Too much TV is a nice problem to have until you spend half the evening scrolling. If you want a ready-made catch-up list, this week’s best on-demand TV covers prestige drama, sci-fi, comedy, horror-tinged thrillers and the kind of shows everyone keeps recommending in the group chat.
Availability can shift by region, but the picks below include UK, US and EU viewing notes so you know where to start.
Best TV shows to stream this week on demand
1. Shōgun remains one of the strongest modern historical dramas, mixing political tension, brutal power plays and gorgeous production design. It is available on Hulu and FX in the US, and on Disney+ in the UK and much of the EU. Watch now.
2. The Bear is still essential catch-up TV if you somehow missed the kitchen chaos, family grief and razor-sharp comedy-drama. Stream it on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and EU. Watch now.
3. Fallout turns the video game’s wasteland into a funny, violent and surprisingly emotional sci-fi adventure. It is available on Prime Video in the US, UK and EU. Watch now.
4. Baby Reindeer is a tense, uncomfortable and much-discussed limited series that rewards going in with as little background as possible. Stream it on Netflix in the US, UK and EU. Watch now.
5. Slow Horses is the perfect binge for anyone who likes spy drama with insults, office politics and Gary Oldman in gloriously grubby form. It is available on Apple TV+ in the US, UK and EU. Watch now.
More must-watch streaming shows for your catch-up list
6. The Last of Us remains a premium choice for fans of emotional post-apocalyptic storytelling. In the US, it streams on Max. In the UK, it is available through Sky and NOW. In parts of the EU, availability is via Max or local HBO partners. Watch now where available.
7. Only Murders in the Building is ideal if you want something lighter without sacrificing plot. The murder-mystery comedy streams on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and EU. Watch now.
8. Loki is one of Marvel’s most stylish small-screen entries, blending time travel, character work and high-concept sci-fi. It is available on Disney+ in the US, UK and EU. Watch now.
9. Halo delivers big-budget sci-fi action for viewers after military spectacle and alien mythology. It streams on Paramount+ in the US and UK, with EU availability varying by country. Watch now where Paramount+ is available.
10. House of the Dragon is the obvious pick for anyone craving court intrigue, family betrayal and dragon fire. In the US, watch on Max. In the UK, stream via Sky and NOW. Across the EU, it is available through Max or HBO’s regional partners, depending on location. Watch now where available.
Where can these shows be watched and when?
- Shōgun — Hulu/FX US; Disney+ UK/EU — available now.
- The Bear — Hulu US; Disney+ UK/EU — available now.
- Fallout — Prime Video US/UK/EU — available now.
- Baby Reindeer — Netflix US/UK/EU — available now.
- Slow Horses — Apple TV+ US/UK/EU — available now.
- The Last of Us — Max US; Sky/NOW UK; Max or HBO partners EU — available now where licensed.
- Only Murders in the Building — Hulu US; Disney+ UK/EU — available now.
- Loki — Disney+ US/UK/EU — available now.
- Halo — Paramount+ US/UK; selected EU markets — available now.
- House of the Dragon — Max US; Sky/NOW UK; Max or HBO partners EU — available now where licensed.
If you only have time for one, start with Shōgun for drama, Fallout for sci-fi spectacle, or The Bear for a binge that moves fast and hits hard.
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