What to watch in Australia in August 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024 | July 26 - August 11 | Stan Sport | 24/7 streaming

Streaming exclusively on Stan Sport, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are set to be bigger and better than ever before. All events will be streamed across more than 40 individual sports channels, and a 24/7 Olympics News channel will keep fans informed of big moments, full replays and highlight reels.

• Watch The Olympics on Stan Sport now.

Futurama (Season 12) | July 29 | Disney Plus | All episodes available

Following the revival of Futurama, Cohen returns in 2024 with ten all-new episodes. On this orbit around the sun, our occasionally heroic crew embarks on mind-bending adventures involving birthday party games to the death, the secrets of Bender's ancestral robot village, A.I. friends (and enemies), impossibly cute beanbags, and the true 5 million-year-old story behind the consciousness-altering substance known as coffee.

• Watch Futurama on Disney Plus now.

Love is Blind UK (Season 1) | August 1 | Netflix | All episodes available

Finally, Love is Blind has made it's way to the UK. Singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less-conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without meeting them. Over a few weeks, the newly engaged couples move in together, plan their wedding, and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond they've developed.

Batman: Caped Crusader | August 1 | Prime Video | All episodes available

Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the BATMAN. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications. This new animated series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology through the visionary lens of executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm.

FBoy Island | August 5 | Binge | New episodes weekly

Reality series FBoy Island returns on Binge for a second season, hosted by podcaster and reality TV star Abbie Chatfield. The show follows three women as they jet off to a tropical paradise to find love, but there's a major twist: half the men are self-proclaimed "nice guys", while the other half are "FBoys": womanisers looking for fame and no-strings-attached fun. 

Grownish (Final Season) | August 7 | Disney Plus | All episodes available

The sixth and final season of the Blackish spin-off series follows Andre Johnson Jr., aka Junior (Marcus Scribner), as he transitions from being Zoey's little brother to big man on campus as he enters his sophomore year. Meanwhile, Zoey (Yara Shahidi), Aaron (Trevor Jackson) and Doug (Diggy Simmons) begin to learn the true meaning of life, while attempting to make their ambitions come true.

The Mallorca Files (Season 3) | August 8 | Prime Video | All episodes available

Back for a third season, the show centres around British detective Miranda Blake (Elen Rhys) and her laid-back German partner, Max Winter (Julian Looman). Amid high-stake adventures, treasure hunts, arson, kidnappings and murders, Miranda and Max's tensions and partnership are put to the test.

Are You Sure?! | August 8 | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

In this exclusive Disney Plus original, BTS' Jimin and Jung Kook embark on an unforgettable trip during their military enlistment in summer 2023. In an unpredictable adventure, this look into the lives of two of the biggest K-Pop idols is full of funny surprises.

The Umbrella Academy (Season 4) | August 8 | Netflix | All episodes available

The fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy will pick up after S3's major twist: There’s a new timeline dictated by the family patriarch, Reginald (Colm Feore), and the siblings no longer have their powers. There are also new enemies who want to see them wiped from existence, but how do they face their enemies without their powers? And will the siblings ever get them back?

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | August 10 | Paramount Plus | All episodes available

The new Paramount+ original series, Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, explores the adventures of everyone’s favourite pizza-loving heroes, Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey, as they emerge from the sewers onto the streets of NYC to fight villains — and the struggles of being teenagers.

Critical Incident | August 12 | Stan | All episodes available

Stan's original series is inspired by creator Sarah's Bassiuoni's real life experiences as a lawyer in Western Sydney's juvenile justice system. Critical Incident portrays a nuanced depiction of policing and criminality. This Aussie production stars Akshay Khanna, Zoe Boe, Roxie Mohebbi, Hunter Page-Lochard, Jai Waetford, Jackson Heywood, Zindzi Okenyo, Simone Kessell and Erik Thomson.

Industry (Season 3) | August 12 | Binge | All episodes available

In the eight-episode third season, as Pierpoint looks to the future and takes a big bet on ethical investing, Yasmin, Robert, and Eric find themselves front and centre in the splashy IPO of Lumi, a green tech energy company led by Henry Muck. Since leaving, Harper is eager to get back into the thrill of finance and finds an unlikely partner in FutureDawn portfolio manager Petra Koenig.

