TV

the week recommends From marauding Vikings to the Japanese colonization of Korea, the past is a compelling setting for the best dramas

By David Faris Published 23 July 26

The Week Recommends ‘Unexpectedly poignant’ show about “the challenges of growing old’

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 22 July 26

Talking Point Netflix’s reboot has been caught up in the culture war

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 15 July 26

the week recommends From the Wild West to imperial Japan, there are almost endless backdrops for martial artists to showcase their talents

By David Faris Published 10 July 26

The Week Recommends Lexi Minetree evokes Reese Witherspoon’s character well, but the show lacks the sharpness and cast of the original

By The Week UK Published 9 July 26

the week recommends Post-apocalyptic bunker sci-fi, a golf comedy and a British crime pressure cooker highlight the month’s streaming options

By David Faris Published 8 July 26

The Week Recommends Tom Hanks’ five-part documentary features over 60 talking heads from Hillary Clinton to Ted Cruz

By The Week UK Published 2 July 26

The Week Recommends The journalist comes to terms with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and investigates a mining disaster

By The Week UK Published 26 June 26

The Week Recommends Game of Thrones spin-off steps up the action with plot twists and bloody battles

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 24 June 26

The Week Recommends ‘Extraordinary’ documentary about an elaborate hoax that captivated the world

By The Week UK Published 18 June 26

the week recommends Struggling restaurants, striving Gen Zers and survivors of violence vie for summer attention

By David Faris Published 3 June 26

the week recommends The Springfield gang has been joined over the years by an ever-growing library of superb animation for grown-ups

By David Faris Published 22 May 26