David Farnor | On 20, Apr 2024

In this golden age of TV, there’s always something new to be counting down to. But there’s also always something to be catching up with, from the show all your mates are talking about to the one that’s easy to overlook in the never-ending sea of content. Need something to watch tonight? Look no further than this list, as we round up what’s trending on-demand this week. (From TV to films, find out what to watch right now with our streaming recommendations hub.)

Here are the top 10 UK TV shows available on catch-up this week:

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1. Fallout

A darkly funny, action-packed, post-apocalyptic satire, this energetic video game adaptation is a strange, surprising hoot.

2. Baby Reindeer

Netflix’s astonishing series based on Richard Gadd’s one-man show of the same name is a twisted account of one man’s real experience of being stalked. The result is unpredictable, unsettling, heartfelt and funny in a manner that’s totally unique.

3. Superman & Lois

This refreshingly human take on the Man of Steel is a warm, entertaining and grounded slice of superhero spectacle.

4. Ripley

Andrew Scott is enjoyably slippery as Tom Ripley in this gorgeously composed adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novels.

5. 3 Body Problem

This sprawling sci-fi epic from the people behind the Game of Thrones TV series gets off to a slow start but that doesn’t stop its impressive ambition.

6. X-Men ’97

This perfectly pitched revival of the animated X-Men series hits the nostalgia button right on the head.

7. Dinosaur

Ashley Storrie’s hilarious, thoughtful sitcom follows two sisters, one autistic and one naively rushing into a marriage. The result is a brilliant fish-out-of-water tale that makes sure the brunt of the absurdity sits with the water.

8. Shogun

Civil war, samurai and shipping trades collide in this epic period drama that’s packed with sumptuous visuals and brutal combat.

9. This Town

Steven Knight’s beautifully filmed story of Birmingham’s music scene in the 1980s is occasionally muddled but has a beat and an attitude that draws you in.

10. Avoidance

Romesh Rangathan delivers an amusing turn full of pathos in this enjoyably awkward drama about Spencer, a father struggling to face up to a break-up with his partner while also attempting to avoid any kind of confrontation or responsibility. As relatable as it is realistic.

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