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discovery+ unveils its lineup of shows for August
Mumbai: August is here and discovery+ has a fresh list of shows that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seats. This month’s lineup takes you on an adventure – from the center of Tanzania’s unforgiving wildlands captured by BBC’s stunning cinematography to an action-packed survival of the fittest with Bollywood’s renowned actor and martial arts expert, Vidyut Jammwal. For those wanting to get a glimpse into the lives of the uber-rich of Mumbai like the Singhanias and the Birlas, the list features an observational documentary that is sure to tickle your fancy. Each show is crafted to captivate and thrill.
Highlights for August’s content lineup:
. Streets of Gold: Mumbai | 24 August: Meet the glamorous super-rich of Mumbai, India’s most fashionable city. This three-part observational docu-series explores the lives of Mumbai’s one-percenters, business tycoons like Gautam Singhania of the Raymond Group, Yash Birla of the renowned Aditya Birla Group, and Shaadi.com’s CEO Anupam Mittal, among others.
. Serengeti III (BBC) | 3 August: The real-life animal drama set in a spectacular corner of Africa’s Serengeti returns with even bigger, bolder stories and endearing new characters, now narrated by actor and Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh, popularly known for her portrayal of Lady Danbury. This six-part series is directed by Emmy award-winning director and producer John Downer.
. Adrishya | 15 August: In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. It’s not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. Comprising 13 riveting episodes, experience life from the point of view of India’s great spies, living through the danger, fear, triumphs, and captures.
. India’s Ultimate Warrior: Reloaded | 11 August: Martial arts expert Vidyut Jammwal assembles 16 elite athletes and fighters from across India to compete in his Warrior Temple for the title of India’s Ultimate Warrior. In this eight-episode series, the fighters compete in an array of extreme challenges, each designed to test them on the five pillars of becoming a warrior: control, determination, focus, balance, and survival.
. Expedition Unknown: Sharks vs. Nazis in Paradise | 13 August: Just off Florida’s coast, Josh Gates braves shark-infested waters in search of an American ship sunk by a Nazi U-boat during WWII. In this one-off episode, Josh joins Tristan Guttridge, who has a bold new strategy to use sharks as spies to uncover the wreck.
. Expedition from Hell – The Lost Tapes | 20 August: Former military demolition expert Mickey Grosman leads a bunch of novice survivalists on a doomed Amazon expedition. See over 700 hours of archival footage detailing the hilarity, danger, and absurdity of the Amazon 5000. It’s Fyre Fest — in the jungle.
. Gold Rush S14 | 7 August: The hunt for treasures is back for its 14th season. Parker Schnabel decides whether to scale back or bet it all on buying Dominion Creek. Rick Ness returns to mine after going MIA for a year. The Beets finally get access to their coveted claims on the Indian River, but an absent kid may derail the dynasty.
. Ekaant – India’s Abandoned History S2 | 7 August: Traveling through the spread-out palaces and deserted forts, the show documents and investigates the eerie processes of abandonment of each site. How flourishing towns and cities came to be in ruins is the question each episode of this 12-part series seeks to answer.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
