“Television at its best”: 7 unmissable shows coming to Netflix, Apple TV and more this week

This week offers a lot of great TV, from shocking true stories to captivating love stories and everything in between. The popular historical romance Bridgerton is back, and that’s just the beginning – a highly anticipated, can’t-miss show from the 2000s is also coming to Netflix.

Coming to screens soon is a new Channel 4 drama featuring Charlotte Ritchie, known from Call the Midwife and Ghosts. Plus, a highly-rated BBC drama series, called “television at its best” by viewers on IMDb, is now available on Netflix. The show is celebrated for its excellent writing and stars Lee Ingleby (The Long Shadow), Morven Christie (Granchester), and Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who).

Science fiction lovers will be excited to hear that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is returning on Apple TV+, and if you’re craving a good mystery, a highly-rated crime drama is coming soon. Keep reading to find out what new shows will have you hooked this week.

Bridgerton season, 4 part 2

Following the release of a suggestive trailer, season four of Bridgerton is back with its final episodes. These episodes will finish the romantic story of Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), who come from very different worlds.

It’s not just one couple finding love – Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) and Lord Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis) have a surprisingly sweet romance that deserves attention too!

Fans will be thrilled to see Kate and Anthony return in the second part, offering a welcome continuation of their story.

Bridgerton season, 4 part 2 is available to watch from Thursday 26 February on Netflix

Dirty Business

Channel 4’s new drama, Dirty Business, is based on a true story and chronicles the ten-year probe into unlawful sewage disposal in Oxfordshire.

Former police detective Ashley Smith (David Thewlis), along with biology professor Peter Hammond (Jason Watkins) and insider Mickey Lazarus (Asim Chaudhry), are working together to reveal a large-scale pollution cover-up by a major water company.

The Preen family is also fighting for justice after their eight-year-old daughter, Heather, died from an E. coli 0157 infection. They believe she contracted the infection after being exposed to untreated sewage.

The series also stars Call the Midwife and Ghosts star Charlotte Ritchie as Sophie Harrison.

Dirty Business is available to watch on Monday 23 February from 9pm on Channel 4

The A Word

After first appearing on BBC ten years ago, the acclaimed TV drama The A Word is now available on Netflix, where it hopes to reach a wider audience. The series, praised as ‘one of the best TV dramas,’ centers on the Hughes family and their journey after learning their young son, Joe (Max Vento), is autistic.

Once five-year-old Joe’s parents, Alison and Paul (Morven Christie and Lee Ingleby, known from Granchester and The Long Shadow), finally accept their new circumstances, they have to build a positive future for their family. This requires them to face their personal challenges, even though it won’t be easy.

The A Word is available to watch from Sunday 1 March on Netflix

The Mentalist

The popular crime drama from 2008 is now available on Netflix. It centers around Patrick Jane, played by Simon Baker, a former con artist who used to pretend to be psychic. He now assists the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by using his understanding of psychology, sharp observational skills, and ability to manipulate to solve murder cases.

The Mentalist also stars Prison Break‘s Robin Tunney as Special Agent Teresa Lisbon.

The Mentalist is available to watch from Sunday 1 March on Netflix

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, season 2

The Godzilla spin-off, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, is returning with more destruction and disaster. Apple TV has announced that season two will bring back both the heroes and villains from the show, and uncover long-hidden secrets.

The next installment of the Kong story will take place on Skull Island. The film explores how past events are still causing problems today, complicating relationships and creating uncertainty as a massive, world-threatening event looms.

Monarch Legacy of Monsters, season 2 is available to watch from Friday 27 February on Apple TV

One Tree Hill

Good news for fans of the early 2000s show One Tree Hill! You can now stream the popular teen drama on Netflix. The series, which originally aired from 2003 to 2012, centers around the complicated relationship between half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott as they navigate life in the small town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.

The series follows the Scott brothers as they grow from high school into adulthood, showcasing their complicated relationships both on and off the basketball court. It explores their experiences with first loves, heartbreak, friendship, loss, and the family issues that originally strained their connection.

One Tree Hill is available to watch from Sunday 1 March on Netflix

Shrill

Okay, so I just finished watching Shrill, and honestly, it totally blew me away! Everyone on IMDb seems to feel the same – it’s genuinely funny, but also really touching. It follows Annie, a young woman trying to figure out life, love, and her career, all while dealing with the challenges of being plus-size. It’s based on Lindy West’s book, and it’s super smart about how it handles body positivity – it’s not preachy at all, just really funny and relatable as you watch Annie gain confidence and learn to love herself.

Shrill is available to watch from Wednesday 25 February on Netflix.

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2026-02-22 15:20