Too many apps, not enough evenings? July is packed with TV options across Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, NOW, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Channel 4, so the smartest move is to stop scrolling and build a proper watchlist.
Below is a clean, no-fuss guide to the shows worth keeping on your radar this week and across the rest of July 2026, with UK, US and EU availability noted where possible.
Best TV shows to watch this week in July 2026
If you only have time for a few series this week, start with the biggest conversation-starters. Severance on Apple TV+ remains essential for anyone who likes eerie workplace mysteries, while Fallout on Prime Video is still one of the most entertaining sci-fi action shows to catch up on before the next wave of genre releases lands.
For darker drama, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is a strong pick, mixing survival thriller, mystery and psychological horror. If you want something prestige and bingeable, The Last of Us is available through NOW in the UK and HBO/Max in the US, with European access varying by country and local licensing.
What to stream on Netflix in July 2026
Netflix remains the easiest place to find a quick binge, especially if you are watching from the UK, US or most EU markets. For July, keep Squid Game, The Sandman and Black Mirror high on your list if you want stories that everyone will still be arguing about after the credits roll.
Where and when to watch: Netflix; available in the UK, US and most EU territories throughout July 2026, subject to regional catalogues.
Prime Video July 2026 picks
Prime Video’s strongest lane is still big, glossy genre TV. The Boys is the obvious choice if you want brutal superhero satire, while Fallout delivers wasteland adventure with a sharp sense of humour. Both are easy recommendations for anyone who wants something more muscular than a cosy midweek drama.
Where and when to watch: Prime Video; available in the UK, US and selected EU countries throughout July 2026, depending on local rights.
BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 shows to watch in the UK
For UK viewers, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 remain two of the best free streaming options. Blue Lights is a must for viewers who like grounded police drama, while The Jetty is a smart choice for anyone after a moody British mystery. Over on Channel 4, Taskmaster and The Great British Bake Off are reliable comfort watches when you want something lighter.
Where and when to watch: BBC iPlayer and Channel 4; available in the UK throughout July 2026. These services are generally not fully available in the US or EU without local rights deals.
Apple TV+, Paramount+ and NOW: premium streaming highlights
Apple TV+ is still the home of sleek, high-concept drama. Severance and Silo are the two shows to prioritise if you enjoy sci-fi with atmosphere and big questions. Paramount+ is stronger for franchise viewing, with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds offering optimistic space adventure and Yellowjackets bringing the tension.
NOW is the key UK destination for many Sky and HBO titles, including House of the Dragon and The Last of Us. In the US, those shows are typically found on HBO/Max. Across the EU, availability depends on territory and broadcaster agreements.
July 2026 watchlist: where can each show be watched?
Squid Game — Netflix — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and most EU regions.
The Sandman — Netflix — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and most EU regions.
The Boys — Prime Video — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and selected EU regions.
Fallout — Prime Video — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and selected EU regions.
Blue Lights — BBC iPlayer — watch throughout July 2026 — UK only.
The Jetty — BBC iPlayer — watch throughout July 2026 — UK only.
Severance — Apple TV+ — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and selected EU regions.
Silo — Apple TV+ — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and selected EU regions.
Yellowjackets — Paramount+ — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and selected EU regions.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — Paramount+ — watch throughout July 2026 — UK, US and selected EU regions.
House of the Dragon — NOW/Sky in the UK, HBO/Max in the US — watch throughout July 2026 — EU availability varies.
The Last of Us — NOW/Sky in the UK, HBO/Max in the US — watch throughout July 2026 — EU availability varies.
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