Here Are the Fresh Streaming Shows and Premieres for This Week, Including ‘Alien: Earth’
This week is stacked with fresh premieres, returning comforts, and a few deep dive docuseries across a bunch of platforms. If you like smart preschool adventures, spicy reality dustups, or sports and true crime, there is plenty to line up.
Below you will find every series arriving over the next few days, complete with where to watch and when each one drops. Skim for your favorites, then plan your weeknight viewing accordingly.
‘Donkey Hodie’ (2021)
The whimsical puppet favorite pops back up with the season 3 premiere on PBS Kids this week. In ‘Donkey Hodie’, the crew chases big dreams and solves everyday problems with creativity that kids can bring into real life.
Expect upbeat songs, simple steps, and lots of try again moments that keep things encouraging. Look for the new season on PBS Kids this week and make it part of family time.
‘Irish Blood’ (2025)
Acorn sets the tone for a twisty launch with ‘Irish Blood’ debuting this week on Acorn. After a strange package turns up from her estranged father, Los Angeles divorce lawyer Fiona Sharpe heads to Ireland and falls into a maze of secrets and danger.
The story leans into family drama and slow burn suspense as pieces start to connect. If you want a moody mystery set against rugged scenery, start ‘Irish Blood’ on Acorn this week.
‘A Sorority Mom’s Guide to Rush!’ (2025)
Lifetime unveils ‘A Sorority Mom’s Guide to Rush!’ as a new reality series rolling out this week on Lifetime. Mother daughter teams move through applications to Bid Day while consultants and legacy expectations add pressure at every turn.
It is equal parts fashion show and high stakes checklist with family pride on the line. Queue up Lifetime this week to see who makes the cut and who pivots when plans change.
‘Alien: Earth’ (2025)
A crash landing sets the stage for ‘Alien: Earth’ on FX on Tuesday, August 12. Wendy and a scrappy tactical crew make a discovery that could spell trouble for everyone and the threat is not shy about showing itself.
Tension builds through mission planning and reveals that keep shifting what the team thinks they know. Tune in on FX on August 12 if you are ready for grounded sci fi with real bite.
‘Truck Dynasty’ (2025)
Custom rigs and family sparks power ‘Truck Dynasty’ on Discovery Channel on Tuesday, August 12. At Florida’s Apocalypse Manufacturing, celebrity builds meet a shop full of big personalities who also share a last name.
Projects escalate, deadlines loom, and the results turn heads on and off the lot. Catch the premiere on Discovery Channel on August 12 for loud engines and louder opinions.
‘Chef Grudge Match’ (2025)
‘Chef Grudge Match’ storms into Food Network on Tuesday, August 12 with a fresh reality format. Host Laila Ali invites rival chefs to settle their score in a single high pressure round where the winner takes the cash and a coveted knife.
The drama is quick, the plates arrive fast, and the bragging rights last a long time. If you love competitive cooking that gets to the point, set Food Network for August 12.
‘Mysteries of the Abandoned’ (2017)
Haunting structures and big backstories return when ‘Mysteries of the Abandoned’ kicks off season 13 on Wednesday, August 13 on Discovery Channel. Each episode explores engineering marvels that now sit silent and explains how ambition turned into decay.
History and science share the spotlight with locations that feel otherworldly. Make a date with Discovery Channel on August 13 for a tour of the world’s most intriguing ruins.
‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ (2024)
‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ plates its season 2 premiere on Prime Video on Wednesday, August 13. Frank, Brenda, Barry, and Sammy try to build a food community and discover that leadership is tricky when everyone brings a different flavor.
Expect bold jokes and wild turns that push animated comedy into chaotic territory. Fire up Prime Video on August 13 for a rowdy midweek binge.
‘Butterfly’ (2025)
Prime Video launches ‘Butterfly’ on Wednesday, August 13. A former U S intelligence operative living in South Korea finds his past closing in when a ruthless organization sends a sociopathic agent to finish unfinished business.
Tight action and cat and mouse tension drive the story while the character’s choices keep raising the stakes. Start ‘Butterfly’ on Prime Video on August 13 if you want sharp espionage with emotional pull.
‘Love Is Blind: UK’ (2024)
The pods reopen as ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ brings a season 2 premiere to Netflix on Wednesday, August 13. Singles talk through walls, build connections, and commit before they ever see each other face to face.
