I think ITVX might have better movies and TV shows than BBC iPlayer and Channel 4. You’ll find the best UK and US releases, all free to stream. ITVX particularly excels in dramas, I’ve gathered 100 of the best that scored at least 7 on IMDb and 70 on Rotten Tomatoes to find the shows you should definitely add to your watchlist. It’s a pretty long list, so I’ve categorised by genre. Just click the plus sign to expand and read a short synopsis of each show.
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
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Broadchurch (2013) – Crime/Mystery
For fans of The Missing, The Fall, and Deadwater Fell
A boy’s murder fractures a coastal town as detectives Hardy and Miller confront grief, suspicion, and media intrusion. David Tennant and Olivia Colman lead this BAFTA-winning drama. WYALAN Rating: 5/5
Code of Silence (2025) – Crime/Undercover
For fans of Trigger Point, The Tower, and The Responder
Rose Ayling-Ellis plays a deaf catering worker recruited by police to lip-read conversations with a dangerous gang. Charlotte Ritchie and Andrew Buchan co-star. WYALAN Rating: 4/5
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (2022) – Crime/Mystery
For fans of Magpie Murders, The Pale Horse, and Miss Marple
Will Poulter and Lucy Boynton play amateur sleuths investigating a dying man’s cryptic final words. Adapted and directed by Hugh Laurie from Agatha Christie’s novel. WYALAN Rating: 3/5
Endeavour (2012) – Crime/Period
For fans of Foyle’s War, Grantchester, and Inspector Morse
A young Morse investigates complex cases in 1960s Oxford, navigating class divides and institutional resistance. Shaun Evans leads this cerebral prequel to the long-running detective classic.
Unforgotten (2015) – Crime/Procedural
For fans of Shetland, Happy Valley, and The Bay
Cold cases resurface with devastating consequences as two detectives uncover long-buried secrets. Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar star as DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan.
Prime Suspect (1991) – Crime/Procedural
For fans of Line of Duty, Cracker, and Scott & Bailey
Helen Mirren plays DCI Jane Tennison, a trailblazing detective facing sexism and political pressure while solving brutal cases. The series won multiple BAFTAs and Emmys for its uncompromising realism.
A Confession (2019) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of Des, The Long Shadow, and Maxine
Martin Freeman plays a detective who risks his career to bring a killer to justice after a young woman disappears. Written by Jeff Pope (Philomena, Little Boy Blue), based on the real-life case of Sian O’Callaghan.
Manhunt (2019) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of The Pembrokeshire Murders, Litvinenko, and Grace
Martin Clunes plays DCI Colin Sutton, whose meticulous work led to the capture of serial killer Levi Bellfield. Each season tackles a different high-profile investigation.
The Victim (2019) – Crime/Legal
For fans of The Trial of Christine Keeler, The Escape Artist, and The Suspect
A grieving mother is accused of outing her son’s killer online, sparking a courtroom battle over justice and identity. Kelly Macdonald and John Hannah star in this tense four-parter.
Des (2020) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of Rillington Place, The Reckoning, and Appropriate Adult
David Tennant plays serial killer Dennis Nilsen, whose arrest reveals years of unnoticed murders in London flats. Based on the real investigation and trial.
Hatton Garden (2019) – Crime/Heist
For fans of Inside Man, The Great Train Robbery, and King of Thieves
A group of elderly thieves pull off Britain’s biggest burglary in this dramatisation of the Hatton Garden heist. Timothy Spall and Kenneth Cranham lead the cast.
Karen Pirie (2022) – Crime/Cold Case
For fans of Vera, Rebus, and Annika
A young Scottish detective reopens a 1990s murder case with fresh forensic insight and outsider perspective. Adapted from Val McDermid’s novels, starring Lauren Lyle.
White House Farm (2020) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of The Sixth Commandment, The Staircase, and The Serpent
A family is murdered on a remote Essex farm, and suspicion falls on the surviving son. Based on the real-life Jeremy Bamber case.
Payback (2023) – Crime/Thriller
For fans of The Capture, Trigger Point, and The Widow
After her husband is murdered, a woman discovers he was laundering money for a crime boss and becomes entangled in a covert police operation. Produced by Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty, Bodyguard), starring Morven Christie and Peter Mullan.