Bad Monkey | August 14 | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

This limited series tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), who has been dumped from the Miami PD and is now a health inspector in the Florida Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins when a human arm is fished up by tourists, he realises that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in.

American Crime Story: Impeachment | August 14 | Disney Plus | All episodes available

American Crime Story fans, rejoice! This long awaited Aussie streaming debut for this 2021 series will finally drop mid-month. From the creators of AHS, American Crime Story: Impeachment follows the story of the infamous Clinton-Lewinsky scandal — leading to the subsequent impeachment of President Bill Clinton (Clive Owen). Beanie Feldstein takes the helm as Monica Lewinsky, while Sarah Paulson rounds out the cast as Monica's confidante (and ultimately, her saboteur), Linda Tripp.

Emily in Paris (Season 4 - Part 1) | August 15 | Netflix | 5-episode drop, followed by Part 2 on September 12

Tres chic! Or maybe tragique? Emily in Paris is back and this time, we'll get her European tour split in two parts. The first batch of Emily's escapades will drop this month, picking up after the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel's misbegotten wedding. Emily is reeling — she's got feelings for two men, but Gabriel's on the verge of becoming a father and Alfie's worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. Unfortunately, Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together toward a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of. Meanwhile, Slyvie is forced to confront a prickly dilemma from her past, as the Agence Grateau team navigate personnel shake-up. Mindy and her band, on the other hand, are forced to get thrifty when they run out of money while preparing for the Eurovision contest.

RuPaul's Drag Race: Global All Stars | August 16 | Stan | New episodes weekly

Racers, get ready to lip sync for your lives! Queen of the Mothertucking World, RuPaul is back and so are some of the much loved, global glamazons of All Stars past. Kicking off the showstopper season will be a massive two-part premiere, making its fabulous debut on Stan on August 16, followed by new weekly episodes.

Bel-Air (Season 3) | August 16 | Stan | New episodes weekly

A dramatic take on the beloved 90s sitcom, Bel-Air is back for Season 3, as Will navigates summer in the neighbourhood, as close alliances between unsuspecting characters are formed and the change of weather brings both personal and professional challenges for the Banks family.

The Fall of the House of Murdaugh | August 18 | Stan | All episodes available

This docuseries takes a comprehensive look inside the case that confused observers across the globe. The three-part episodes showcase the family, friends and legal team of Alex Murdaugh, the ex-attorney that was convicted of murdering his wife and son, uncovering several missing elements that have not yet been bought to life.

OceanXplorers | August 19 | Disney Plus | All episodes available

Created by director James Cameron, the series takes audiences aboard the OceanXplorer, the most advanced research vessel ever built, to investigate the farthest frontiers of the world’s oceans. Armed with advanced technology, a handpicked team of intrepid explorers and scientists embark on a global odyssey to solve some of the ocean’s greatest mysteries through the lives of its animals and their ecosystems.

Chimp Crazy | August 19 | Binge | All episodes available

In this four-part docuseries, former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the "Dolly Parton of chimps", spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group.

Boarders | August 23 | Stan | All episodes available

This brand-new series follows along the after effects of problematic video that features a school student goes viral. St Gilberts — the school in question — reacts by giving five underprivileged, inner-city teens full scholarships in an attempt to refresh their image. As the crew navigates the unfamiliar world of the prestigious boarding school, the story uncovers complexities of race, class, money and power, all while following the teens on a journey of self-discovery.

The Body Next Door | August 24 | Stan | All episodes available

This three-part docuseries that explores one of the most bizarre true crime stories, uncovering the discovery of human remains found in small-town Beddau, a Welsh Village with a population of 7,000. What started as a prank involving a medical skeleton uncovers a real human body, wrapped in layers of plastic — ultimately leading to the mystery of the crime.

Only Murders in the Building (Season 4) | August 27 | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

In season four, the amateur podcasting trio wrestles with the shocking events at the end of season three, resulting in Sazz's (Jane Lynch) mysterious murder. Questioning whether she or Charles (Steve Martin) was the intended victim, their investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As Charles, Oliver (Martin Short) & Mabel (Selena Gomez) race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 2) | August 29 | Prime Video | All episodes available

In Season 2 of the hit LOTR spinoff, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, the rising Dark Lord must rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power. The story plunges its most beloved, yet vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging them to find their place in a world on the brink of collapse.

Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa | July 31 | Netflix

The first Nepali woman to successfully climb and summit Mount Everest — now a single mom working minimum wage jobs in Connecticut — returns to the mountain for another attempt, motivated by her intrepid spirit and hoping to make a better life for her daughters.

• Watch Mountain Queen on Netflix now.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | August 2 | Disney Plus

Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and humans are now living in the shadows. As a new ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define the future.

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie | August 2 | Netflix

When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save their town from an evil, villainous plot.

One Fast Move | August 8 | Prime Video

One Fast Move is an action-adventure thrill ride about a young man down on his luck who seeks out his estranged father to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. The Prime Original stars KJ Apa, Eric Dane, Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos and Austin North.

The Instigators | August 9 | Apple TV Plus

Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to rob a corrupt politician's ill-gained earnings. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves in a whirlwind of chaos. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory’s therapist (Hong Chau) to join their getaway, where they must work together to evade capture.

Daughters | August 14 | Netflix

A moving portrait of empathy and forgiveness, Daughters traces an eight-year documentary journey. The film follows Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and Ja’Ana as they prepare for a momentous Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers.

Jackpot! | August 15 | Prime Video

In the near future, a "Grand Lottery" has been established in California — the only catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their winnings. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to LA, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the herd of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena).

The Union | August 16 | Netflix

Mark Wahlberg takes the helm as a down-to-earth construction worker who is thrust into the world of secret agents when his highschool sweetheart (Halle Berry) recruits him on a high-stakes intelligence mission.

The Present | August 21 | Stan

When a boy discovers he can manipulate time by using an enchanted family heirloom, he and his siblings go back to the eve of their parents' separation to try and change the outcome.

Secret Lives of Orangutans | August 22 | Netflix

Narrated by David Attenborough, this film follows an incredible group of orangutans in the sprawling jungles of Sumatra. At the centre of this story is 8-year-old Eden, who’s about to embark on the most challenging moment of her life.

Incoming | August 23 | Netflix

Four freshmen are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives: their first high school party. This coming of age comedy stars Mason Thames, Bobby Carnavale, Kaitlin Olson, Scott MacArthur, Raphael Alejandro, Isabella Ferreira, Ali Gallo, Ramon Reed, Bardia Seiri and Thomas Barbusca.

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat | August 23 | Disney Plus

The movie follows lifelong best friends Odette (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan), and Clarice (Uzo Aduba) known as "The Supremes" who share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms. Through the joys and sorrows of life, marriage and children, new shades of heartbreak and illness threaten to stir up the past when the trio sees their bond put to the test.

Sweet Tooth (Season 3) | Action/ Sci-Fi | 48 minutes per episode

On a dangerous adventure across a post-apocalyptic world, a lovable boy who's half-human and half-deer searches for a new beginning with a stern protector.

If you're interested in starting a dystopian series that'll have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, Sweet Tooth is my top pick. This show will give you the highest of highs while dealing some pretty low blows; but the show all around is totally loveable and you'll be rooting for Gus, Big Man and their crew from the get-go. Plus, the Season 3 finale is the most satisfying ending you could ever ask for with a bittersweet show like this. —Lucy Scotting, Staff Writer.

• Watch Sweet Tooth on Netflix now.

Sunny | Apple TV Plus

This series stars Rashida Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As "consolation" she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company.

• Watch Sunny on Apple TV Plus now.

The Decameron | Netflix | All episodes available

The series examines the all-too-timely theme of class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits tries to outlast the bubonic plague pandemic in 1348 Florence. The Decameron stars Tony Hale, Zosia Mamet, Saoirse Monica-Jackson, Tanya Reynolds, and more.

• Watch The Decameron on Netflix now.

Cobra Kai (Season 6 - Part 1) | Netflix | All episodes available

Split into three parts, part 1 of Cobra Kai Season 6 premieres July 18, followed by part 2 on November 24, before finishing up in 2025. All three batches will consist of five episodes each. Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.

• Watch Cobra Kai on Netflix now.

Those About To Die | Prime Video | All episodes available

Those About to Die delves into the world of the games — a world characterised by bloodlust, greed for money, the pursuit of power, and corruption. The races at Circus Maximus are controlled by four Patrician-owned corporations, the Blue, Red, White, and Green factions, and shares in the four factions are the most valuable things in Rome. As the taste in entertainment of the populace becomes more jaded and bloodthirsty, a specially designed stadium for gladiatorial combat is needed — the Colosseum.

