What to watch: the best things available to stream now
From binge-worthy box sets to gripping new thrillers - your evenings are sorted
With the temperature slowly dropping and the nights drawing in, staying in is much more appealing than heading out to face the elements. Here are some of the best things to watch right now.
ICYMI at the cinema...
American Honey
The story of Star, a teenage girl (Sasha Lane) who runs away from her abusive father, joins a band of travelling salespeople and drives across the Midwest flogging magazine subscriptions. A tale of love and law-breaking, it’s a cracking coming-of-age flick. And with a running time of 162 minutes, it requires a comfy sofa. Popcorn at the ready people.
On Netflix
If you haven't read the book...
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
Patrick Dempsey stars as Harry Quebert, a renowned writer implicated in the murder of a 15-year-old girl who went missing years before. Based on the bestselling novel by Joël Dicker that sold more than two million copies, this miniseries promises to be a real nail-biter.
On Now TV
For a thrilling binge-watch...
Bodyguard
It’s the thriller everyone’s been talking about. And it’s finally come to an end… This six-part series follows Police Sergeant David Budd (played by Richard Madden) in his role as a specialist protection officer safeguarding the well-being of Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes) — whose views on Middle Eastern foreign policy lie in direct contrast to those of war veteran Budd. If you missed it, it’s time to catch up — and fast!
On BBC iPlayer
A different kind of Sex and the City...
The Deuce
Back for a second series, The Deuce tells the story of the rapid growth of NYC’s porn industry in the Seventies. Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal as Eileen “Candy” Merrell, the new season opens in 1977 and promises to deliver a pot pourri of punk, disco, and, of course, porn, all against the backdrop of a buzzing city.
On Now TV
For fans of detective shows...
No Offence
Paul Abbott’s BAFTA-nominated police procedural is back for a third season. Following Detective Inspector Viv Deering (Joanna Scanlan) and her team who are based at Friday Street station in Manchester, the new series features Far Right extremists and the attempted murder of a politician. As DI Viv explains, “There’s a storm in a Far Right tea cup brewing here”. Get up to date by catching up with the first two series now.
On All 4
Intense drama...
Black Earth Rising
The supremely talented Michaela Coel (Chewing Gum, Black Mirror) fronts BBC 2’s new international drama directed by Bafta-winner Hugo Blick. Coel plays Kate, a criminal investigator who was brought to the UK as a child during the Rwandan genocide. Fast-paced and gripping, the thriller delves into the West’s relationship with Africa, past and present. A must-watch.
On BBC iPlayer
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