Need some TV inspiration? Here's what to stream tonight
Whether you fancy getting stuck into a documentary or enjoying a movie night in, your evenings are sorted
Make the most of your nights in with these five streaming recommendations...
For Sunday chilling
Planet Earth II
There aren’t many television programmes that have the same soothing power as Planet Earth, and with the second series’ recent arrival to Netflix, you can now make the most of Sir David Attenborough’s dulcet tones at your leisure. With mind-blowing visuals and fascinating insights into species across the globe, it’s the ultimate go-to for Sunday afternoons when you’re feeling tired and emotional. Just grab the popcorn.
On Netflix now
To make you think
Westworld
On Monday, the season 2 finale of Westworld aired on Sky Atlantic, concluding a riveting series packed full with twists and turns. The Emmy-nominated sci-fi epic is set in a Wild West-themed amusement park populated by androids, boasting an all-star cast that includes Thandie Newton and Anthony Hopkins.
If delving into complex and intricate fictional universes is your thing, this is definitely something to put on your list.
Season 1 on Amazon Instant Video, Season 2 on Now TV
For an alternative look at British romance
The Secret World of Tinder
With Love Island dominating much of office conversation, the state of contemporary British romance is at the forefront of many people’s minds. That’s why The Secret World Of Tinder, a 2015 documentary exploring how apps have revolutionised how we date, is particularly pertinent. From heartbreak and deception to deviancy and fetish, the eye-opening show is a far cry from the picture-perfect coupling up of a certain reality show.
On All 4 now
To cheer yourself up
Queer Eye Season 2
Just four short months after the first season of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’s 2018 reboot (as the snappier Queer Eye) — bringing with it a new generation of fans and memes — comes the fab five’s next round of life lessons. Join Jonathan, Antoni, Tan, Karamo and Bobby for more emotional journeys as they diversify their line-up of makeover recipients to include women and trans people. Have tissues to hand.
On Netflix now
ICYMI at the cinema
Blade Runner 2049
Now that last year’s much-anticipated Blade Runner sequel is available to stream, your next at-home movie night is sorted. Set 30 years after the original, and with Ryan Gosling, below right, on board as K, a replicant working for the LAPD, the highly-stylised neo-noir has been hailed by some as even better than Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece.
On Now TV
To refresh your memory
Glow, Season 1
If a female-fronted comedy about Eighties wrestling isn’t enough to pique your interest, its cool synthheavy soundtrack and spectacular visuals should certainly do the trick. With season 2 dropping Friday, now’s the time to binge-watch the first offering. Following the life of Ruth (Alison Brie), one of the “Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling”, the show’s digestible 30-35 minute episodes make it as addictive as it is charming. On Netflix now
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