The best TV shows to stream on Sky and NOW – from The Day of the Jackal to Brassic
THESE days we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to TV shows, which is why it can make deciding what to watch that much harder.
With so much available on Sky – from edge-of-your-seat dramas to informative documentaries – we’ve done the hard work for you and picked the best shows to watch.
Check out the top shows available to watch on Sky & NOW.
DRAMA
The Day of the Jackal
One season
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If you enjoy a gripping thriller then The Day of the Jackal is one to add to your must-watch list. Based on the seminal novel by Frederick Forsyth and award-winning 1973 movie of the same-name, this Sky Original drama series follows a thrilling chase across Europe as a British intelligence officer tries to capture a ruthless assassin known as The Jackal. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, this series will have you glued to the screen!
Sweetpea
One season
Based on the hit CJ Skuse novel of the same name, Sweetpea is a deviously twisted coming-of-‘rage’ story starring Ella Purnell. The series follows Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who has spent her life being overlooked. But when she experiences a series of tragedies she snaps and develops a vengeful taste for…murder. With a second series confirmed, there’s no better time to play catch-up!
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Succession
Four seasons
We couldn’t not include Succession – a show that needs no introduction. Succession is undoubtedly one of THE best TV series ever. With an average audience score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has watched the series and hasn’t loved it.
With compelling themes, captivating narrative and complex characters, Succession is a gripping series that follows the toxic blend of power and family dynamics. The show centres on the Roy family and their fight for control of global media and entertainment conglomerate, Waystar RoyCo.
Fire Country
Two seasons
Let’s be honest, we all love a procedural drama. It’s the perfect easy-watching TV to stick on when you’re looking for some light reprieve from everyday life which is exactly why you’re going to want to add Fire Country to your watch list. The series follows a young convict, Bode Donovan, as he seeks redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison-release firefighting programme.
With two seasons available on Sky Witness (and 22 episodes in season one), this series will keep you busy!
True Detective
Four seasons
True Detective is the crime anthology series which welcomes a new detective (or two) each season and sees them tasked with investigating a police case.
From the intense performances of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in the first season to Jodie Foster’s gripping investigation in the icy setting of Alaska in the latest season, each season has welcomed A-List stars to the cast.
The Lazarus Project
Two seasons
If you’ve got a time-travel shaped hole in your life after watching Bodies and Loki, then The Lazarus Project is one for you. In this high-octane, time-travel thriller Paapa Essiedu stars as George your
everyday kind of guy who wakes up one morning to discover he’s lived this morning already – six months prior.
With everyone else none the wiser to the time loop, George is contacted by a secret
organisation, The Lazarus Project, and thrust into missions to save the world. With two seasons available to watch, it’s the series that will have you coming back for more.
The White Lotus
Three seasons
The White Lotus is a sharp social satire following the exploits of various employees and guests at an exclusive resort over the span of one highly transformative week. As each episode unfolds you get to see the complex truth behind the seemingly picture-perfect guests and cheerful staff.
Set against a luxury backdrop - a Hawaiian resort in Season 1 and Sicily in Season 2 and Thailand in Season 3 – White Lotus is must-watch viewing, even if it’s just to see Jennifer Coolidge in her iconic role as Tanya. If you’re one of the few who has never seen this hit series, trust us when we say it’s one you’ll want to watch.
The Wire
Five seasons
Despite being released more than two decades ago, The Wire has stood the test of time when it comes to exceptional TV series. Set in the city of Baltimore, this highly realistic and totally unvarnished drama chronicles the vagaries of crime, law enforcement, politics, education and media in Baltimore as it follows a team of cops and the criminals they are after.
In contrast to conventional US cop dramas, The Wire focuses on how corruption and injustice are failing the American population. Starring Dominic West and Idris Elba, the series is just as good a watch now as it was twenty years ago.
