It sure has been a great start to the year with plenty of shows landing on BBC iPlayer to nurse us through the cold and windy months.

Recently, the second season of Irish character-driven crime drama Kin has landed on iPlayer, meaning another dose of the Kinsellas, a Dublin crime family who face a seemingly impossible gangland war.

Brand new drama The Way is also available to watch in full, although it's currently also airing weekly on BBC One, marking the directorial debut for Michael Sheen. The new series sees the Driscoll family in the middle of a civil war after a shocking death rocks their small industrial town.

The cast boasts the likes of Steffan Rhodri (Men Up) and Callum Scott Howells (It's A Sin), but is sure is to be unlike anything you've seen on BBC as of late.

A similarly new release that is a welcome shake-up to the usual schedule of hard-hitting dramas is new series Boarders.

While this comedy-drama may go under the radar, it's well worth a watch and follows five Black students who are given scholarships to enter St Gilbert's, a prestigious sixth form that is in serious crisis control after a controversial video of their students goes viral. The episodes deal with themes like racism and stereotyping, but the series doesn't feel heavy at all, delivering some seriously funny lines that will stick with you after watching.

But of course, there's plenty more to get stuck into on the platform that aren't just the latest releases. Lest we forget standout hits like Happy Valley, true crime drama The Gold, dark mystery series Wolf, Vigil season 2 or action-thriller Boat Story, to name a few.

If you fancy watching any of these right now, they're available at the click of a button on BBC iPlayer, with plenty more boxsets of classic series and iconic modern shows available to binge your way through.

We've put together a list of all the best series available right now, so you can find something to suit you without all that endless scrolling, whether you're a thriller fan or are more into sci-fi or period dramas.

Read on for our top BBC drama picks.

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  • The Way

    • 2024
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective

    Summary:

    Drama set in the aftermath of a violent uprising in Port Talbot, and following a family forced to flee the ensuing violence. Directed by and starring Michael Sheen

    Why watch The Way?:

    This new drama doesn’t quite fit into your archetypal genre boxes, but is an ambitious series that forces you to take notice of its messaging. Across the three episodes, we see how the civil uprising in Port Talbot starts to envelop the Driscoll family in different ways. From a father who doesn’t initially want to be involved due to historical ties to a son whose previous numb state of mind is finally fired up after the unrest, we see how the series of events changes all their lives.

    A directorial debut from Michael Sheen, who is otherwise known for his roles in Staged and Good Omens, the new series is also written by James Graham (Sherwood) and documentarian Adam Curtis. – Morgan Cormack

    How to watch
  • Boarders

    • 2024
    • Comedy
    • Drama

    Summary:

    Five talented black teenagers receive scholarships to a prestigious boarding school only to discover they're only there to improve the school's image after a problematic scandal. Comedy series starring Derek Riddell and Harry Gilby

    Why watch Boarders?:

    While this new series is set in a sixth form and framed around a cohort of students, this is a show that is well worth watching for everyone. We follow Jaheim (Josh Tedeku), Leah (Jodie Campbell), Toby (Sekou Diaby), Femi (Aruna Jalloh) and Omar (Myles Kamwendo) as they enter the prestigious and otherworldly universe of St Gilbert’s, a private boarding school that instantly makes them feel othered.

    The people are snobby, the attitudes are ignorant and the undertones are racist, but we see how St Gilbert’s life affects all our boarders, while also exploring their general search for identity. A standout storyline comes in Leah, who is not only trying to get the school to take down an offensive painting, but also has hilarious and awkward escapades worthy of being in Sex Education as well as learning a thing or two about what genuine allyship means. More than anything, though, this series will genuinely make you laugh. – Morgan Cormack

    How to watch
  • Kin

    • 2021
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Drama about a fictional Dublin crime family embroiled in gangland war, starring Aidan Gillen and Clare Dunne

    Why watch Kin?:

    Kin follows a Dublin crime family facing a seemingly impossible gangland war as their reserves and resources hit an all-time low. Will the importance of family triumph over the tide of betrayal and sin?

