August Series Premieres: "Ted Lasso" Returns, "1670" Enters Third Season

August brings a slate of new and returning series for television enthusiasts. The upcoming week, from August 3rd to 9th, will see the return of beloved shows and exciting new premieres.

Fans can anticipate the continuation of the popular sports comedy "Ted Lasso" and the third season of the Polish satire "1670." The crime genre is represented by the retro detective series "Fragments," while the police comedy "Cop Star" also premieres. An animated project by Ricky Gervais, "Street Cats," is also on the schedule.

"Fragments," premiering August 5th, is set in 1981 Los Angeles. It follows a group of teenagers from a private gymnasium who decide to hunt down a serial killer targeting the city's wealthy elite. The killer appears to be enacting revenge on society's privileged class for personal grievances, but their actions are unpredictable.

The third season of "1670," a historical comedy, returns on August 5th. It continues the story of Polish nobleman Jan Paweł Adamczewski, who believes the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is at its peak. His aspirations to be remembered as a great Jan Paweł are challenged by practical issues, including blocking an unpopular tax increase at a regional assembly to prevent peasant ruin and arranging a favorable marriage for his daughter.

"Cop Star," a comedy premiering August 3rd, introduces Keith, a charismatic but troubled detective, paired with a principled, naive rookie. Their dynamic is likened to a two-person rock band forced to collaborate. Each episode features a new investigation, a fresh challenge, and a growing audience, but beneath the surface lies personal pain and attempts to cope with the past.

"Ted Lasso" returns for its fourth season on August 5th, with Ted coaching a women's second-division football team. This decision presents him with a significant existential challenge, as he must prove his philosophy of kindness and optimism in a higher-stakes environment, still dealing with past traumas.