The Lovers
One series
For all you rom-com fans, this series might just be the one for you. Set in Belfast, The Lovers follows Janet a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who couldn’t give a shit about anything much at all, including her life, and Seamus a handsome, self-centred, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend.
This is a sexy, funny, fight-y love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other – yet may just be utterly right.
The Sopranos
Six seasons
The Sopranos needs no introduction. Considered the pinnacle of TV drama by many, it blends dark humour, family drama and gangster cliches to give us a masterpiece. This all-time classic drama stars James Gandolfini as ruthless mobster and troubled family man Tony Soprano, as he tries to balance his role as leader of a criminal organisation and family life.
Gangs of London
Three series
Hit Sky series, Gangs of London was an instant success enthralling fans from the first episode. As the name suggests, the show is all about the power struggle between international gangs and the problems that come about when the head of London’s most powerful mob family is killed. It’s brutal, high-energy and addictive – everything you want from a TV show.
Game of Thrones
Eight seasons
Game of Thrones started off as a series of novels by George R.R. Martin and quickly became a cultural phenomenon when the TV series debuted in 2011. Set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, it chronicles the violent struggles of the realm's noble families for control of the Iron Throne.
The families also face threats from the icy North and the eastern continent of Essos. Featuring a huge ensemble cast, including Peter Dinklage, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones is a TV series like no other.
House of the Dragon
Two seasons
You’ve finished Game of Thrones and are at a loss with what to watch next, thinking that nothing can come close. Well, think again. Set 200 years before the events of GoT, House of the Dragon recounts the history of the Targaryen family when House Targaryen was at the height of its power.The hit show returned for a second season in 2024 which saw Westeros on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively.
The Last of Us
Two seasons
The Last of Us was originally released as a PlayStation game ten years ago – with many considering it one of the best videogames ever. In 2023, the TV adaptation - based on the video game of the same name – was released and quickly received praise for its ability to stay true to its origins whilst exploring new storylines. The series takes place 20 years after modern civilisation has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
To fans delight, the series returned for season two in April 2025 – picking up five years after the events of the first season when Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them.
COMEDY
Brassic
Six seasons
Now Six seasons (and a Christmas special) in Brassic continues to deliver the drama and laughs. Set in Northern England, the series follows Vinnie O’Neill and his group of mates who have spent their life causing chaos in the small town of Hawley. From stealing tiny horses to taking on fatbergs, this crew have done it all even occasionally finding themselves in hot water with local crime bosses. An easy British comedy to lose yourself in, this might just become your next TV obsession.
The Office (US)
Nine seasons
Based on the popular British series of the same name, the American version of The Office is widely considered superior – largely due to its nine series run compared to the UK version’s two. The series follows the dysfunctional staff of a paper company as they’re filmed by a documentary crew who are hoping to learn more about modern office life. Starring Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson and John Krasinski, The Office (US) is often referred to as one of the best sitcoms ever. And with nine seasons to binge, why not find out for yourself!
Sex and the City
Six seasons
Based on Candace Bushnell's best-selling book, Sex and the City is the hit comedy series that stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw - a thirtysomething writer whose personal life and friendships are fodder for her weekly society column. The show is often credited with being the first to focus on female friendship and for offering an honest depiction of single women in their 30s and 40s.
PS. If, after six seasons, you want more then there’s always And Just Like That… - the next chapter in the Sex and the City story.
Will & Grace
Eight seasons
Set in NYC, just like all the great US sitcoms, Will & Grace follows the lives of gay lawyer Will Truman and his best friend and flatmate, interior designer Grace Adler. The original show ran for eight seasons, before it was revived for a further three in 2017 and with a number of Emmy Awards under its belt, it’s one of THE classic American sitcoms. Expect quick, witty comedy which will leave you howling on the sofa – one to watch when you’re in need of a mood-boost!