    The series stars beloved actors such as Daredevil star Charlie Cox as recently-released Skinner family sibling Michael and Game of Thrones actor Aidan Gillen as the struggling Frank.

    The drama boasts a bevvy of Irish talent across the board – with the rest of the cast rounded out by the likes of Peaky Blinders star Emmett Scanlan, The Tudors actress Maria Doyle Kennedy, and the illustrious Ciaran Hinds. Unmissable. – Lewis Knight

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  • Boat Story

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Two hard-up strangers stumble across a haul of cocaine on a shipwrecked boat. After agreeing to sell it and split the cash, they become entangled with police, masked hitmen and a sharp-suited gangster known as 'The Tailor'.

    Why watch Boat Story?:

    If you’re a fan of The Tourist, you’ll likely be a fan of this six-part drama which comes from the Williams brothers – who are at the helm of both. The drama is led by Daisy Haggard (Back to Life) and Paterson Joseph (Peep Show) who find themselves at the centre of a quickly unravelling chain of criminal events when a major stash of cocaine is washed up in their seaside town and they take it.

    Hoping to sell it on for some serious cash, the pair soon find out that it’s not that easy to penetrate the world of organised crime and soon find themselves being hunted by the very people who want their precious cargo back. Not your typical BBC drama, this one is peppered with dark humour and plenty of tension that’ll keep you hooked. – Morgan Cormack

    How to watch
  • Silent Witness

    • 1996
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • 18

    Summary:

    Gritty crime drama delving into the murky world of forensic pathology. A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible. Starring Emilia Fox

    Why watch Silent Witness?:

    Silent Witness is one of the longest-running police procedurals in the UK, and for good reason. Now in its 27th season and with Emilia Fox at the helm as Dr Nikki Alexander, the series has featured a revolving cohort of various detectives, forensic pathologists and investigators all dedicated to solving grisly cases that seem more complicated than the last. It’s genuinely astounding that the show hasn’t burnt out of ideas yet, but somehow, every season is filled with surprisingly confounding mysteries. Whether it’s unearthing the crimes of convicted serial killers or the assassination of a US diplomat, there’s a distinct variety in every single case.

    And if you like a side of gore with your “whodunnits”, you’re in for a bloody treat. There’s severed limbs, internal organs and autopsies galore. And yet, it never feels over the top. If anything, it still feels remarkably grounded and timely. Although there’s been plenty of cast members over the years, and a stand-out performance comes from Liz Carr as Clarissa Mullery – a forensic examiner who happens to be a wheelchair user. Silent Witness didn’t just relegate her to a helpful member of the supporting cast, instead she was constantly a key part of the investigation, often providing answers where others stumble. Does the format occasionally get a little repetitive? Of course, but that makes its stories no less entertaining. – Eammon Jacobs/Morgan Cormack

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  • Vigil

    • 2021
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Crime drama following a detective investigating military murders. Starring Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie

    Why watch Vigil?:

    The thrilling crime drama from World Productions returns for its second run with stars Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie.

    The first outing of the blockbuster show followed murderous actions in the isolated environment of a submarine, leading Amy Silva (Jones) on a gripping race against time to discover the truth, while her on-off lover Kirsten Longacre (Leslie) grappled with their relationship difficulties whilst also pursuing avenues in the investigation.

    The second run moves the action from Scotland to a fictional Middle Eastern country with which the UK has been developing a military drone programme. Topical and tense, this is BBC thrilling drama at its very finest. – Lewis Knight

    How to watch
  • Shetland

    • 2013
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • 15

    Summary:

    A local police team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland.

    Why watch Shetland?:

    Can Shetland survive post-Jimmy Perez? Well, based on this first case to feature his successor Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen, above), I’d say yes. She very quickly forges a strong partnership with show stalwart Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) that feels like Scott and Bailey in scarves and sweaters. But let’s not forget that this is a series that’s always been as much about the scenery as its central character — and for those wanting more of those wild and windswept landscapes, all previous Douglas Henshall-starring episodes are available now. – David Brown

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  • The Woman in the Wall

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective

    Summary:

    Lorna Brady wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house with no idea who the dead woman is. She doubts herself, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking.

