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Screen critics and viewers around the globe agree: Succession is one of the best TV shows on the planet right now. Nominated for a staggering 18 Emmys, the darkly comic drama from Jesse Armstrong is packed with pathos, sharp dialogue and cutting satire not to be missed.<\/p>\n
The characters? Virtually all deeply unlikable members of the Roy family, a group seemingly modelled on the modern Murdoch media moguls. They\u2019re headed by gruff patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox), a billionaire who must pick his successor to his business empire.<\/p>\n
With the drama ramping up every minute, viewers are rewarded with rich returns by the end of each episode.<\/p>\n
Watch Succession on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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The dystopian thriller is one of Sky\u2019s big hits. Westworld is a theme park for those with money, and a lot of it. There are a bunch of semi-intelligent robots that the rich guests talk to and interact with, and yes, have sex with, and even kill. Anything is allowed to happen here, but the robots have started to become conscious and aren\u2019t happy with the set up\u2026<\/p>\n
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Horrifying, heart-wrenching and quite simply one of the best dramas produced in recent years, Chernobyl<\/a> dramatizes the 1986 Ukrainian nuclear disaster and its aftermath at the titular power station.<\/p>\n
As visually stunning as it is gripping, its mesmerising ensemble cast including Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson, Jessie Buckley and Paul Ritter guide viewers through the tragedy \u2013 and the incompetence and culture of denial that caused it. Truly unflinching and unforgettable TV.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re done with the series there\u2019s The Real Chernobyl<\/a> to get stuck into. The documentary takes a look at the real story behind the drama taking you to the power plant to reveal the impact on the area through the eyes of the survivors.<\/p>\n
Watch Chernobyl on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>
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Sure, its eighth and final season divided fans and critics alike. But there\u2019s no denying this fantasy epic \u2013 a story of seven warring kingdoms, based on the books by George RR Martin \u2013 was the world\u2019s number one show for a reason. Not only does it create a fully-realised medieval world still unmatched in TV drama, but Thrones combines this with elegant storytelling and meticulously-plotted character arcs.<\/p>\n
Throw in standout performances from the likes of Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke and Lena Headey and you\u2019ve got a show that will be fondly remembered for decades to come.<\/p>\n
Watch Game of Thrones on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
True Detective<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
On the face of it, it may look like just another anthology crime drama, each season following different detectives solving a heinous crime. But there\u2019s nothing by-the-numbers about True Detective.<\/p>\n
Alongside pitch-perfect scripts and stories spanning decades, its A-list cast serve up jaw-droppingly good performances \u2013 season one\u2019s Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, in particular. Despite a misguided dramatic turn from Vince Vaughn (yes, that<\/em> Vince Vaughn from Dodgeball) in season two, True Detective is nothing but an acting masterclass.<\/p>\n
Watch True Detective on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
The Sopranos<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
It\u2019s hard to understate the importance of The Sopranos when it first aired in 1999. This expertly-crafted, well-acted character-led series showed what TV was capable of, turning the idiot box into an art form.<\/p>\n
The late James Gandolfini undeniably played a huge part in this, his role as therapy-seeking New Jersey crime boss Anthony Soprano anchoring the drama\u2019s moving and darkly comic tone. However, the writing is the real hero, gifting audiences sharp dialogue and thought-provoking, surprising and compelling storytelling simply not seen before or since.<\/p>\n
Watch The Sopranos on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Watchmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
HBO\u2019s series based on the 1987 DC comic comes from the mind of Lost creator Damon Lindelof. A few changes were made from the comic \u2013 for starters, the series is set 34 years after the comic book series. Regina King stars in this slick, modern take on a common issue; racial tension. The superheroes in the series have been outlawed because of their often violent approach to tackling criminals. The series is set in 2019 and follows the uprising of a white supremacist group in Oklahoma in the USA. King is an absolute treat to watch. Even if you aren\u2019t a superhero fan you\u2019ll find yourself gripped by the compelling story.<\/p>\n
Watch Watchmen on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
The Wire<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Rightly touted as a masterpiece of TV storytelling by most critics, The Wire tells a multi-layered tale of crime from the perspectives of law-breakers and police in modern Baltimore. Each ambitious series unfolds slowly, opening up a screen novel for viewers that climaxes in some of the most nail-biting scenes ever aired. Matched with stellar performances from Idris Elba, Dominic West and Michael K Williams, all five seasons are a must-watch for any TV viewer.<\/p>\n
Watch The Wire on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Band of Brothers<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
If you\u2019ve not seen this classic yet, get ready for a treat. Band of Brothers tells the story of the 101st Airborne Division in one of the best takes on World War II for the small screen. You\u2019ll spot a few familiar faces in the background too \u2013 look out for Michael Fassbender, Tom Hardy and Simon Pegg. Damien Lewis stars as the lead character in this must-see series.<\/p>\n
Watch Band of Brothers on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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After satirising the inner workings of the British Government in The Thick of It<\/a>, comedy-writer Armando Iannucci turned his attention across the pond to the political machinations of The White House for this sweary American series. Veep follows former US senator Selina Mayer as she finds out becoming Vice President of the United States isn\u2019t quite what she expected \u2013 and instead of trying to leave a legacy is instead caught up in political games.<\/p>\n
