August comes with incredible releases on Netflix that promise to keep your attention from start to finish. Among the highlights is the highly anticipated second season of “Wandinha,” bringing new electrifying mysteries at the Never Again School. The documentary “Jerry Jones and His Cowboys” explores the behind-the-scenes of the rise of the Dallas Cowboys and their impact on the NFL (National Football League). Finally, the drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” presents an engaging historical story that mixes romance and cuisine in an irresistible way.
Below, check out 5 must-see movies and series that debut on Netflix in August!
1. Wandinha – Season 2 (06/08)
During her second year at Nevermore School, Wandinha (Jenna Ortega) begins to be haunted by disturbing visions — among them, a prophecy involving Enid (Emma Myers), her only close friend. What torments her even more is the fact that this fate may be a direct consequence of her own actions. Determined to reverse this scenario, she embarks on a
journey
risky to avoid the worst.
Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), her mother, fears that her daughter is following the same dark path she took in the past. While Wanda’s powers become more unstable, old secrets begin to emerge – both from the school and from the Addams family itself.
2. Bullet train (10/08)
In “Bullet Train,” Brad Pitt brings Ladybug to life, a
mercenary
tired of his own luck, he accepts a task that seems simple: boarding a bullet train to Kyoto to retrieve a suitcase. However, what seemed like an easy job complicates when he discovers that other passengers – also professional assassins with their own missions – are on board, including the manipulative Prince (Joey King), the unpredictable Tangerine siblings (Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry), as well as the vengeful White Death (Michael Shannon). As the train moves forward, secrets cross, betrayals are revealed, and tension rises in a closed and explosive environment.
3. Jerry Jones and his Cowboys (19/08)
The documentary series investigates the transformation promoted by Jerry Jones after he took over the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, impacting both the management and the team’s on-field performance. The content shows how, during the 1990s, a dynasty was built in American football, with three Super Bowl titles and an innovative approach to managing the franchise.
In addition to depicting athletic victories, the production highlights how Jones integrated entertainment and marketing into American football, elevating the Cowboys to the status of the world’s most valuable sports brand. The narrative offers a detailed analysis of the executive who revolutionized the NFL (National Football League) and built a legacy that still generates admiration and debate.
4. Refém (08/21)
The political thriller follows UK Prime Minister Abigail Dalton (Suranne Jones), whose world is turned upside down after the unexpected kidnapping of her husband. At the same time, French President Vivienne Toussaint (Julie Delpy) faces
extortions
The threats that endanger her leadership. Faced with this delicate situation, the two women must overcome historical rivalries and unite their forces to discover those responsible for these attacks and make difficult decisions that can affect the fate of their nations.
5. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (08/23)
A
history
Accompanied by a talented chef specializing in French cuisine, Yeon Ji Yeong (Lim Yoon-a), who inexplicably gets transported to a past era, where she must adapt to life in the royal court of an ancient kingdom. In this new setting, she is assigned to prepare dishes for a king known for his demanding palate and difficult temperament, King Yi Heon (Lee Chae-min). As she faces the challenges of cooking for the nobility and dealing with palace intrigues, a complex and nuanced relationship begins to form between the chef and the monarch.
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