Seven Must-See Streaming Shows This Week
This week brings a diverse lineup of streaming entertainment, from heartfelt comedies to gripping dramas and intimate documentaries. Here are the seven best shows to add to your watchlist.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Lisa McGee, the creator of Derry Girls, returns with a new comedy-drama that blends female friendship with elements of farce and horror. The story follows three friends in their late 30s – Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) – as they reunite at the wake of Greta, the fourth member of their teenage group. As they delve into Greta's fate, unresolved traumas from their past come to light, creating a narrative that is both sweet and sharp. The show masterfully balances emotional weight with high stakes, making it a compelling watch. Available on Netflix from Thursday, 12 February.
Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette
Ryan Murphy's latest miniseries explores the whirlwind romance between John F Kennedy Jr (Paul Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon), a Calvin Klein executive. Set against the backdrop of 90s tabloid culture, the series delves into JFK Jr's struggles with his family legacy and the intense public scrutiny of his relationship. This glamorous yet tragic tale is essential viewing for those familiar with the story, though it may leave others slightly bewildered. Stream on Disney+ from Friday, 13 February.
The Artful Dodger
Returning after its 2023 debut, this Dickensian sequel continues with light-hearted hijinks in Australia. Jack Dawkins (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), formerly the Artful Dodger, has reinvented himself as a surgeon, but his past catches up when Norbert Fagin (David Thewlis) arrives to plan a heist. The series questions whether Jack's relationship with Lady Belle Fox can redeem him or if Fagin will exploit new opportunities. It's a fun and engaging watch on Disney+ from Tuesday, 10 February.
Lead Children
This heroic drama is based on the true story of Jolanta Wadowska-Król (Joanna Kulig), a doctor in 1970s Poland who exposes lead poisoning affecting hundreds of children near a toxic smelter. As disabilities and birth defects become rampant, Wadowska-Król risks more than her career in a town dependent on the steelworks, set against the decline of the Soviet Union. A bleak yet inspiring tale on Netflix from Wednesday, 11 February.
Cross
Set in Washington DC, this police drama stars Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross, a gifted homicide detective tasked with protecting billionaire Lance Durand. The plot thickens as threats to Durand reveal a larger conspiracy involving a meticulous serial killer. The show rises above generic crime series by exploring the complexities of being a Black police officer in modern America. Watch on Prime Video from Wednesday, 11 February.
Lolita Lobosco
Returning for a third season, this Italian cop drama is set in the charming seaside town of Bari. Deputy police commissioner Lolita Lobosco (Luisa Ranieri) investigates crimes ranging from organ trafficking to suspicious accidents, all while reconnecting with her hometown. Though not gritty, it offers sun-dappled escapist fun. Available on Channel 4 from Friday, 13 February.
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix
This six-part documentary provides an intimate look at Jesy Nelson's life after leaving Little Mix, addressing her mental health struggles and motivations for departure. It delves into her pregnancy and the birth of her twins, who were later diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, making for an uncomfortably personal yet revealing series. Stream on Prime Video from Friday, 13 February.
