Top 10 Catch-Up TV Shows to Stream This Week: Best On-Demand Picks

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Missed the show everyone keeps bringing up in the group chat? That is exactly what catch-up TV is for. From prestige drama to bingeable thrillers and sharp comedy, the best on-demand TV this week is spread across BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ and more.

Availability can shift by region, but the titles below are all strong catch-up choices if you are in the UK, the US or parts of the EU.

Best catch-up TV to stream on-demand this week

1. The Traitors remains one of the most addictive reality shows on TV, mixing social deduction, castle theatrics and weekly betrayal. In the UK, catch up on BBC iPlayer. In the US, look for it on Peacock.

2. Mr Bates vs The Post Office is essential viewing if you missed its first run. The ITV drama turned a real-life scandal into urgent, humane television. UK viewers can stream it on ITVX.

3. Slow Horses is still one of Apple TV+’s best reasons to subscribe. Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb is a grubby delight, and the spy plots are tight enough to binge in a weekend. It is available in the UK, US and much of the EU on Apple TV+.

4. Shōgun delivers political intrigue, brutal stakes and cinematic production values. US viewers can watch on Hulu, while UK and EU viewers can stream it on Disney+ where available.

5. Fallout turns the hit game series into a funny, violent and surprisingly emotional sci-fi adventure. It is available on Prime Video in the UK, US and many EU countries.

6. Baby Reindeer is a difficult but gripping Netflix watch, built around obsession, trauma and uncomfortable honesty. Stream it on Netflix in the UK, US and EU regions where carried.

7. The Bear is perfect if you want a half-hour show that somehow feels as intense as a final exam. In the US, watch on Hulu. In the UK and much of Europe, it is on Disney+.

8. House of the Dragon is the obvious catch-up pick for fantasy fans who missed the latest wave of Westeros drama. Watch via Max/HBO in the US, Sky and NOW in the UK, and Max in selected EU territories.

9. Doctor Who is back as a global streaming event, while still keeping its UK home. Newer episodes are on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the US and many EU markets.

10. Severance is the kind of show that rewards a careful catch-up before the next big conversation starts. Stream it on Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU where the service is available.

What to watch first on catch-up TV

If you want heat-of-the-moment TV, start with The Traitors or The Bear. For big-budget drama, go straight to Shōgun, Fallout or House of the Dragon. If you prefer smart writing over spectacle, Slow Horses and Severance are the strongest picks.

Where can these catch-up TV shows be watched?

The Traitors — BBC iPlayer in the UK, Peacock in the US; available to catch up now. Mr Bates vs The Post Office — ITVX in the UK; available now. Slow Horses — Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU; available now. Shōgun — Hulu in the US, Disney+ in the UK/EU; available now. Fallout — Prime Video in the UK, US and EU; available now. Baby Reindeer — Netflix in the UK, US and EU; available now. The Bear — Hulu in the US, Disney+ in the UK/EU; available now. House of the Dragon — HBO/Max in the US, Sky/NOW in the UK, Max in selected EU countries; available now. Doctor Who — BBC iPlayer in the UK, Disney+ in the US/EU; available now. Severance — Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU; available now.