The volume of quality television available in 2026 is genuinely overwhelming. From HBO prestige drama to brilliant BBC originals, Nordic noir to South Korean thrillers — UK viewers have access to an unprecedented range of excellent television. The challenge is knowing where to start.
We've cut through the noise to identify the shows that are genuinely addictive — the kind where you say "just one more episode" at midnight and mean it.
The Most Addictive Drama Series Right Now
Succession (HBO / HBO)
If you haven't watched Succession, you have a gift ahead of you. Four series of the finest TV drama of the 21st century — the Roy family's battle for control of a global media empire is Shakespearean in scope and darkly, mercilessly funny. All four series available on HBO and Apollo Group TV's VOD.
The Last of Us (HBO / HBO)
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the post-apocalyptic drama that elevated video game adaptations permanently. Season 2 is underway. Watch Season 1 immediately if you haven't already.
Severance (Apple TV+)
Employees at a mysterious corporation have their work and personal memories surgically divided. One of the most original and visually stunning shows in years — and Season 2 answered every question while asking ten more.
Industry (BBC Two / HBO)
Young graduates navigating the brutally competitive world of London investment banking. Shockingly good — unflinching, intelligent, and made with genuine insider knowledge of City culture. Two brilliant series, third in production.
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Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Gary Oldman leads MI5's rejects in this consistently brilliant spy thriller. Currently four series in, each better than the last. The rare show where every single regular cast member is compelling.
White Lotus (HBO / HBO)
Mike White's anthology series about holidaymakers at luxury resorts conceals razor-sharp class satire beneath gorgeous cinematography. Season 3 in Thailand is already generating the year's most intense episode-by-episode discourse.
Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)
The South Korean phenomenon returns. The second series picks up directly from the finale and delivers more elaborate games, sharper social commentary and — somewhat controversially — more characters you will care about losing.
Must-Watch Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Penguin (HBO / HBO)
Colin Farrell's extraordinary performance as Oz Cobb in this Batman spin-off is one of the great TV acting achievements of recent years. Eight episodes that feel like eight excellent films.
For All Mankind (Apple TV+)
The alt-history where the Soviet Union won the space race continues into the 2000s in its fourth series. Constantly surprising, genuinely emotional and technically meticulous.
How to Watch All of These in the UK
The frustration: these shows are spread across HBO, HBO, Apple TV+, Netflix and the BBC. A full set of individual subscriptions would cost over CA$136/month.
Apollo Group TV gives you access to all of them — HBO, international streaming content, BBC, and a 180,000+ VOD library — for as little as $19.99/month. One subscription, everything in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Succession in the UK?
Succession is on HBO in the UK. Apollo Group TV includes HBO in every subscription, giving you access to all four series without a separate cable contract.
Is Severance available to watch in the UK?
Severance is an Apple TV+ original. Apollo Group TV includes international streaming content and VOD — message our WhatsApp support to confirm current availability for specific titles.
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