Under the Bridge (2024) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of Sharp Objects, Unbelievable, and The Girl from Plainville
Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough star in this adaptation of Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 murder of Reena Virk. A group of teenagers are implicated in a brutal killing that shocked Canada.
Crime (2021) – Crime/Psychological
For fans of Luther, Guilt, and The Field of Blood
Dougray Scott plays DI Ray Lennox, a detective battling inner demons while investigating the abduction of a schoolgirl in Edinburgh. Based on Irvine Welsh’s novel.
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (2022) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of Four Lives, Quiz, and The Moorside
Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan play John and Anne Darwin, who faked his death in a canoe accident to claim life insurance. Based on the infamous real-life fraud.
A Spy Among Friends (2022) – Crime/Espionage
For fans of The Ipcress File, Slow Horses, and The Game
Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce star in this Cold War drama about MI6 agent Kim Philby’s betrayal. Adapted from Ben Macintyre’s book, directed by Nick Murphy (The Secret).
The Walk-In (2022) – Crime/Political
For fans of Sherwood, Ridley Road, and The Undeclared War
Stephen Graham plays a reformed neo-Nazi who infiltrates a far-right group planning a terror attack. Inspired by real events, written by Jeff Pope.
Honour (2020) – Crime/True Crime
For fans of Three Girls, Maxine, and The Hunt for Raoul Moat
Keeley Hawes stars as DCI Caroline Goode, who investigates the murder of Banaz Mahmod, a young woman killed in a so-called honour crime. Based on the real case.
Van der Valk (2020) – Crime/Procedural
For fans of Baptiste, McDonald & Dodds, and Midsomer Murders
Marc Warren stars as Dutch detective Piet Van der Valk solving high-profile cases in Amsterdam. Inspired by Nicolas Freeling’s novels.
The Tower (2021) – Crime/Procedural
For fans of The Bay, DI Ray, and The Chelsea Detective
Gemma Whelan plays DS Sarah Collins investigating a double death at a London tower block. Based on Kate London’s Metropolitan novels.
River (2015) – Crime/Psychological
For fans of The Bridge, Mindhunter, and Hannibal
Stellan Skarsgård plays a detective haunted by the ghosts of victims and colleagues. Created by Abi Morgan (The Hour, Suffragette).
The Dry (2022) – Crime/Family
For fans of Bad Sisters, This Way Up, and Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope
A recovering alcoholic returns to her chaotic Irish family and finds herself entangled in secrets and suspicion. Roisin Gallagher and Ciarán Hinds star.
Fearless (2017) – Crime/Legal
For fans of The Split, Silk, and The Escape Artist
Helen McCrory plays a human rights lawyer reopening a murder case while facing political pressure and surveillance. Written by Patrick Harbinson (24, Homeland).
Mr Bates vs the Post Office (2024) – Crime/Legal
For fans of Quiz, The Salisbury Poisonings, and Four Lives
Toby Jones leads this dramatisation of the Horizon IT scandal, where hundreds of sub-postmasters were wrongly accused of theft. Based on the UK’s biggest miscarriage of justice.
Apple Tree Yard (2017) – Crime/Thriller
For fans of The Affair, The Fall, and Obsession
Emily Watson plays a scientist whose affair leads to a violent crime and a courtroom reckoning. Adapted from Louise Doughty’s bestselling novel.
Flesh and Blood (2020) – Crime/Family
For fans of The Nest, The Sister, and The Replacement
A widow’s new romance unsettles her adult children and triggers a suspicious death. Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis star.
24 (2001) – Thriller/Counterterrorism
For fans of Homeland, Designated Survivor, and The Night Agent
Each season unfolds in real time as Jack Bauer races against the clock to stop terrorist threats. Kiefer Sutherland stars in this Emmy-winning series created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran. WYALAN Rating: 5/5
Under the Banner of Heaven (2022) – Thriller/True Crime
For fans of True Detective, Waco, and When They See Us
A detective’s faith is tested while investigating a brutal murder linked to a fundamentalist offshoot of the LDS Church. Andrew Garfield stars in this adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s nonfiction book. WYALAN Rating: 3/5
A Murder at the End of the World (2023) – Thriller/Mystery
For fans of The OA, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and The Resort
A Gen Z amateur sleuth is invited to a tech billionaire’s remote retreat, where a guest turns up dead. Created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij (The OA). WYALAN Rating: 3/5
Flashforward (2009) – Thriller/Sci-Fi
For fans of Fringe, Manifest, and The Event
A mysterious global blackout causes everyone on Earth to glimpse their future, triggering a race to understand what’s coming. Based on the novel by Robert J. Sawyer.