    Why watch The Woman in the Wall?:

    Persistent sleepwalker Lorna Brady (Ruth Wilson) wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house. So, might she be responsible for the woman’s demise? And could Lorna also be linked to another case of untimely death being investigated by Dublin-based Detective Colman Akande (Daryl McCormack)?

    Those are the central questions that run through this woozy and unsettling six-part thriller. But also hanging over it like a heavy shroud is the feeling of guilt, both on a personal and institutional scale, with Lorna’s deep-rooted trauma tied to Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries, the details of which are gradually shaded in for those unaware of this macabre scandal.

    David Brown

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  • Wolf

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Crime thriller based on Mo Hayder's novels about DI Jack Caffery, starring Ukweli Roach and Juliet Stevenson.

    Why watch Wolf?:

    This thriller, based on the Jack Caffery novel by Mo Hayder, comes from Steven Moffat’s production company Hartswood films and it shows – there are people held against their will and two parallel timelines, just like Inside Man, and a chilling figure in a gas mask, just like Doctor Who’s The Empty Child.

    However, other than those surface-level aspects, Wolf is a truly unique drama, especially in its tone. The series jumps between genres, featuring elements of horror, thriller, crime drama and even comedy to tell its story of a detective haunted by his past and a family being terrorised, unaware as to why.

    Ukweli Roach is phenomenal as detective Jack, making sure his storyline is just as compelling as the other, while Sacha Dhawan and Iwan Rheon are clearly having huge fun as the mysterious captors of a wealthy family. – James Hibbs

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  • Monarch of the Glen

    • 2000
    • Drama
    • Comedy
    • PG

    Summary:

    Light-hearted Scottish drama following the life of Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle.

    Why watch Monarch of the Glen?:

    Back in the early 2000s, millions of viewers paid Sunday-evening visits to the picturesque Glenbogle estate. Almost 25 years on, this easy-going drama about a young laird is now online, so it’s possible to head to the Highlands whenever you like.

    It remains escapist fare with the bonus of a twinkly-eyed role for Richard Briers. And those seeking further Scottish misadventures can find them in the Robert Carlyle-starring Hamish Macbeth, which is also part of the BBC comedy drama box sets that have been rescued from the archives.

    David Brown

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  • Magpie Murders

    • 2022
    • Mystery
    • Drama

    Summary:

    Mystery adapted from Anthony Horowitz's novel about an editor, who gets drawn into a web of intrigue and murder when she receives an unfinished manuscript. Starring Lesley Manville.

    Why watch Magpie Murders?:

    Anthony Horowitz knows the rules of the whodunnit better than most, and in this lovely Russian doll of a mystery he pulls those elements inside out to deliver a cracking story. Two, in fact. The first is set in the present as editor Susan Ryeland (Lesley Manville) reads the latest typescript by author Alan Conway. But then, Conway’s tale – a 1950s-set story featuring his sleuth Atticus Pünd (Tim McMullan) – is brought to life. As both narratives start to merge, Pünd makes his presence felt in Susan’s life…

    David Brown

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  • The Gold

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Drama series inspired by true events surrounding the 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery, and the remarkable story that followed.

    Why watch The Gold?:

    After Happy Valley came to an end, fans were bereft, unsure where they would next see a crime drama of its pedigree in the near future. Then came The Gold.

    Don’t get me wrong, the two are totally different beasts, in many ways they could not be more different. Where Happy Valley was a deeply character-based story, this was all about themes, about its exploration of Britain’s class-system in the ’80s.

