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9 hours ago
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August 2025 TV preview: Alien: Earth, Peacemaker's return, and Long Story Short
August is shaping up to be a pretty big month in television for period dramas thanks to Apple TV+'s Chief Of War and a Starz's Outlander prequel. Meanwhile, Prime Video drops a spin-off of The Terminal List's and a new spy series starring Lost's Daniel Dae-Kim. And as far as big franchises, John Cena dons his Peacemaker helmet for the show's long-anticipated return, while, in MCU land, the world of Black Panther widens with a new animated saga. Plus, Netflix welcomes another original series from BoJack Horseman's Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and—in the biggest TV news of August—Noah Hawley presents Alien: Earth. Here is The A.V. Club's guide to what to watch on TV next month. Eyes Of Wakanda (Disney+, August 1) Created by Marvel storyboard artist Todd Harris, the animated series Eyes Of Wakanda expands the lore of Black Panther. Specifically, it focuses on Wakandan warriors called the Hatut Zarare, who carry out dangerous missions to retrieve vibranium artifacts. Not only do they travel the world for this, but they also move through various historical periods via the Sacred Timeline (including alternate realities and dimensions), as established in Doctor Strange: The Multiverse Of Madness. EOW is shown through the POV of Noni (Winnie Harlow), a disgraced Dora Milaje fighter, and the show's voice cast also includes Cress Williams and Steve Toussaint. [Saloni Gajjar] Chief Of War (Apple TV+, August 1) Jason Momoa and his Chief Of War co-creator, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett (Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom), cannot resist a major underwater moment, as evidenced by footage of the actor riding a shark in this show's trailer. The 19th-century set series, inspired by the rebellion against Hawai'i's unification, centers on a warrior's fight to stop Western colonization of the islands. Momoa and Sibbett, who also worked together on The Last Manhunt, wrote all nine episodes, and the Game Of Thrones alum directed the finale. Told mostly from the perspective of Indigenous characters, Chief Of War has an ensemble that features Temuera Morrison, Kaina Makua, and Te Ao o Hinepehinga. [Saloni Gajjar] King Of The Hill season 14 (Hulu, August 4) After rumors swirled in 2017 that Fox was interested in bringing back Mike Judge and Greg Daniels' animated favorite, the revival of the show is finally coming to Hulu. And you can definitely expect the titular Arlen, Texas, denizen to be thoroughly confused by all-gender restrooms, Uber ratings, and modern life in general: 'I don't know how to kick someone's ass over Zoom,' he proclaims in the trailer, 'but I'll figure it out.' [Tim Lowery] Outlander: Blood Of My Blood (Starz, August 8) It wouldn't be an Outlander spin-off if time travel weren't involved. This prequel tracks how Jamie Fraser's parents (portrayed by Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy) fell in love in 18th-century Scotland. It also charts the romance between Claire Beauchamp's mom and dad (played by Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine) during World War I in England. And, thanks to the ancient stone circles in the Highlands (the same ones that transported Claire back in time in the original's premiere), everyone's paths cross when the Beauchamps land up in 1714 Scotland. As a bonus, fans can look forward to seeing younger versions of Outlander faves like Murtagh Fraser (Rory Alexander) and Jocasta Mackenzie (Sadhbh Malin). [Saloni Gajjar] Alien: Earth (FX, August 12) Fargo's Noah Hawley takes over the Alien franchise with a cool-looking and -sounding prequel set two years before the events of Ridley Scott's original film. In 2120, the planet is being ruled by five mega corporations, with synths and Cyborgs co-existing. Enter the CEO of a tech company, who develops a hybrid: a synthetic robot with human consciousness named Wendy (Sydney Chandler). When a Weyland-Yutani spacecraft crash-lands in a crowded city with different alien species—not just the Xenomorphs!—onboard, Wendy and her newly formed team investigate and try to stop these creatures. Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, and David Rysdahl round out the cast. [Saloni Gajjar] Butterfly (Prime Video, August 13) At the heart of Butterfly, an action-packed spy thriller, lies a family secret. The six episodes, based on the graphic novel of the same name, center on David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), a skilled U.S. agent who has been presumed dead for the past couple of decades. Except he's very much alive—and reunites with his now-adult kid, Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), who trained to become a covert operative just like him. Father and daughter team up to bring down the agency that recruited them because Rebecca is being framed by them for a crime. And along the way, the duo attempts to repair their fractured relationship. [Saloni Gajjar] The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox (Hulu, August 20) Hulu reenacts another headline-grabbing case in this eight-episode limited series, which tells the tale—a very twisted one, some might say—of the American-exchange student who