What to Watch This Weekend: New TV Shows Streaming in the USA

It’s that time of the week again, TV watchers! With so many new shows hitting streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Peacock, it can be overwhelming to decide what to watch. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a rundown of all the new and returning TV series streaming from Aug. 21-24, 2025, so you can plan your weekend binge-watching session. We’ve handpicked a few highlights that we think you should definitely check out.

New on streaming Thursday, Aug. 21:
– “Blinded” on Sundance Now
– “Churchy” on BET+
– “Death Inc.” from Spain on Netflix
– “The Home Team: NY Jets,” a sports documentary on Amazon Prime Video
– “Hostage” on Netflix

One show to look out for is “Hostage,” a British drama starring Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy, where the prime ministers of the U.K. and France find themselves in a kidnapping and extortion scenario.

Also, don’t miss “Peacemaker” Season 2 on HBO Max, where John Cena reprises his role as the irreverent DC Comics antihero in an eight-part second season.

New on streaming Friday, Aug. 22:
– “007: Road to a Million” on Amazon Prime Video
– “Aema” from South Korea on Netflix
– “Deb’s House” on AllBLK/AMC+
– “Invasion” Season 3 on Apple TV+
– “Long Story Short” on Netflix
– “The Truth About Jussie Smollet?” documentary on Netflix

Fans of “BoJack Horseman” creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg will want to check out “Long Story Short,” a new adult animated comedy on Netflix that explores a family’s story through time jumps.

New on streaming Saturday, Aug. 23:
– “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty” from South Korea on Netflix
– “Twelve” from South Korea on Hulu

And wrapping up the weekend on Sunday, Aug. 24, don’t miss “Naomi Osaka: The Second Set” on Tubi.

So grab your popcorn, get comfy on the couch, and enjoy some quality TV time with these new shows on streaming this weekend!