The experiment still surprises even when you know the beats. Plan a watch on Netflix on August 13 and see which couples click once the reveal hits.
‘Honest Renovations’ (2023)
‘Honest Renovations’ returns to The Roku Channel with season 3 on Thursday, August 14. Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis renovate homes for families while opening up about parenting and the real life stuff that comes with it.
Transformations feel earned because the conversations matter as much as the paint. Stream it on The Roku Channel on August 14 for feel good design with honesty at its core.
‘True Crime Story: Smugshot’ (2024)
Sundance Channel brings back ‘True Crime Story: Smugshot’ for season 2 on Thursday, August 14. The series spotlights people who believed they could not get caught and then shows how the story actually ended.
Episodes balance jaw dropping confidence with the investigations that brought everything into focus. Switch to Sundance Channel on August 14 for new cases that linger after the credits.
‘The Kingdom’ (2025)
ESPN unveils ‘The Kingdom’ on Thursday, August 14. The docuseries looks at the Kansas City Chiefs with an inside chronicle of the team’s remarkable 2024 season and the culture that surrounds it.
Fans get access and context that connect the big moments on the field to the work that made them possible. Set ESPN for August 14 and dig into a modern run at greatness.
‘Limitless With Chris Hemsworth’ (2022)
‘Limitless With Chris Hemsworth’ is back with season 2 on Disney+ on Friday, August 15. Chris Hemsworth keeps testing ideas for living better for longer with experts who translate big science into everyday steps.
The challenges are cinematic while the takeaways feel doable. Start Disney+ on August 15 for adventure that might also nudge your habits.
‘Fatal Seduction’ (2023)
Netflix drops season 2 of ‘Fatal Seduction’ on Friday, August 15. A married professor is drawn into a relationship that unravels into betrayal and danger as the past refuses to stay quiet.
It is glossy, twisty, and designed for one more episode. Line up Netflix on August 15 and let the drama pull you along.
‘Betty la Fea, The Story Continues’ (2024)
‘Betty la Fea: The Story Continues’ returns to Prime Video with season 2 on Friday, August 15. Two decades after ‘Yo soy Betty, la fea’, Betty tries to connect with a rebellious teen daughter while her marriage hits rough water.
The series blends nostalgia with grown up stakes in a way that feels fresh. Press play on Prime Video on August 15 if you want heartfelt family complications.
‘The Rainmaker’ (2025)
USA Network premieres ‘The Rainmaker’ on Friday, August 15. Young attorney Rudy Baylor teams up with Bruiser Stone and Deck Shifflet to take on a heavyweight law firm led by Leo F Drummond and a powerful inner circle.
The case grows from simple to seismic as the team fights for a client who needs a break. Set USA Network for August 15 and settle in for punchy courtroom drama.
‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ (2025)
Starz lifts the curtain on ‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ on Friday, August 15. The docuseries traces the rise of Atlanta’s most influential Black cultural hub and the people who made it more than a nightclub.
Music, entrepreneurship, and community share the spotlight in stories that shaped a city. Stream it on Starz on August 15 for a look at a place where culture found its spark.
‘Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser’ (2025)
Netflix premieres ‘Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser’ on Friday, August 15. Former contestants and producers speak openly about the intense and damaging reality behind ‘The Biggest Loser’ and what the cameras did not show.
The conversations are frank and the reflections are tough but necessary. Watch on Netflix on August 15 if you are curious about what happened beyond the edits.
‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads’ (2025)
Adult Swim debuts ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads’ on Sunday, August 17. A wealthy Spanish woman from Ecuador tries to navigate love, family, commercials, and cuyes in a world that never quite sits still.
The comedy leans surreal while keeping the heart of its lead in focus. Check Adult Swim on August 17 if you want animation that colors outside the lines.
‘The Serial Killer’s Apprentice’ (2025)
Investigation Discovery introduces ‘The Serial Killer’s Apprentice’ on Sunday, August 17. The docuseries asks how a teenager could become an accomplice to one of America’s most brutal killers and features Elmer Wayne Henley Jr speaking after fifty years of silence.
Careful reporting and haunting testimony carry each hour. Turn to Investigation Discovery on August 17 for a difficult but compelling watch.
Tell us which series you are pressing play on first this week in the comments.