was locked up for murdering her roommate in Italy back in 2007. This Is Us scribe K.J. Steinberg created the show, which stars streamer regular Grace Van Patten, the great Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, and Giuseppe De Domenico. [Tim Lowery] Peacemaker season two (HBO Max, August 21) More than three years after its premiere, Peacemaker punches its way onto our screens again. In season two, mercenary vigilante Chris Smith (John Cena) and his A.R.G.U.S. pals—including Leota (Danielle Brooks) and Harcourt (Jennifer Holland)—battle a revenge-seeking Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo). A big storyline features the pocket dimension introduced in James Gunn's Superman earlier this summer, which likely explains why Peacemaker meets his doppelgänger in the trailer (and could potentially bring Chukwudi Iwuji's Clemson Murn back into the fold). Expect appearances from Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced, who play Justice Gang members Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl, as well as Sean Gunn reprising his brief movie role as DCU villain Maxwell Lord. Gunn wrote all eight installments and directed a couple of them as well. [Saloni Gajjar] Long Story Short (Netflix, August 22) Raphael Bob-Waksberg is back with his first Netflix show since the fantastic BoJack Horseman. The animated comedy Long Story Short chronicles the Schwooper siblings from (like Bob-Waksberg) Northern California, with the series bouncing between years and portraying their ups and downs as kids and adults. Paul Reiser, Lisa Edelstein, Max Greenfield, Michaela Dietz, and Ben Feldman lead the voice cast. This one can't arrive soon enough. [Tim Lowery] The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video, August 27) Seven months after American Primeval, Taylor Kitsch returns to the small screen to star as CIA operative Ben Edwards in this prequel to The Terminal List. The new action drama delves into Edwards' backstory and reveals a dark past from his time as a Navy SEAL and special-intelligence agent. Co-created by David DiGilio and TTL author Jack Carr, this show also sees Chris Pratt reprising his role as Commander James Reece from the original. [Saloni Gajjar] More August premieres August 3 The Yogurt Shop Murders (HBO) August 6 Platonic season two (Apple TV+) Wednesday season two, part one (Netflix) August 7 Demascus (Tubi) Necaxa (FX) August 11 Irish Blood (Acorn TV) August 15 The Rainmaker (USA Network) August 21 Hostage (Netflix) August 22 Invasion season three (Apple TV+) August 25 Upload season four (Prime Video) August 26 My Life With The Walter Boys season two (Netflix) More from A.V. 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Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Outlander bosses hint at Blood of My Blood crossover for major character
Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts teased a potential appearance from one character in the prequel Outlander and Outlander: Blood of My Blood showrunner Matthew B. Roberts has given fans a tantalising hint about the upcoming prequel series, following speculation around a "cruel theory" involving a key character, reports the Daily Record. During San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, the boss of both Starz dramas was quizzed on whether a young Claire Fraser (portrayed by Caitríona Balfe in Outlander) might pop up in Blood of My Blood after Outlander finished filming and Balfe admitted she was emotional about it. In the sneak peek for Blood of My Blood, we see Claire's parents Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) holding the Outlander darling as a newborn. Roberts intriguingly told the crowd: "Maybe. Spoiler alert." He continued: "Maybe isn't a no." Meanwhile, co-executive producer Maril Davis chimed in: "That's about all you're getting." This question arose after fans were treated to a snippet of Henry and Julia driving through the Highlands, chatting about their daughter. The clip showed Julia commenting that Claire "would love" to have joined them on their journey and her intentions to make raspberry jam together upon their return. She also noted that raspberry leaves were used during childbirth, suggesting a potential pregnancy storyline in the show at some point. Henry confessed he was a "little concerned" about Claire while they were in Scotland, with Julia attempting to comfort him. While Roberts and Davis remained tight-lipped about any further appearances from Claire, they did hint that Blood of My Blood would be packed with treats and Easter eggs for Outlander devotees. Roberts expressed: "What's great about the show, for people who have never seen Outlander, it's there all for you and a fresh take on Scotland. We dive into the culture of Scotland. "But if you're an Outlander fan, and you've seen every episode, there's nuggets all the way through that you will be surprised about who you might see, what you might see, and how Jamie and Claire kind of became Jamie and Claire." Davis admitted: "It's very hard to follow Outlander and I was very nervous. And I think the idea that [Roberts] had about including Claire's parents and the fact that they're integral in Jamie and Claire eventually coming together was such a key moment. "But I think this show does such an amazing job of being tied to Outlander, being part of that Outlander universe