• Watch Those About to Die on Prime Video now.

Lady in the Lake | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course. Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman) is a Jewish housewife seeking to shed a secret past and reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, and Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram) is a mother navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore while struggling to provide for her family. Their disparate lives seem parallel at first, but when Maddie becomes fixated on Cleo’s mystifying death, a chasm opens that puts everyone around them in danger.

• Watch Lady in the Lake on Apple TV Plus now.

Omnivore | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

Narrated by renowned chef René Redzepi, this global series explores the ingredients that built societies, shaped our beliefs, and forever altered the human story. From salt flats in Peru to coffee forests in Rwanda to wild tuna off the coast of Spain, each episode of Omnivore celebrates the way we grow, transform, and consume the world’s best resources — the ones we eat.

• Watch Omnivore on Apple TV Plus now.

Mr Bigstuff | Binge | All episodes available

Glen and his fiancée Kirsty share a perfect, perfectly mundane life together. Sure, Glen’s got crippling erectile dysfunction and Kirsty has a secret shoplifting habit, but they’re happy. That is until Lee comes crashing into their lives, whilst on the run from a past that’s quickly catching up with him. The trio are forced together: a perfectionist, a fantasist and an anarchist all living under the same roof in an Essex cul-de-sac.

• Watch Mr Bigstuff on Binge now.

Simone Biles Rising (Part 1) | Netflix | All episodes available

The world was shocked when gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from numerous events during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics — especially considering the fact that she was the clear front-runner for several gold medals. However, at the same time, Biles was struggling with her mental health. Rather than push herself to the brink, she decided to withdraw from the competition. Four years later, Biles has unfinished business, and the documentary, set in two parts, explores it all.

• Watch Simone Biles Rising on Netflix now.

Homicide: Los Angeles | July 16 | Netflix | All episodes available

Homicide: Los Angeles gathers veteran detectives, prosecutors, and victims’ loved ones to tell their stories. From the years-long murder prosecution of record producer Phil Spector to the tragic death of young mother Teresa Boudreaux, which remained unsolved for more than 20 years, the show delves deeper into murders covering a span of four decades.

• Watch Homicide: Los Angeles on Netflix now.

Exploding Kittens | Netflix | All episodes available

An adult animated comedy based on the popular card game about cats and destruction is coming to Netflix. In the series, the eternal struggles between Heaven and Hell come down to Earth as God and the Devil inhabit the bodies of chubby house cats. The voiceover cast includes Tom Ellis, Lucy Liu, Abraham Lim, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.

• Watch Exploding Kittens on Netflix now.

The Serpent Queen (Season 2) | Stan | New episodes weekly

Catherine de Medici is Queen Regent of France now that her son, Charles IX has come of age. Distracted by the personal conflicts of the Valois children, a new mysterious prophet named Edith gains a loyal following who vow to challenge the current religious establishment, sparking tension across the country. As France falls into political and religious turmoil, Catherine struggles to maintain her power, but The Serpent Queen will do whatever she needs to regain control.

• Watch The Serpent Queen on Stan now.

The Real Housewives of Orange County (Season 18) | Binge | New episodes weekly

Prepare for a whirlpool of emotions as The Real Housewives of Orange County returns for its 18th season, kicking off with a supersized premiere. This season marks a historic milestone as The Real Housewives franchise celebrates 100 seasons over 18 years and 11 cities.

• Watch Real Housewives of OC on Binge now.

Emperor of Ocean Park | Binge | New episodes weekly

Emperor of Ocean Park follows Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), whose tranquil existence is upended by the death of his father, Judge Oliver Garland (Forest Whitaker). Howard Denton (Bryan Greenberg), a former journalist and ardent conspiracy theorist, questions the manner of his death and thinks he was a victim of foul play.

• Watch Emperor of Ocean Park on Binge now.

Me | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

This Apple TV Plus original follows a 12-year-old kid named Ben who is in the throes of middle school as he adjusts to a newly blended family — and the realisation that he has superpowers. Throughout the season, Ben goes on a journey of self-discovery and learns what having superpowers truly means.

• Watch Me on Apple TV Plus now.