    The series dramatises the extraordinary true story of the Brink’s Mat robbery, featuring real-life figures alongside fictional and composite characters. It’s a complex, twisting narrative, which manages to deftly explain an elaborate situation and features some exceptional performances from the likes of Jack Lowden and Hugh Bonneville – James Hibbs

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  • The Sixth Commandment

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Fact-based crime drama exploring the story of retired teacher Peter Farquhar, and the fatal relationship that developed with a charismatic student. With Éanna Hardwicke

    Why watch The Sixth Commandment?:

    Screenwriter Sarah Phelps has adapted plenty of Agatha Christie works, and at the heart of this tragic true story she’s moulded into a four-part drama is a real-life antagonist as calculating and callous as any Christie killer. The pre-titles sequence states this is in memory of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin. The deaths of these elderly neighbours, in 2015 and 2017 respectively, were not initially thought to be suspicious. But one man was suspiciously close to both.

    Timothy Spall conjures sympathy in spades as the quiet, fragile Peter – a well-respected scholar who lives a solitary and deeply religious life that only begins unravelling once he meets new student Ben (Eanna Hardwicke, exuding cold charm). Emotionally vulnerable, Peter is overwhelmed as the two embark on a relationship. But soon, Peter is having dizzy spells and hallucinating. Unbeknown to the host, he’s welcomed a parasite into his home. – Frances Taylor

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  • Best Interests

    • 2023
    • Drama

    Summary:

    Drama, starring Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen as a couple driven apart over the decision whether to stop care for their daughter's deteriorating health

    Why watch Best Interests?:

    Writer Jack Thorne is adept at tackling emotive subjects with depth and authenticity, creating stories that shine a powerful light into dark – and often uncomfortable – corners. Following the likes of National Treasure, Kiri and Help, his latest is this considered, devastating four-parter starring an outstanding Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen.

    Nicci (Horgan) and Andrew (Sheen) are parents to Marnie (Niamh Moriarty), who has a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy. When her already-deteriorating health falls further, it prompts doctors to say that her care should be withdrawn. Her parents vehemently disagree, and the case ends up going to court.

    Although there are some superfluous subplots along the way, the final episode’s denouement is as commanding, moving and unbearable as television can get. – Frances Taylor

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  • The Gallows Pole

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • History

    Summary:

    Shane Meadows drama, based on the book by Benjamin Myers, inspired by the rise of the Cragg Vale Coiners, a gang of counterfeiters in 18th-century Yorkshire. David Hartley returns to his family's moor-top dwelling after seven years in Birmingham. The area has declined in the time he has been away and while he is broken physically, he now has cash, and is determined to change his community for the better. Starring Michael Socha, Thomas Turgoose and Sophie McShera

    Why watch The Gallows Pole?:

    Those who have followed the career of director Shane Meadows will recognise many of his hallmarks here. There’s the semi-improvised dialogue and that familiar focus on the left-behinds in society. But what’s entirely new is the setting – 18th century Yorkshire, a time when the weavers who feature in this wild true-life story are facing obsolescence thanks to the merciless force of the Industrial Revolution. What follows is a tale of resistance and forgery, masterminded by the mysterious David Hartley (the magnetic Michael Socha), who’s home for the first time in seven years with a stab wound in his gut and a dark secret in his soul. – David Brown

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  • Annika

    • 2021
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • 12

    Summary:

    Crime drama, starring Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed, who has returned to Glasgow to head up the Marine Homicide Unit, where she is tasked with solving puzzling crimes and unexplained murders that wash up in Scotland's waters

    Why watch Annika?:

    The to-camera confidences of DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker) aren’t to everybody’s taste, but this dark crime drama, based on Nick Walker’s Radio 4 drama, has much to commend it. There’s a strong cast that includes Paul McGann and Kate Dickie, while Walker is superb as the unconventional single parent who comes over from Norway to head Scotland’s Marine Homicide Unit. She’s sharp, has a dry sense of humour and – unlike your typical Scandi-noir detective – uses literary and historical allusions to solve crimes. A second series is coming later this year. – Jane Rackham

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  • Luther

    • 2010
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    "Luther" is a psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba ("The Wire") as Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. In the first programme, Luther, back from suspension, must find the person responsible for a double murder. The format of the show was inspired by American crime drama "Columbo" in that viewers are shown the identity of the criminals but do not know how they will be caught. The series sees a welcome return to the small screen of Paul McGann as Mark North, and also stars Warren Brown as DS Justin Ripley. It premiered on BBC One in 2010.

