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If August feels like it’s slipping away like a bottle of wine (hi, secret Swiftie here), lean into summer romance while you still can. We’ve got plenty of swoon-worthy picks to help you make the most of it. Plus, this week we're saying goodbye to one of Netflix's biggest hits.
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Romance Trope Spotlight
August is Romance Awareness Month, which gives us the perfect excuse to revisit our favorite romance tropes. Every Monday for the rest of the month, we’re rounding up the movies that do them best. First up:
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The Biggest Premieres of the Week
The Pogues are saying goodbye, the girls are heading to the spa, and that’s only the start of what’s hitting screens this week. These are the biggest premieres to have on your radar.
Outer Banks
Final season streaming August 20 on Netflix
One of the first shows to define the early days of COVID lockdowns is coming to an end. Five seasons later, the Pogues are back for one final adventure, chasing revenge after losing one of their own and hunting down a stolen artifact that could change their fortunes.
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Spa Weekend
In theaters August 21
Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Anna Faris star as burned-out besties overdue for a break in this girls’ getaway comedy from the writers behind The Hangover and Bad Moms. If that combination is any indication, relaxation will be the last thing on the itinerary.
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Everything New
to Netflix This Week!
Trailer of the Day
Animals
A mayoral candidate (Ben Affleck) and his wife (Kerry Washington) are pushed to the brink when their son is kidnapped, forcing them to make choices that could tear their world apart. Written and directed by Affleck, the Netflix thriller premieres October 9.
Coming Soon
😦 The 13th season of American Horror Story brings back its most iconic characters.
🩺 A new Netflix series based on a popular true crime podcast is in the works.
🏈 The trailer for Chad Powers Season 2 is here.
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