US Television: Alien, Earth, Fire Country, and American Dramas Accessible on British Streaming Services - August 9-15
In the realm of captivating television, August 2025 promises an array of enthralling US dramas for UK audiences. Here's a sneak peek at some of the shows that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Starting off, the highly anticipated sci-fi horror series, "Alien: Earth," created by Noah Hawley, is set to premiere on Disney Plus in the UK on August 13. This new addition to the "Alien" franchise is expected to deliver a series of scream-worthy moments, as it unravels a plot involving a mysterious deep space research vessel crash-landing on Earth, revealing the planet's greatest threat. The main characters include Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, and a group of tactical soldiers.
For those who can't get enough of the "Outlander" universe, August 2025 has some exciting offerings too. "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," a prequel series, will premiere on MGM+ on August 9. This series delves into the lives and relationship of Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, in the Highlands of 18th century Scotland. It also offers origin stories and new perspectives of fan-favourite characters that might change what viewers know about the original series.
If you're a fan of true-crime dramas, BritBox has got you covered with the third season of "In the Footsteps of Killers" premiering on August 8, and "Sister Boniface Mysteries" Season 4 following on August 19.
Acorn TV's lineup for August 2025 includes the new show "Summerland," a 2020 feature film drama set during World War II starring Gemma Arterton.
Streaming highlights for August 2025 emphasize popular US series such as "Chief of War" starring Jason Momoa, "Platonic" Season 2 with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, and "Wednesday" Season 2, which blend drama, sci-fi, and comedy elements.
Additional premieres include US and Canadian premieres of series like "The Chelsea Detective" Season 4 and the mystery-crime drama "Lynley" on BritBox, and Apple TV+ hosting new thrillers like "Down Cemetery Road" starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, as well as the return of "Slow Horses" Season 7.
"Fire Country" season 3 is currently airing on Sky Witness in the UK, featuring Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan. In this season, Bode Donovan, a young convict who joins a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, is now a free man as he continues his journey towards redemption in his hometown with Cal Fire.
For those seeking specific August 2022 US drama availability in the UK, consulting archived TV guides or the official UK broadcaster/streaming service announcements from 2022 might be necessary, as no detailed listings for August 2022 US drama releases on UK services were found.
- Disney Plus will be releasing the sci-fi horror series "Alien: Earth" on August 13 in the UK, a show that promises scream-worthy moments with a mysterious deep space research vessel crash-landing on Earth.
- The prequel series "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" is set to premiere on MGM+ on August 9, exploring the lives and relationship of Jamie's parents in 18th century Scotland.
- For enthusiasts of true-crime dramas, BritBox is releasing the third season of "In the Footsteps of Killers" on August 8, followed by "Sister Boniface Mysteries" Season 4 on August 19.
- Acorn TV's August lineup includes the new show "Summerland," a World War II drama starring Gemma Arterton that premieres in August 2025.
- US series like "Chief of War" starring Jason Momoa, "Platonic" Season 2 with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, and "Wednesday" Season 2 will be streaming in August 2025, offering a blend of drama, sci-fi, and comedy elements.
- Some additional premieres include the US and Canadian premieres of series like "The Chelsea Detective" Season 4 and "Lynley" on BritBox, as well as new thrillers like "Down Cemetery Road" starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson on Apple TV+.
- Fans of "Fire Country" can catch the third season, featuring Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, currently airing on Sky Witness in the UK, with Bode Donovan's journey towards redemption continuing in his hometown with Cal Fire.
