5 must-watch shows you need to see this week – including a gritty new prison drama on Netflix

Get ready for an exciting week of television! Over the next few days, you can look forward to watching some pulse-pounding shows packed with suspense for those seeking a rush of adrenaline.

Here’s my attempt: Hey gamers! I’ve got some exciting news for you this week! Love is in the air once again as Netflix’s hit dating show, “Love Is Blind UK,” comes back for another round. And if romance isn’t your thing, there’s a fresh horror/sci-fi spectacle hitting the streaming service too. So if you’re finding it hard to decide what to watch, fret not! I’ve got you covered as we guide you through what’s hot over the next seven days, starting from Monday, August 11th. Enjoy!

In Flight

In this intense, high-stakes thriller, Katherine Kelly plays Jo Conran, a single mother and flight attendant whose tranquil existence is shattered when she’s compelled by a ruthless criminal network. The plotline continues: “Despite the distance from her past, Jo’s objective remains unwavering – to safeguard her son’s life.

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The television series titled “In Flight” was authored and jointly developed by Mike Walden, known for “Marcella”, and Adam Randall, recognized for “Slow Horses”. In addition to them, the talented cast includes Stuart Martin from “Miss Scarlet and The Duke”, Ashley Thomas of “Them”, and Corinna Brown who has acted in “Heartstopper”.

In Flight debuts on 12 August on Channel 4 at 9pm.

Alien: Earth

In the year 2120, exactly two years before Ridley Scott’s iconic 1979 film Alien, a spaceship named the USCSS Maginot encounters a catastrophic landing on Earth, releasing unspeakable perils onto our planet.

The leading role of Wendy is played by Sydney Chandler, while Alex Lawther from “The End of the Fing World” and Timothy Olyphant known for his work in “Havoc”, “Daisy Jones & The Six” among others, make up the rest of the cast.

Alien Earth debuts on 12 August in the US and 13 August in the UK on Disney Plus.

Love Is Blind: UK, season 2

Love Is Blind: UK brings together a whole new batch of singletons hoping to find their soulmate.

In this reality series where partners get engaged without previously meeting, one might wonder how many relationships will survive until the wedding. Given the emotional upheavals seen in previous seasons, we anticipate a fair share of heart-wrenching moments and drama.

Love is Blind: UK season 2 debuts on 13 August on Netflix.

In the Mud

In this hard-hitting Argentinean TV show, the story revolves around five female inmates who form an alliance after a tragic incident. Yet, alliances can weaken and dissolve, especially within such a merciless prison where corruption and territorial conflicts could potentially rip them apart.

The series was developed, filmed, and jointly penned by Sebastian Ortega, and it’s a sequel to the widely-acclaimed drama “El marginal.

In the Mud debuts on 14 August on Netflix.

Butterfly

For fans of suspenseful spy tales, the series titled “Butterfly” focuses on David Jung, a previous American intelligence agent, currently residing in South Korea.

In a tricky predicament, the former surgical patient encounters trouble after an old choice leads to Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a ruthless and psychopathic up-and-coming agent, being assigned to eliminate him, as she relentlessly hunts him down.

Amazon’s Prime Video portrays “Butterfly” as a suspenseful spy story centered around intricate character development, delving into the convoluted family relationships within the dangerous realm of international espionage. This production is based on the graphic novel series from BOOM! Studios, conceived by Arash Amel.

Butterfly debuts on 13 August on Prime Video.

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2025-08-10 14:19