David Farnor | On 24, Nov 2024

Netflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Apple TV+. Paramount+. All 4. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box to the essentials you need in your streaming queue.

We’ve sorted through All The TV to bring you your September 2024 UK TV highlights – what’s worth watching and where you can stream it online in the UK.

Week 1

 

Paris Has Fallen

When a terrorist group led by the villainous Jacob Pearce attacks a high-profile event, with the French Minister of Defence as their target, protection officer Vincent Taleb finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor to save the day. But when events take a dark turn, Vincent and Zara soon realise that the plan extends beyond just one politician. When they suspect that one of their colleagues in the security services is feeding information to Jacob, Vincent and Zara find themselves needing to rely only on each other. Increasingly isolated and with Jacob always one step ahead, can this unlikely pair stop Paris from falling to a man hell-bent on vengeance? All episodes arrive at once.

Citadel: Honey Bunny

Born from the world of Citadel, the Indian series is directed by Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK) and written by Sita R. Menon, along with Raj & DK. The thriller follows stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan), who recruits struggling actress Honey (Samantha) for a side gig as they are hurled into a high-stakes world of action, espionage, and betrayal. All episodes arrive at once.

Day of the Jackal

An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Eddie Redmayne), makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake. A fresh twist on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 classic, the ten-part series also stars Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel, No Time To Die), Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist, Snatch), Charles Dance (Game Of Thrones) and Richard Dormer (Fortitude). Episodes 1 to 5 arrive together, then new episodes arrive weekly.

Junior Taskmaster

Rose Matafeo is the Junior Taskmaster, alongside her assistant Mike Wozniak, in Taskmaster’s shiny-new offspring, as 25 crafty kids go head-to-head in fiendishly tricky tasks to win Rose’s golden head.

Arcane: Season 2

Complex characters, exciting action and stunning visuals make this video game adaptation one of Netflix’s most surprising shows. It follows Jinx (Ella Purnell) — also known as Powder — and Vi (Hailee Steinfeld), two sisters who find themselves on rival sides. As they become transformed by the conflict, they find themselves veering down different paths. Season 2 arrives in two parts.

Week 2

 

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light

Based on the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s trilogy, the series follows the original Wolf Hall, which aired in 2015 and was based on the first two entries in Mantel’s trilogy.
Mark Rylance will reprise his role as Thomas Cromwell, after the first series followed his rapid rise to power in the court of Henry VII through to the death of Anne Boleyn. We pick things up in May, 1536. Anne Boleyn, Henry’s second wife, is dead. As the axe drops, Thomas Cromwell emerges from the bloodbath to continue his climb to power and wealth, while his formidable master, Henry, settles to short-lived happiness with his third queen, Jane Seymour.

Bad Sisters: Season 2

Two years after the events of Season 1, the close-knit Garvey sisters may have moved on, but when past truths resurface, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight, suspicions are at an all-time high, lies are told, secrets are revealed and the sisters are forced to work out who they can trust. Episode 1 and 2 arrive together, followed by weekly episodes until the finale on Christmas Day.

Cross

Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. Hodge stars in the series and also serves as a producer. Cross also stars Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold. All episodes arrive at once.

Silo: Season 2

Silo is the story of the last ten thousand people on Earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and any who try to find out face fatal consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer who seeks answers about a loved one’s murder and tumbles onto a mystery that goes far deeper than she could have ever imagined. The 10 episodes arrive one a a time weekly, until the finale on 17th January 2025.

Moonflower Murders

After Magpie Murders aired on BritBox in 2022 – and was acquired by BBC One in 2023 – Anthony Horowitz’s mind-bending murder mystery returns for a second season, with Timothy McMullan and Lesley Manville reprising their roles of literary detective Atticus Pünd and publishing editor Susan Ryeland. As Susan Ryeland is less than perfectly happy with the realities of running a hotel in Crete, she eagerly takes up an unexpected financial inducement to help solve the puzzle of a missing woman.

Week 3

 

Landman: Season 1

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter star, with guest stars including Jon Hamm, Andy Garcia and Michael Peña.

Dune: Prophecy

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Episodes arrive weekly.

The Listeners: Season 1

Can you hear it? Is this mysterious hum a gift for the chosen few – or the soundtrack to a living nightmare? Provocative, haunting drama starring Rebecca Hall.

My Brilliant Friend: Season 4

Based on the best-selling novels by Elena Ferrante, My Brilliant Friend follows Elena Greco and Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo. Their story covers over 60 years, exploring the mystery of Lila — Elena’s brilliant best friend and worst enemy. Season 4 delves into the adult lives of Elena and Lila, who find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 1980s. Amid motherhood, career demands, betrayals, threats, disappearances, and natural disasters, the two lifelong friends once again reside in the same neighbourhood. Episodes arrive weekly.

Cruel Intentions: Season 1

Twenty-five years after the iconic film captivated audiences with its provocative drama, sex, and scandal, this eight-part series introduces a new class of cruel characters who are ready to take their games and manipulation to a whole new level. All episodes arrive at once.

A Man on the Inside: Season 1

Ted Danson stars in this comedy series based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent. It follows retired professor Charles (Ted Danson), who feels life has nothing new in store for him. A year after his wife’s passing, he’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). But when he spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure. Charles’ mission: to go undercover inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom.

Week 4

 

Matlock

Matlock stars Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.

Chef’s Table: Season 7

Netflix’s long-running food documentary returns for another mouth-watering selection of stories behind top-flight cuisine and culinary creators.

The Madness: Season 1

Colman Domingo stars in this timely action thriller about a former political consultant as he’s framed for the crime and has to go on the run to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.

Senna: Season 1

Nothing moves faster than a lifetime. Netflix’s drama tells the real story of the F1 driver destined to be a hero.

The Agency

The Agency follows Martian (Michael Fassbender), a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.

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