All New Streaming Shows and Premieres to Catch This Week, Including ‘Hostage’

It is a jam packed week from Monday, August 18 through Sunday, August 24, with family favorites, glossy reality debuts, true crime, prestige British mysteries, and big franchise returns. There is something for kids, genre fans, and anyone who loves a good interview or a competitive challenge.

Below you will find every new arrival for the week with the date and service folded into each entry. Each item includes a clear snapshot of the plot plus key cast and creative credits so you can zero in on what to queue up first.

‘CoComelon Lane’ (2023–present)

Season 5 premieres Monday, August 18 on Netflix. The preschool series follows JJ and the Melon Patch Academy friends as they hit everyday milestones like a first haircut, a dentist visit, a dinner at a friend’s home, and caring for a new pet. Main voices include Cruze McKinnon as JJ, Mela Pietropaolo as YoYo, Denzel Onaba as Cody, Diana Tsoy as Cece, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodríguez as Nico, Samantha Alarcón as Nina, and Larissa Dias as Miss Appleberry. The show is produced by Moonbug Entertainment with animation by Atomic Cartoons.

Episodes use simple narratives to model social and emotional skills for early learners while weaving in songs and classroom adventures led by Miss Appleberry. The series was developed for long form storytelling as a companion to ‘CoComelon’ with writing led across seasons by Guy Toubes and Brandon Violette for Moonbug and Atomic Cartoons.

‘LEGO Masters Jr.’ (2025–present)

The new series premieres Monday, August 18 on FOX. Young builders team up with celebrity partners to tackle ambitious brick builds under tight time limits and themed prompts. Kelly Osbourne hosts while Brickmasters Amy Corbett and Boone Langston judge the creativity, storytelling, and engineering on display. Celebrity teammates appearing this season include Jordin Sparks, Alison Sweeney, Ravi Patel, and Andy Richter.

The format expands the ‘LEGO Masters’ universe for a younger field of competitors while keeping the collaborative team play and high concept challenges that fans expect. The franchise is produced in the United States by Endemol Shine North America and Tuesday’s Child with LEGO Group creatives advising on challenge design and technical standards.

‘The Real Housewives of London’ (2025–present)

The newest entry in the long running franchise bows Monday, August 18 on Hayu. The cast features Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, and Nessie Welschinger as they navigate businesses, friendships, and London high society. Cameras follow their families, fashion launches, philanthropy, and social calendars across the city.

As with other series in the franchise, episodes blend personal storylines with group events and trips while producers capture the city’s distinct culture and character. The show joins the global ‘Real Housewives’ slate with Hayu carrying episodes in multiple international markets.

‘Are You My First?’ (2025–present)

This new reality series debuts Monday, August 18 on Hulu. A group of adult singles who identify as virgins gather at a tropical resort to date, take on challenges, and explore relationships in a supportive environment. The series is hosted by Kaitlyn Bristowe and Colton Underwood, who guide cast discussions and curated activities.

The production frames conversations about intimacy, values, and first time expectations while contestants choose partners and navigate eliminations. Episodes feature the full resort cast along with structured dates and check ins with the hosts who draw on their own public journeys with the topic.

‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’ (2022–present)

Season 4 premieres Tuesday, August 19 on BritBox. Set in early 1960s England, the series follows Sister Boniface, a Catholic nun with a gift for forensic science who advises the Great Slaughter police. Lorna Watson returns in the title role with Max Brown as DI Sam Gillespie, Jerry Iwu as DS Felix Livingstone, and Ami Metcalf as WPC Peggy Button. The show was created by Jude Tindall and produced by BBC Studios and BritBox as a spinoff of ‘Father Brown’.

Cases mix cozy mystery puzzles with period detail from village life, scientific gadgetry in Sister Boniface’s lab, and visits from recurring characters at the convent. New episodes continue the blend of light humor and methodical detection that defined earlier series entries.

‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’ (2025)

The docuseries arrives Tuesday, August 19 on Netflix. Directors Chapman Way and Maclain Way chronicle the Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s through owner Jerry Jones’s high risk decisions, Super Bowl runs, and controversies. The series features interviews with Jones along with Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Jimmy Johnson, and other key figures from the era plus extensive archival footage.