The Twelve (Season 2) | July 11 | Binge | All episodes available

The Twelve comes to Western Australia, to the rural township of Tunkwell — a world away from the city landscape of season one. When respected town matriarch, Bernice Price (Kris McQuade), is found dead at the bottom of her farm’s pump well, two ex-lovers stand accused of her murder. Twelve ordinary citizens from diverse backgrounds have been plucked from the township and its surroundings to decide the fate of the co-accused — was Bernice the victim of a crime of passion, a workplace accident or just misfortune?

• Watch The Twelve on Binge now.

Vikings: Valhalla (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available

In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history. Now back for its third and final season, the story continues with Canute kneeling to Christian leaders and Freydís on the verge of being burnt at the stake. Yet new journeys may be on the horizon too as Leif meets a mapmaker and shares his dream to travel into the far west, while Freydís and her struggling villagers wonder if it’s time to find a new home. But will even one of the trio make it back to Norway alive?

• Watch Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix now.

Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Prime Video | All episodes available

Based on the 2016 animated feature Sausage Party, this highly-anticipated, outrageously funny series, Sausage Party: Foodtopia follows Frank, Brenda, Barry, and Sammy as they try to build their own food society.

• Watch Sausage Party: Foodtopia on Prime Video now.

Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer | Disney Plus | All episodes available

To stop serial killers, psychiatric nurse and professor Dr. Ann Burgess must first learn to think like one. With unprecedented access to the mastermind behind modern-day serial killer profiling, the series follows Burgess' story and her compassion for victims, which put her at the centre of solving America's most infamous true-crime cases.

• Watch Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer on Disney Plus now.

Million Dollar Listing LA (Season 15) | Binge | New episodes weekly

After a couple of groundbreaking years in Los Angeles luxury real estate, the housing market has taken a turn for the worse. Between high interest rates, the "Mansion Tax" and a low inventory of homes, the city’s hottest agents Josh Altman, Josh Flagg and Tracy Tutor are back and feeling a new kind of heat. The agents find themselves accepting deals they never would have before, all while getting more innovative with their strategies to close the deal.

• Watch Million Dollar Listing LA on Binge now.

All American: Homecoming | Binge | New episodes weekly

This new spinoff series follows a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills and an elite baseball player from Chicago as they contend with the high stakes of university sports at a Historically Black College in Atlanta.

• Watch All American: Homecoming on Binge now.

The Boyfriend | Netflix | New episodes weekly

Blazing a fresh trail in the reality dating genre, The Boyfriend, Japan’s first same-sex romance reality series, celebrates love in all its forms. The series will premiere in installments over four weeks, as the contestants work together to run a coffee truck — and hopefully find love at the same time.

• Watch The Boyfriend on Netflix now.

Fake | Paramount Plus | New episodes weekly

Inspired by a memoir of the same name, Fake follows Birdie Bell (Asher Keddie), a magazine features writer who thinks she’s found her perfect match when she meets successful grazier, Joe Burt (David Wenham), on a dating app. But as the relationship intensifies, Birdie is torn between Joe’s magnetic pull and the instinct that her boyfriend isn’t all he has led her to believe.

• Watch Fake on Paramount Plus now.

That ‘90s Show (Part 2) | Netflix | All episodes available

Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months apart, but she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started.

• Watch That '90s Show on Netflix now.

Abbott Elementary (Season 3) | Disney Plus | All episodes available

This award-winning workplace mockumentary following a group of dedicated teachers is back for season 3. Despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life, even though they may be outnumbered and underfunded. The new season picks up where the show left off, but sees our crew of characters experience new highs and lows, including Janine (Quinta Brunson) taking on a new job with the school district.

• Watch Abbott Elementary on Disney Plus now.

Bridgerton (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available

The second part of Polin's love story continues as Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) feels on top of the world — and fielding her second marriage proposal in a single evening. After years of longing, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) has finally proposed to her, leaving her rather breathless (especially after that romp in the back of a carriage). While Penelope has yet to answer the proposal, Polin's romantic connection may add new drama to the season, as society seeks to unmask Lady Whistledown.

• Watch Bridgerton on Netflix now.

Presumed Innocent | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

This 8-episode limited series stars Jake Gyllenhaal as chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich, as the series takes viewers through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The star-studded ensemble includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle and Renate Reinsve.

