New on Netflix: What you should be watching this August 2023

The highly anticipated second season of the hit Korean drama series D.P. follows Jun-ho and Ho-yeol as they continue to fight against the harsh realities and injustices that persist in the Deserter Pursuit (D.P.) unit. The unlikely duo are tasked with tracking down those who attempt to avoid mandatory military service, but they face the intense repercussions of shocking incidents from season one. As they return to duty and hunt down other defectors, the tables turn and one of the chasers becomes the chased.

Available on Netflix from July 28

Exhausted by his abusive boss and mundane life, Akira Tendo wakes up one morning to find his town overtaken by zombies. Instead of fear and distraught, Akira is overjoyed with the fact that he no longer has to go work and creates a 'zombie apocalypse bucket list' of 100 things he wants to do before turning into a zombie.

Available on Netflix from August 3

Zombieverse is a Korean unscripted series set in Seoul amidst a zombie apocalypse. A group of 10 contestants must outrun the walking dead and escape to a rescue ship waiting for them at Wolmido island. Blending elements of horror, action, and plenty of humour, this is definitely one to watch out for this month.

Available on Netflix from August 8

The closing film at the 2022 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, Marry My Dead Body tells the story of Policeman Ming-han, who forms a unique bond with a ghost after finding a red wedding envelope. Together, they solve a crime while navigating the complexities of their unconventional relationship.

Available on Netflix from August 10

Rachel Stone is a secret agent and a member of the Charter, an elite group of spies that work together to “keep peace in a turbulent world” using a unique piece of technology known as the Heart. But all that changes when the Heart becomes under attack and Rachel must do whatever it takes to stop it from falling into the wrong hands.

Available on Netflix from August 11

Meet Kim Mo-mi, a regular office worker who spends her days feeling insecure about her appearance. By night, she transforms into a live-streamer, covering her face with a mask to hide her true self from her online audience. However, Mo-mi's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes embroiled in an unforeseen incident.

Available on Netflix from August 18