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At a glance: the August 2025 releases
| Series | Premiere date reported | Format and appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of War | August 1, 2025 | Historical drama about Kaʻiana and the unification of Hawaiʻi |
| Platonic, season 2 | August 6, 2025 | Comedy about a close friendship navigating midlife complications |
| Invasion, season 3 | August 22, 2025 | Science fiction about humanity confronting an alien threat |
| KPOPPED | August 29, 2025 | Eight-part music competition pairing Western performers with K-pop groups |
The dates and program details in this roundup were reported by BGR on August 4, 2025. Episode-release cadence below reflects that report, rather than independently checked episode schedules.
Which show fits what you want to watch?
Chief of War: historical drama
Premiering August 1, Chief of War centers on Kaʻiana and the unification of Hawaiʻi. The BGR roundup names Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, and Cliff Curtis among the cast. At the time of that article’s August 4 publication, it reported that two episodes were available.
Platonic, season 2: friendship comedy
The second season of Platonic, starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, was reported to premiere August 6. Its premise follows the complications of a close friendship in midlife. The roundup described a two-episode launch followed by weekly episodes, and listed Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Milo Manheim as guest stars.
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Invasion, season 3: alien-invasion science fiction
The third season of Invasion was reported to begin August 22 with one episode, followed by weekly installments. The season’s story is framed around survivors joining forces to infiltrate an alien mothership as humanity responds to the threat.
KPOPPED: music competition
Reported for August 29, KPOPPED is an eight-part competition hosted by Soojeong Son. Western music performers team up with K-pop groups to rework songs, with audiences voting. The roundup names executive producers Lionel Richie and Megan Thee Stallion, and performers including PSY, Kesha, J Balvin, and Kylie Minogue.
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How to pick from the four
- Choose Chief of War for a historical story set around Hawaiʻi’s unification.
- Choose Platonic for a character-led comedy about friendship in midlife.
- Choose Invasion for serialized science fiction centered on an extraterrestrial threat.
- Choose KPOPPED for collaborative performances and competition rather than a scripted story.
For current platform context, Apple’s Apple TV Press series listing and its 2026 slate announcement cover Apple TV programming, but they do not independently establish every 2025 release detail summarized here.
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