Live-Action One Piece, a Gal Gadot Action Flick + More Must-Watch Netflix Titles Dropping in August

(SPOT.ph)  Nothing feels better than cuddling up on the sofa and bingeing on your favorite shows on rainy days and stormy nights. Say goodbye to the sunshine and hello to the blinding light of your screens. There is no need to feel down because Netflix has a whole new slew of action-packed, intrigue-inducing shows this August. From a new Gal Gadot action movie to the latest season of Heartstopper, check out all the titles worth watching this month.

Put these 10 Netflix series and films on your watch list for August 2023:

Heart of Stone (Film)

Release date: August 11

Why you should watch: As promised, we're starting the list off with a flick from Wonder Woman herself. Catch the stunning and feisty Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone. Here she stars as an intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency who races to stop a hacker from stealing their most valuable—and dangerous—weapon. Aside from Gadot, Jamie Dornan from the Fifty Shades franchise also stars in this thrilling, action-packed film about espionage.  

One Piece (Series)

Release Date: August 31

Why you should watch: Did you even grow up in the early 2000s if you haven't heard of this long-running, highest-selling manga turned anime series? All the familiar characters like Monkey D. Luffy get an IRL update as they embark on a high-seas adventure searching for the fabled treasure, ONE PIECE.  Catch Luffy and his ragtag crew's adventures and misadventures as they scour every inch of the vast sea, outpacing the Marines and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.

DEPP v HEARD (Series)

Release Date: August 16

Why you should watch: Fans worldwide were glued to their screens from April to June 2022 as Johnny Depp and his estranged spouse Amber Heard battled it out in court. Catch this three-part docuseries that dissects testimonies and key moments from the trial and coverage and explores this global media event, questioning the nature of truth and the role it plays in our modern society.

Heartstopper: Season 2(Series)

Release Date: August 3

Why you should watch: After falling in love and successfully getting into a relationship, Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) realize there's more to being in love than they thought. This British coming-of-age dramatic-comedy follows our two male leads and their gang as they navigate the tumultuous next stages of teen life, love, and relationships.

Behind Your Touch (Series)

Release Date: August 12

Why you should watch: If you love a quirky K-drama with a mystery, you will want to tune in to Behind Your Touch. This murder-mystery dramedy follows a psychic vet and a detective. Sounds basic, right? But what if this psychic needs to touch your butt for her to see your past? Talk about an unusual ability. This uncanny duo joins forces to crack small-town cases—but their skills are tested when they find themselves unraveling a chilling serial killer mystery.

The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2, Part 2 (Series)

Release Date: August 3

Why you should watch: Don't fret about the season break of Suits as you've got Season 2 Part 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer to keep you busy. The second part of this legal drama follows your ruggedly handsome defense attorney Mickey Haller
(Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) as he revs up for his client-slash-lady friend's trial and faces doubts, setbacks, and unexpected revelations.

Zom 100: Bucketlist of the Dead (Series)

Release Date: August 3

Why you should watch: Listen, we've all been there—overworked and constantly bombarded with orders from higher-ups. But we bet you haven't been burnt out enough to consider a zombie apocalypse a wake-up call. In this J-comedy, Akira Tendo (Eiji Akaso), a 24-year-old office worker, uses the impending doom of a zombie outbreak to fuel his desire to live life to the fullest. Catch Akira and friends as they journey to finish his bucket list, forge odd alliances, face their anxieties, and learn the importance of friendship and the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of difficulty.

Painkiller (Series)

Release Date: August 10

Why you should watch: Trigger warning: as you might've guessed from the trailer, this series tackles drug addiction—specifically the American opioid epidemic. This fictionalized retelling of the origins and aftermath of this great contradiction in pharmacy is told through the eyes of perpetrators, victims, and an investigator seeking the truth.

Mask Girl (Series)

Release Date: August 18

Why you should watch: Based on a webtoon of the same name, Mask Girl follows an ordinary office worker by day who is insecure about her looks and becomes a masked Internet personality by night. All is well until she gets caught in a chain of ill-fated events that overtakes her life. If you're in the market for a spicy thriller, this K-series should be on your radar. 

The Monkey King (Film)

Release date: August 18

Why you should watch: This one's for the kids and the kids-at-heart. The Monkey King follows a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey’s greatest foe of all—his own overinflated ego! Follow along as Monkey, with the help of a young village girl, rethinks his narcissistic tendencies and realizes how even the smallest things can have a ripple effect on the world. Will he learn his lesson in time to fight the evil looming? Find out in The Monkey King.

Missed out on previous Netflix guides? We got you covered:
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XO, Kitty, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Queer Eye: Season 7 + More Exciting Titles Coming to Netflix This May
Maria Clara and Ibarra, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers + More Exciting Titles Coming to Netflix This April
You Season 4, The Glory Part 2, a Shadow and Bone Sequel + More Thrills to Watch on Netflix This March

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