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đŸ“ș What to Watch Tonight: August 21, 2025: Peacemaker Returns and Star Trek Takes Flight

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New Premieres, Plot Twists, & Reality Meltdowns You Can’t Miss

Welcome back, TV junkies! Whether you're hate-watching reality TV, living for spaceship drama, or just need a break from your cousin's political Facebook rants, The TV Cave has you covered with your daily dose of must-see TV. August 21 is PACKED with premieres, finales, and chaotic twists that'll have your remote working overtime. Let's dive into today’s delicious TV lineup.



☀ Early Morning Binges (Because Sleep is Overrated)

🎭 BET+ | Churchy

Season 2 Premiere | Streaming at 3:00 AM ET

All 10 episodes drop like tithes in a collection plate! Pastor Corey Carr Jr. is back and holier-than-messy — dealing with ministry drama, money woes, and someone trying to turn his church into a trampoline park. Yes, really. Watch it for the gospel...stay for the chaos.


đŸ•”ïž BritBox | Code of Silence

Season 1 Finale | Streaming at 3:00 AM ET

Alison’s world crumbles after Liam’s betrayal — but now that her life’s on the line, will he save her or just ghost? Think Line of Duty meets emotional wreckage. Brits do crime like no one else.


🏈 Prime Video | The Home Team

Docuseries Premiere | Streaming at 3:00 AM ET

Six New York Jets players, six strong partners, and one chaotic football season. Expect touchdowns, tears, and maybe some TikTok drama.


🇬🇧 Netflix | Hostage

Series Premiere | Streaming at 3:00 AM ET | 5 Episodes

The Prime Minister’s hubby is taken hostage and she has to choose between saving Britain or saving bae. Suranne Jones stars, and we are already stressed. Queue up this political pressure cooker ASAP.


🛾 Paramount+ | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Streaming at 3:00 AM ET

Captain Pike is giving face to nosy journalists and rescuing a war-torn planet. Just another day on the bridge. Space drama with actual stakes? We’re in.


🎼 Peacock | Twisted Metal

New Episodes | Streaming at 3:00 AM ET | 2 Episodes

John and Quiet must team up with other contestants in a Mad Max-meets-Mario Kart bloodbath. What could go wrong? Spoiler: everything.



🕗 Prime Time Picks (AKA When the Drama Really Hits)

🏹 CBS | Big Brother

8:00 PM ET

Another unlucky soul is checking out of Hotel Mysteré tonight. Expect paranoia, whisper-fights, and someone crying in the pantry. Again.


đŸ‘šâ€đŸ‘©â€đŸ‘§â€đŸ‘Š ABC | Celebrity Family Feud

8:00 PM ET

Normani vs. Michelle Buteau? Andy Richter vs. Jason Ritter? Icons only. Expect chaotic guesses and Steve Harvey side-eyes galore.

🐊 Bravo | The Real Housewives of Orange County

8:00 PM ET

Shannon’s late to a gator boat tour (Florida, of course) and Katie’s influencer drama gets side-eyed HARD. Just another Wednesday in OC.



🕘 Later Night, Bigger Binge

đŸ’„ HBO Max | Peacemaker

9:00 PM ET | Season 2 Premiere

Peacemaker wants to join the Justice Gang. Harcourt’s on the job market. Economos is doing...something stressful. Superhero absurdity is BACK and more inappropriate than ever. Strap in.



🌙 Nightcap with Drama

⚜ FXX | Necaxa

10:00 PM ET

A devastating injury sidelines star player Cambindo, and Coach LarcamĂłn has to rally the team while keeping his own sanity intact. Heavy is the head that wears the whistle.


👗 Freeform | Project Runway

10:00 PM ET

Designers are recovering from a brutal elimination — and now they have to create matching looks from the world’s weirdest materials? Say less. Cue the hot glue guns and hotter takes.



đŸ›‹ïž TL;DR — What Not to Miss:

  • Peacemaker is BACK and messier than ever on HBO Max

  • Netflix’s new thriller Hostage is binge-worthy and brutal

  • Churchy returns with faith, fire, and a full season drop

  • Big Brother boots another poor soul out of Hotel MysterĂ©

  • RHOC continues to gator-roll in glorious confusion


That’s your TV fix for August 21. Whether you’re into sci-fi, scandal, sequins, or sports meltdowns, The TV Cave is your ultimate viewing guide. Now grab your snacks, silence the group chat, and tune in.


đŸ›Žïž Don’t forget to bookmark us and check back daily for your spoiler-free guide to what’s hot on TV.

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