The week of August 26 is definitely closing out this month of TV with a bang! The week’s highlights include a pair of hotly-anticipated returns: Only Murders in the Building and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Plus, we’ve got the Paralympics in Paris and a few under-the-radar shows to check out. Here’s what we’re watching this week.
Week of August 26: Paralympic Games
Still having a bit of an Olympic hangover? The Paralympics have you covered! The official opening ceremonies take place in Paris on August 28, followed by two weeks of intense competition. Experience exciting sports including wheelchair fencing and basketball, para athletics (track and field), goalball, and much more!
Airing on NBC/USA and streaming on Peacock (check listings)
Tuesday, August 27: Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Premiere
Have you missed the Arconia crew? So have we! Charles, Mabel, and Oliver are back for a more personal murder mystery than ever. After Sazz (Jane Lynch) is shot in Charles’s apartment, they begin to believe Charles was the intended target. In between solving the crime, they also head to Hollywood, where they meet the actors playing them in an adaptation of their podcast. The first episode drops the week of August 26, with weekly new installments to come.
Streaming on Hulu, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, August 29: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Premiere
The week of August 26 brings us back to Middle-earth. Three of the Rings have already been forged. Power plays — both magical and political — are brewing. At the center of it all, Galadriel and the newly-revealed Sauron circle each other, with the fate of Middle-earth in the balance. Oh, and Tom Bombadil (Rory Kinnear) is showing up! Weekly installments will follow the three-episode season debut.
Streaming on Prime Video, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, August 29: KAOS
Who knew gods feared aging, too? In this dark fantasy comedy, Zeus (Jeff Goldblum) grows paranoid after spotting a forehead wrinkle. Meanwhile, three humans discover they have a role to play in an ancient prophecy. Is it signaling the end of the world? A grand conspiracy? A need for some serious skincare? Could be anything!
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, August 30: K-Pop Idols
K-Pop has taken the world by storm, but it also takes its toll on its artists. This new documentary goes behind the scenes with star acts Jessi, BLACKSWAN, and CRAVITY. With cutthroat competition and an insistence on perfection, the glamorous pop world doesn’t seem so glamorous when the crowds stop cheering.
Streaming on Apple TV+, 12 am ET/9 pm PT
Friday, August 30: Breathless
Can’t wait for Grey’s Anatomy to come back? Try this Spanish series from the creators of Elite, launching the week of August 26! The series takes place in a public hospital in Valencia, where fast-paced medical decisions and personal dramas overlap. When a high-profile patient is admitted, it sets of a series of events that could lead to a game-changing strike.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
