August is usually the hottest month of the year, which is why you need something to keep you occupied while you hide indoors with the AC blasting. When the temperature is climbing, instead of melting outdoors, spend your time hiding inside watching the newest LGBTQ+ TV shows, or beat the heat at the theater where you can check out the latest queer movies.
Whether you're in the mood for an action TV show with lesbian representation, a new season of Ted Lasso focused on the most sapphic sport on earth, or Ryan Murphy's latest, you'll have something to watch this month. So on those days when you’re recovering from spending too much time in the sun or need to hide from the afternoon heat, these TV shows and movies will keep you from getting bored.
Keep scrolling to see what August has in store — and where you can watch everything too!
All film and series descriptions are courtesy of their respective studios and networks.
'Lioness' Season 3 — August 2
In season 3, as hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide, Joe (Zoe Saldaña) walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.
Lioness season 3 premieres on Sunday, August 2, on Paramount+.
'Ted Lasso' Season 4 — August 5
Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team. Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.
Ted Lasso season 3 premieres on Wednesday, August 5, on Apple TV+.
'The Shards' — August 5
FX’s The Shards is a seductive drama series from executive producer Ryan Murphy, based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis.
Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of privileged high school seniors at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of American adolescence.
The Shards premieres on Wednesday, August 5, on Hulu.
'Sterling Point' Season 1 — August 5
Sterling Point is a heartfelt, coming-of-age drama led by 17-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin). Raised in New York City with her twin brother (Keen Ruffalo) and loving adoptive father (Jay Duplass), Annie's life takes a turn when she inherits her mysterious grandfather's island in Canada. There, she finds new friends, budding romances and untold family secrets.
Sterling Point premieres on Wednesday, August 5, on Prime Video.
'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' — August 7
In the latest film from Jane Schoenbrun, after years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original movie's star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma premieres on Friday, August 7, in theaters.
'Katseye: Wild Hearts' — August 12
Katseye: Wild Hearts is a captivating journey into the group's bold new era while celebrating the fans who helped make it possible. Featuring never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and intimate interviews from the group members, the film explores the powerful bond between KATSEYE and their global fandom.
A love letter to the EYEKONS who helped build this movement, Katseye: Wild Hearts reveals why this group's story is only just beginning.
Katseye: Wild Hearts premieres on Wednesday, Aug 12, in theaters.
'The Wrong Girls' — August 14
Starring Kristen Stewart and directed by her wife Dylan Meyer, two codependent best friends living paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip get caught in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos.
The Wrong Girls premieres on Friday, August 14, in theaters.
‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies' — August 21
Go inside the most dominant program in college basketball history as Geno Auriemma pushes his players to the limit to win 12 titles. Rebecca Lobo, Diana Taurasi, Paige Bueckers, and more reveal what it takes to survive UConn and build a dynasty.
The Dynasty: UConn Huskies premieres on Friday, August 21, on Apple TV+.
‘Stamptown’ — August 25
A raunchy and chaotic, full-on fever dream, Stamptown is 90 minutes of pure spectacle featuring the most anarchic and wildly entertaining performance from around the world.
Hosted by the bisexual bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has packed out rooms at Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Glastonbury, SXSW, Lincoln Center, Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, O2 Arena and Off-Broadway in New York City.
Stamptown premieres on Tuesday, August 25, on Netflix.
'Adults' Season 2 — August 27
The housemates tackle a new set of real-world questions. What if the 20-year-old who inherited your fake ID is cooler than you ever were, and younger than you’ll ever be again? How do you explain to your friends that you actually love your boring office job? Why does being around your family make you regress into your worst self? And how do you ask for things to change, when you also need everything to stay the same?
Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings. They invent elaborate workarounds for problems they’re too afraid to face head-on. It’s not so much that they keep learning the same lessons — it’s that they keep finding new ways to make mistakes. But the one thing they consistently get right: showing up for each other.
Adults season 2 premieres on Thursday, August 27, on Hulu.
