An ‘intimate, raw and quietly powerful love story’: 6 incredible shows on BBC and more this week

Looking for something to watch this week? We’ve got you covered, whether you’re winding down before the Bank Holiday or just need some entertainment. From captivating dramas to shows perfect for binge-watching, our roundup has something for everyone.

Don’t miss Babies, the new BBC drama starring Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen. Following that, a popular anthology series returns with Victoria Hamilton (from The Crown) playing a teacher whose life is disrupted by a student seeking revenge.

If you loved the first season, you’ll likely binge-watch the return of Netflix’s teen drama, XO Kitty. The main character is back for her senior year and determined to have a smooth ride, but of course, drama always finds a way! Here are our recommendations for what to watch starting Monday, March 30th.

Babies

The six-episode series Babies, starring Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen, is a moving and emotional story. It centers on Lisa (Cullen) and Stephen (Essiedu) as they navigate the heartbreak and hope of trying to have a family, following multiple miscarriages.

Overwhelmed by intense sadness, the couple found strength in each other as they dealt with this difficult period in their lives.

The BBC describes the series as a moving and impactful love story, both gentle and pressing, that beautifully portrays a couple’s strength while coping with the pain of losing a pregnancy.

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Babies is available from Monday 30 March at 9pm on BBC One.

The Teacher, season 3

Victoria Hamilton, known for her role in The Crown, takes over the lead in the anthology series The Teacher. This season, the drama follows Helen (Hamilton), a dedicated drama teacher in her fifties who recently became Head of Drama at an exclusive private school.

Okay, so the trailer dropped, and it looks like things are gonna get intense at this school. There’s a big clash brewing between the students and one teacher, basically a generational war. Apparently, a disagreement quickly spirals out of control into a full-blown feud. Then, something really bad happens at school, and a video surfaces that seems to pin the blame on this teacher, Helen. Now she’s getting blackmailed! It’s shaping up to be a wild ride, honestly.

The Teacher season 3 is available to watch on Monday 30 March at 9pm on Channel 5.

XO Kitty, season 3

This is Kitty’s last year at KISS, and she’s planning to make it an unforgettable senior year.

She has a clear plan for the future. She wants to decide on a college, create lasting memories with her friends, resolve family matters in Korea, and finally understand where she stands with Min-ho (Sang Heon Lee).

But just when her trip to Korea seems perfect, some surprising news emerges, leading to a long-awaited family reunion. Lara Jean, played by Lana Condor and known from To All the Boys, travels from New York to be there.

XO Kitty season 3 is available from Thursday 2 April on Netflix.

Bloodhounds, season 2

After defeating the loan sharks in the first season, Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi), who went from enemies to friends, are back with even more determination.

Gun-woo dreams of becoming a boxing champion, and his friend Woo-jin is committed to helping him achieve that goal. But their challenges are just beginning, as a new rival named Baek-jeong (Jung Ji-hoon) emerges and puts everything they care about at risk.

Viewers can expect even more exciting fight scenes as Gun-woo and Woo-jin continue their battle to defend what’s important to them.

Bloodhounds season 2 is available from Friday 3 April on Netflix.

Your Friends & Neighbors, season 2

The quirky thief returns in season two, with Andrew Cooper (John Hamm) continuing his unusual life. But everything changes when a new neighbor, Owen Ashe (James Marsden), moves in.

Now that Owen knows Coop’s secret, he’s strong-arming Coop into working with him. This dangerous deal could expose Coop and endanger his entire family, making things much more stressful in Westmont Village during the second season.

Your Friends & Neighbors season 2 is available to watch on Friday 3 April on Apple TV.

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson

I recently checked out this manga called The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun, and it’s set in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Basically, things have gone totally sideways after a nuclear war – there was a revolution, tons of natural disasters, and the government is seriously messed up. It’s a pretty intense story!

After a societal collapse, Japan is now fractured into three warring factions, all fighting for dominance. The series follows Aoteru Misumi (voiced by Kensho Ono), a government worker who decides to pursue his goal of bringing the nation back together. He’s ambitious and determined to make a difference, but faces strong opposition from those who want to see him fail.

You can start watching Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson on Prime Video beginning Sunday, April 5th.

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2026-03-29 14:20