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By late August the weather's nice for getting into series that just came out or ones you left hanging. I usually go for something with shorter episodes (like 30-40 min) because you can watch at night without staying up till 4 in the morning and then complaining about being tired. It really depends how much you want to get invested, though - if you're staying home, something like a period drama or denser sci-fi works better than when you're traveling and want something lighter to switch your brain off.
August is vacation month for a lot of people, so it's worth taking the chance to watch a series that really grabs you. It depends a lot on what you're into, but if you want something you can binge all at once, a show with short seasons is the way to go - there are several on Netflix and Amazon that wrap up nicely in 3-4 episodes. The important thing is to pick something you actually want to watch, not just whatever series is trending right now, because otherwise you risk binging something mediocre when you could be watching something you'd actually love.
If you're looking for something that'll really keep you glued to your seat, the best thing is to choose based on how much free time you actually have. Because there's a series that's addictive but you can burn through in 2-3 days, and then there's one where you want to take it slow so it doesn't end too fast.
Like, if you want something short and intense, those miniseries with 5-6 episodes work great if you want to binge without feeling guilty. But if you're really trying to make the most of your whole vacation, something with more seasons that you actually like goes a lot further. The thing is not to fall into the trap of starting something just because it's trending if it's not really your style - otherwise you end up watching out of obligation.
Binge-watching a series in August really depends on your pace, but what I've noticed is that people tend to pick something really heavy and then drop it halfway through. I prefer something that's good but doesn't leave you totally drained - like a comedy with short episodes or a drama you can watch at your own pace without that pressure to finish everything at once. If you've got some actual free days, then yeah, something more engaging is worth it, but otherwise you burn out fast.
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