Television viewers in the UK have a packed schedule this week with new series spanning crime, fantasy, and nature. Highlights include the highly anticipated return of crime drama After the Flood on ITV and a Game of Thrones spin-off on Sky Atlantic. These releases offer diverse escapes from heists to wildlife adventures.
This week's TV lineup features seven standout shows across platforms like ITV, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Sky Atlantic, and BBC, providing ample options for evening viewing.
Kicking off the week, After the Flood returns for its second series on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Sunday, January 18. Starring Sophie Rundle as detective Jo Marshall, the crime drama picks up in the town of Waterside, where a body is discovered under mysterious circumstances. The investigation turns personal for Jo, involving fire and flood risks, and is described as a 'sensationally good crime drama.' The first series concluded two years prior, leaving fans assuming no return was likely.
On Monday, January 19, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms arrives on Sky Atlantic and NOW. This Game of Thrones spin-off is set a century before the original, following Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) in the Targaryen era. The cast includes Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon and Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen.
Tuesday, January 20, brings Winterwatch to BBC Two and iPlayer at 7pm, hosted by Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, and Iolo Williams. For the first time, the live nature series broadcasts from Mount Stewart estate on Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, exploring UK winter wildlife amid climate changes.
Prime Video debuts heist drama Steal on Wednesday, January 21, with Sophie Turner as Zara, an employee caught in a bank robbery at her pension fund company. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd plays DCI Rhys, a relapsed gambling addict tasked with uncovering the motive while managing his issues.
Disney+ releases The Beauty on Thursday, January 22, a Ryan Murphy production starring Evan Peters as FBI agent Cooper Madsen and Rebecca Hall as Jordan Bennett. The unnerving series investigates mysterious deaths among Paris supermodels, revealing a sexually transmitted virus that grants physical perfection with deadly consequences.
Friday, January 23, sees Netflix premiere The Big Fake, an Italian crime drama film inspired by forger Toni Chichiarelli's true story. It follows an aspiring artist descending into 1970s Rome's criminal forgery underworld.
The week closes with The Traitors finale on BBC One and iPlayer, where tensions peak as Faithfuls struggle to identify Traitors like Rachel, despite Harriet's sacrifice.
These shows promise thrills, from personal mysteries to epic quests, catering to varied tastes without leaving the sofa.
