It’s another week of TV slate hellos and goodbyes. Sci-fi comedy series Upload returns to Prime Video on Monday, with 4 new episodes with which to round out both the season and the series. Who lived? Who died? Which Nathan got married? Will the Lakeview AI ever find love? Tune in and find out.
Mid week continues tense alien body horror Alien: Earth, and this summer’s crime drama Countdown. With just 2 episodes left of the Jensen Ackles-starring series Countdown fans are already clamoring for confirmation of that second season.
Wednesday also sees the double episode premiere of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, a prequel series with an origin story that follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) throughout his journey from the Navy SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA Special Operations. The series is an espionage thriller that explores the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it. (Chris Pratt reprises his role as James Reece.)
Thursday lifts the mood as two Chrises (Smith and Pike respectively) navigate strange new worlds in Peacemaker and Star Trek.
Meanwhile, the weekend brings the usual staples of Foundation, Invasion, Chief of War, and on Sunday, Dexter: Resurrection.
Read on for full details of this week’s TV.
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Monday August 25 to Sunday August 31
MONDAY
Upload (Prime Video): 4 new episodes (Season 4 episodes 1-4) “Wedding Weekend”, “Workload”, “Spa Day” and “Mile End” wrap this zany futuristic comedy series. The action kicks off with one Nathan (but which one?) celebrating a bitter-sweet wedding. However things are not what they seem and questions of sanity and religious faith are raised. A lonely Al Guy searches for romance. Alesha prepares for her new responsibilities while Luke agonizes over their kiss back in Lakeview.
TUESDAY
Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu): Season 1 Episode 4, “Observation” sees an unexpected connection formed. Meanwhile, a covert plot puts everyone in danger.
WEDNESDAY
Acapulco (Apple TV+): Season 4, episode 7 “The Heat is On”. Present-day Maximo faces an unexpected rival for Julia’s attention. In 1986, he goes head-to-head with Don Pablo to reclaim Las Colinas’ glory.
Countdown (Prime Video): Season 1 episode 12 “This is his Signature”. As another death ratchets up the pressure, the team makes a startling new discovery about their suspect.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video): This new Terminal List spin-off series premieres with the first three episodes (“Inherent Resolve”, “The Audition”, and “What’s Past is Prologue”) dropping at once. New episodes will then air weekly on Wednesdays, leading up to the season finale on September 24, 2025.
In 2015, Navy SEAL Chief Ben Edwards and Charlie Platoon wrap up their Mosul deployment, handing operations over to James Reece’s Alpha Platoon. Before heading home, Ben and his team track an ISIS leader who targeted his IF interpreter-only to discover the terrorist has powerful, unexpected connections.
THURSDAY
Peacemaker (HBO MAX): Season 2, episode 2 “A Man is Only as Good as his Bird” Chris Smith / Peacemaker (John Cena) navigates the multiverse and his emotional journey following the accidental death of his AU self.
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime Video): Season 3, episode 8.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+): Season 3, episode 8 “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans”. After a mission turns crew members into Vulcans, trouble arises when they try to revert to human.” Features guest star Patton Oswalt as a Vulcan named Doug.
FRIDAY
Chief of War (Apple TV+): Season 1, Episode 6 “The Splintered Paddle.” Kupuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha’s leadership.
Foundation (Apple TV+): Season 3, Episode 8 “Skin in the Game”. Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus. Day faces judgment on Mycogen. Dusk’s ascension looms.
Invasion (Apple TV+): Season 3, Episode 2 “The Message”. Mysterious alien signals force Mitsuki out of hiding. Nikhil is charged with a task that tests his loyalty.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Starz): Season 1, Episode 5 “Needfire”. Ellen and Brian attend Beltane, a festival to celebrate the coming of summer, where sins are burned away by the needfire. Henry struggles to hold onto his hope and Julia loses allies when secrets come out.
The Rainmaker (Peacock): Season 1, Episode 3 “The Rule Book”. As Rudy and Deck search for a missing nurse, their investigation suggests a dark conspiracy at play.
SUNDAY
Dexter: Resurrection (Paramount+ with Showtime): In Episode 9 “Touched by an Angel” Prater and Charley reveal they know a critical piece of information, forcing Dexter to go to extreme lengths. However, as Dexter attempts to set up a meeting with Prater, Harrison finds himself further entangled
