These 24 New and Returning Netflix Series Coming in August Definitely Beat the Beach

If you're curious about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, then this investigative series, which delves into the mystery surrounding UFOs and alien encounters, is a must watch.

When it's available: Aug. 3

This Mexican drama is back for a second season, continuing the story of Sofía, a tech-savvy recluse who attempts to find out the identity of a hacker after they start releasing confidential information about students from her high school.

When it's available: Aug. 4

The third instalment of this reality series returns to Gotham Garage in California, where a talented team of mechanics restore classic cars to their former glory.

When it's available: Aug. 4

Paris Hilton hosts this reality series, where she experiments with new ingredients, recipes, and appliances in the kitchen alongside her celebrity friends.

When it's available: Aug. 4

This bilingual English and Hebrew thriller series follows a man who — while attempting to figure out what led to his wife's mysterious death — finds himself privy to dangerous information that he'd rather not have.

When it's available: Aug. 6

Told in nine parts, this Indian Tamil-language anthology series explores nine human emotions of Indian aesthetic theory: anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace, and wonder.

When it's available: Aug. 6

How many baking reality series is too many? The limit does not exist. In Bake Squad, expert bakers (who were chosen by Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi) compete to see whose dessert will be chosen for someone's big day.

When it's available: Aug. 11

Netflix's second Arabic original series takes place at an all-girls high school in Jordan, following a group of bullied outcasts as they attempt to take down their tormentors.

When it's available: Aug. 12

Based on the cult horror novel of the same name by Todd Grimson, this series revolves around an aspiring film director living in 1990s LA who — after being deceived one time too many — sets out for revenge, though her plan doesn't work out quite like she had hoped.

When it's available: Aug. 13

What do you do when 10 years after losing two of the people you love most, you suddenly find your girlfriend has disappeared? That's the premise of this French thriller series based on Harlan Coben's novel of the same name, and it's as intriguing as it sounds.

When it's available: Aug. 15

In this Argentinian political drama, a provocative televangelist becomes Argentina's presidential candidate following his running mate's mysterious murder. And as you can probably guess, he's not nearly as holy as he claims.

When it's available: Aug. 15

Based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent, this Spanish drama is back for a second season to continue the story of Valeria, a writer who combats both writer's block and tension with her husband by turning to her three best friends for support.

When it's available: Aug. 15

Set in 1946 Berlin following World War II, this crime series stars Taylor Kitsch as an American cop who sets off to search for his missing brother with the help of an inexperienced German policewoman.

When it's available: Aug. 18

Sandra Oh stars in this dark comedy as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, who becomes the first woman of colour to chair the English department at a major university. Challenges quickly arise when she finds herself saddled with the challenge of saving its failing English department.

When it's available: Aug. 20

In this Mexican series, when a husband and wife find themselves no longer in love, they decide to create an unconventional new living arrangement for the sake of their daughter.

When it's available: Aug. 20

Adrian Grenier stars in this thriller series as Nick Brewer, a family man with a seemingly perfect life who is mysteriously abducted . . . and then later appears in a viral video making a bizarre (and possibly coerced) confession.

When it's available: Aug. 25

Love home improvement series? Then you need to watch Motel Makeover, which follows best friends turned business partners April Brown and Sarah Sklash as they give new life to a rundown motel property in Ontario.

When it's available: Aug. 25

In this Polish thriller show, an amnesiac teen finds herself in a memory disorders centre following a tragic accident, where she attempts to rebuild her life . . . and eventually begins to question the centre's unconventional treatment methods.

When it's available: Aug. 25

In the mood for a vampire dramedy? Then you'll want to check out this Norwegian series, which centres on a woman who's declared dead, only to wake up hours later on the forensic table with a thirst for blood.

When it's available: Aug. 25

Following the real-life members of the Valdosta High School football team in Georgia, this reality show chronicles the lives and dramas of the players — both on and off the field — as they attempt to take home a title.

When it's available: Aug. 27

In this romantic comedy from Korea, a woman moves to a seaside village, never expecting to be charmed by a helpful local handyman.

When it's available: Aug. 28

Marie Kondo is finally back, but instead of helping people tidy up their homes, she's helping three different businesses organise their workplaces (as well as their personal lives) in this reality series.

When it's available: Aug. 3

Four teams made up of 16 hilarious comics compete through roasts, sketches, and debates to earn the title of the ultimate comedy champs in this reality series.

When it's available: TBA