What’s Showing On Sky Next Week: Prepare For The Return Of The Premiership!
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Carl Roberts 
The Premier League is back, Amsterdam Narcos returns, and top-quality movies are premiering. It’s a great week on Sky!
It is a great week ahead on Sky. The Premier League roars back into action as champions Liverpool take on AFC Bournemouth in the first fixture of the new season, and the BAFTA-winning documentary series Amsterdam Narcos returns on Sky Documentaries and NOW. New episodes of your favourite shows are released, and some top-quality movies are premiering. There’s so much to enjoy on Sky.
THE PREMIER LEAGUE ROARS BACK
A new season is here, and the bar has never been higher.
Liverpool return as Premier League champions, fresh off a dominant campaign that saw them lift the trophy for a record-equalling 20th time. Under Arne Slot, they’ve set the standard and every club will be out to catch them. As we gear up for the opening match of the season, the champions’ first test will be no piece of cake. Just another bite of the cherry.
The new season kicks off on Friday, 15 August, with Friday Night Football, pitting the champions against Andoni Iraloa’s ever-dangerous Bournemouth. They might not have been able to secure a place in Europe in their last campaign, but a ninth-place finish – with a positive twelve goal difference – in such a competitive mid-table is no mean feat. However, the champions can walk onto the pitch with the knowledge that they won both fixtures against Bournemouth last season, and haven’t dropped a point against them since the 2022/23 season. But with all teams back on a level playing field, this is sure to be a thrilling opener to the season.
Friday 15 August 18.30 (Kick Off 20.00) Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League & NOW
AMSTERDAM NARCOS
The Godfather – Part 1 of 3
From the 1970s to the early 2000s, the Dutch city of Amsterdam transformed from a liberal countercultural haven into the drug capital of Europe.
What began as a government tolerating the hash trade soon opened the floodgates to organised crime. Leaving the police playing catch-up as ecstasy and cocaine smuggling followed. Amsterdam fuelled a pipeline of drugs and criminality through British ports, and right across Europe.
As the Dutch underworld exploded and the drug trade spiralled out of control, law enforcement resorted to desperate measures in a bid to catch the gangsters. Told through the personal testimony of drug users, manufacturers, and traffickers. And the detectives who tried to outsmart them, Amsterdam Narcos charts how underground rebellion escalated into an increasingly lethal, multi-billion-pound industry.
Wednesday 13 August 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW
RESIDENT ALIEN
Prisoners – Season 4, episode 1
Harry must contend with another alien who looks a lot like him (but isn’t nearly as, you know, normal). And other out-of-this-world challenges in Resident Alien season four.
This season begins with Harry (Alan Tudyk) and his baby, Bridget, trapped in prison on the Grey Moonbase. At the same time, a shape-shifting Alien called a Mantid (also played by Alan Tudyk) has taken over his body on Earth. Masquerading as the real Harry Vanderspeigle. Harry manages to escape the Greys and arrives back on Earth for a showdown with the Mantid Alien. But soon finds he may not have what he needs to finish the job.
Tuesday 12 August 21.00 Sky Max & NOW
FBI: MOST WANTED
Aquarium Drinker – Season 6, episode 1
Rounding out the trinity of FBI series, FBI: Most Wanted is back for its sixth and final season. When a detective is brutally murdered, the Fugitive Task Force investigates a string of gruesome killings. Meanwhile, Remy (Dylan McDermott) and Abby’s (Susan Misner) relationship grows stronger.
Tuesday 12 August 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes weekly
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN
Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage. Performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in the band’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.
Saturday 9 August Sky Documentaries & NOW – Available on demand only
RICHARD RAMIREZ: THE NIGHT STALKER TAPES
Part 1 of 2
Through exclusive audio interviews with Richard Ramirez on San Quentin’s Death Row, as well as with his family members and his wife. Most of which have never been heard before. This documentary explores how a perfect storm of twisted boyhood influences and drug addiction enabled a troubled young man from El Paso, Texas, to become one of the most infamous serial killers in history.
The series also features rare footage of his bride on their 1996 wedding eve. Video interviews with his victims’ family members, former friends and female admirers who have never told their stories in a documentary format. Together, these elements offer an unsettling and thought-provoking look into the mind of a brutal serial killer through those who knew him best. This series holds a mirror up to reflect the culture of fandom in the 1980s. This turned a maniacal killer into a serial killer rock star for legions of fans who became obsessed with him.
Sunday 10 August 21.00 Sky Crime & NOW
MRS ROBINSON
Mrs Robinson tells Mary’s story, in her own words, for the very first time. Illuminating battles for justice and equality for over half a century. On the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box, and in backroom corridors of power. A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator in her early career, Mary Robinson detonated an electoral earthquake by winning the Irish Presidential vote in 1990. Later, as a crusading UN High Commissioner, she built a lasting legacy. Fearlessly challenging perpetrators of human rights abuses all over the world. To this day, she exerts power and leadership as the Chair of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders (founded by Nelson Mandela) that works for peace, justice, and human rights.
