The best TV on catch-up is no longer just the episode you missed last night. It is the series everyone at work is discussing, the drama that quietly became a word-of-mouth hit, or the comedy you meant to start three months ago and somehow still have not watched.
If your streaming queue is a mess, this week’s on-demand TV guide cuts through the noise. Below are 10 shows worth catching up with now, from prestige drama and sci-fi spectacle to true-crime conversation starters and comfort-watch comedy.
Best TV shows on catch-up and on demand this week
1. Baby Reindeer remains one of Netflix’s most talked-about limited series, blending dark comedy, obsession and trauma into a deeply uncomfortable but gripping watch. It is available on Netflix in the UK, US and most EU markets.
2. Shōgun is the kind of sweeping historical drama that rewards a proper binge. With rich political intrigue, superb performances and lavish production design, it is essential catch-up TV. Watch it on Disney+ in the UK and EU, and Hulu in the US.
3. Fallout turned a beloved game franchise into a sharp, strange and surprisingly funny post-apocalyptic series. Even if you have never touched the games, the world-building is easy to fall into. It streams on Prime Video in the UK, US and EU.
4. Slow Horses is still one of the best spy shows on television, led by Gary Oldman at his grubbiest and funniest. If you like espionage with bite, start from season one. It is available on Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU.
5. The Bear is intense, funny and emotionally bruising, with short episodes that make it dangerously easy to watch just one more. It is on Disney+ in the UK and EU, and Hulu in the US.
6. Only Murders in the Building is the ideal lighter option: cosy mystery, sharp jokes and a cast that knows exactly how to play the absurdity. Stream it on Disney+ in the UK and EU, and Hulu in the US.
7. True Detective: Night Country brings the crime anthology into icy, eerie territory, with Jodie Foster anchoring a bleak mystery. It is available on Sky/Now in the UK, Max in the US, and HBO/Max services in selected EU territories.
8. Mr Bates vs The Post Office is urgent, powerful British drama that sparked real-world debate. UK viewers can catch up on ITVX. International availability varies, including PBS/Masterpiece-style windows in the US depending on scheduling.
9. The Traitors is reality TV engineered for shouting at the screen. The UK edition is on BBC iPlayer, while US viewers can watch the American version on Peacock. EU availability varies by local broadcaster and format rights.
10. The Regime offers political satire with a strange, chilly edge and a commanding lead performance from Kate Winslet. Watch on Sky/Now in the UK, Max in the US, and HBO/Max where available in Europe.
What to watch on demand if you only have one night free
If you want a complete, punchy binge, choose Baby Reindeer. If you want scale and craftsmanship, go for Shōgun. For pure escapist entertainment, Fallout is the easiest recommendation. And if you want something you can savour across several nights, Slow Horses is still remarkably reliable.
Where to watch the top catch-up TV shows this week
Baby Reindeer — Netflix — available now in the UK, US and most EU regions. Shōgun — Disney+ UK/EU, Hulu US — available now. Fallout — Prime Video — available now in the UK, US and EU. Slow Horses — Apple TV+ — available now in the UK, US and EU. The Bear — Disney+ UK/EU, Hulu US — available now. Only Murders in the Building — Disney+ UK/EU, Hulu US — available now. True Detective: Night Country — Sky/Now UK, Max US, HBO/Max in selected EU countries — available now. Mr Bates vs The Post Office — ITVX UK, international availability varies — available now in the UK. The Traitors — BBC iPlayer UK, Peacock US for the US edition — available now. The Regime — Sky/Now UK, Max US, HBO/Max in selected EU markets — available now.
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