The best TV shows to binge watch on Sky and Now in 2024

15 December 2023 , 17:50

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Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon

There’s so many blockbuster shows on offer these days that choosing what to watch can feel like the hardest decision. Thanks to Sky, there’s plenty of blockbuster shows to keep us glued to the sofa all year round.

With Sky and NOW, there’s a host of hit dramas that have stood the test of time, plus comedies that will have you howling with laughter. So whether you fancy a gripping true crime docuseries or a side-splitting sitcom, Sky has something for everyone.

All of this top content can be watched with a Sky TV package, which is currently available with Sky’s awesome new deal along with Sky Stream, Netflix and Superfast fibre broadband for £39 a month. But customers can save £414 by upgrading their bundle with Sky’s Full Fibre 100Mb/s broadband for just £1 more.

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That’s because the package has been cut from £63 a month to £40 across the entire 18-month term, while not having to pay for Netflix saves almost £90 more. If they sign up today, members can lock in the current price and enjoy a host of other blockbuster shows like the new season of True Detective, the all-new Ted prequel series and the upcoming House of the Dragon season two, plus Netflix shows like Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen and Andrew Scott’s Ripley at no extra cost.

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For those that may be looking for a TV package without broadband, Sky offers a great low-cost bundle with Sky TV, Sky Stream and Netflix for £25 a month. There’s also a £28 31-day rolling subscription that can be cancelled any time, while film fans can add Sky Cinema from £10 and get Paramount+ absolutely free, plus two free Vue cinema tickets every month.

NOW customers can also catch these top Sky shows with an Entertainment membership for £9.99 a month to stream the best content on premium channels like Sky Atlantic, while signing up for six months saves customers a whopping 30 percent. To help you choose what to watch with these awesome TV deals, we’ve compiled a list of some of the very best TV shows on Sky and NOW that are available to watch right now.

Succession

Brian Cox in the final season of Succession

This TV drama series gripped the world and led to many calling it one of best show ever made. Succession follows the Roy family, owners of media company Waystar Royco, as patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) prepares to step down as CEO and looks to his children when deciding who his successor should be.

With varying degrees of involvement in the company, his four children fight, scheme and betray each other in the fight for control of the company. The complex storylines, smart narrative and complicated characters are what makes this multi-award-winning series the powerhouse that it is.

Succession is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

True Detective

Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in the acclaimed first season of True Detective

This hit anthology series sees the “McConnaissance” – the revival of Matthew McConaughey’s career – in full swing as he stars in the first season alongside Woody Harrelson as a pair of Louisiana homicide detectives. Each season of the gripping crime drama – of which there are four, with the Jodie Foster-led fourth airing now – welcomes new detectives who are tasked with investigating a police case.

As each investigation takes place, the personal and professional secrets of those involved are uncovered. All three seasons are worth a watch but if you only have time for a couple, make it the first and last.

True Detective is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

House of the Dragon

With the second season due to arrive this summer, now is the time to play catch-up with this hit fantasy series. Based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire and Blood, House of the Dragon is set 200 years before than Game of Thrones.

This fantasy series takes place when the Targaryens are at the height of their power and tells the story of the great civil war that tore the family apart. Starring Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy, the first season received widespread critical acclaim and currently holds an impressive 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score.

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House of the Dragon is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

Game of Thrones

Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones

With eight seasons to watch or – re-watch – Game of Thrones is the ultimate show to binge. Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, the series tells the story of nine noble families and their fight for control of the land of Westeros.

With a huge ensemble cast – many of whom became household names off the back of appearing in the show – and impressive storytelling, the series is one of the most successful fantasy shows ever. But be warned, some of the scenes are pretty graphic so not one to watch with the kids or the family.

Game of Thrones is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Seinfeld creator Larry David stars in this beloved, long-running sitcom

For 24 years, Curb Your Enthusiasm has been regarded as one of the most intelligent and unique comedies thanks to improvised dialogue based around creator and star Larry David’s loose script outlines. Curb’s twelfth and final season is airing now, with its previous eleven instalments all available to binge with Sky Comedy.

Larry – who co-created iconic US sitcom Seinfeld – is revered as one of comedy’s brilliant minds, with this acclaimed and award-winning series attracting a host of A-list guest stars including Vince Vaughn, Michael J. Fox, Christian Slater, Martin Scorsese, Jon Hamm and Ben Stiller. If you’re a fan of comedy, satire and social commentary, this one is for you.

Curb Your Enthusiasm is available on Sky Comedy and NOW.

David Fuller: Monster in the Morgue

This two-part true-crime documentary uncovers the shocking case of David Fuller, a convicted killer who also sexually abused over 100 bodies in a hospital mortuary. For 34 years, hospital electrician David Fuller had been leading a double life – presenting himself as an ordinary, married man with children whilst committing horrific acts and evading justice.

In December 2020, Fuller was arrested and his DNA matched to an unsolved murder from 1987 before an examination of his computer uncovered the extent of his abuse.

David Fuller: Monster in the Morgue is available on Sky Documentaries and NOW.

The Lovers

Set between Belfast and London, this comedy-drama launched in September and instantly got people talking. The series follows Janet (Roisin Gallagher), a foul-mouthed supermarket employee who meets Seamus (Johnny Flynn), a famous political broadcaster, when he unexpectedly falls into her garden.

