From Staff Reports
In Summary:
“Ted Lasso” begins its fourth season on August 5, followed by the return of “Women in Blue” on August 12. “Stillwater” and “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” arrive August 21, while “Dark Matter” returns August 28. New episodes of “Trying,” “Lucky” and “Sugar” will also stream during the month.
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Apple TV+ will welcome back two of its most recognizable series in August, with “Ted Lasso” returning to the pitch and “Dark Matter” reopening the door to its unsettling multiverse.
The month also brings the second season of the Spanish-language crime drama “Women in Blue,” five new episodes of the animated family series “Stillwater” and a three-part documentary chronicling the University of Connecticut women’s basketball dynasty.
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Several series that began earlier in the summer will continue releasing episodes during the month. “Trying” and “Lucky” will conclude their seasons, while Colin Farrell’s detective drama “Sugar” will deliver its season-two finale.
Here is what Apple has announced for August.
‘Ted Lasso’ returns for season four
“Ted Lasso” begins its fourth season Wednesday, Aug. 5, with Jason Sudeikis returning as the relentlessly optimistic American coach.
This time, Ted returns to Richmond to coach a second-division women’s soccer team. Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift are among the returning cast members.
The 10-episode season will release one episode each Wednesday. Four episodes will arrive during August, beginning with the premiere Aug. 5 and continuing Aug. 12, 19 and 26. Apple’s “Ted Lasso” announcement
‘Women in Blue’ takes on a new investigation
The second season of “Women in Blue,” also known as “Las Azules,” premieres Wednesday, Aug. 12.
The Spanish-language crime drama returns with María promoted to lieutenant and struggling between her obligation to follow department rules and her determination to uncover the truth.
The discovery of a student activist’s body draws María and the other Azules into a case connected to the student massacre of 1968. Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Téllez and Amorita Rasgado return to lead the cast.
New episodes will stream weekly, with three arriving during August. Apple’s “Women in Blue” announcement
‘Stillwater’ offers five new family stories
The gentle, award-winning animated series “Stillwater” returns for its fifth season Friday, Aug. 21.
Based on Jon J Muth’s “Zen” books, the series follows a wise panda who helps siblings Karl, Addy and Michael understand their feelings, relationships and the world around them.
All five new episodes will become available on the premiere date. The first four seasons are already available to stream. Apple’s “Stillwater” announcement
UConn women’s basketball dynasty gets documentary treatment
“The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” premieres Friday, Aug. 21.
The three-part documentary series examines the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program’s four decades under Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma.
The series will revisit the championships, players and defining moments that helped turn UConn into one of the most successful programs in college sports history. Matthew Hamachek and Erica Sashin directed the series. Apple’s UConn documentary announcement
‘Dark Matter’ reopens the Box
“Dark Matter” returns for its second season Friday, Aug. 28.
The science-fiction thriller stars Joel Edgerton as physicist Jason Dessen and Jennifer Connelly as his wife, Daniela. After apparently finding safety at the end of the first season, the Dessen family is again forced to run when a new threat emerges.
Jason’s deepening obsession with the Box and Daniela’s increasing suspicion threaten their fragile stability. Elsewhere, Amanda and Ryan join forces in an effort to find their way home.
The season will contain 10 episodes, with a new installment arriving each Friday following the premiere. Apple’s “Dark Matter” announcement
Current series continuing in August
Three shows that premiered earlier in the summer will continue releasing episodes during August.
“Trying,” the British comedy starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall, will stream new episodes every Wednesday before concluding its fifth season Aug. 26. The season follows Nikki and Jason as the unexpected arrival of their children’s biological mother disrupts their settled family life. Apple’s “Trying” announcement
“Lucky,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy, will release new episodes Aug. 5 and 12 before concluding its limited-series run Aug. 19. The crime thriller follows a young woman attempting to escape her criminal past after a multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong. Apple’s “Lucky” schedule
“Sugar,” starring Colin Farrell as private investigator John Sugar, will conclude its eight-episode second season Friday, Aug. 7. The season follows Sugar as he searches for the missing brother of an emerging boxer while continuing his personal search for his sister. Apple’s “Sugar” announcement
Apple TV+ August streaming calendar
Wednesday, August 5
- “Ted Lasso” — Season four premiere
- “Trying” — New episode
- “Lucky” — New episode
Friday, August 7
- “Sugar” — Season-two finale
Wednesday, August 12
- “Women in Blue” — Season-two premiere
- “Ted Lasso” — New episode
- “Trying” — New episode
- “Lucky” — New episode
Wednesday, August 19
- “Ted Lasso” — New episode
- “Trying” — New episode
- “Women in Blue” — New episode
- “Lucky” — Limited-series finale
Friday, August 21
- “Stillwater” — Season five; five new episodes
- “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” — Three-part documentary series premiere
Wednesday, August 26
- “Ted Lasso” — New episode
- “Women in Blue” — New episode
- “Trying” — Season-five finale
Friday, August 28
- “Dark Matter” — Season-two premiere
The calendar includes all August premieres and dated weekly releases announced by Apple as of publication.
Key points:
- “Ted Lasso” returns August 5 with Ted coaching a women’s soccer team.
- “Women in Blue” begins its second season August 12.
- “Stillwater” and “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” premiere August 21.
- “Dark Matter” returns for its second season August 28.
- “Trying,” “Lucky” and “Sugar” will conclude their current seasons during the month.