and having those little Easter eggs." The panel also disclosed there would be significant interaction between Claire's parents and Jamie's mother and father, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy). Julia would serve as a confidant to Ellen and play a crucial role in uniting Jamie's parents. In fact, Roberts hinted that both sets of parents would "form relationships" with each other. He added: "I love to call it the love stories that tell the love story." Davis further piqued interest when she speculated: "This idea that the two couples crossed, and also that Claire's parents were back in a time when - who knows what's going to happen with the series - but could Claire have met her parents at some point? It's so intriguing. "But also the fact that this love story, Jamie and Claire were always meant to be together and this show is a perfect example of that, this fated love. And if love is true, it will find a way." Her comments suggest that Claire might encounter her parents when she ultimately travels back in time. Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Starz on August 8 and on Prime Video via MGM+ on August 9
Daily Record
12 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Outlander boss teases Claire Fraser and Blood of My Blood crossover
Outlander fans could see some crossover with prequel series Blood of My Blood Outlander and Blood of My Blood showrunner Matthew B. Roberts has dropped a huge teaser about the forthcoming prequel series after fans hypothesised a "cruel theory" relating to one major character. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, the showrunner for both Starz dramas was asked if a young Claire Fraser (played by Caitríona Balfe in Outlander) could make an appearance in Blood of My Blood. In the teaser for Blood of My Blood, Claire's parents Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) cradled the Outlander favourite as a newborn. Roberts cryptically told the audience: 'Maybe. Spoiler alert.' He went on to say: 'Maybe isn't a no.' While fellow executive producer Maril Davis added: 'That's about all you're getting.' The question came after fans were shown a clip of Henry and Julia driving through the Highlands and discussing their daughter. The footage saw Julia remarking that Claire 'would love' to have come on their trip and her plans to make raspberry jam together when they returned home. She also mentioned raspberry leaves were used in childbirth, hinting at a possible pregnancy in the show at some point. Henry admitted he was a 'little concerned' about Claire while they were in Scotland, with Julia trying to reassure him. Although Roberts and Davis wouldn't be drawn further on any Claire appearances, they did tease Blood of My Blood would feature plenty of nuggets and Easter eggs for Outlander fans. Roberts said: 'What's great about the show, for people who have never seen Outlander, it's there all for you and a fresh take on Scotland. We dive into the culture of Scotland. 'But if you're an Outlander fan, and you've seen every episode, there's nuggets all the way through that you will be surprised about who you might see, what you might see, and how Jamie and Claire kind of became Jamie and Claire.' Davis: 'It's very hard to follow Outlander and I was very nervous. And I think the idea that [Roberts] had about including Claire's parents and the fact that they're integral in Jamie and Claire eventually coming together was such a key moment. 'But I think this show does such an amazing job of being tied to Outlander, being part of that Outlander universe and having those little Easter eggs.' The panel also revealed there would be much interaction between Claire's parents and Jamie's mother and father, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy). Julia would be serving as a confidant to Ellen and have an instrumental role in bringing Jamie's parents together. In fact, Roberts teased that both sets of parents would 'form relationships' with each other. Adding: 'I love to call it the love stories that tell the love story.' Davis added even more intrigue when she posited: 'This idea that the two couples crossed, and also that Claire's parents were back in a time when - who knows what's going to happen with the series - but could Claire have met her parents at some point? It's so intriguing. 'But also the fact that this love story, Jamie and Claire were always meant to be together and this show is a perfect example of that, this fated love. And if love is true, it will find a way.' Her words hint that Claire could meet her parents when she eventually goes back in time. Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Starz on August 8 and on Prime Video via MGM+ on August 9
Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
Outlander's Sam Heughan admits cast 'ready to move on' as he opens up on 'sad' end