    Why watch Luther?:

    Idris Elba may be a global movie star these days, but he still found time to film five series of this smash-hit BBC One show. Luther sees Elba as the dedicated, obsessive and occasionally violent DCI John Luther, a genius murder detective whose brilliant mind is not immune to the darkness of his job. The series starts with him unable to imprison psychopath and murderer Alice Morgan, leading the two to solve crimes together while he fights his own terrible demons.

    Luther has been a smash hit for the BBC over the last decade, with Elba repeatedly garnering rave reviews every time a new season premiered, and the dark tone credited with giving the show more weight and gravitas than most police procedurals. Critical praise has been unanimous – indeed the biggest criticism has been the length of the show, with only twenty-one episodes produced over five seasons.

    Elba is the powerhouse of this series, but he’s joined by some fine company. His Dark Material’s Ruth Wilson makes a particularly memorable turn as psychopathic nemesis and companion Alice Morgan, with The Death of Stalin’s Dermot Crawley as the razor-sharp DCI Martin Schenk and comedian Michael Smiley as “Deadhead” Benny Silver. – Daniel Furn

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  • Happy Valley

    • 2014
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Crime drama by Sally Wainwright, with Sarah Lancashire as a police sergeant in the Yorkshire valleys battling her own demons when she becomes involved in the hunt for a kidnapped girl.

    Why watch Happy Valley?:

    A series that needs no introduction, but we’ll give it one anyway.

    Happy Valley stars Sarah Lancashire as Yorkshire police sergeant Catherine Cawood. When we meet her in season 1, she’s investigating former prisoner Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton), whom she believes is responsible for the death of her daughter. The rivalry between these two incredible characters continues for two more outings, the last of which was released earlier this year and brought the story to a dramatic conclusion.

    Indeed, Happy Valley season 3 was hailed as some of the best British television ever made, adding yet more prestige to the career of screenwriter Sally Wainwright – also known for Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack.

    If you somehow missed its original run, do yourself a favour and watch now.

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  • Blue Lights

    • 2023
    • Drama
    • Crime/detective
    • 15

    Summary:

    Drama following three new recruits to Belfast's police force, where being a frontline response cop comes with unique pressures and dangers. Starring Jonathan Harden, Sian Brooke and Katherine Devlin

    Why watch Blue Lights?:

    In what must have been the easiest commissioning decision of the year, the BBC has ordered a second series of this bracing Belfast-set procedural. And no wonder, as this first run is an admirably unvarnished take on life in the police force. It also feels, thanks to its febrile location, as though the daily patrols of officers can go horribly awry in an instant – a factor that keeps viewers on their toes during the tense interactions between those in unform (Richard Dormer and Sian Brooke, above centre, being two notable standouts) and the career criminals in their sights.

    David Brown

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  • Gossip Girl

    • 2021
    • Drama
    • Romance
    • 15

    Summary:

    Revival of the US drama centring on a new generation of teenagers at a New York private school whose lives are dominated by social media. Starring Blake Lively and Leighton Meester

    Why watch Gossip Girl?:

    BBC iPlayer has both versions of Gossip Girl, labelled according to their original years of broadcast: the influential 2007-12 series about overprivileged, hugely unlikeable teens in New York, and the two-series reboot, which debuted in 2021. The new show still features Kristin Bell in a narrating role as the titular, all-seeing blabbermouth, but now instead of her reading a blog by an unknown student at a Manhattan private school, “Gossip Girl” is an Instagram account run by a teacher. In season two, an uneasy pact between the snitch and the school’s top influencer soon cracks.

    Jack Seale

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  • Search Party

    • 2016
    • Comedy
    • Drama

    Summary:

    Dory's college acquaintance Chantal goes missing and she makes it her personal mission to find her. Black comedy, starring Alia Shawkat and John Reynolds

    Why watch Search Party?:

    A recent acquisition from HBO Max, Search Party went down a storm in the United States for its biting portrayal of millennial culture. The story kicks off as listless 20-something Dory (Arrested Development’s Alia Shawkat) takes it upon herself to track down an acquaintance from her college years, who has recently been declared missing.

