Let's take a full look at 9 must-see new and returning shows to stream in August 2026, ranked in order of release date. Ted Lasso season 4 premieres on August 5 on Apple TV. Reacher season 4 premieres on August 12 on Prime Video. Average Joe season 2 premieres on August 19 on Paramount+. The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live debuts on August 23 on AMC+.