News about series
Casting news
Chase Sui Wonders to star in Hulu's Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot
Chase Sui Wonders will guest star in Hulu's Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.
Mason Dye and KiKi Layne added to the cast of The Boys spin-off Vought Rising
The Prime Video spin-off Vought Rising has added two new cast members: Mason Dye and Kiki Layne.
9-1-1 promotes Corinne Massiah and Elijah M. Cooper to regular players
Actors Corinne Massiah (May) and Elijah M. Cooper (Harry), the children of Athena (Angela Bassett), have been promoted to series regulars.
Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth star in The Blame
Fool Me Once actress Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth, known for The Sandman, play the lead roles in the new ITV police series The Blame.
Boyd Holbrook Cast Opposite Omar Sy in Netflix's Extraction
Boyd Holbrook, known for Narcos, has been added to the cast of the new Netflix series Extraction, in which he plays opposite Omar Sy.
Shailene Woodley Cast Opposite Lindsay Lohan in Count My Lies
Hulu orders Count My Lies, a limited series starring Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley.
Charlie Hall Cast in Ryan Murphy's Monster Season Over Ed Gein
Charlie Hall (Monster: The Lyle & Eric Menendez Story) has landed a recurring role in the upcoming season of the Netflix anthology series Monster
Dates
Landman season two gets a start date from Paramount+
Drama series Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton, will return this year with a second season, and surprisingly soon.
Paramount+ reveals start date for Mayor of Kingstown season four
Paramount+ has announced the premiere of season four of Mayor of Kingstown. The streamer also released some first-look photos.
Starz gives start date for final season of Power Book IV: Force
Starz has announced a start date for the third and final season of Power Book IV: Force starring Joseph Sikora.
Netflix Announces The Diplomat (US) Launch Date
Netflix has announced the start date for season three of The Diplomat (US) and also shared a teaser and first-look photos.
Britbox releases start date and trailer for Karen Pirie season two
Britbox has announced the start date of the second season of the crime series and has simultaneously released a trailer and first images.
Netflix reveals start date and first look at Emily in Paris season five
After Paris (and the excursion to Rome in season four), season five takes place partly in both Rome and Venice.
Cancelled/ Ended series
BBC series Annika cancelled after two seasons
The crime series Annika will not return to British channels. According to the Radio Times, the series has been canceled by UKTV and the BBC after two seasons.
Ratings
The most watched series of week 34 in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US
Last week, many series were streamed in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States.
New series
Apple TV+ is developing a John Rain television series based on bestselling books.
Apple TV+ is adapting Barry Eisler's popular John Rain books into a television series after acquiring the rights to the New York Times bestseller.
Premiere dates
Long-delayed Netflix series Boots finally gets premiere date
Netflix has announced the premiere date of Boots (formerly known as The Corps). The streaming service also released first-look photos for the drama series.
Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen gets premiere date
Netflix will soon release the two-part documentary aka Charlie Sheen and has released the first trailer.
Netflix reveals premiere date and first-look photos for The Beast in Me
Netflix will soon bring the new series The Beast in Me, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, to the small screen.
Netflix shares premiere date and first look at House of Guinness
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight's new series is set in 19th-century Dublin and New York and revolves around one of Europe's most influential dynasties.
Renewed series
Dept. Q renewed for a second season by Netflix
Netflix has greenlit a second season of Dept. Q, the Scottish-set crime series starring Matthew Goode.
Videos/ Photos
First Look at Nobody Wants This Season Two
Netflix has released the first footage from the second season of Nobody Wants This, in which Noah (Adam Brody) and Joanne (Kristen Bell) are visibly happy and in love.
Prime Video unveils first-look photos for The Boys spinoff Vought Rising
Prime Video has released the first look at the costumes for Vought Rising, the upcoming prequel to the superhero series The Boys.
Amazon Reveals First Footage for Fallout Season Two
Amazon has released the first footage from Fallout season 2, which is set to premiere soon.
Prime Video Unveils Trailer for The Girlfriend Starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke
The official trailer for The Girlfriend shows the tension mounting between Laura (Robin Wright) and Cherry (Olivia Cooke).
First Look at HBO/BBC Series Half Man Starring Richard Gadd
HBO and the BBC have unveiled the first images from Half Man, a six-part drama series premiering in 2026.
MySeries news
Columns
My first year as a reviewer at myseries
What were my findings as a novice reviewer? Was it good? Was it disappointing? A short report
I'm only human: Squid Game
The final season of Squid Game inspired me to write this column. Why, I hear you ask? Well, I'll try to explain.
Popular series
The most popular series of the week – Which one will you binge?
Ah, Friday! Time to reflect on last week's most-watched series on MySeries. Who knows, you might just discover a new favorite to binge this weekend!
Reviews
Alien: Earth - First episode
The first episode of Alien: Earth isn't perfect, but it's solid and provides enough tension and action for the rest of the season.
MobLand - Season 1
An action-packed series with strong performances from a solid cast that constantly surprises the viewer. MobLand is one of the best productions this year.
MILF of Norway - Season 1
Bold, funny, and groundbreaking, MILF of Norway is a Norwegian dramedy that breaks taboos with charm and humor.
My Melody & Kuromi - Season 1
In the stop-motion Netflix series My Melody & Kuromi, we follow these rivals during a baking competition. While tempers flare, it's an outside force that truly throws a wrench in the works.
UNTAMED - Season 1
UNTAMED is a crime series with plenty of drama. The story takes place in Yosemite National Park, where Officer Kyle Turner investigates a series of crimes that appear to be connected.
For your series calendar
Series we didn't mention in the August monthly overview that will start or premiere in week 35.
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Wednesday, August 27
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water – Series premiere (Netflix)
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Thursday, August 28
Atomic – Series premiere (Sky Atlantic)
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Friday, August 29
Dos Tumbas – Series premiere (Netflix)
Running With The Wolves – Series premiere (ESPN)
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Sunday, August 31
Let the Devil In – Series premiere (MGM+)
20:15 – Reizen Waes – Season 9 (VRT NU)
That's the overview for week 34! We hope you're all caught up on all the series news. Have a great week and see you next week!
With overview regards,
Mandy