Damages (2007) – Thriller/Legal
For fans of The Good Fight, The Undoing, and Anatomy of a Scandal
A brilliant but ruthless lawyer mentors a young associate while manipulating high-stakes cases and personal vendettas. Glenn Close and Rose Byrne star in this twist-heavy legal thriller.
Malpractice (2023) – Thriller/Medical
For fans of Vigil, This Is Going to Hurt, and The Control Room
A doctor is investigated after a fatal overdose during a chaotic shift, exposing systemic failures and personal secrets. Written by Grace Ofori-Attah, a former NHS doctor.
I Fought the Law (2025) – Thriller/Legal
For fans of Fearless, Showtrial, and The Twelve
A whistleblower lawyer takes on a powerful police union after uncovering corruption and cover-ups. Inspired by real events and starring Vinette Robinson.
Fake (2025) – Thriller/Media
For fans of Press, The Newsreader, and Anatomy of a Scandal
A rising journalist uncovers a fabricated story that threatens to destroy her career and the newsroom around her. Starring Katherine Kelly and Connor Swindells.
Rabbit Hole (2023) – Thriller/Conspiracy
For fans of Person of Interest, Condor, and The Recruit
A corporate espionage expert is framed for murder and uncovers a shadowy organisation manipulating global events. Kiefer Sutherland returns to the genre in this paranoid thriller.
The Old Man (2022) – Thriller/Espionage
For fans of Slow Horses, Reacher, and The Night Manager
A former CIA operative goes on the run after his past catches up with him. Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow star in this adaptation of Thomas Perry’s novel.
Fight Night (2024) – Thriller/Political
For fans of Bodyguard, The State Within, and The Diplomat
A political fixer is drawn into a deadly conspiracy on the eve of a televised leadership debate. Written by Peter Moffat (Criminal Justice, Your Honor).
Breathtaking (2024) – Thriller/Medical
For fans of This Is Going to Hurt, Five Days, and The Salisbury Poisonings
A hospital consultant navigates the chaos of the early COVID-19 pandemic while battling institutional denial. Adapted from Rachel Clarke’s memoir, co-written by Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty).
Halt and Catch Fire (2014) – Thriller/Tech
For fans of Mr. Robot, The Dropout, and The Social Network
Visionaries and misfits drive the rise of personal computing and the early internet boom in 1980s America. Lee Pace and Mackenzie Davis lead this character-driven tech drama.
Riches (2022) – Thriller/Family Business
For fans of Empire, Succession, and Greenleaf
After the sudden death of a cosmetics mogul, his estranged children battle for control of the company. Created by Abby Ajayi (How to Get Away with Murder, Inventing Anna).
Loki (2021) – Fantasy/Multiverse
For fans of WandaVision, Doctor Who, and Legion
After stealing the Tesseract, Loki is recruited by the Time Variance Authority to fix the timeline he broke. Tom Hiddleston returns in this Marvel series exploring identity, chaos, and cosmic bureaucracy. WYALAN Rating: 4/5
Lost (2004) – Sci-Fi/Mystery
For fans of Manifest, From, and The Leftovers
Survivors of a plane crash struggle to stay alive on a mysterious island filled with secrets, symbols, and shifting timelines. Created by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber. WYALAN Rating: 4/5
Battlestar Galactica (2004) – Sci-Fi/Political
For fans of The Expanse, Foundation, and Stargate Universe
The last remnants of humanity flee across the stars after a Cylon attack, searching for the mythical planet Earth. Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell lead this reimagined space opera created by Ronald D. Moore (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Outlander).
Fringe (2008) – Sci-Fi/Paranormal
For fans of The X-Files, Dark, and Person of Interest
An FBI team investigates unexplained phenomena linked to fringe science, alternate realities, and corporate conspiracy. Created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci (Alias, Star Trek).