Episodes trace the franchise’s transformation into a global brand as the team navigates coaching changes, blockbuster signings, and national headlines. The production focuses on strategy inside the front office and the locker room while placing the dynasty in the context of league history.

‘Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson’ (2025–present)

The four part music series premieres Tuesday, August 19 on NBC with next day streaming on Peacock. Kelly Clarkson sits down with chart topping artists for conversation and intimate performances across themed hours. The opening lineup features the Jonas Brothers, followed by Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims, and Lizzo in subsequent weeks.

Each episode pairs discussion of songwriting and career turning points with reimagined performances of signature tracks. The series builds on segments from ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ with NBC Studios producing and a rotating live band supporting the guest artists.

‘Expedition X’ (2020–present)

Season 9 premieres Wednesday, August 20 on Discovery Channel. Adventurer and executive producer Josh Gates coordinates field investigations while scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot examine reports of unexplained phenomena. Episodes combine night investigations, expert interviews, and lab analysis as the team travels to remote locations.

The format pairs skeptical testing with on site exploration to evaluate legends about cryptids, hauntings, and aerial anomalies. The new season continues the series’ multi camera approach with specialized equipment and follow up evidence reviews between missions.

‘Bargain Block’ (2021–2025)

New episodes arrive Wednesday, August 20 on HGTV. Designer Keith Bynum and builder Evan Thomas buy Detroit homes in distressed condition and transform them on tight budgets into creative, turnkey properties. Realtor Shea Hicks-Whitfield joins the duo to price and sell each finished house in its neighborhood.

The show documents the full renovation process from design sketches and reclaimed materials to staging and open houses. Episodes highlight Detroit’s blocks and small business partners while the team balances costs, timelines, and buyer feedback.

‘Ghost Adventures: House Calls’ (2022–present)

Season 3 premieres Wednesday, August 20 on Travel Channel with streaming availability on Max. Zak Bagans leads Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley into private homes where residents have requested help. Each case begins with interviews and a walkthrough, then moves to a full night investigation with audio and video capture.

The spinoff keeps the investigative style of ‘Ghost Adventures’ while focusing on families and residences rather than historic sites. Episodes conclude with evidence review and recommendations for homeowners who want peace restored in their spaces.

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

The limited series premieres Wednesday, August 20 on Hulu. Created by K J Steinberg, the drama centers on Amanda Knox’s wrongful conviction, years of appeals, and eventual exoneration after the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. Grace Van Patten stars as Knox with Sharon Horgan and John Hoogenakker among the ensemble, and Knox serves as an executive producer.

Episodes follow the legal timeline in Italy alongside media scrutiny and the personal toll on Knox and her family. The production dramatizes interrogations, court proceedings, and new reporting while grounding scenes in documented case milestones.

‘Peacemaker’ (2022–present)

Season 2 premieres Thursday, August 21 on Max. John Cena returns as Christopher Smith, also known as Peacemaker, in a series created by James Gunn for DC Studios. Returning cast members include Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, and Steve Agee as John Economos, with Frank Grillo joining as Rick Flag Sr.

The new season follows the events of the wider DC Universe as Peacemaker confronts the fallout from past missions and messy family history. Episodes blend character driven comedy with action set pieces while Gunn and a rotating director roster handle writing and directing duties.

‘Blinded’ (2019–2025)

Season 3 makes its U.S. premiere Thursday, August 21 on Sundance Now. The Swedish financial thriller stars Julia Ragnarsson as investigative reporter Bea Farkas and Matias Varela as banker Peder Rooth. The series is based on journalist Carolina Neurath’s novel ‘Fartblinda’ with scripts by Jesper Harrie and direction by Jens Jonsson and Johan Lundin.

The new run finds Bea digging into market manipulation and high stakes corporate intrigue while her personal life collides with sources and confidants. Production companies include C More and TV4 in Sweden with international distribution through All3Media and regional partners that include Sundance Now.

‘Churchy’ (2024–present)

Season 2 premieres Thursday, August 21 on BET+. Creator Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks stars as Corey Carr Jr., a pastor who sets out to build his own ministry after being passed over at his father’s megachurch. Executive producers include Kevin and Melissa Fredericks along with LeBron James and Maverick Carter for The SpringHill Company.