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Larry David\u2019s post-Seinfeld success story, this long-running comedy series sees David once again tackle the minutiae of American daily social life. Hilariously meta and mostly improvised, David plays a fictionalised version of himself who routinely breaks social conventions, is often the victim of awkward misunderstandings and just can\u2019t hide his annoyance of other people. The show\u2019s many notable guest stars often play themselves too \u2013 look out for several of David\u2019s old Seinfeld co-stars.<\/p>\n
Watch Curb Your Enthusiasm on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Parks and Recreation<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Created by The Office US<\/a> scribes Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, it\u2019s no wonder that Parks and Rec went on to become one of the most widely acclaimed comedies on TV during its seven-season run. Following the comical misadventures of the Parks Department of a fictional Indiana town, the political satire was so good that it attracted a few real-life politician guest stars \u2013 including John McCain, Joe Biden and even Michelle Obama. Not to knock the regular cast, however \u2013 a who\u2019s who of Hollywood, the show helped launch the careers of Chris Pratt, Amy Poehler, Aziz Anzari, Nick Offerman and Billy Eichner.<\/p>\n
Watch Parks and Rec on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Twin Peaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
If there was ever a series more bingeable than Twin Peaks, we\u2019re yet to find it. This murder mystery is set in an out of the way US town that isn\u2019t used to crime, let alone murder. The FBI is called in given the unusual nature of young Laura Palmer\u2019s death. This is far from a straight orward crime series, so expect a lot of weirdness from dream sequences to demonic leanings. There\u2019s also the newer series, Twin Peaks: The Return<\/a>, released in 2017, set 25 years after the \u201990s original.<\/p>\n
Watch Twin Peaks on Sky\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
30 Rock<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Another semi-autobiographical sitcom, comedy darling Tina Fey parodies the TV production process in this landmark comedy. Along with the likes of Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan, Fey stars as the wonderfully named Liz Lemon who must deal with arrogant bosses, unreliable actors and her own tumultuous personal life all while trying to make a successful TV show. Known for its manic pacing, heavy use of cutaway gags and high attention to detail, 30 Rock won widespread critical acclaim and several Emmys \u2013 and has one of the most satisfying finales in recent memory.<\/p>\n
Watch 30 Rock on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Another stylish corporate drama, Billions takes the seemingly impenetrable world of insider trading and hedge funds and somehow turns it into several seasons of compelling drama. Based on real-life events, Billions follows US Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) as he attempts to prosecute hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod (Damien Lewis), whose money-making tactics aren\u2019t entirely legal. Often praised for its hyper-realistic portrayal of financial crime, Billions is for fans of crime drama and economics alike.<\/p>\n
Watch Billions on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Save Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Sky<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nWritten by and starring The Walking Dead<\/a>\u2018s Lennie James, this dark drama follows down-and-out Nelly who embarks on a tireless quest when his estranged daughter goes missing. Packed with British talent including Suranne Jones, Stephen Graham and Jason Flemyng, Save Me is a hidden gem in Sky\u2019s schedules \u2013 we gave the latest series a five-star review<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Watch Save Me on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Fortitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Ever wondered how crime is solved in the Arctic Circle? Well, wonder no more thanks to this British take on the Scandi-noir, which makes full use of its isolated Arctic setting to up the tension in this psychological thriller. When the tight-knit community of Fortitude experiences its first murder, police officers suspect each other, temperatures plummet and secrets are unveiled\u2026<\/p>\n
Watch Fortitude on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Big Little Lies<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Big Little Lies is one of those shows riding the wave of Hollywood stars keen to star in TV dramas following Game of Thrones, and we\u2019re not complaining when it means we get to see Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon alongside Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz and, in season two, Meryl Streep. The drama is based on the book of the same name and tells the story of young mum Jane (Woodley) who moves to a new area with just her son in tow. Madeline (Witherspoon) latches on to the newcomer along with her friend Celeste (Kidman), but things soon take a turn and end in a murder. The original HBO series is a captivating thriller with plenty of twists and turns. If you like your characters rich and dressed to the nines but struggling with all their repressed secrets then this is for you. Expect to feel tense.<\/p>\n
Watch Big Little Lies on Sky\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Kidding<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Starring a perfectly-cast Jim Carrey, Kidding follows a beloved children\u2019s television presenter who struggles to retain his sanity after a family tragedy. Featuring Carrey\u2019s token manic humour \u2013 as television personality Mr. Pickles \u2013 but also allowing him to showcase his dramatic chops when Mr. Pickles\u2019 family life implodes, Kidding pushes black comedy to its absolute limit.<\/p>\n
Watch Kidding on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Boardwalk Empire<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Steve Buscemi and budgeted at $18million \u2013 and that\u2019s just the first episode. Before Peaky Blinders<\/a> came along, Boardwalk Empire proved that period gangster drama could work on the small screen \u2013 and did so in a big way. Through five acclaimed seasons, Buscemi\u2019s Nucky Thomson schemed against mobsters and politicians alike, including a few real-life historical figures \u2013 look out for Stephen Graham\u2019s Al Capone.<\/p>\n
Watch Boardwalk Empire on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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We can pretty much all agree killers aren\u2019t the nicest people. But what about a killer than only kills serial killers \u2013 could they ever be a good person? That\u2019s the question posed by this crime drama that sees Michael C Hall play police blood splatter analyst by day and murderer of murderers by night. Compelling, elegant, yet unforgivingly campy at times, Dexter is both chillingly grotesque and darkly hilarious.<\/p>\n
Watch Dexter on Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
The Blacklist<\/h2>\n
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