With the week’s television schedule brimming with new and returning series, deciding where to start can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the plethora of options, we’ve curated a list of the week’s standout shows, ensuring there’s something for every viewer’s taste.
From a detective series that has been hailed as even more captivating than Shetland to a fresh comedy featuring Nicola Walker, this week’s lineup promises a diverse range of entertainment. Whether you’re in the mood for a thrilling crime drama, a heartwarming comedy, or a reality show with a twist, there’s a show waiting for you.
Comedy and Drama Highlights
Alice and Stevea new series on Disney+, introduces viewers to the enduring friendship between Alice (Nicola Walker) and Steve (Jemaine Clement). Their bond is put to the test when Steve begins dating Alice’s much younger daughter, Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). This anti-romantic comedy-drama is set to premiere on Monday, June 8, and promises a mix of humor and drama.
For fans of British comedy, G’wed returns for its third series on ITV and ITVX, also starting Monday, June 8. This BAFTA-nominated show follows a group of working-class teenagers from Liverpool, navigating the complexities of school, relationships, and family dynamics.
Sky One presents Best Medicinea US remake of the popular series Doc Martin, starting Tuesday, June 9. Josh Charles takes on the lead role as a Boston surgeon who relocates to a small town, with Martin Clunes making a special appearance as his father.
Reality TV and Finales
The BBC’s Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr: The Final airs on Tuesday, June 9, featuring the finalists transforming cottages at the historic Longleat Estate. The task involves drawing inspiration from the safari park and surrounding countryside, with presenter Alan Carr and judge Michelle Ogundehin adding to the entertainment.
The second series of Amandaland concludes with its final episode, ‘Prom’, on Wednesday, June 10. The episode sees Amanda (Lucy Punch) hosting a prom pre-party at her flat, with the usual chaos and meddling from her mother, Felicity (Joanna Lumley).
Crime Thrillers and International Picks
Crime thriller enthusiasts will want to catch Colors of Evil: Black on Netflix, premiering Wednesday, June 10. This Polish film follows ambitious prosecutor Leopold Bilski (Jakub Gierszał) as he investigates the murder of a young woman, uncovering a murky underworld.
For fans of detective dramas, the fourth series of The Sommerdahl Murders arrives on More 4 on Friday, June 12. Set in the coastal town of Elsinore, Denmark, the series follows DCI Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind) as he solves chilling crime cases while dealing with his personal life.