The second season continues Corey’s efforts to grow a congregation in Texas while juggling family, finances, and church politics. Returning cast members include Anthony Elfoniza, Lexi Allen, London Solomon, Mark J P Hood, and Shani Shockley with new guests from the faith and music worlds.

‘Hostage’ (2025)

The limited series launches Thursday, August 21 on Netflix. Suranne Jones stars as British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton whose husband is kidnapped during a state visit, while Julie Delpy plays French President Vivienne Toussaint who receives escalating threats. The thriller is created and written by Matt Charman with executive producer Suranne Jones and a cast that includes Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, and James Cosmo.

Episodes track parallel investigations inside Downing Street and the Élysée as the leaders weigh impossible choices. The production stages crisis response rooms, motorcades, and diplomatic venues while unraveling the conspiracy across London and European locations.

‘Invasion’ (2021–present)

Season 3 premieres Friday, August 22 on Apple TV+. The sci fi drama from creators Simon Kinberg and David Weil returns with Golshifteh Farahani as Aneesha, Shioli Kutsuna as Mitsuki, Shamier Anderson as Trevante, and Billy Barratt and Azhy Robertson among the ensemble. The series is produced by Boat Rocker for Apple TV+.

The new season follows resistance efforts as humanity pushes back against the alien threat, with storylines spanning multiple continents. Episodes continue the show’s real time structure and character focused approach as global leaders, scientists, and families confront the next phase of the invasion.

‘007: Road to a Million’ (2023–present)

Season 2 premieres Friday, August 22 on Prime Video. Brian Cox returns as The Controller who oversees pairs of contestants as they race around the world to find questions hidden in Bond inspired locations. The show is produced by 72 Films and MGM Television in association with Eon Productions.

Challenges test nerve, memory, and teamwork while cinematic chases and stunts echo the long running film series. The new season expands The Controller’s operation behind the scenes with Frances McNamee joining the cast in a support role to Cox’s character.

‘Long Story Short’ (2025–present)

The new animated series premieres Friday, August 22 on Netflix. Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg tells a multigenerational story of the Schwooper family across decades with a voice cast that includes Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Angelique Cabral, and Nicole Byer. The series blends time jumps with intimate moments across childhood, parenthood, and aging.

Episodes move back and forth through family history with recurring jokes, callbacks, and evolving relationships as siblings grow up and drift apart and reconnect. The writing team balances emotional beats with absurdist touches while keeping the focus on the messy and affectionate dynamics inside one household.

‘Unforgotten’ (2015–present)

Season 6 premieres Sunday, August 24 on PBS under the ‘Masterpiece’ banner. The acclaimed cold case drama from creator and writer Chris Lang stars Sanjeev Bhaskar as DI Sunny Khan and Sinéad Keenan as DCI Jessica James. The new investigation brings in guest stars from across British television as the team uncovers buried connections that point to a historic crime.

Each series tells a self contained case over six episodes with interviews, forensic evidence, and the impact on families at the forefront. Production is by Mainstreet Pictures with Andy Wilson among the directors who have helped shape the show’s steady, character driven style.

‘Professor T’ (2021–present)

Season 4 premieres Sunday, August 24 on PBS under the ‘Masterpiece’ banner. Ben Miller returns as Professor Jasper Tempest, the Cambridge criminologist with OCD whose brilliance aids police investigations. The British adaptation is created by Matt Baker and Malin-Sarah Gozin from Paul Piedfort’s original Belgian series, with Frances de la Tour, Emma Naomi, and Barney White among the returning cast.

New episodes present intricate campus cases and community crimes while delving deeper into Jasper’s family ties and therapy. The series is produced by Eagle Eye Drama with direction from Dries Vos in earlier seasons and a writers room that includes Baker shaping the adaptation’s tone.

‘The Marlow Murder Club’ (2024–present)

Season 2 premieres Sunday, August 24 on PBS under the ‘Masterpiece’ banner. Samantha Bond leads as retired crossword setter Judith Potts with Jo Martin as Suzie Harris, Cara Horgan as Becks Starling, and Natalie Dew as Tanika Malik. The cozy mystery is based on Robert Thorogood’s novels and produced by Monumental Television.

The new run features three two part cases that take the sleuths from a locked room puzzle to secrets along the Thames. Scripts adapt Thorogood’s second novel and add original stories from writers with backgrounds on stalwart British crime series while filming on location in Marlow.

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