Wednesday 13 August 22.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW
GATOR CREEK
Vacation turns disaster when Kyle and her friends escape a plane crash in the desolate Louisiana Everglades, only to discover there’s something more dangerous lurking in the shallows.
Available from Saturday, 9 August, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
HEART EYES
A masked maniac with glowing, red eyes returns every Valentine’s Day to slaughter unsuspecting couples. When a cynical ad executive and her hopelessly romantic colleague become the next target, they decide to fight back and end the reign of terror. (Read our review here.)
Available from Thursday, 14 August, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
SATURDAY NIGHT
At 11:30 pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman. Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humour, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words….
Available from Friday, 15 August, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
ALSO NEW THIS WEEK
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Bridge Partners are Hard to Come By These Days- Season 2, episode 6
Maggie considers making an alliance, as the outcome of Negan’s actions come to a head.
Thursday 14 August 21.45 Sky Max & NOW
SWAT
The Sepulveda Protocol – Season 8, episode 4
A blackout throws the city into chaos, forcing 20-Squad onto the streets for an emergency patrol day, which quickly escalates when Hondo and team uncover a terror threat.
Sunday 10 August 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
Creature Commandos
A Very Funny Monster – Season 1, episode 7
Nina’s birth proves unexpectedly complicated; the Princess attempts to escape death at the hands of the Creature Commandos once and for all. Season finale.
Tuesday 12 August 22.00 Sky Max & NOW
The Gilded Age
Season 3, episode 8
From Oscar® and Emmy® winner Julian Fellowes, this sprawling period drama chronicles the conflict between old and new in New York City’s glittering Gilded Age. In Season 3, ambition and scandal collide as the Russells take their place at the head of society, the van Rhijn household is thrown into chaos, and both Marian and Peggy strike up new romances.
Monday 11 August 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly
And Just Like That…
Season 3, episode 12
From executive producer Michael Patrick King, And Just Like That… continues to follow Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Seema, and LTW as they navigate the complicated reality of life, love, sex, and friendship in their 50s in New York City. Season finale.
Friday 15 August 21.00 Sky Comedy & NOW – New episodes weekly
The Nazi Cartel
Part 3 of 3
The world’s biggest drug dealers are now running Bolivia. Violent repression of civilians forces the US government to take long overdue action. Altmann’s true identity is revealed.
Tuesday 12 August 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW
FBI
Trusted – Season 7, episode 2
The team is on the case when a suburban couple is murdered, and all forensic evidence points to the home’s previous owner, who is currently serving 10 years in federal prison. Meanwhile, OA reunites with an old military colleague, and Scola tries to welcome a new partner.
Thursday 14 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI: International
The Other Hard Part- Season 4, episode 2
When a U.S. ambassador is taken hostage at a TV station in the Netherlands alongside 70 civilians, the Fly Team is forced to work quickly to find out who they’re up against. Meanwhile, Wes works to earn the respect of his new team.
Thursday 14 August 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Fire Country
Welcome to the Cult – Season 3, episode 3
Bode and Gabriela consider confessing a huge secret they have been hiding. Directed by series star Diane Farr (Sharon Leone).
Thursday 14 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
The Rookie
Speed – Season 7, episode 11
John and Celina find themselves in a hostage situation while under cover for a public safety initiative; while Angela and Nyla investigate the suspects, Tim challenges Lucy’s decision-making skills.
Tuesday 12 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Elsbeth
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant – Season 2, episode 14
When Elsbeth takes a tour of famous New York crime scenes, she is left with nagging questions about a legendary Mafia slaying in Little Italy, and about the owner of the family restaurant where it happened, Pupetta Del Ponte (Alyssa Milano). Also, Judge Crawford’s grudge against Elsbeth causes a roadblock in the investigation.
Monday 11 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Fire
In The Rubble- Season 13, episode 16
In the face of adversity, Pascal searches for justice. Violet struggles to write a letter to Carver. Damon returns to the floater pool, hoping to secure a permanent spot at 51.
Friday 15 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Med
Poster Child – Season 10, episode 16
When her former patient returns to Med, Goodwin learns that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Frost and Charles treat a patient struggling with his sexuality. Lenox and Abrams work to save a woman who has been in a coma for 20 years.
Friday 15 August 20.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago PD
Seen and Unseen – Season 12, episode 16
Burgess’s memory recall is put to the test following a deadly incident at her local diner.
Friday 15 August 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
All this and more await you next week on Sky and NOW.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
