10 new movies and shows on Netflix you have to watch in August

• Netflix is adding a ton of content to its streaming service in August, but these are the best new movies and shows we think you should add to your queue this month.
• If you were one of the Netflix subscribers who rewatched or watched Avatar: The Last Airbender for the first time this year, you have to watch its sequel, The Legend of Korra.
• There are also a few great movies joining the service this month, including Jurassic Park, Nightcrawler, Casino Royale, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

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August is without a doubt the quietest month of new releases for Netflix so far in 2020, but a drop-off seemed inevitable in the midst of a global pandemic. That said, the highlights are still very exciting, and if I had to make a prediction, I would guess that The Legend of Korra (a direct sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender) will be the most-watched show of the month. Expect to see it in that fancy new top 10 list that pops up on Netflix now.

There aren't many returning favorites when it comes to Netflix originals, but the fifth season of Lucifer is making its debut this month. Lucifer aired on Fox for three seasons before getting canceled, but Netflix snatched it up almost immediately, and has since produced two more seasons and plans to make a sixth and final season next year. Season 5 will have 16 episodes, but you'll only be able to watch the first 8 on August 21st.

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