What To Watch This Week 17.06.25

The Buccaneers, Season 2

Season two of this glitzy period drama picks up where the corsets-and-chaos left off. Nan (Kristine Froseth, Looking For Alaska) is prepping for duchess life, while Conchita (Alisha Boe, 13 Reasons Why) is now deep in aristocratic circles as Lady Brightlingsea. But not everyone’s behaving. Imogen (Imogen Waterhouse, The Outpost) is on the lam and splashed across the tabloids. Expect scandal, sequins and serious drama as the American ‘buccaneers’ continue to ruffle feathers in British high society.

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We Were Liars

This haunting YA mystery dives into the dark underbelly of old-money privilege. Cadence (Emily Alyn Lind, Gossip Girl) returns to her family’s private island one summer to unravel a traumatic accident she can’t fully remember. As the glossy Sinclair family closes ranks, Cadence starts pulling at the threads and secrets begin to unravel. Based on the bestselling E. Lockhart novel, this is a glossy, gut-punch drama that asks how far people will go to protect the illusion of perfection.

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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Season 2

Think cheerleading is all just glitter and pom-poms? Think again. Behind the iconic blue-and-white uniforms lies a cut-throat world of ultra-disciplined dancers and sky-high expectations. This season follows a fresh crop of hopefuls (and some of last year’s familiar faces) competing for a spot on the world’s most famous team – with legacy pressure, brutal training sessions and personal sacrifices at every turn. 

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The Waterfront

A shipping empire, a simmering family feud and a very murky scandal – this maritime drama has all the makings of a slick binge-watch. Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany, Mindhunter) is clinging to power as his health fails, while son Cane (Jake Weary, Animal Kingdom) eyes the throne. When a grounded ship exposes some very illegal activity, loyalties fray and the knives come out. From the creator of Dawson’s Creek, expect family politics with waves of suspense.

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The Great British Phone Switch

This eye-opening experiment swaps devices between parents and teens for 48 hours, with some truly jaw-dropping revelations. From digital addiction to hidden content, psychologists dissect the chaos and offer up solutions for families stuck in the online doom scroll. Timely, fascinating and often quite moving.
 
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28 Years Later

Danny Boyle returns with the long-awaited third instalment of his cult zombie franchise. The first film – starring a then-undiscovered Cillian Murphy – became a defining moment in British horror, and this one looks set to raise the stakes again. Nearly 30 years (28, to be exact) after the rage virus first broke loose, a new generation of survivors lives under ruthless quarantine on an island linked to the mainland by a single, heavily fortified causeway. But when one crosses into infected territory, they uncover a mutation that threatens both the infected and the uninfected. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell and Ralph Fiennes lead the cast, with a new wave of breakout stars – and strong rumours Murphy might just return, dead or alive...

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Elio

Pixar’s latest big-screen adventure is a heartfelt, intergalactic coming-of-age tale. When alien-obsessed Elio is accidentally transported to the Communiverse – a starry hub for civilisations across the galaxy – he’s mistaken for Earth’s official representative. With the fate of the planet resting on his shoulders, Elio has to form unexpected alliances and navigate a cosmic identity crisis, all while chasing his dream of feeling like he belongs. Featuring voice work from Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson, this is one for the whole family.

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Red Path

A must-watch for fans of hard-hitting world cinema, Red Path is a powerful Tunisian drama based on true events. Set in the shadow of the Mghila Mountains, it follows 13-year-old Achraf, who is forced to carry his cousin’s severed head back to their village after a jihadist ambush – a brutal act designed to terrify. What follows is a deeply moving portrait of trauma, survival and fractured innocence. With multiple awards under its belt – including the Golden Tanit and Red Sea’s Best Director – this is raw, poetic storytelling that lingers long after the credits roll.

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Grenfell: Uncovered

Nearly eight years after the fire that claimed 72 lives, this powerful documentary asks how it was allowed to happen. With testimonies from survivors, firefighters and the journalists who’ve followed the case from day one, this is a searing investigation into systemic negligence and corporate malpractice. As new evidence from the inquiry comes to light – alongside damning internal emails and shocking political failures – the film is a vital watch that demands accountability.

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