The Prisoner (1967) – Sci-Fi/Psychological
For fans of Black Mirror, Severance, and Utopia
A former spy wakes up in a mysterious coastal village where everyone is numbered and escape is impossible. Patrick McGoohan created and starred in this allegorical cult classic.
Farscape (1999) – Sci-Fi/Adventure
For fans of Firefly, Lexx, and Doctor Who
An astronaut is flung across the galaxy and joins a crew of fugitives aboard a living ship pursued by hostile forces. Known for its wild alien design and emotional arcs, it was produced by The Jim Henson Company.
Orphan Black (2013) – Sci-Fi/Thriller
For fans of Humans, Black Mirror, and The 4400
A woman discovers she’s one of many clones entangled in a biotech conspiracy. Tatiana Maslany won an Emmy for playing multiple genetically identical but wildly distinct characters.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) – Sci-Fi/Exploration
For fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Orville, and Babylon 5
Captain Pike leads the USS Enterprise on episodic missions across the galaxy before the era of Kirk and Spock. Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Ethan Peck star in this optimistic prequel.
Mrs. Davis (2023) – Sci-Fi/Absurdist
For fans of The Good Place, Upload, and Devs
A nun wages war against an all-powerful algorithm in a world where faith and tech collide. Created by Tara Hernandez (The Big Bang Theory) and Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, Lost).
Colony (2016) – Sci-Fi/Occupation
For fans of Falling Skies, The Man in the High Castle, and V
A family navigates life under alien occupation in Los Angeles, torn between resistance and survival. Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies star in this slow-burn dystopian thriller.
Renegade Nell (2024) – Fantasy/Adventure
For fans of The Nevers, The Witcher, and Enola Holmes
A highwaywoman in 18th-century England discovers she’s been chosen by fate to fight a magical conspiracy. Created by Sally Wainwright (Gentleman Jack, Happy Valley), starring Louisa Harland.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) – Supernatural/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Charmed, Teen Wolf, and Supernatural
A high school student battles vampires, demons, and apocalypses while juggling friendships and fate. Created by Joss Whedon, the series blends horror, humour, and emotional depth.
Angel (1999) – Supernatural/Noir
For fans of Constantine, Moonlight, and The Originals
A vampire with a soul relocates to Los Angeles to fight evil and seek redemption through a supernatural detective agency. This darker spin-off from Buffy explores guilt, prophecy, and moral ambiguity.
The Vampire Diaries (2009) – Supernatural/Romance
For fans of True Blood, Shadowhunters, and The Secret Circle
Two vampire brothers return to their hometown and reignite a centuries-old love triangle with a human girl. Based on L.J. Smith’s novels, the series launched a sprawling TV universe.
The Originals (2013) – Supernatural/Family
For fans of Legacies, Salem, and Penny Dreadful
The first family of vampires returns to New Orleans to reclaim power and protect their legacy. A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries, it centres on Klaus Mikaelson and his fractured clan.
Being Human (2010) – Supernatural/Flatshare
For fans of Misfits, In the Flesh, and Crazyhead
A vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost share a house in Bristol while trying to live normal lives. This British cult hit balances horror mythology with everyday emotional struggles.
Into the Badlands (2015) – Supernatural/Martial Arts
For fans of Warrior, The Witcher, and Altered Carbon
In a post-apocalyptic feudal world, a warrior and a gifted boy search for enlightenment and escape. Known for its stylised fight choreography and mythic tone.
Doom Patrol (2019) – Supernatural/Outcast Heroes
For fans of Legion, Umbrella Academy, and Titans
A group of traumatised misfits with bizarre powers confront time loops, cults, and interdimensional threats. Based on the DC Comics series, created by Jeremy Carver (Supernatural).
Stargirl (2020) – Supernatural/Legacy
For fans of Smallville, Runaways, and The Flash
A teenager discovers her stepfather’s superhero past and inherits a cosmic staff to lead a new generation of heroes. Created by Geoff Johns, based on his DC Comics character.
