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Apr 17, 2026

Top Seven Must‑Watch Series to Stream This Week – From BBC iPlayer to Disney+

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Guardian’s weekly roundup spotlights seven standout series – including BBC iPlayer’s Half Man, Netflix’s Unchosen, HBO Max’s Ramy Youssef: In Love, Apple TV’s Criminal Record, and Disney+’s Orangutan – all streaming between 21 April and 24 April 2026.

Guardian’s weekly pick showcases seven standout series available to stream from 21 April to 24 April 2026, ranging from gritty dramas on BBC iPlayer to a nature documentary on Disney+.

Half Man – Richard Gadd’s first television drama since Baby Reindeer lands on BBC iPlayer on Friday 24 April. The two‑timeline story follows brothers Ruben (Jamie Bell) and Niall (Gadd) as they navigate a volatile, tender relationship in a hostile school environment. Young Niall is portrayed by Mitchell Robertson, while Stuart Campbell plays an aggressive Ruben, delivering a raw look at adolescent trauma.

Unchosen – Netflix releases this unsettling thriller on Tuesday 21 April. Molly Windsor stars as Rosie, a woman trapped in a cult‑like household run by Christopher Eccleston’s domineering Mr Phillips. When the enigmatic Sam (Fra Fee) arrives, Rosie’s instincts clash with the patriarchal control, while her husband Adam (Asa Butterfield) adds further tension.

Ramy Youssef: In Love – The third HBO Max special drops on Saturday 18 April. Youssef blends sharp cultural commentary with humor, tackling topics from Saudi‑Arabia comedy festivals to AI‑generated porn and modern masculinity, all while maintaining his signature wit.

Criminal Record – Returning to Apple TV on Wednesday 22 April, the thriller reunites detectives June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) and Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi). The duo confronts a far‑right threat at an Islamist rally, with Lenker’s investigation colliding with internal police resistance.

Orangutan – Disney+ streams this Borneo‑and‑Sumatra documentary on Wednesday 22 April. Narrated by Josh Gad, the film follows young primate Indah through dense jungle hazards, offering intimate wildlife footage that challenges the high bar set by David Attenborough.

Running Point – (Details omitted due to truncation) continues the week’s eclectic mix of streaming options, rounding out a diverse slate that caters to drama lovers, comedy fans, and nature enthusiasts alike.