There is no shortage of new TV. The problem is choosing what deserves your evening. If your watchlist is overflowing, this weekly catch-up guide trims the noise down to 10 on-demand shows worth starting, resuming or finally finishing.
Below you will find buzzy dramas, comfort comedies, prestige sci-fi and returning favourites, with clear notes on where to watch in the UK, US and EU where available.
Best TV shows on catch-up this week
1. The Bear remains one of the sharpest half-hour dramas on streaming, mixing kitchen chaos with bruised family history. It is a quick binge but not a light one, which is exactly why people keep talking about it.
2. Slow Horses is ideal if you want spy drama with bite. Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb is scruffy, rude and oddly brilliant, and the show moves with the confidence of a thriller that knows exactly when to swerve.
3. The Last of Us is still essential catch-up TV for anyone who missed the initial wave. It works as horror, sci-fi and character drama, even if you have never touched the game.
4. Only Murders in the Building is the easy recommendation for a lighter night in. It has mystery, cosy New York energy and three leads who make the whole thing feel effortless.
5. Fallout brings big-budget post-apocalyptic chaos to Prime Video, with enough strange humour to separate it from the usual end-of-the-world gloom.
6. Shogun is the prestige epic to prioritise if you want scale, political tension and immaculate production design. It is dense, elegant and absolutely worth watching with your phone out of reach.
7. Baby Reindeer became a word-of-mouth hit for a reason. It is uncomfortable, intensely personal and best approached without reading too much beforehand.
8. Doctor Who is a smart catch-up choice for families and sci-fi fans, especially with newer episodes built to welcome fresh viewers while still rewarding long-time fans.
9. The Boys is not subtle, and that is the point. If you want superhero television with gore, satire and a permanently raised eyebrow, it remains one of Prime Video’s loudest originals.
10. Poker Face is a breezy case-of-the-week mystery led by Natasha Lyonne. It is perfect when you want something clever but not homework.
What to stream first if you only have one night
If you want drama, start with Shogun or Slow Horses. If you want something everyone will be discussing, pick Baby Reindeer or Fallout. For a relaxed evening, Only Murders in the Building and Poker Face are your safest bets.
Where to watch these TV shows in the UK, US and EU
The Bear — Watch on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and many EU territories; available now on demand.
Slow Horses — Watch on Apple TV+ in the UK, US and EU; available now on demand.
The Last of Us — Watch on Max in the US and on Sky/Now in the UK; EU availability varies by territory; available now on demand.
Only Murders in the Building — Watch on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and many EU territories; available now on demand.
Fallout — Watch on Prime Video in the UK, US and EU; available now on demand.
Shogun — Watch on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK and many EU territories; available now on demand.
Baby Reindeer — Watch on Netflix in the UK, US and EU; available now on demand.
Doctor Who — Watch on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the US and many international markets, including parts of the EU; available now on demand.
The Boys — Watch on Prime Video in the UK, US and EU; available now on demand.
Poker Face — Watch on Peacock in the US; UK and EU availability may vary by local broadcaster or streaming deal; available now where licensed.
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