Written by Lidia Molina-Whyte
The evenings are drawing in, the air is getting crisper by the day and Christmas is on the horizon, which can only mean one thing – great telly season is upon us.
NOW TV has some of the very best shows out there this autumn, including Catherine the Great (starring the one and only Dame Helen Mirren) and a hugely anticipated adaptation of iconic graphic novel Watchmen.
So, set up an account, pick a pass that suits you and see what your TV’s got for you tonight.
1. Catherine the Great
Stream every episode
Fierce female leader roles fit Dame Helen Mirren like a sleek evening glove. The Oscar-winning queen is returning to the small screen to portray Catherine the Great. The Sky original drama captures the savvy Empress of Russia’s knack for political undertakings and scandalous romances.
2. Watchmen
Streaming 21 October
Based on the legendary DC graphic novel, this much-anticipated series is set in an alternate reality where superheroes are treated as outlaws. Created by Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus), and with an ensemble cast including Regina King, Don Johnson and Jeremy Irons, it will blow your socks off.
3. Britannia
S1 streaming now / S2 streaming 7 November
A heady mix of mysterious druids, fierce warriors and ruthless Romans, season 1 of Jez and Tom Butterworth’s Sky original drama portrays a brilliantly bonkers Ancient Britain. Expect more bloody warfare and political manoeuvring from the upcoming season 2.
4. The Loudest Voice
Stream every episode
Based on Gabriel Sherman’s book, this drama chronicles the rise and fall of Fox News founder Roger Ailes. Russell Crowe portrays the media mogul, Sienna Miller plays his wife Beth and Naomi Watts is former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Ailes.
5. Succession
Stream every episode
If you aren’t already hooked on the sibling rivalry, backstabbing antics and twisted humour of the feuding Roy family, grab the chance to see both season 1 and the brand-new season 2 of this cutting satirical drama. Brian Cox’s chilling performance as the ruthless patriarch of the family is not to be missed.