If you’re on the hunt for your next binge-watch, the UK’s streaming charts have spoken.
According to JustWatch, these are the ten most-watched shows across major streaming platforms.
From mind-bending sci-fi to gripping dramas, this week’s most-watched TV shows are a mix of old favourites, fresh releases, and a couple of unexpected hits.
Whether you’re after a corporate nightmare in Severance, a satirical getaway in The White Lotus, or a bare-knuckle brawl in A Thousand Blows, there’s something for every mood.
Here’s what everyone’s watching—and why you might want to hit play.
1. Severance (Apple TV+ / Prime Video)
What if your work self had no idea who you were outside the office? This chilling corporate dystopia has become a modern classic for a reason.
Severance follows employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure that splits their work and personal memories into two separate existences.
The result is a sci-fi thriller that feels disturbingly close to reality. With season two finally on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to catch up.
Watch if you like: Black Mirror, existential dread, eerie workplace drama.
2. The White Lotus (Sky / NOW)
The show that turned resort vacations into a beautifully deranged social experiment is back in the charts.
Whether it’s that boat scene, Jennifer Coolidge’s instantly meme-worthy one-liners, or the parade of wildly unlikable yet fascinating rich people, The White Lotus has mastered the art of satire wrapped in luxury.
With season three heading to Thailand, now’s the time to dive back in.
Watch if you like: Dysfunctional family dynamics, social satire, absurd comedy wrapped in prestige TV.
3. Paradise (Disney+)
This high-concept political thriller takes place in a vast underground bunker in Colorado, three years after a catastrophic event forces survivors into hiding.
At the center of it all is Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown), who’s investigating the shocking murder of President Cal Bradford.
It’s a slow-burn mystery packed with conspiracies, unexpected betrayals, and the kind of tense, claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps you glued to the screen.
Watch if you like: Political thrillers, dystopian settings, layered conspiracies.
4. A Thousand Blows (Disney+)
In 1880s London, bare-knuckle boxing was far more than a simple sport—it was a matter of survival.
A Thousand Blows immerses viewers in the raw, unforgiving world of 19th-century street fighting, a place where crime, power, and betrayal intertwine.
With Stephen Graham leading the cast, the series delivers gritty realism, intense action, and a historical drama that refuses to shy away from the harsh truths of its era.
Watch if you like: Peaky Blinders, underdog fight stories, period dramas with a rough edge.
5. Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+)
Marvel’s most relentless, no-nonsense hero is back, and fans are ready for war.
Daredevil: Born Again sees Charlie Cox return as Matt Murdock, the blind lawyer-by-day, vigilante-by-night who became a cult favourite in Netflix’s original series.
With Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin back in play, expectations are sky-high for this grittier, street-level take on the MCU.
Watch if you like: Superhero stories with actual stakes, morally conflicted vigilantes, fight choreography that actually matters.
6. Reacher (Prime Video)
Jack Reacher doesn’t waste words—or time. This action-packed series, based on Lee Child’s bestselling novels, follows the former military investigator as he confronts dangerous adversaries with his sharp mind and formidable combat skills.
Season 3, which premiered on February 20, 2025, is adapted from the novel Persuader.
In this installment, Reacher embarks on a high-stakes mission to rescue an undercover DEA informant, delving into a world of secrecy and violence while confronting unfinished business from his past.
The season introduces new characters, including the formidable villain Paulie, portrayed by Olivier “The Dutch Giant” Richters.
Watch if you like: Jack Ryan, lone-wolf heroes, blunt-force justice.
7. Fear (Prime Video)
This three-part psychological thriller, based on Dirk Kurbjuweit’s novel, follows a man named Martyn (played by Martin Compston), whose seemingly ordinary life spirals into paranoia and danger.
The story explores themes of fear, obsession, and the blurred lines between protection and control, making it a tense and deeply unsettling watch.
Filmed in Glasgow, Scotland, Fear had its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival before launching on Amazon Prime Video on March 4, 2025.
Watch if you like: Dark psychological thrillers, slow-burn tension, stories about paranoia and moral dilemmas.
8. Toxic Town (Netflix)
Based on a real-life UK scandal, Toxic Town follows a group of parents who uncover the horrifying truth about their community: their children’s birth defects are linked to toxic waste mismanagement.
Starring Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood, the show turns a devastating real-world event into a tense, deeply emotional legal drama that exposes systemic failures.
Watch if you like: Chernobyl, true-life courtroom battles, dramas that leave an impact.
9. Yellowstone (Paramount+ / Peacock / More)
Even after five seasons, Yellowstone refuses to slow down. Kevin Costner’s neo-Western epic continues to pull in viewers, thanks to its blend of political backstabbing, family warfare, and breathtaking cinematography that makes you want to move to Montana.
The show has become a cultural phenomenon, proving that old-school storytelling still has power.
Watch if you like: High-stakes family feuds, cowboy aesthetics, land disputes with Shakespearean levels of drama.
10. Zero Day (Netflix)
Robert De Niro stepping into his first-ever TV role is reason enough to pay attention.
Zero Day dives into political conspiracy and government deception, promising a thriller rooted in modern fears about surveillance, power, and the truth behind global crises.
With an A-list cast and a storyline ripped straight from today’s headlines, this is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s biggest series yet.
Watch if you like: Political thrillers, high-stakes investigations, De Niro doing what he does best.
So, What Should You Watch First?
- For a psychological mind-bender: Severance
- If you want satire with bite: The White Lotus
- For edge-of-your-seat action: Daredevil: Born Again or Reacher
- If true-life drama is your thing: Toxic Town
- For a conspiracy-laden mystery: Zero Day
With all these shows trending, the hardest part is choosing where to start. What’s at the top of your list?
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