TV enthusiasts have plenty of new content to watch this week from gripping dramas to addictive reality shows.
With countless new and returning programmes arriving across streaming platforms and television channels every week, selecting what to watch can prove somewhat daunting.
However, if you’re after a fresh series to sink your teeth into, we’ve combed through the latest releases and standout offerings to help narrow your choices, spotlighting the shows that might keep you firmly planted in front of your television.
From returning crime dramas and high-stakes thrillers to reality favourites and true crime investigations, this week’s selection provides substantial variety across leading platforms including ITV, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Channel 4 and beyond.
The Light in the Hall: Still Waters – Channel 4
This Channel 4 drama has returned for series two(Image: Channel 4)
Channel 4’s highly praised Welsh crime drama makes its eagerly anticipated comeback following a three-year absence, returning to the fictional community of Llanemlyn in West Wales.
The new series focuses on revived controversy when proposals to expand a local reservoir re-emerge, reopening old wounds and exposing secrets that numerous residents believed were buried permanently, reports the Express.
As tensions mount within the town, journalist Caryl (portrayed by Siân Reese-Williams) finds herself increasingly drawn into events, determined to unearth the truth behind decades of concealed history and unresolved trauma. The investigation swiftly becomes personal as she discovers connections that run deep within the community.
Returning cast members 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
Comedy series G’wed is back for another series(Image: ITV)
With its third series approaching, now represents the ideal moment to catch up on this acclaimed Liverpool-set comedy. The BAFTA-nominated programme follows a group of teenagers navigating the highs and lows of daily life, from academic pressures and 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
The cheerleading show has kept fans captivated(Image: Netflix)
Netflix returns with a fresh season of its behind-the-scenes docuseries chronicling one of America’s most celebrated cheerleading squads.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ontinues to delve into the demanding world behind the polished performances, spotlighting the 2025-26 team as they navigate the audition process and compete for a spot in the final lineup.
Competition has intensified more than ever, with hopefuls tested physically, emotionally and mentally as they strive to satisfy the organisation’s exacting requirements.
Beyond the glamour of match-day performances, the series exposes the strain, rigour and dedication necessary to secure a place on the squad. Audiences can anticipate moving individual narratives, nail-biting rehearsals and the sort of insider drama that has established the programme as a viewer favourite.
It also confronts controversy head-on, lending additional complexity to the depiction of the cheerleaders’ reality. Season three arrives on Netflix on Tuesday 16 June.
I Will Find You – Netflix
I Will Find You is a chilling drama available to watch on Netflix
Netflix introduces another Harlan Coben adaptation to its expanding catalogue of twist-laden thrillers with I Will Find You, drawn from his 2023 novel.
The series chronicles David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), a man serving life imprisonment following conviction for murdering his own young son. His existence is upended once more when he unexpectedly encounters evidence indicating his child may still be alive, compelling him to doubt everything he believed he understood.
Fuelled by desperation and hope, David orchestrates a bold prison breakout to discover the truth. What unfolds is a gripping and rapidly-paced investigation that draws him into a labyrinth of secrets, deceptions and perilous revelations.
As in many Coben narratives, nothing is entirely as it appears, and each revelation prompts new mysteries. The series launches on Netflix on Thursday 18 June.
The Traitors US – BBC iPlayer
The Traitors US is available to watch on BBC iPlayer(Image: BBC)
While UK audiences await the next chapter of The Traitors, the American edition arrives to bridge the gap with even more treachery and tactical gameplay.
Once more filmed at the moody Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the programme assembles a group of participants vying in a contest founded entirely upon trust, duplicity and mental warfare.
Presented by Alan Cumming, the production brings a dramatic flair to the already gripping format.
This run showcases a blend of reality television stars and performers, including Maura Higgins, Mark Ballas and Dorinda Medley, all manoeuvring through evolving partnerships and concealed identities.
As ever, the task involves spotting the traitors within the ensemble before time runs out, with eliminations arriving rapidly. Anticipate suspicion, psychological battles and abundant shocking developments when series four lands on BBC iPlayer on Thursday 18 June.
Sugar – Apple TV
Colin Farrell is back for a new season of Sugar(Image: Apple)
Colin Farrell reprises his role as private investigator John Sugar in the second run of this sleek neo-noir programme.
Recognised for its cinematic aesthetic and distinctive narrative style, Sugar continues tracking its protagonist as he becomes entangled in a fresh case concerning the dysfunctional family of a rising boxer.
The investigation once more draws him into ethically complicated circumstances, where personal limits and professional obligations start to merge. Alongside the fresh mystery, Sugar’s continuing quest for his missing sister, Djen (Maeve Whalen), remains a crucial emotional element propelling the narrative forward.
The season broadens its ensemble with newcomers including Laura Donnelly, Jin Ha and Raymond Lee, introducing new dynamics to the developing storyline. Combining detective drama with character-focused storytelling, the series returns to Apple TV on Friday 19 June.
The Agency – Paramount+
The Agency is produced by actor George Clooney(Image: Paramount +)
The espionage thriller The Agency returns for a second season, heightening the stakes for Michael Fassbender’s character Brandon Colby, codename Martian, a highly skilled CIA operative recognised for his outstanding field record.
Produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, the series continues examining the conflict between loyalty, duty and personal sacrifice within international intelligence operations.
In this latest instalment, Martian navigates progressively perilous circumstances while attempting to rescue his romantic interest Samia (Jodie Turner-Smith), currently detained as a political prisoner in Sudan.
The assignment compels him to face challenging decisions that obscure the boundary between professional responsibility and emotional connection. As tensions escalate, the dangers become increasingly personal.
Season two launches on Paramount+ on Sunday 21 June.
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist – ITVX
These chilling cases will leave fans glued to their screens(Image: ITVX)
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist adopts a distinct departure from the author’s typical fictional thrillers, delving into genuine criminal cases with comparable intrigue and unpredictability. In this true crime series, Coben examines a selection of startling investigations that mirror the narrative surprises frequently present in his novels, leading audiences through intricate and disturbing tales.
Cases feature the killing of a couple that evolves into an unexpected online harassment conspiracy, alongside the puzzling vanishing of a woman during a wedding celebration at her own residence.
Each instalment assembles evidence, interviews and investigative particulars to expose how these incidents developed. While grounded in reality, the storytelling maintains a dramatic quality that will resonate with admirers of his fiction.
The series premieres on ITVX on Sunday 21 June.