Totally Completely Fine (2023) – Supernatural/Dark Comedy
For fans of Dead Like Me, The End, and After Life
A young woman inherits her grandfather’s cliffside home and discovers it’s a suicide prevention hotspot. As she becomes an unlikely guardian, ghosts and grief collide with gallows humour.
Downton Abbey (2010) – Historical/Family
For fans of Upstairs Downstairs, Victoria, and The Gilded Age
Aristocrats and servants navigate seismic social change in post-Edwardian England, from the Titanic to the Jazz Age. Created by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), starring Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, and Michelle Dockery.
Brideshead Revisited (1981) – Romantic/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Maurice, The Go-Between, and The Remains of the Day
A young Oxford graduate becomes entangled with a wealthy Catholic family across decades of longing and loss. Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews star in this Emmy-winning adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s novel.
Victoria (2016) – Historical/Biopic
For fans of The Crown, Belgravia, and Young Victoria
Jenna Coleman portrays Queen Victoria from her teenage ascension to her early reign, balancing duty, romance, and political upheaval. Created by Daisy Goodwin, with Tom Hughes as Prince Albert.
The Forsyte Saga (2002) – Romantic/Period
For fans of Sense and Sensibility, Howards End, and The House of Mirth
A wealthy family’s obsession with property and propriety drives generations of conflict and repressed desire. Damian Lewis and Gina McKee lead this adaptation of John Galsworthy’s novels.
Pan Am (2011) – Historical/Aviation
For fans of Mad Men, The Hour, and Catch Me If You Can
Jet-age stewardesses chase glamour, freedom, and Cold War intrigue in this 1960s-set drama. Christina Ricci and Margot Robbie star as crew members navigating life at 30,000 feet.
Sanditon (2019) – Romantic/Period
For fans of Persuasion, Vanity Fair, and North & South
A spirited young woman arrives in a seaside resort on the cusp of development and scandal. Based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, adapted by Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Bleak House).
Three Little Birds (2023) – Historical/Migration
For fans of Small Axe, Call the Midwife, and The Larkins
Three Jamaican women arrive in 1950s Britain seeking new beginnings and face racism, resilience, and reinvention. Created by Lenny Henry, inspired by his mother’s journey.
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2024) – Biopic/Crime
For fans of Rillington Place, Des, and The Reckoning
Ruth Ellis becomes the last woman hanged in Britain after shooting her lover in a fit of despair. Lucy Boynton stars in this dramatisation of the infamous 1955 case.
Archie (2023) – Biopic/Entertainment
For fans of Feud, Nolly, and The Offer
Jason Isaacs plays Cary Grant, tracing his rise from poverty in Bristol to Hollywood royalty. Written by Jeff Pope (Philomena, A Confession), the series explores fame, identity, and reinvention.
A Spy Among Friends (2022) – Espionage/Cold War
For fans of The Ipcress File, Slow Horses, and The Game
MI6 agent Kim Philby’s betrayal shakes British intelligence and personal loyalties during the height of the Cold War. Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce star in this adaptation of Ben Macintyre’s book.
Scrubs (2001) – Comedy/Medical
For fans of Ted Lasso, Cougar Town, and New Girl
A group of young doctors navigate friendship, failure, and fantasy sequences at Sacred Heart Hospital. Created by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Spin City), starring Zach Braff and Donald Faison. WYALAN Rating: 5/5
Doc Martin (2004) – Comedy/Medical
For fans of The Detectorists, Northern Exposure, and Portwenn Diaries
A grumpy London surgeon with a blood phobia becomes the GP of a quirky Cornish village. Martin Clunes stars in this long-running fish-out-of-water dramedy.
Shoresy (2022) – Comedy/Sports
For fans of Letterkenny, Eastbound & Down, and Welcome to Wrexham
A foul-mouthed hockey enforcer joins a struggling team in Sudbury and vows never to lose again. Jared Keeso reprises his role from Letterkenny in this spin-off series.
Gilmore Girls (2000) – Comedy/Family
For fans of Parenthood, Everwood, and Dawson’s Creek
A fast-talking single mother and her bookish daughter navigate love, ambition, and small-town eccentricities. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.
