The Umbrella Academy and more to watch on Netflix this week (Aug. 5 -9)

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The Umbrella Academy. (L to R) David Castañeda as Diego Hargreeves, Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves in episode 405 of The Umbrella Academy. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
The Umbrella Academy. (L to R) David Castañeda as Diego Hargreeves, Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves in episode 405 of The Umbrella Academy. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

There's an exciting week of Netflix new releases upon us, and that has a lot to do with the impending ending of a certain fan-favorite Netflix original series. But like with all endings, there are also new beginnings coming to the streamer this week, and they're the kind that will surely burn up the top 10 and get everyone talking.

Before we dive into three of the biggest must-watched Netflix new releases of the week, here's a bit of a preview of what else to expect. While you might have just started a binge-watch of Fire Country or Prison Break thanks to last week's new release drop, you might want to make some room on your watch list for the new documentary Inside the Mind of a Dog and the movie Reminiscence.

School's starting back up soon, so the youngsters in your home will enjoy one last taste of summer with Gabby's Dollhouse season 10, The Emoji Movie, and a new part of Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Reality TV fans will be positively living this week with new picks like The Influencer and another brand-new edition of Love is Blind.

Without further ado, here are the top three new releases to watch on Netflix this week, beginning below with the final season of the beloved series The Umbrella Academy.

The Umbrella Academy ends on Aug. 8

The Umbrella Academy. Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves, Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves, Tom Hopper as Luther
The Umbrella Academy. (L to R) Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves, Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves, Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves in episode 403 of The Umbrella Academy. Cr. Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix © 2024

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened... or however the saying goes! Yes, it's bittersweet that The Umbrella Academy season 4 brings the fan-favorite series to its find end, but on the bright side, fans still have one last world-saving adventure to embark on with the Hargreeves siblings.

There's a new timeline, fresh starts, a mysterious new threat, and so much more on deck for the last batch of new episodes that day one viewers won't want to miss. While the first three seasons of the hit Netflix original have had 10 episodes, season 4 only has six episodes to land the plan, so make sure to plan your binge-watch accordingly!

Love is Blind: UK premieres on Aug. 7

Love Is Blind UK
Love is Blink UK - Netflix

It's no secret that Love is Blind has quickly become one of the most popular dating competition series on television. Over the years, Netflix has taken advantage of its success with region-specific spinoffs such as Brazil, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Sweden, but now the show is taking its drama to the UK. Love is Blind: UK premieres on Aug. 7 and features the same premise but with hosts Emma and Matt Willis. This summer, Love Island was once again one of the most talked about shows from across the pond, and Netflix's surely looking to capture a bit of that success. If you're in need of another round of reality drama to see out summer, here's your pick!

Blue Ribbon Baking Championship begins on Aug. 9

BLUE RIBBON BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP (2024)
BLUE RIBBON BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP. (L to R) Bill Yosses, Sandra Lees and Bryan Ford in episode 2 of BLUE RIBBON BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP. Credit: Courtesy of Netflix. © 2024

While dating reality shows have seemingly taken over, we shouldn't forget one of the first loves of the reality competition market: baking. Netflix launches its new Americana-influenced series Blue Ribbon Baking Competition on Aug. 9. In the series, a group of bakers compete to score a blue ribbon, the coveted summer fair prize for an amazing baked good.

The series boasts American Pie star Jason Biggs as its host and Food Network star (and meme queen) Sandra Lee, Bill Yosses, and Bryan Ford as its judges. Get some baking inspiration and drool over some delicious pies, cakes, and more in the fun new summery series before summer actually ends.

More to watch on Netflix this week:

  • Gabby's Dollhouse season 10 (Aug. 5)
  • The Influencer (Aug. 6)
  • Rising Impact season 2 (Aug. 6)
  • Downtown Owl (Aug. 7)
  • The Emoji Movie (Aug. 8)
  • Inside the Mind of a Dog (Aug. 9)
  • Pokémon Horizons: The Series part 3 (Aug. 9)