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Season 1 – Two Weeks in August

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Zoe arrives on a remote Greek island, hoping a reunion with old friends will save her marriage; when she acts on her desires, heaven quickly turns into hell.

Critics Reviews

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) Aug 19, 2026
That’s a noble ambition, and the series even achieves its thematic aims in parts, but the overall execution of the show feels so laboured. It drags over eight episodes. Go to Full Review Jared Richards The Age (Australia) Aug 12, 2026
4/5
Between the infidelity, co-dependent friendships.and an ominous flash-forward to a wildfire ravaging through the island, Two Weeks in August offers plenty of schadenfreude... Go to Full Review J. Kelly Nestruck Globe and Mail Aug 6, 2026
It’s cringe entertainment to watch a long-established friend group unravel as news of his indiscretion makes it way through the whisper network -- and fun to watch pushover Zoe start to come into her power, taking inspiration from Greek mythology. Go to Full Review James Hibbs Radio Times Jun 10, 2026
3/5
This isn’t a series that’s interested in a slow-burn of increasingly squirm-inducing social awkwardness. It dives headfirst into it, with the group grappling social faux-pas, financial expectations and underlying rivalry from the jump. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Jun 1, 2026
3/5
Not many surprises, but the Zoe meltdown has the potential to cause havoc, as does the ancient plumbing. A so-so Saturday serial you can binge on iPlayer. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Jun 1, 2026
3/5
There’s plenty to tease, tickle and titillate here, but having set up a promising shooting-gallery of characters, Shepherd allows the focus to slacken with some curious detours into Greek mythology and mysterious psychological archetypes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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David M @RT90691337 Aug 13, 2026 Gave it a chance and watched the first episode. However, the conclusion was that the story line was too slow and disjointed, the acting not great, you were not drawn to any of them. The thought of suffering 7 more episodes was not an option. Thumbs down. See more Anthony R @RT94035529 Aug 12, 2026 Truly horrendous! Nothing more that an - extremely poor - attempt at a White Lotus-like series. See more Carlene K @RT51674792 Aug 6, 2026 This had me laughing in parts and then scared in others!! Totally riveting See more Andrew P @RT93586558 Jul 14, 2026 It sounded like they made up the script as they went along. Poor acting and weak story without a proper ending. See more L. F @RT68678650 Jul 7, 2026 To sum it up in one word: silly. I didn't believe any of the friendships or romances. The storylines were all over the place, even up until the very last minute melodrama. It says a lot when the mystical elements actually feel more believable than the characters' real lives! See more Melanie G @RT01234863 Jun 8, 2026 I think I can see what they were aiming to do but it’s just weird and pretty bad - the worse thing though is it’s a complete rip off of the White Lotus but misses the complexity and genius of that completely. It’s maybe an ‘on the plane’ watch but made me irritated at how good it could have been but isn’t… See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jessica Raine

Zoe

Leila Farzad

Nat

Damien Molony

Dan

Hugh Skinner

Jacob

Antonia Thomas

Jess

Tom Goodman-Hill

James

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 23, 2026 The Kiss Zoe arrives on a remote Greek island, hoping a reunion with old friends will save her marriage; as tensions heat up, secrets are revealed, and Zoe wonders if there's any going back. Details Episode 2 Aired May 23, 2026 Zoe tries to ignore Dan and Jess's betrayal and enjoy her holiday; when they show no remorse on a disastrous boat trip, Zoe is pushed over the edge. Details Episode 3 Aired May 23, 2026 The Birthday On Jacob's birthday, Zoe shocks everyone by ditching her good girl role; Dan fights to win Zoe back but Solomon's reaction to the kiss sparks feelings Zoe can no longer ignore. Details Episode 4 Aired May 23, 2026 Zoe leaves Dan to babysit while the friends go to a 'Gods and Monsters' party thrown by local ex-pats; nothing is what it seems, and Zoe is in danger of straying too far. Details Episode 5 Aired May 23, 2026 A trip to an ancient temple site threatens to derail the entire holiday when Zoe, Solomon and Jacob are caught in a terrible accident. Details Episode 6 Aired May 23, 2026 The group is trapped inside the villa by a heatwave and find they can't get home; as events force Zoe's secrets out into the open, can she outrun herself? Details Episode 7 Aired May 23, 2026 The group has been kicked out of the villa and Zoe's disappearance prompts a frantic search; Nat's co-dependency with Jacob is challenged when unexpected guests trigger an awkward run-in with the local police. Details Episode 8 Aired May 23, 2026 Zoe clings onto the possibility of a happier future with Solomon but will fate play a hand?; as the group flees a deadly wildfire, Zoe is forced into an impossible choice. Details

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Two Weeks in August — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Tom George, Matthew Moore
Executive Producer
Roberto Troni, Catherine Shepherd, Tom George, Kat Reynolds
Screenwriter
Georgia Christou
Network
BBC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 23, 2026
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