Bank holiday binge-watches! A “brilliant” 100%-rated comedy-horror, plus 4 other top-scoring shows

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Bank holidays are short, so make the most of your downtime! There’s nothing worse than getting hooked on a show only to run out during a holiday. Luckily, you can avoid that disappointment with a little planning.

Looking for a great new show to watch? We’ve gathered some of the highest-rated series currently available for streaming. From thrilling revenge stories and darkly funny comedies to laugh-out-loud horror-comedies, and everything in between, we’re confident you’ll find something you’ll love.

All of these shows share one thing: they’re incredibly hard to stop watching! Stock up on snacks and get comfortable, because you’ll be hooked for a long time.

Widow’s Bay

Widow’s Bay is a truly excellent watch – and it’s no surprise it earned a five-star rating from Digital Spy! Many others agree it’s well worth watching.

Critics and audiences alike are loving this fresh, unique comedy-horror film, which has earned a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many are calling it an “absolute masterpiece.”

Matthew Rhys delivers a compelling performance as Mayor Tom Loftis, who dismisses the concerns of his townspeople about an old curse affecting Widow’s Bay. Hoping to revive the island’s economy, the mayor encourages tourists to visit. However, as more and more outsiders arrive, danger follows, and Loftis starts to wonder if the local superstitions might be true.

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You can now watch the first two episodes of Widow’s Bay on Apple TV. New episodes will be released every Wednesday.

Hacks

The critically acclaimed comedy Hacks already had a fantastic Rotten Tomatoes score of 99%, but its newest season is even better, currently holding a perfect 100% rating.

This show follows the relationship between Deborah Vance, a famous Las Vegas comedian played by Jean Smart, and Ava Daniels, a young, somewhat spoiled comedy writer played by Hannah Einbinder. In the fifth and final season, they’re both working to revive Deborah’s career, but some ongoing legal troubles are making it difficult.

Get ready for an emotional and funny finale as the friendship between Deborah and Ava comes to an end.

Hacks is available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW, with season 5 releasing weekly.

From

While previous seasons of Prime Video’s From typically receive an average score of 97%, the newest season has achieved a perfect 100% rating.

This suspenseful series, starring Harold Perrineau, takes place in a town full of secrets and plagued by bizarre events that become worse after dark.

Dark forces plague the residents who fight to find a way to escape a town that traps all who enter.

I’m really fascinated by Perrineau’s character, Boyd Stevens. He starts out seeming like this guy who’s taken it upon himself to be the town sheriff, but by season four, you can really see how everything that’s happened has changed him. He’s not the same person at all!

From seasons 1-4 are available to watch on Prime Video.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles

In this feel-good movie, Margo (Elle Fanning) is facing a lot of challenges. She’s a young, single mom who also has to navigate a difficult relationship with her parents, all while trying to figure out her next steps after leaving college.

Facing financial difficulties, Margo, who dreams of being a writer, starts an OnlyFans account. Through this experience, she unexpectedly learns a lot about herself.

With a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a funny, honest, and surprisingly touching film that challenges expectations and offers a fresh perspective.

Fanning and her talented costars—Nick Offerman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Thaddea Graham—will leave you feeling delighted, relaxed, and completely captivated.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is available to watch on Apple TV.

Beef

This anthology series consistently delivers outstanding performances, and it’s critically acclaimed with a 92% approval rating. The first season of Beef began with a simple road-rage incident that quickly escalated into a full-blown and destructive cycle of revenge. Now, the second season shifts focus to the complexities and unraveling of personal relationships.

The story begins when young couple Ashley and Austin stumble upon a heated argument between their boss, Josh, who manages a country club, and his wife, Lindsay. This unexpected scene sets the main conflict in motion.

Beef seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream now on Netflix.

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2026-05-02 10:20