Shows like August (2007)
Loved August? Here are 24 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of August watch next and from titles with the same mix of drama.
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Tell Me a Story (2018)
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
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Swagger (2021)
A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
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Parenthood (2010)
The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
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Days of Our Lives (1965)
The Horton and Brady broods endure the romantic trials of life in Salem, a Midwestern hamlet filled with evil geniuses, star-crossed lovers and a rich family history.
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Class of '09 (2023)
Set in three distinct points in time, follow a class of FBI agents who grapple with immense changes as the U.S. criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence.
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Liaison (2023)
Two agents—and former lovers—must work together to combat international cyberattacks threatening the UK while also confronting the buried secrets of their destructive relationship.
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Step Up (2018)
Twins Tal and Janelle relocate from Ohio to Atlanta, where at their new school High Water is always a beat.
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Parish (2024)
Gray Parish is a good man with a troubled past who gave up his life of crime for life as a family man. But when his son is violently murdered, old habits return, sending him on a relentless quest with moral intentions and dangerous…
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Julia (2022)
Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the nature of celebrity…
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The Newsreader (2021)
An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.
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Reasonable Doubt (2022)
In this legal drama, you’ll judge Jax Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los…
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The 7.39 (2014)
Partnered commuters Sally and Carl meet on a train and begin a secret affair, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and modern relationships against the backdrop of a mundane commute.
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Fleming (2014)
Set at the outbreak of WWII – mischievous playboy Ian Fleming is untroubled by the specter of impending war – chasing women, collecting rare books and living off his family fortune. Forever in the shadow of his brother Peter, and an eternal…
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14
The Witness (2026)
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
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15
Tip Toe (2026)
An ordinary Manchester suburb becomes a minefield of lies and violence when Leo gives neighbour Clive his spare key.
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Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
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Belgravia: The Next Chapter (2024)
Belgravia, 1871. When Lord Frederick Trenchard meets Clara Dunn, their courtship is full of passion. But after they marry, the scandalous world of high society and a long-buried family secret threaten to unravel their happiness.
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The Terror: Devil in Silver (2026)
Wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital, one man faces secretive doctors, dangerous patients, and something even worse …
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Hotel Room (1993)
The lives of several people spanning from 1936 to 1993 are chronicled during their overnight stay at a New York City hotel room.
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Ambitions (2019)
A multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
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Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020)
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
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The Hitchhiker (1983)
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
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Offspring (2010)
An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy.
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Life on Top (2009)
Based on a novel by Clara Darling, about a college grad who heads to a big city looking for work and discovers her older sister, who's been living there for years, is a model.