Outlander star Sam Heughan has admitted that the cast were 'ready to move on' from the hit time-travel television series. Outlander's leading man Sam Heughan has candidly spoken about the hit fantasy series drawing to a close, confessing that the cast were simply "ready to move on". During his appearance at San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, July 26, the 45 year old Scottish actor offered fans several insights into both the final season of the show and its forthcoming prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, which will introduce a fresh cast. While he had some cautionary words and four specific pieces of advice for the Blood of My Blood team, he also took a moment to reflect on himself and his fellow actors as they bid farewell to their own show. Addressing the press conference, Heughan not only acknowledged the feelings of sadness that accompanied the show ending its successful run, but also disclosed that the Outlander cast was prepared to turn the page. "I think we're ready to move on. It's a long time...I think it's good for change, and it's good for people to mix things up," he shared with the Irish Star. "And it's been amazing to see people, crew, especially, being stepped up and moving to different roles. So that's been fantastic." He also recounted a moment when he passed by the studio after he "hadn't been back for quite a while", confessing it filled him with a melancholic feeling when he did. "I know exactly what they're doing and who's there and where they leave," he said. "And it was quite sad to think, 'Oh, everyone. Everyone's there, but for me.'" The cast of Blood of My Blood were occupied with their own show at the time, which is set to premiere on STARZ on 8 August. While the original series centred around the romance between Claire (Catriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan), the new programme will explore the lives of both their parents–Jamie's in 18th-century Scotland and Claire's in a World War I-devastated England. Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, are being brought to life by Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy. Claire's parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, will be played by Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine. In contrast to the original series, which closely adheres to the Diana Gabaldon novels they're based on, the new show draws from material written for the first of three prequel books. These novels are still in development.
Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
Diana Gabaldon sends fans wild ahead of Blood of My Blood premiere with last book sneak peek
The Outlander author has shared a sneak peek of her new book A Blessing For a Warrior Going Out. Outlander author Diana Gabaldon has sent fans into a frenzy as she teased her new book ahead of the Blood of My Blood premiere. The spin off show of Outlander, which is a prequel, is set to air next month and the official launch is taking place in LA on Tuesday, which Diana is in town for. Taking to her Facebook page, the iconic author marked the special occasion by teasing fans by sharing a snippet of her new book A Blessing For a Warrior Going Out, which is set to be the final instalment in the Outlander series. She penned: "Well, I'm in LA for the premiere. Looking forward to it! Also to having all of you see it soon! "In the meantime, though, I thought I'd provide a little entertainment for those at home." She then went on to post a lengthy extract from her book, which fans went wild for. One part fans went particularly liked sees Claire ask Frances what Jamie said to her in Gaelic. She replied: 'He said, 'I burn for thee, Englishwoman'. "She made a small sound in her throat and looked down at her feet, adding softly, 'And I always will'." Many fans flocked to the comments to talk about the sneak peek. One said: "And that is possibly the best extract ever." Another said: "Amazing how such a short piece can conjure so many feelings. Amusement, sorrow, fear, anticipation. I can't wait to read this book!" While one added: "How can someone write words this powerful on a regular basis." Another said: "I'm greetin' already and I don't even know what's going to happen." And one wrote: "Smiling but with tears in my eyes reading that!" A Blessing For a Warrior Going Out is the 10th and concluding volume of the Outlander saga, however Diana previously took to Facebook to address fans' concerns sparked by the seemingly portentous title: "No, that doesn't mean Jamie's going to die." Clarifying the confusion, Gabaldon stated it was not a "death blessing", but the Blessing of St. Michael, intended for a warrior on the verge of undertaking an essential and dangerous mission. The reassurance allows fans to temporarily set aside their worries - yet with Jamie's ghost making an appearance in the novel, and his lack of immortality established, it's inferred the character will eventually succumb. Many followers of the series anticipate that Gabaldon's final literary endeavour will offer closure regarding the enigma of Jamie's ghost. Over time, Gabaldon has peppered hints about this mysterious apparition that manifests in 1940s Inverness, immediately before Claire (played by Caitríona Balfe) travels through the stones into Jamie's era. Among these veiled revelations, the author has intimated that the ghost seems to be a 25-year-old Jamie as he was at Culloden. Yet, Gabaldon also tempered this with the notion that ghosts have the autonomy to choose how they appear, detached from the age they were at the time of death. She further expounded that contrary to some theories, the phenomenon isn't Jamie performing any kind of astral projection across time - rather, it is indeed his spirit from after his demise. There isn't an exact completion date for her novel. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