• Watch Presumed Innocent on Apple TV Plus now.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Prime Video

The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organisation formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. Directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson and Henry Golding.

• Watch The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Prime Video now.

Time Bandits | Apple TV Plus

Embark on a comedic, high-stakes journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history nerd. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world.

• Watch Time Bandits on Apple TV Plus now.

Arcadian | Stan

Arcadian takes place in the near future, where normal life on Earth has been decimated. Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his two sons, Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins) and Joseph (Jaeden Martell), have been living a half-life – tranquillity by day and turmoil by night. Every night, after sunset, they face the unrelenting attacks of a mysterious and violent evil. One day, when Thomas doesn't return home, Paul must leave the safety of their farm to find him.

• Watch Arcadian on Stan now.

Skywalkers: A Love Story | Netflix

Part romance, part thriller, this film follows a daredevil couple as they take their relationship to terrifying new heights in a wild scheme to climb the world’s second highest skyscraper and perform a death-defying stunt on the spire.

• Watch Skywalkers: A Love Story on Netflix now.

Find Me Falling | Netflix

Coming off a flop album and his biggest hit's dwindling popularity, aging rock star John Allman (Harry Connick Jr.) decides to take a break from his career to reclaim his spark. He moves to an isolated cliffside home on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. His dream of keeping a low profile is derailed when he is routinely confronted by desperate souls and later faced with even more complicated surprises when an old flame reignites.

• Watch Find Me Falling on Netflix now.

Light's Out | Binge

A drifting ex-soldier turns underground fighter with the help of a just released ex-con, pitting them both against a crime boss, corrupt cops and hired killers.

• Watch Light's Out on Binge now.

My Spy: The Eternal City | Prime Video

My Spy’s dynamic duo, veteran CIA operative JJ (Dave Bautista) and his 14-year-old stepdaughter and protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman) are back to save the world when a high school choir tour of Italy is interrupted by a nefarious nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.

• Watch My Spy: The Eternal City on Prime Video now.

Miller's Girl | Binge

A talented young writer embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web. As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear.

• Watch Miller's Girl on Binge now.

Descendents: Rise of Red | Disney Plus

Former Villain Kid (aka VK) Uma, now Auradon Prep’s new principal, extends an invite to the school to another VK — Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red and Cinderella’s daughter Chloe travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.

• Watch Descendents: Rise of Red on Disney Plus now.

Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black | Prime Video

Ava, a young bank professional is devastated when her husband Dallas abandons a marriage she is determined to fight for. When fate intervenes, it reveals Dallas’ wicked deeds that have trashed their marriage, and sabotaged Ava’s destiny to be loved by her true soulmate.

• Watch Divorce in the Black on Prime Video now.

Brats | Disney Plus

This new feature documentary from Andrew McCarthy looks at the iconic teen films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold when their young stars were branded the "Brat Pack".

• Watch Brats on Disney Plus now.

Space Cadet | Prime Video

Tiffany "Rex" Simpson has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn’t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine, her "doctored" application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program.

• Watch Space Cadet on Prime Video now.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Netflix

Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Detective Axel Foley in the latest instalment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. After his daughter's (Taylour Paige) life is threatened, the Foleys team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and some old pals to uncover a conspiracy.

• Watch Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on Netflix now.

A Family Affair | Netflix

A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman (Joey King), her mother (Nicole Kidman), and her movie star boss (Zac Efron) as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity.

• Watch A Family Affair on Netflix now.

Trigger Warning | Netflix

A skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown.

• Watch Trigger Warning on Netflix now.

1. The Boys (Season 4) | Action/Sci-Fi | 1hr per episode

The new season picks up after the fallout of The Boys’ confrontation with Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Homelander, with Billy fighting his terminal illness, Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) consolidating political power, and Homelander essentially able to do whatever he wants without significant consequences.

• Watch The Boys on Prime Video now.

2. My Lady Jane | Fantasy/Rom-Com | 45-60 minutes per episode

Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually, scrap that. The series is retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. It's set to be an epic adventure in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.

• Watch My Lady Jane on Prime Video now.

3. The Bear (Season 3) | Drama/Comedy | 34 minutes per episode

Season three of The Bear follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their beef stand turned fine dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business.

• Watch The Bear on Disney Plus now.

