I love the UK dramas and comedies. And I'm fortunate to have a British-themed PBS channel (WETA UK in Washington, DC) for my local PBS Passport. But I've seen almost everything they provide.

So, is AcornTV worth it? Curious to know if the network provides new shows so that you're watching the episodes within 3-6 months of the original air date? And why choose Acorn instead of BritBox?

Thanks for any insights offered.

EDIT: Lots of good advice here--thank you! I'll definitely subscribe. And if you live in the not-so-great-right-now-USA, and in the Washington, DC area, please consider supporting PBS. The local station, WETA/WETA UK is delivering a lot of the faves referenced here. But it's the reason why I know there's so much more out there! Also, Senora Volpe is brilliant.

Loved series 1-- loving series 2 so far!

What are you watching? Let's talk about it below!

Acorn TV (US) - August 2026 Schedule

Acorn TV has announced the titles that will be available on the AMC-owned streaming service in August 2026.

The August schedule includes The Assassin, Blue Murder Motel, The Chelsea Detective Season 4, The Ridge, Summertide, and more.

ACORN TV (US) - AUGUST 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

• The Chelsea Detective Season 4 (Acorn TV Original Series) – New Season Premieres Monday, August 3; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on August 24

>Season 4 sees DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) return to tackle four new murders within the elite world of Chelsea.

>They include a fashion mogul sinking fast in the trappings of her wealth; an aristocratic dynasty guarding their bloodline with brutal devotion; and a wellness and beauty salon owner concealing lethal truths – all falling under the relentless scrutiny of our duo.​

• Blue Murder Motel Season 1 (Acorn TV Original Series) – New Series Premieres Monday, August 24; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on October 12

>Married couple Vanessa (Michala Banas, Neighbours, McLeod’s Daughters) and Peter Coleman (Brett Tucker, The Residence, Station 19) leave their cop careers behind to run a motel in a sunny beachside New Zealand town, believing their hardest days are behind them.

>But plans soon collapse when a dead body is discovered in Unit 3, just one week after opening. The retired detectives’ instincts resurface as they are drawn back into investigation mode. And the town’s friendly charm begins to crack, revealing hidden secrets and unresolved grudges.​

• The Ridge (Acorn TV Exclusive Series) – New Episodes Every Monday until the Season Finale on August 31

>This six-part psychological thriller is centered on Mia (Lauren Lyle, Outlander), a Scottish doctor who is fleeing addiction and leaves her professional life in tatters in Scotland.

>She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival. Caught up in grief and pulled by a dark attraction to her late sister’s fiancé Ewan, Mia is soon drawn into the small town’s web of lies and secrets.​

ACORN TV (US) SCHEDULE

A look at the full Acorn TV (US) August 2026 premiere schedule.

AVAILABLE AUGUST 3

• The Chelsea Detective Season 4 – Acorn TV Original | PREMIERE | Episode 1, “Death on the Aether”
• The Ridge – Acorn TV Exclusive | Episode 2
• Summertide - Season 1 | Two New Episodes on Mondays - Episode 45 & Episode 46

AVAILABLE AUGUST 10

• The Chelsea Detective Season 4 – Acorn TV Original | Episode 2, “The 13th Earl”
• The Ridge – Acorn TV Exclusive | Episode 3
• Summertide - Season 1 | Two New Episodes on Mondays - Episode 47 & Episode 48
• True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here Season 3 – Binge | 6 Episodes

AVAILABLE AUGUST 17

• The Chelsea Detective Season 4 – Acorn TV Original | Episode 3, “Beauty Costs”
• The Ridge – Acorn TV Exclusive | Episode 4
• Summertide - Season 1 | Two New Episodes on Mondays - Episode 49 & Episode 50
• The Watchman – TV Movie

AVAILABLE AUGUST 24

• Blue Murder Motel – Acorn TV Original | PREMIERE | Episode 1, “Party Boy”
• The Chelsea Detective Season 4 – Acorn TV Original | FINALE| Episode 4, “The Petrov Extension”
• Summertide - Season 1 | FINALE - Episode 51 & Episode 52
• The Ridge – Acorn TV Exclusive | Episode 5

AVAILABLE AUGUST 31

• The Assassin – Acorn TV Exclusive | PREMIERE | Episode 1

>A retired assassin reunites with her estranged son, but her dangerous past catches up with them, forcing them to go on the run together while uncovering a dark conspiracy that threatens their relationship.

• The Ridge – Acorn TV Exclusive | Episode 6
• Blue Murder Motel – Acorn TV Original | Episode 2, “Home Is Where You Park It”

I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did, but I absolutely loved it!

The cast are great, love Brooke Shields, I hope it gets many more seasons.

If anyone can recommend similar shows to keep me busy whilst I wait for season 2 that would be great.

I liked Agatha Raisin, didn't like Harry Wild and gave up after a few episodes.

I love this show! I got hooked watching it on PBS, and it's actually the reason I subscribed to Acorn.

I have been hoarding it like the last of the christmas candy, and today I went to try and remember where I had left off, although I will be watching from S1E1, and I noticed series 5 and 6 are missing.

Will they be back? Have they always been missing? Are they somewhere else?

What are you watching? Let's talk about it below!