There is always a new series demanding your attention, but the real joy of on-demand TV is catching up at your own pace. Whether you missed the conversation the first time around or simply want something reliable for the weekend, this streaming watchlist rounds up the best catch-up TV available now across the UK, US and parts of the EU.
Availability can shift by country and licensing window, so check your local app before settling in. Still, these are the shows most likely to reward a late-night “just one more episode” decision.
Best on-demand TV shows to watch now
1. The Bear remains one of the sharpest dramas on television, mixing kitchen chaos, family tension and bruising humour. It streams on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and much of the EU. Watch it now.
2. Shōgun is lavish, gripping historical drama with political bite and cinematic scale. You can watch it on Hulu/FX in the US and Disney+ in the UK and EU. Watch it now.
3. Fallout turns the hit video game universe into a funny, violent and surprisingly emotional sci-fi adventure. It is available on Prime Video in the UK, US and EU. Watch it now.
4. Baby Reindeer is a disturbing, personal and much-discussed drama that rewards going in with as little background as possible. It streams on Netflix in the UK, US and EU. Watch it now.
5. Slow Horses is the spy drama for anyone who likes their espionage messy, witty and brilliantly acted. Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb is reason enough to catch up. Stream it on Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU. Watch it now.
Top streaming series for your weekend watchlist
6. The Last of Us is still one of the strongest video game adaptations made for TV, balancing horror, heartbreak and prestige drama. It is available on Max in the US and via Sky/NOW in the UK; EU availability varies by market. Watch it now where available.
7. Only Murders in the Building is perfect if you want a lighter mystery with proper laughs and a cosy New York setting. Watch it on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and EU. Watch it now.
8. Severance is the rare sci-fi thriller that actually feels fresh, with a workplace nightmare premise that gets stranger the longer you sit with it. Stream it on Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU. Watch it now.
9. Yellowjackets blends survival thriller, psychological horror and coming-of-age drama into one very addictive package. It streams on Paramount+ in the UK, US and selected EU territories. Watch it now.
10. Andor is Star Wars with grit, patience and real political tension. Even if you have dipped in and out of the franchise, this is worth your time. Watch it on Disney+ in the UK, US and EU. Watch it now.
Where can these catch-up TV shows be watched?
The Bear — Hulu US; Disney+ UK/EU — available now.
Shōgun — Hulu/FX US; Disney+ UK/EU — available now.
Fallout — Prime Video UK/US/EU — available now.
Baby Reindeer — Netflix UK/US/EU — available now.
Slow Horses — Apple TV+ UK/US/EU — available now.
The Last of Us — Max US; Sky/NOW UK; EU varies — available now where licensed.
Only Murders in the Building — Hulu US; Disney+ UK/EU — available now.
Severance — Apple TV+ UK/US/EU — available now.
Yellowjackets — Paramount+ UK/US/selected EU markets — available now.
Andor — Disney+ UK/US/EU — available now.
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