What do television, psychotherapists, and the population of Europe have in common? They all have a reputation ( antiquated or otherwise) for taking long August vacations. But this year, when it comes to pumping out new shows, TV has been clocking in all month. The best of this bounty includes a prestige adaptation of a classic horror franchise, a couple of animated series, and two documentaries that are a lot more thoughtful than you might imagine given their subjects. Advertisement