The best TV shows you can watch free with Sky and Netflix trial
If you’re looking for a new gripping, edge of your seat TV series to sink your teeth into, Sky and streaming service NOW boast a collection of shows that are all rated more than 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. From acclaimed war dramas to fantastical action-epics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Sky.
What’s more, for a limited time all of these incredible shows can be enjoyed absolutely free thanks to an awesome money-saving deal. Sky is currently offering a one-month free trial of the Sky TV, Sky Stream, Netflix and Discovery+ bundle – which usually costs £31 a month.
TV lovers can also bag a discount on Sky Glass and Netflix for £14 a month for the first three months, while adding Sky Cinema comes with Paramount+ absolutely free and two free Vue cinema tickets every month. While you’re at it, why not supercharge your entertainment bundle with Disney Plus’ epic £1.99 a month deal.
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Here, we take a look at the highly-rated shows you can watch now with a Sky free trial.
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Chernobyl
Sky's gripping drama recalls the horrors of the 1986 nuclear disaster95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
From The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin, this Sky and HBO co-production stunned audiences in 2019 with its depiction of the catastrophic nuclear disaster, the institutions that refused to acknowledge the reality and the selfless heroism of those who attempted to mitigate it.
Chernobyl is available on Sky Atlantic.
Band of Brothers
Damian Lewis stars as Richard D Winters in the epic war drama97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Produced by Stephen Spielberg and Tom Hanks, this multi-Emmy winning World War II drama launched the career of Damian Lewis and set a new standard for how war could be depicted on TV. Often regarded as one of the best shows ever, Band of Brothers follows the journey of parachute regiment “Easy” Company from their paratrooper training through to the Normandy landing and the invasion of Germany, and eventually the end of the war.
Over ten episodes, the star-studded series – which also features David Schwimmer, Michael Fassbender and Stephen Graham – provides an impeccable representation of not just the terrifying conflict, but also the extraordinary men in the middle of it. Its success would lead to two companion series – The Pacific and Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air.
Band of Brothers is available on Sky Atlantic.
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The Pacific
91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Following on from the success of Band of Brothers, Spielberg and Hanks teamed up again to produce another World War II epic, this time centred on three Marines in the Pacific theatre of operations. While it might not have had the impact of its predecessor, it remains a powerful viewing experience in its depiction of ordinary people forced to find extraordinary valour.
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The Pacific is available on Sky Atlantic.
Sharp Objects
Amy Adams as St. Louis Chronicle reporter Camille Preaker92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Based on the debut novel of Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn, this eight-part mystery stars Amy Adams as a troubled reporter who returns to her hometown when two girls disappear, one of whom is found dead and presumed murdered. Reuniting with her estranged family and tormented by her past, this bleak crime story is a slow burn, but worth every minute.
Sharp Objects is available on Sky Atlantic.
The Night Of
94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Riz Ahmed officially broke into the US consciousness in this enthralling HBO adaptation of the BBC series Criminal Justice. The Oscar-winner plays a promising student who – after embarking on a night out – becomes wrapped up in a murder and thrown in prison at New York’s Rikers Island.
As he attempts to survive inside, his unorthodox attorney, John Stone (John Turturro), rushes to find anything that might improve his situation.
The Night Of is available on Sky Atlantic.
We Own This City
Jon Bernthal as Sgt. Wayne Jenkins93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
This six-part crime drama is the latest screen project from The Wire writer and showrunner David Simon. Jon Bernthal leads this chronicle of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption that surrounded it.
It paints a bleak picture of American law enforcement, but it’s no less engaging for it.
We Own This City is available on Sky Atlantic.
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House of the Dragon
Matt Smith is Daemon Targaryen as the reign of House Targaryen begins93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
This Game of Thrones prequel series takes viewers back nearly 200 years to the time in Westerosi history when House Targaryen was at the height of its power. It tells the story of the great civil war that tore the family apart, complete with all the violence and brutality that Thrones fans will be familiar with.
Starring Emma D'Arcy and Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, House of the Dragon returns for its hotly anticipated second season later this year.
House of the Dragon is available now on Sky Atlantic, with season two coming this summer.
The White Lotus
92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
This dark dramedy is an anthology series that follows the lives of the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus luxury resort over a one-week stay. Each day brings to life new truths and unveils the realities of the seemingly happy hotel staff and picture-perfect holiday guests – all set against the backdrop of a stunning holiday location.
The White Lotus is available now on Sky Atlantic, with season three coming soon.
Landscapers
98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Relatively fresh from winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2019, Olivia Colman starred in this four-part co-production between Sky and HBO alongside Harry Potter’s David Thewlis. Based on a true story, the thespians portray Susan and Christopher Edwards, a seemingly normal – if eccentric and delusional – British couple who, in Susan’s own words “get into a bit of a pickle” when two dead bodies are discovered buried in their back garden.
Landscapers is available on Sky Atlantic.
Mare of Easttown
Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Many critics said Kate Winslet gave a career best performance in this seven-part mystery series that captivated viewers back in 2021. The Titanic star plays small-town Pennsylvania detective Mare Sheehan who is ensnared in a local murder case while her personal life falls apart.
Mare of Easttown is available on Sky Atlantic.
Watchmen
Regina King fronts the TV adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Best experienced with a working knowledge of Alan Moore’s celebrated graphic novel – which spawned a 2009 film adaptation by Zack Snyder – this nine-part series starring Regina King and Jeremy Irons serves as a sequel to the original story, but also a bold portrait of the Black American experience.
Even for those experiencing deep superhero fatigue, this is an exceptional series that has something important to say.
Watchmen is available on Sky Atlantic.
Angels in America
90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Based on the play by Tony Kushner, this portrait of LGBTQ+ life in 1985 America is a heavy watch, but with a cast including Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, Jeffrey Wright and Patrick Wilson, it’s an absolute feast for powerful performances. Much like Channel 4’s It’s a Sin, the series follows the devastating effect of the AIDS pandemic, but this time from the perspective of six New Yorkers with intersecting lives.
Angels in America is available on Sky Atlantic.
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies stars a stacked ensemble cast led by Kidman, Woodley and Witherspoon93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley are among the famous faces in this meticulously crafted murder mystery following three mums navigating the perpetual rumour mill that seems to power their wealthy, outwardly perfect community.
The self-encompassing first season earned stellar reviews and picked up eight Emmys and four Golden Globes.
Big Little Lies is available on Sky Atlantic.
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