Despite being complete opposites, sparks fly and they find themselves drawn to each other.

The Lovers is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

Boardwalk Empire

Steve Buscemi and Patricia Arquette in Boardwalk Empire

If you’re a fan of gangster TV shows, then this is one for you. This crime drama takes place in New Jersey’s Atlantic City in the 1920s, when alcohol was outlawed and outlaws became kings. The series focuses on Enoch “Nucky” Thompson (Steve Buscemi), a powerful politician who controls the city whilst also running a bootleg alcohol operation.

The series received critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout its five-season run – including a whopping 20 Emmy wins. Also starring Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon and Stephen Graham.

Boardwalk Empire is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

The Office

Based on the British series of the same name, the US version of The Office was – and remains – a hit. The long-running comedy chronicles the everyday lives of office workers at Dunder Mifflin paper company, where each workday consists of inappropriate behaviour and personality clashes.

Filmed documentary-style, the series stars Steve Carell and John Krasinski, and is often referred to as one of the best sitcoms ever. With nine seasons to watch, The Office would make a perfect seasonal binge.

The Office is available on Sky Comedy and NOW.

Funny Woman

Based on Nick Hornby’s best-selling novel, this series stars Gemma Arterton as feisty Blackpool beauty queen Barbara Parker. Set in the swinging 60s, the series follows Barbara’s journey from Blackpool – where she’s the newly crowned Miss Blackpool Belle – to London where she dreams of becoming a performer.

With the show confirmed for a second series, this is one for all the dramedy fans out there.

Funny Woman is available on Sky Max and NOW.

Gangs of London

Lucian Msamati, Sope Dirisu, Joe Cole and Paapa Essiedu in Gangs of London

Created by Gareth Evans – award-winning filmmaker of The Raid film franchise – the Sky Original series Gangs of London is a story of revenge and rivalry in London’s criminal underworld. When Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) – one of London’s most powerful criminals – is assassinated, a sudden power vacuum is created causing ripples in the international crime world.

Featuring high-performance action sequences and brutal scenes, the show will have you glued to the screen in the best way possible. And with a third series in production, there’s no better time to get up to speed.

Gangs of London is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

Breeders

Over four seasons, this comedy series explores the paradox every parent knows but will never admit out loud: you’d die for your children but sometimes you also want to kill them. Paul and Ally (Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard) are dealing with the complexities of adult life – elderly parents, full-time careers, paying off a mortgage – whilst simultaneously having to deal with parenting their two children.

With plenty of moments that any parent will be able to relate to, Breeders is a comedic portrayal of the realities of parenting.

Breeders available on Sky Comedy and NOW.

Girls

Allison Williams, Lena Dunham, Jemima Kirke and Zosia Mamet in Girls

Created by and starring Lena Dunham and executive produced by Judd Apatow, this American comedy-drama series that follows four young women living in New York City. The show – loosely based on Dunham’s own life – regained traction earlier this year as people revisited the series and took to social media to dissect the show.

With all six seasons available on Sky, think of it as a millennial Sex and the City.

Girls is available on Sky Comedy and NOW.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is the iconic pop culture panel show from the 90s which tests contestants’ musical knowledge. The show first began on BBC – running for 18 years and 28 series – before being rebooted and moving to its new home on Sky in 2021.

With three Sky series under its belt, the show sees funnyman Greg Davies host alongside team captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular guest panellist Jamali Maddix. Each week they’re joined by stars from the world of music and comedy to battle it out all in the name of music.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is available on Sky Max and NOW.

Lockerbie

This four-part docuseries tells the incredible true story of Britain’s deadliest terrorist atrocity and the most fatal terrorist attack on America prior to 9/11. On 21 December 1988 – almost 35 years ago to the day – the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 took place, claiming 270 lives.

From Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse, this moving documentary hears from individuals closely linked to the disaster and the investigation that followed, offering fresh insights and geopolitical context to the attack.

Lockerbie is available on Sky Documentaries and NOW.

Rob and Romesh Vs

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan take on K-Pop in Rob and Romesh Vs

With two of the UK’s top comedians fronting the show, Rob and Romesh Vs is perfect telly for when you want some feel-good, easy watching. Having first met on the comedy circuit over a decade ago, the show sees the duo take on a new challenge each episode – with varying degrees of success.

From joining the Birmingham Royal Ballet, opening their very own restaurant and participating with Team GB ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, you’ll be hard pressed to find an episode over the five series that doesn’t have you laughing out loud.

Rob and Romesh Vs is available on Sky Max and NOW.

Euphoria

This mesmerising American TV show – created and written by Sam Levinson – follows the lives of a group of high school pupils as they navigate through the complexities of teenage life. The series follows Rue Bennett (Zendaya), a troubled teenager who is battling a drug addiction.

Her peers come with problems of their own and over two seasons we see them grapple with their futures and all the worries that come with day-to-day teenage life. In addition to a stellar ensemble cast – which includes Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney – Drake serves as an executive producer while Labrinth composes the soundtrack.

With a bevy of accolades to its name and a third season in the works, Euphoria is worthy of a spot on any ‘Best Of’ list.

Euphoria is exclusively available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

Join Sky or NOW to watch all these blockbuster shows. Alternatively, a host of stellar films and shows are available on streaming platforms like Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.

Jake Hackney