Finding something new to watch isn't always easy when every week brings a flood of fresh releases and returning hits across multiple channels and streaming platforms. To save you endlessly scrolling through menus and TV guides, we've picked out the series that stand above the crowd.
From gripping mysteries and tense dramas to reality favourites and compelling documentaries starring a few familiar faces, there's a wide range of entertainment on offer. This week's selection provides something for everyone across major services including ITV, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Channel 4 and beyond.
The Light in the Hall: Still Waters - Channel 4
Channel 4's celebrated Welsh crime drama returns after a three-year absence, taking viewers back to the fictional community of Llanemlyn in West Wales. The latest series focuses on fresh controversy when proposals to enlarge a local reservoir emerge once more, stirring up painful memories and revealing secrets that numerous locals believed were long forgotten. As discord grows within the town, journalist Caryl (portrayed by Siân Reese-Williams) finds herself increasingly engrossed in the unfolding events, resolute in her quest to expose the truth behind generations of concealed history and lingering trauma. The investigation swiftly becomes personal as she discovers links that run deeply through the community. Returning actors Mark Lewis-Jones and Robert Glenister also appear, bringing additional gravitas to the developing drama. Anticipate a slow-burning, atmospheric mystery brimming with moral complexity and emotional tension. The new series broadcasts on Channel 4 at 9pm on Tuesday 16 June.
G'wed - ITV
With its third series approaching, now is the ideal moment to catch up on this acclaimed Liverpool-set comedy. The BAFTA-nominated G'wed follows a group of teenagers navigating the highs and lows of daily life, from academic pressures and romantic relationships to family drama and personal challenges. Central to the narrative are rebellious Reece (Dylan Thomas-Smith), privileged newcomer Christopher (Jake Kenny-Byrne) and outspoken Connor (Max Ainsworth), whose contrasting personalities frequently result in chaos. Brimming with humour, warmth and numerous relatable moments, the series returns to ITV1 and ITVX on 8 June.
America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders - Netflix
Netflix is back with a fresh season of its behind-the-scenes docuseries chronicling one of America's most renowned cheerleading squads. America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders continues to delve into the demanding world beneath the polished routines, spotlighting the 2025-26 team as they endure the audition process and compete for a spot in the final squad. The competition has intensified, with hopefuls tested physically, emotionally and mentally as they strive to satisfy the organisation's exacting requirements. Beneath the glamour of game-day routines, the programme exposes the pressure, rigour and dedication needed to secure a place on the squad. Audiences can anticipate heartfelt individual narratives, nail-biting rehearsals and the sort of backstage tension that has transformed the show into a fan favourite. The series also confronts controversy head-on, bringing additional complexity to its depiction of the cheerleaders' world. Season three arrives on Netflix on Tuesday 16 June.
I Will Find You - Netflix
Netflix expands its growing collection of twist-filled Harlan Coben adaptations with I Will Find You, drawn from his 2023 novel. The programme centres on David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), a man imprisoned for life following his conviction for murdering his young son. His reality fractures anew when he stumbles upon evidence hinting his child might be alive, compelling him to reassess everything he believed to be true. Fuelled by desperation and optimism, David orchestrates a bold prison breakout to discover what really happened. What unfolds is a gripping and rapid investigation that drags him into a maze of deception, untruths and perilous discoveries. True to typical Coben narratives, appearances deceive, and each revelation spawns fresh mysteries. The series launches on Netflix on Thursday 18 June.
The Traitors US - BBC iPlayer
While UK audiences await the return of The Traitors, the American edition arrives to bridge the gap with even more treachery and tactical gameplay. Once more set within the moody surroundings of Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the programme assembles a group of participants vying for victory in a contest founded entirely upon trust, duplicity and mental gamesmanship. Presented by Alan Cumming, the production brings a dramatic flair to the already gripping format. This series showcases a blend of reality television stars and performers, including Maura Higgins, Mark Ballas and Dorinda Medley, all manoeuvring through changing partnerships and concealed identities. As ever, the task involves uncovering the traitors within the group before time runs out, with eliminations happening rapidly. Anticipate suspicion, psychological warfare and numerous shocking developments when series four launches on BBC iPlayer on Thursday 18 June.
Sugar - Apple TV
Colin Farrell reprises his role as private investigator John Sugar in the second season of this stylish neo-noir series. Recognised for its cinematic tone and distinctive narrative style, Sugar continues tracking its protagonist as he becomes entangled in a fresh case concerning the troubled family of a rising boxer. The investigation once more draws him into ethically complicated situations, where personal limits and professional obligations start to overlap. Alongside the fresh mystery, Sugar's continuing quest to find his missing sister, Djen (Maeve Whalen), remains a crucial emotional element propelling the narrative. The season welcomes new cast members including Laura Donnelly, Jin Ha and Raymond Lee, bringing additional layers to the developing story. Combining detective drama with character-focused storytelling, the series makes its return to Apple TV on Friday 19 June.
The Agency - Paramount+
The espionage thriller The Agency is back for a second season, heightening the stakes for Michael Fassbender's character Brandon Colby, codename Martian, a highly skilled CIA operative renowned for his exceptional record in the field. Produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, the series continues examining the conflict between loyalty, duty and personal sacrifice in the realm of international intelligence. In this latest instalment, Martian must navigate progressively perilous circumstances as he works to free his love interest Samia (Jodie Turner-Smith), who is currently detained as a political prisoner in Sudan. The operation forces him to confront difficult decisions that blur the line between professional obligation and emotional attachment. As tensions escalate, the dangers become increasingly intimate. Season two launches on Paramount+ on Sunday 21 June.
Harlan Coben's Final Twist - ITVX
Harlan Coben's Final Twist adopts a fresh direction from the author's typical fictional thrillers, delving into real-life criminal cases with the same sense of intrigue and unpredictability. In this true crime offering, Coben examines a series of startling cases that mirror the plot surprises characteristic of his novels, leading audiences through intricate and disturbing tales. Featured investigations include the murder of a couple that unravels into a surprising online harassment plot, as well as the mysterious disappearance of a woman during a wedding at her own home. Every instalment assembles forensic material, witness accounts and investigative findings to demonstrate how these incidents transpired. Though grounded in fact, the narrative maintains a compelling quality that will resonate with admirers of his fictional work. The series premieres on ITVX on Sunday 21 June.
