If you’re looking for excellent TV without the hassle of searching through countless schedules, this week brings a diverse selection of seven standout shows airing across major UK platforms ITV, Netflix, BBC, and Apple TV+. Expect intense dramas, intriguing mysteries, and even a slice of sports excitement with Wimbledon.
- Spy drama ‘Citadel’ now on ITVX
- Wimbledon live coverage begins June 29
- Dark Winds Season 4 lands on Netflix July 4
What happened
A host of exciting shows are debuting or continuing this week, offering fresh stories and familiar favorites across ITV, Netflix, BBC, Apple TV, and Prime Video. Noteworthy highlights include 'Citadel,' a spy thriller featuring wiped memories and a sinister syndicate, now streaming on ITVX. Sports fans can enjoy Wimbledon matches live on the BBC’s digital and broadcast platforms starting June 29.
Fans of character-driven crime dramas can look forward to 'Dark Winds' Season 4 on Netflix, which follows Navajo police officers tackling complex crimes in the 1970s, with this series focusing on a missing girl case leading to Los Angeles. Additionally, ‘Elle,’ a prequel series to the iconic ‘Legally Blonde,’ arrives on Prime Video on July 1, while ‘Enola Holmes 3’ combines mystery and family fun on Netflix the same day.
Why it feels good
These shows tap into a variety of moods and tastes, providing both intense cerebral thrills and comforting narratives. ‘Citadel’ offers high-octane espionage with strong performances, including a compelling villainous role, appealing to those hungry for suspense. Meanwhile, Wimbledon’s live coverage invites viewers to share in the communal excitement of one of tennis’s greatest traditions.
‘Dark Winds’ presents a fascinating atmospheric twist on the crime drama genre, standing out with its unique setting on the Navajo Nation and complex cultural storytelling. Meanwhile, ‘Elle’’s prequel brings a lighthearted yet empowering spin on a beloved character’s early days, inspiring viewers with warmth and nostalgia. And ‘Silo’ explores a gripping dystopian life underground, offering a different kind of escapism filled with mystery and tension.
What to enjoy or watch next
If spy thrillers are your preference, catching up on ‘Citadel’ on ITVX is an excellent choice before its story continues. For those eager to merge crime with atmospheric scenery, 'Dark Winds' Season 4 on Netflix is a compelling watch that blends mystery with social complexity. Sports fans will not want to miss the full daily Wimbledon live coverage available on BBC platforms starting June 29.
If you prefer narrative driven dramas with some fun flair, Prime Video’s ‘Elle’—a fresh take on Elle Woods’s high school years—arrives on July 1 alongside ‘Enola Holmes 3’ on Netflix, which features another engaging adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ clever younger sister. For those fascinated by dystopian tales, the third series of ‘Silo’ premieres on Apple TV, offering a gripping look at life in a post-apocalyptic underground community.