DOCUMENTARIES
The Body Next Door
One season
Not for the fainthearted, this grisly documentary series delves into one of the most shocking true crime cases of the past decade and will leave you questioning how well you know your neighbours. Back in 2015, what began as a seemingly harmless prank involving a medical skeleton took a horrifying turn when it was discovered that the ‘skeleton’ was a real human body that had been stored in the garden of a quiet residential block in the sleeping Welsh village of Beddau.
This documentary series recounts the story and delves into how the police managed to uncover who the body belonged to. An addictive three-parter that you can easily binge in one go!
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
This documentary is a must-watch, Harry Potter fan or not. The one-off film tells the story of stuntman David Holmes, who was selected to play Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double in the first Harry Potter film before a tragic accident on the penultimate film left him paralysed with a debilitating spinal injury.
Featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the Potter films and interviews with Radcliffe himself, the documentary is an extraordinary story of resilience and one that will leave you feeling all the emotions but above all, inspired.
Telemarketers
This three-part documentary series tells the story of how two young employees at a New Jersey telemarketing company began to suspect there was something untoward going on and embarked on
a 20-year undercover investigation to expose the scam.
With camcorder footage showcasing the crazy goings-on in the office (drug use and tattooing to name a few), the doc uncovers the world of telemarketing and the story behind a billion-dollar scam.
Hatton
Let’s face it, we’re all pretty nosy. Which is why, us Brits, love a documentary that gives us the behind-the-scenes access into our favourite personalities. And that’s exactly what Sky documentary Hatton gave us.
Boxing hero Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton is one of the world’s most beloved boxers, having spent years entertaining the nation in the ring, but how well do we really know him? This documentary charts his journey from the Hattersley estate near Manchester to headlining in Las Vegas, as well as hearing from ‘The Hitman’ himself, his closest friends and family.
The Essex Murders
The Essex Murders follows one of the biggest criminal cases in the UK and if your algorithm is anything like ours then it’s the series that was all over TikTok when it was released back in April. The documentary chronicles the murders of three notorious criminals, known as the Essex Boys, who played a major role in the ecstasy trade, fuelling Britain’s booming rave scene. While two men were convicted of the murders both maintain their innocence, with the doc exploring whether justice really was served…
ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Four seasons
If you’re after a laugh and some respite after watching back-to-back dramas, then Never Mind the Buzzcocks is the one for you. In 2021, Sky announced it was bringing back iconic pop culture panel show NMTB and now we’re three series in. With Greg Davies leading the way in the presenting chair, Noel Fielding and Daisy-May Cooper as team captains, regular guest Jamali Maddix and a multitude of celebrity guests, get ready for anarchy all in the name of music.
Rob & Romesh Vs
Seven series + special eps
Rob and Rom are two of the nation’s funniest men and together they make for a hilarious duo. With differing personalities – Rob with a cheerful exterior and Rom going for a deadpan approach – the chemistry between them is unmatched. Throughout seven series (and a few special episodes), the pair head out across the world to take on challenges, including opening a restaurant, hanging out with Team Mercedes at the Monaco GP and even joining the England men’s football team ahead of their 2022 World Cup bid – all with hilarious results. If you’re after some easy watching and guaranteed giggles, give Rob & Rom a watch.
Rob Beckett’s Smart TV
Two seasons
If you’re someone who is telly obsessed, then this is the show for you. Hosted by comedian Rob Beckett, with queen of telly Alison Hammond and comedian Josh Widdicombe serving as team captains, Rob Beckett’s Smart TV is a hilarious celebration of all the shows we know and love. Each week Rob, Alison and Josh are joined by actors, comics, presenters and personalities to battle it out in a series of chaotic, trivia-infused rounds to discover who knows the most about TV.
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House of Kardashian
The Kardashian-Jenners are undoubtedly one of the world’s most powerful families. This three-part documentary series explores the dynasty that is the Kardashian family, exploring their rise, reach and the cost that comes with having Kardashian-level fame. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews from the family’s inner circle, including Caitlyn Jenner, this is a must-watch - Kards fan or not.