    Along for the ride is oblivious boyfriend Drew (John Reynolds) and egotistical friends Elliot (John Early) and Portia (Meredith Hagner). Together, the gang get to the bottom of the perplexing mystery – but in doing so, land themselves in even greater danger.

    Search Party delivers on gripping drama – not least through a powerhouse performance from Shawkat – but also delights with its witty satire on the vapid trends of the social media generation. Perfect for those who like a blend of light and dark storytelling.

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  • His Dark Materials

    • 2019
    • Action
    • Fantasy
    • 12

    Summary:

    Epic fantasy adventure based on Phillip Pullman's acclaimed novels, with Dafne Keen as heroic protagonist Lyra.

    Why watch His Dark Materials?:

    Oh His Dark Materials, you brilliant piece of fantasy you. Based on the bestselling books by Phillip Pullman the series follows 13-year old Lyra Belacqua (Dafne Keen) who embarks on a dangerous journey through a parallel world to uncover the mystery surrounding Dust and how it affects different dimensions in the universe. It’s a riveting adventure that sweeps audiences up along with Lyra in a grand storyline that never compromises its scale to fit the small screen. The series from writer Jack Thorne struck the perfect blend between realism and fantasy, as Lyra’s world feels familiar to our own but also is vastly different.

    And while the first season of His Dark Materials felt a little constricted by setting up all these different characters and plot points about parallel worlds, the second season was so much fun as the cosmic stakes got even bigger. Truthfully, this works so much better than the misaligned cinematic adaptation from 2007. It’s a testament to the stellar cast that all the animalistic Daemons don’t come across as silly or stupid, they’re believable and enthralling. Also what a cast! It boasts the likes of James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda in supporting roles. The final season is streaming now. – Eammon Jacobs

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  • The North Water

    • 2021
    • Drama
    • Action
    • 15

    Summary:

    Hull in 1859, and Irish army surgeon Patrick Sumner boards the whaling ship Volunteer as its surgeon. Drama, starring Jack O'Connell and Stephen Graham.

    Why watch The North Water?:

    Colin Farrell is currently working the awards circuit after a stellar year, which saw him give memorable performances in The Batman and The Banshees of Inisherin. It’s a shame that his bleak period drama The North Water, which debuted towards the end of 2021, has comparatively been overlooked.

    Set in the 1800s, the show follows the crew of a whaling expedition that goes awry, focusing primarily on the barbaric Henry Drax (Farrell) and traumatised doctor Patrick Sumner (Jack O’Connell). It’s a brutal tale of survival, which is certainly not for the faint of heart.

    Remarkably, the cast and crew of The North Water actually travelled to the Arctic Circle to film the series – and it shows! No green screen or studio lot could substitute for the astonishing scenery on display, which only adds to the sense of gritty realism in this brilliant drama.

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  • Sherwood

    • 2022
    • Mystery
    • Romance
    • 15

    Summary:

    When a murder occurs in an ex-mining town, DCS Ian St Clair is called to investigate, while news of the crime threatens to inflame historic tensions. Drama starring David Morrissey

    Why watch Sherwood?:

    Sherwood does what BBC crime dramas do best. With spectacular pacing, crucial historical context in the form of flashbacks to the past and stellar performances from the cast, there’s no wonder this drama was bestowed with so much praise when it was released in June 2o22.

    Throughout the six-parter, we follow DCS Ian St Clair (David Morrissey) as he initially investigates a tragic death by bow and arrow in a small former mining town. Soon, tensions to the police presence arise and so to do memories of the past and the mid-80s miners’ strikes that tore apart a once close-knit community.

    More than three decades on, the tensions of the past still remain and the drama feels as emotionally raw (especially from Lesley Manville and Claire Rushbrook’s performances) as it does authentic, the latter boosted by the fact the drama comes from Quiz creator James Graham, who was inspired by true events for this series and based it in Nottinghamshire, where he was raised. – Morgan Cormack

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