August is heating up with a wave of fan-favorite returns and high-concept premieres across the major streaming services. From long-awaited spin-offs to dark thrillers and epic origin stories, this month’s lineup is stacked with bold storytelling and big names. Whip Media’s latest Whip Watch Report, powered by U.S. audience data from our TV Time app, reveals the most anticipated new and returning TV shows coming to screens this August.

Top New TV Shows to Watch

Alien: Earth (FX and FX on Hulu, Aug. 12)

This sci-fi horror prequel to the legendary “Alien” franchise lands on Earth with terrifying consequences. Set roughly close to Ripley’s saga, the series explores humanity’s encounters with the Xenomorph species on Earth and the corporate greed that invites it. Expect cinematic action,

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