Besides the return of HBO Max's Peacemaker and the premiere of Bon Appetit, Your Majesty on Netflix, another big political thriller is releasing on August
21. Starring Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy and My Oxford Year’s Corey Mylchreest, the drama finds the British prime minister’s husband kidnapped and the visiting French president being blackmailed. On August 23, the K-drama Twelve premieres on JioHotstar. The action superhero series starring Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, and Sung Dong-il revolves around 12 angels who protect the country from evil spirits. What titles are you planning on watching this week?
The Map that leads to You on Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Madelyn Cline, KJ Apa, Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Josh Lucas
Release date: August 20
About the film: Directed by Lasse Hallström, the romantic drama is based on the novel by JP Monninger. Madelyn Cline plays recent graduate Heather Mulgrew, who travels to Europe and meets a stranger named Jack (KJ Apa). While traveling across the continent, they connect on a deeper level. However, Heather wants a deeper commitment that Jack might not be able to give.
Peacemaker Season 2 on JioHotstar
Cast: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Frank Grillo
Release date: August 21
About the series: Following the blockbuster film Superman, James Gunn is the showrunner on HBO Max's Peacemaker starring John Cena. Chris Smith, aka Peacemaker (Cena), discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be and where he is regarded as more of a hero. Forced to face his traumatic past, Peacemaker must make some dramatic choices. Some familiar characters from the DC universe show up.
Maareesan on Netflix
Cast: Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil
Release date: August 22
About the film: The Tamil film, directed by Sudheesh Sankar, was released in theatres on July 25. If you missed it in theatres, here's your chance to catch it on Netflix. Actors Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil return after Maamannan (2023) for this Tamil thriller about a thief and an amnesiac patient on a road trip. Neither is aware of the other's past, leading to some unpredictable moments.
Bon Appetit, Your Majesty on Netflix
Cast: Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, Choi Gwi-hwa
Release date: August 23
About the series: Directed by Jang Tae-yoo, the romantic drama has an intriguing storyline. A French chef, Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah), finds herself back in time in the Joseon period, suddenly working for a tyrant king, Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), who has gourmet tastes. How do these two assertive personalities clash?
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