The hardest part of streaming is not finding something to watch. It is choosing between the 40 shows everyone swears you should have started months ago. If your watchlist has turned into a guilt list, this week’s on-demand TV guide is here to help.
Below are ten catch-up-friendly series with strong word of mouth, easy streaming access and enough momentum to make them worth your sofa time. Availability can change, but this guide notes where each show can be watched in the UK, US and, where applicable, the EU.
Best TV shows to stream on catch-up this week
1. The Bear remains one of TV’s sharpest modern dramas, mixing kitchen chaos, grief and ambition into half-hour episodes that fly by. Watch now: Hulu in the US; Disney+ in the UK and much of the EU.
2. Slow Horses is the perfect catch-up if you like spy thrillers with bite. Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb is rude, brilliant and impossible to ignore. Watch now: Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU.
3. Shōgun is prestige television with scale, tension and political intrigue to spare. If you missed the conversation when it landed, it is still a rich binge. Watch now: Hulu in the US; Disney+ in the UK and much of the EU.
4. Fallout turns the beloved game series into a weird, violent and surprisingly funny post-apocalyptic adventure. You do not need to be a gamer to enjoy it. Watch now: Prime Video in the UK, US and EU.
5. Baby Reindeer is a dark, uncomfortable and gripping limited series that became a huge talking point for a reason. It is not light viewing, but it is compelling. Watch now: Netflix in the UK, US and EU.
6. Only Murders in the Building is still one of streaming’s most charming comfort watches, with mystery, comedy and a cast that knows exactly how to play the tone. Watch now: Hulu in the US; Disney+ in the UK and much of the EU.
7. The Last of Us is a must-watch if you enjoy emotional genre drama, survival horror and character-led storytelling. Watch now: Max/HBO Max in the US; Sky and NOW in the UK; availability varies across the EU by territory.
8. The Boys is the anti-superhero series that keeps finding new ways to be shocking, satirical and brutally funny. Watch now: Prime Video in the UK, US and EU.
9. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a bright, episodic sci-fi adventure that works for long-time fans and curious newcomers. Watch now: Paramount+ in the UK, US and selected EU markets.
10. Doctor Who is ideal catch-up TV because you can dip into recent specials, start with the latest era or revisit classics depending on your mood. Watch now: BBC iPlayer in the UK; Disney+ in the US and many EU territories for newer episodes.
What should you watch first?
If you want a short, intense binge, start with Baby Reindeer. For weekly-night viewing, Slow Horses and The Bear are lean and addictive. If you want a bigger weekend watch, Shōgun, Fallout or The Last of Us will easily fill it.
Where can these catch-up TV shows be watched?
Available now on demand: The Bear on Hulu US and Disney+ UK/EU; Slow Horses on Apple TV+ UK/US/EU; Shōgun on Hulu US and Disney+ UK/EU; Fallout on Prime Video UK/US/EU; Baby Reindeer on Netflix UK/US/EU; Only Murders in the Building on Hulu US and Disney+ UK/EU; The Last of Us on Max/HBO Max US and Sky/NOW UK; The Boys on Prime Video UK/US/EU; Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+ UK/US/selected EU; Doctor Who on BBC iPlayer UK and Disney+ US/EU for newer episodes.
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