Not in the mood to hunt through the TV schedules for something good to watch this week? We’re here to lend a hand. We’ve done the hard work for you and previewed all new shows coming our way this week to bring you to ones that are nothing short of outstanding.
From a detective drama that’s better than Midsomer Murders to the return of Jimmy McGovern’s superb prison drama (Time, if you’re wondering), we’ve got something great to watch no matter what mood you’re in. So, sit back and relax, because these are the 7 best shows to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more.
Blue Murder Motel
Matt Klitscher
In need of an escape? You’ll find it in Blue Murder Motel, which takes us to the glorious New Zealand coast where two “former” detectives are juggling running a motel with solving local murders and crimes. Their new life making their way in the hospitality business is soon cut short as Vinny (Michala Banas) and Cole (Brett Tucker) are confronted with a constant stream of crimes associated with their new venture. Think freak accidents, missing people – and poisonings. If you’re a fan of Midsomer Murders, this is even better. Arriving on ITVX on Sunday 4th October.
Pierre 
Channel 4
David Harewood fans are in for a treat with Channel 4’s new legal drama. The Sherwoodstar is stepping into the shoes of the titular Pierre, a duty solicitor in London who’s barely keeping his head above water financially, while also dealing with a challenging personal life. Despite his difficulties, he’s a bright, passionate lawyer and when he starts looking into the mysterious death of a young client, he finds himself uncovering a maze of institutional corruption. Arriving on Channel 4 at 9pm on Monday 5th October.
The Celebrity Traitors 
BBC
The Celebrity Traitors is back and better than ever! Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Jerry Hall and Julie Hesmondalgh are among the Faithfuls (or Traitors?) competing for the prize money and let’s just say things have been rather eventful so far. Following Richard E. Grant’s shock admission, the heat is on and the celebrities must remember that every single comment matters. Especially if you’re Richard. Episode 3 will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm on Thursday 8th October. Episode 4 will air at the same time on Friday 9th October.
Anna Pigeon 
Michelle Faye
Already been a hit with viewers across the pond, this eight-part series introduces us to national park ranger Anna Pigeon (Tracy Spiridakos), who leaves her city slicker life behind for life in the wilderness. These days, her job is to solve crimes that have taken place within national park grounds and it seems she won’t let anyone – or anything – get in the way of doing so. A brilliantly compelling series. Arriving on Tuesday 6th October at 8pm on U&Drama.
Animals 
Netflix
Gillian Anderson and Ben Affleck plays the perfect couple in this new crime thriller – or so they think. Milo Bradford (Affleck) is an LA mayoral candidate and when his son, Milo, is kidnapped, he and his wife have a matter of hours to come up with a ransom payment to save him. With all their money spent on Milo’s political campaign, however, their desperate bid to find it will take them to some extremely dark places indeed. Arriving on Netflix on Friday 9th October.
Time 
BBC
Jimmy McGovern’s (Accused, Unforgivable) fantastic prison drama is back! The three new episodes are set in a Young Offenders Institution, where disillusioned Prison Chaplain Marie-Louise (Siobhan Finneran) has lost her faith in the system. Things take a turn for the worse when tragedy strikes within the prison and Marie-Louise clashes with veteran officer Bailey, a man in the midst of his own crisis. Expect another memorable instalment. Arriving on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Sunday 11th October.
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ITV
Elizabeth Day’s 2017 novel is coming to the small screen and it doesn’t disappoint. The series revolves around the reunion of two former elite boarding school students, Martin Gilmour (Luke Evans) and Ben Fitzmaurice (Tom Cullen), at a lavish 40th birthday party in a country manor. Martin is now a journalist, while Ben is a politician and their reunion sparks a confrontation that neither could have prepared themselves – or anyone around them – for. Arriving on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 11th October.