7 Must-Watch New TV Shows Premiering This Week: August 10-16, 2025

Welcome to an exciting week of television premieres and returning series. There’s a lot coming up that might just keep you glued to your screens.

From heartwarming dramas to wild spy adventures, this week’s lineup is packed. There’s a blend of returning favorites, some fresh debuts mixing American and Korean talent, and even a Tyler Perry series with a new name. Oh, and Vanessa Kirby headlines a new movie that’s sure to draw attention. Here’s what’s new on TV for August 10-16, 2025.

The Chicken Sisters: A Heartwarming Return on Hallmark Channel

Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick are back for season two of *The Chicken Sisters*. It’s based on KJ Dell’Antonia’s novel and continues to follow Amanda, Mae, Nancy, and Gus as they try to end a generations-long feud through their restaurant.

Season Highlights

This season brings the grand opening of Mr. Chicken’s Cluckery. There’s also Mae and Jay’s wedding to look forward to.

Catch the premiere on Sunday, August 10, on Hallmark Channel. Feels like comfort TV at its best, honestly.

Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends: A New Adventure on Disney Junior

Marvel fans, you’re in for a treat. *Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends* is coming to Disney Junior.

The show follows Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho. They use their iron suits and all sorts of tech to fix problems around the city.

What to Expect

Their suits let them fly and give them superhero strength. Expect plenty of action and maybe a few laughs.

It premieres Monday, August 11, on Disney Junior. If you miss it, it’ll be on Disney+ the next day.

Butterfly: A Spy Thriller on Prime Video

*Butterfly* is a new spy thriller landing on Prime Video. It’s a collaboration between American and Korean creators, which is pretty cool.

Daniel Dae Kim leads the cast as the series dives into the life of a family of spies in South Korea.

Plot Details

David Jung’s world gets flipped upside down when an agent from his past is sent to kill him. That’s not exactly your average family drama.

The series premieres Wednesday, August 13, on Prime Video.

Miss Governor: Tyler Perry’s Show Returns with a New Name

Tyler Perry’s *She the People* is back on Netflix, but now it’s called *Miss Governor*. The story keeps following Antoinette Dunkerson as she steps into her role as the first black lieutenant governor of Mississippi.

Challenges Ahead

Antoinette faces plenty of resistance from her white colleagues. It’s not easy breaking barriers, is it?

New episodes drop Thursday, August 14, on Netflix.

Betty La Fea: The Story Continues on Prime Video

*Betty la fea* returns for a second season on Prime Video. Ana María Orozco, Juanita Molina, and Jorge Enrique Abello are all back, picking up Betty’s story as her family life gets complicated.

Family Challenges

Betty’s trying to connect with her daughter, but things with Armando are getting tense. Secrets start bubbling up, threatening the family bond.

The new season premieres Friday, August 15, on Prime Video.

Fatal Seduction: New Relationships and Secrets on Netflix

*Fatal Seduction* is back for season two, bringing in new characters and relationships. Kgomotso Christopher and Prince Grootboom return as Nandi and Jacob.

New Dynamics

These new faces come with secrets that could shake up everything. If you’re into drama, you’ll want to tune in.

Catch it Friday, August 15, on Netflix.

Night Always Comes: A Star-Studded Netflix Movie

Netflix’s latest film, *Night Always Comes*, boasts a pretty stacked cast: Vanessa Kirby, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Julia Fox, Eli Roth, Randall Park, and Michael Kelly. It’s adapted from Willy Vlautin’s novel.

Plot Overview

Lynette is desperate to secure her family’s future, and she’s willing to risk it all. The story digs into her insecurities and the lengths she’ll go for security.

The movie premieres Friday, August 15, on Netflix. I’m curious to see how this one lands.

I’ll Never Let You Go: A Lifetime Drama

Lifetime’s *I’ll Never Let You Go* stars Meagan Good, Hana Destiny Huggins, Thomas Cadrot, and Antonio Cupo. The story follows Emily as she deals with the emptiness of her daughter leaving for college.

Emotional Turmoil

Emily tries to rebuild intimacy with her husband, but things spiral out of control. She ends up having an affair with an artist.

When she attempts to break things off, her lover threatens to destroy her life. The movie premieres Saturday, August 16, on Lifetime.