charismatic boss. By the time doubts creep in, it may be too late to back out.
Mighty Express: Season 7 – Netflix Anime
Nate, Flicker and the rest of the trains raise the rails for more thrilling deliveries, special missions and lighthearted lessons on the track.
30 August 2022
I AM A KILLER: Season 3- Netflix Documentary
“While serving hard time for murder, inmates recount their crimes and reflect on how their actions destroyed lives — including their own.”
31 August 2022
Family Secrets – Netflix Series
A couple’s wedding day threatens to turn disastrous when they begin to unravel a web of secrets and lies that connects their two families.
I Came By – Netflix Film
A graffiti artist who targets homes of the elite uncovers a twisted secret in a hidden basement — triggering events that put his loved ones in danger.
Club América vs Club América- Netflix Documentary
This docuseries depths into the past and present of America, the most winning and controversial soccer club in Mexico.
COMING SOON
Delhi Crime: Season 2 – Netflix Series
When a chain of distinctly grisly murders suggests the return of a feared criminal gang, DCP Vartika heads the case under media and public pressure.
Partner Track – Netflix Series
At an elite NYC law firm, Ingrid Yun fights to make partner — and hold onto her principles — while balancing romance, friends and family expectations.
NETFLIX GAMES
Twelve Minutes – Netflix Games
Tap and drag to escape a time-loop nightmare. This interactive thriller features the voices of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe.
Heads Up! – Netflix Games
Play the smash hit charades game. Now with decks based on your favorite Netflix titles. Grab some friends and let the fun begin!
Rival Pirates – Netflix Games
Make ’em walk the plank! Set sail, fire cannon balls and avoid traps to find treasure before your enemies in this swashbuckling adventure.
Immortality – Netflix Games
A starlet, vanished. Her films, unreleased. Investigate the lost works of the silver-screen hopeful to unlock the secrets behind her disappearance.
Licensed Titles
No Strings Attached – 8/1/2022
Step Up: All In – 8/1/2022
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy – 8/1/2022
Top Gun – 8/1/2022
Friday the 13th – 8/1/2022
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – 8/10/2022
Power: Season 1- 6 – 8/20/2022
The Walking Dead: Season 11 Part 1 – 8/22/2022