When a classic network drama blends with streaming trends, it can result in a surprising revival of long-lost favorites. Netflix continues to refresh its US catalog, and beginning with August, it is good news for Sci-fi nags as they can revisit sci-fi mystery Extant, starring Academy Award winner Halle Berry. Mysterious signals and shifting alliances, from lost artifacts to space missions, nobody knows how a space mission can have secrets waiting to be revealed.

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Netflix in the United States is set to launch a sci-fi mystery series, Extant, starring the acclaimed Halle Berry. Both seasons of this ambitious show, which originally aired on CBS, will be available for streaming from August 18, 2025, for a limited engagement. Created by Mickey Fisher and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the series represents a bold storyline in the science fiction genre, with 26 episodes making sure you choose screen over popcorn before its conclusion.

Halle Berry's prominent role was a significant draw for Extant, which follows astronaut Molly Woods. Her life takes an unexpected turn after a 13-month solitary mission in the Seraphim space station when she returns home to a mysterious pregnancy. This marks Extant's debut on Netflix, where it will be available alongside its existing home on Paramount+.

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The watchlist of Netflix fans is about to get even more extensive as Netflix rounds out August with a mix of favorites, beloved comedies, and fresh originals.

Beyond the highly anticipated sci-fi drama, Netflix is boosting its library with a collection of films and series. Viewers can revisit the comedic antics of American Pie (1999) and its sequel American Pie 2 (2001), classic coming-of-age stories featuring Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan. For animation enthusiasts, DreamWorks' Megamind (2010) and Illumination's Minions (2015).

Action-comedy fans can enjoy After the Sunset (2004), starring Pierce Brosnan as a retired jewel thief engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with an FBI agent. The streaming service also introduces the new British romantic comedy My Oxford Year (2025), a Netflix Original directed by Iain Morris and starring Sofia Carson. Additionally, expect new episodes of the popular reality series Pawn Stars and the third season of the dating show Perfect Match, another Netflix Original. From space-bound mysteries to a list of supernatural series and chilling horrors, Netflix’s August slate promises thrilling variety for every kind of viewer.

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