4. House of The Dragon (Season 2) | Sci-Fi | 50-60 minutes per episode

Set 200 years before Game of Thrones, and based on George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, the new series delves into the Targaryen succession war between Rhaenyra and her half-brother Aegon II. Alongside the returning characters, including Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) and Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), we’ll also be introduced to five new dragons and other players in the conflict for the crown, including Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty), Ser Alfred Broome (Jamie Kenna), Lord Cregan Stark (Tom Taylor), Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox) and Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale).

• Watch House of The Dragon on Binge now.

5. The Acolyte | Sci-Fi | 45-50 minutes per episode

In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more details emerge, they venture down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.

• Watch The Acolyte on Disney Plus now.

6. Shōgun | Drama/War | 53-70 minutes per episode

Set in 1600s Japan, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) faces dire consequences when his alliance turns against him – a situation that becomes even more complicated when a mysterious European ship washes ashore in a small fishing village.

• Stream it on Disney Plus.

7. 3 Body Problem | Mystery/Thriller | 56 minutes per episode

A decision made in 1960s China echoes across time to the present day, where a group of scientists are forced to face humanity’s greatest threat.

• Watch it on Netflix.

8. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Documentary | 49 minutes per episode

In this new series, the dark world of children's television creator Dan Schneider comes to light. After moulding well-known child actors, the series reveals his evolution and influence enabled decades of abusive and manipulative behaviour towards actors, writers and crew members.

• Stream it on Binge.

9. Fallout | Science-Fiction / Action | 59mins per episode

Based on the best-selling global video game franchise, Fallout follows an idealistic vault-dweller, a young soldier and a morally ambiguous bounty hunter who are all chasing an artefact that could completely change the power dynamics of their post-apocalyptic existence.

• Watch it on Prime Video.

10. Baby Reindeer | Drama / Comedy | 34mins per episode

Baby Reindeer's tale isn't as cute as the title makes it out to be. The story centres around struggling comedian Donny Dunn's (Richard Gadd) strange and complicated relationship with Martha (Jessica Gunning), whose initially friendly demeanour slowly unravels as she starts to stalk Donny relentlessly.

• Stream it on Netflix.

1. Hit Man | Crime/ Comedy | 1hr 56min

Inspired by a true story, a straight-laced professor (Glen Powell) discovers that he has a hidden talent — he can successfully fake being a hitman. He meets his match in a mysterious client who steals his heart, all while igniting a powder keg of deception, delight and false identities.

• Watch Hit Man on Netflix now.

2. Young Woman and the Sea | Drama/Sport | 2hrs 9min

Daisy Ridley stars as an accomplished swimmer, born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the support of her older sister and trainers, she overcomes the adversity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete a 21-mile swim from France to England.

• Watch Young Woman and the Sea on Disney Plus now.

2. Love Lies Bleeding | Thriller/Crime | 1hr 44min

This noirish film follows reclusive gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart) as she falls hard for Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.

• Watch Love Lies Bleeding on Prime Video now.

3. The Holdovers | Drama/Comedy | 2h 13mins

Forced to spend Christmas break with a bunch of students, a grouchy professor forms an unlikely friendship with a clever troublemaker and the school’s head chef.

• Available to rent on Apple TV Plus and Prime Video.

4. Anatomy of a Fall | Mystery/Thriller | 2h 32mins

When her husband is found dead in the snow below their chalet, and the subsequent murder investigation makes her the prime suspect, what follows Sandra is an unsettling psychological journey into the depth of her relationship with her husband, Samuel.

• Available to rent on Apple TV Plus.

5. The Idea of You | Rom-com | 1hr 56mins

Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, The Idea of You follows Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mother, who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine) the lead singer of August Moon — a.k.a. the hottest boy band on the planet.

• Watch it on Prime Video.

6. Oppenheimer | Drama/History | 3hrs

Oppenheimer sees Cillian Murphy at the helm of the Manhattan Project, when the development of an atomic bomb changed the course of history.

• Watch it on Binge.

7. American Fiction | Comedy/Drama | 1h 57mins

Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a novelist who is fed up with the industry profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on offensive African-American tropes, and plans to thwart it by writing a Black book of his own, until his plans go awry.

• Stream it on Prime Video.

8. Poor Things | Science-Fiction | 2h 22mins

Poor Things follows the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist.

• Stream it on Disney Plus.