Jane the Virgin (2014) – Comedy/Telenovela
For fans of Ugly Betty, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Never Have I Ever
A devout Latina is accidentally artificially inseminated, triggering a whirlwind of romance, crime, and family secrets. Gina Rodriguez stars in this satirical telenovela adaptation.
Hart of Dixie (2011) – Comedy/Romance
For fans of Sweet Magnolias, Virgin River, and Everwood
A New York doctor inherits a small-town practice in Alabama and finds herself caught between rival suitors and Southern traditions. Rachel Bilson stars as the fish-out-of-water heroine.
The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021) – Comedy/Campus
For fans of Girls, Booksmart, and Grown-ish
Four freshmen at a New England college juggle academics, hookups, and identity crises. Created by Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project, Never Have I Ever).
Lodge 49 (2018) – Comedy/Magical Realism
For fans of Bored to Death, Dispatches from Elsewhere, and The Leftovers
A laid-back ex-surfer stumbles into a fraternal lodge that may hold the key to his destiny. Wyatt Russell stars in this offbeat tale of alchemy, capitalism, and community.
Everybody Hates Chris (2005) – Comedy/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Abbott Elementary, The Wonder Years, and Black-ish
Chris Rock narrates his teenage years growing up in 1980s Brooklyn with a strict dad, a tough school, and endless awkwardness. Tyler James Williams stars in this semi-autobiographical sitcom.
All American (2018) – Comedy/Sports Drama
For fans of Friday Night Lights, One Tree Hill, and Swagger
A high school football star from South Central is recruited to play in Beverly Hills, straddling two worlds. Inspired by the life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger.
Minx (2022) – Comedy/Feminist
For fans of GLOW, Physical, and The Deuce
In 1970s Los Angeles, a young feminist teams up with a porn publisher to launch the first erotic magazine for women. Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson star in this period publishing dramedy.
Devious Maids (2013) – Comedy/Mystery
For fans of Desperate Housewives, Good Trouble, and Why Women Kill
Five Latina maids in Beverly Hills uncover secrets, scandals, and murder while working for the rich and ruthless. Created by Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives), produced by Eva Longoria.
Brockmire (2017) – Comedy/Sports
For fans of Eastbound & Down, Barry, and The Righteous Gemstones
A disgraced baseball announcer attempts a comeback in the minor leagues while battling addiction and absurdity. Hank Azaria stars in this foul-mouthed redemption arc.
Douglas Is Cancelled (2024) – Comedy/Media
For fans of The Morning Show, W1A, and The Newsroom
A veteran news anchor faces public backlash after an off-air comment goes viral. Written by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Sherlock), starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan.
Arrow (2012) – Action/Superhero
For fans of The Flash, Titans, and Daredevil
A billionaire playboy returns from presumed death to fight crime with a bow and a secret list. This DC Comics adaptation launched the CW’s interconnected Arrowverse.
The Flash (2014) – Action/Superhero
For fans of Smallville, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl
After a particle accelerator explosion, a forensic scientist gains super speed and battles metahuman threats. Grant Gustin stars as Barry Allen in this Arrowverse spin-off.
Smallville (2001) – Action/Origin Story
For fans of Superman & Lois, Gotham, and The Winchesters
Clark Kent grows up in rural Kansas, discovering his powers and facing early enemies before becoming Superman. Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum lead this long-running origin series.
Special Ops: Lioness (2023) – Action/Espionage
For fans of SEAL Team, The Night Agent, and Jack Ryan
A young marine is recruited into a covert CIA program targeting high-value terrorist connections. Created by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Sicario), starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman.
Into the Badlands (2015) – Action/Martial Arts
For fans of Warrior, The Witcher, and Altered Carbon
In a post-apocalyptic feudal world, a warrior and a gifted boy search for enlightenment and escape. Known for stylised fight choreography and supernatural undertones.
The Old Man (2022) – Action/Thriller
For fans of Reacher, Slow Horses, and The Terminal List
A retired CIA operative goes on the run after his past resurfaces violently. Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow star in this adaptation of Thomas Perry’s novel.
Rabbit Hole (2023) – Action/Conspiracy
For fans of Condor, Person of Interest, and The Recruit
A corporate spy is framed for murder and uncovers a shadowy organisation manipulating global events. Kiefer Sutherland returns to the genre in this paranoid thriller.
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