Start a box set: the best bingeworthy box sets to watch right now

After the excess of Christmas comes the slump. Money is tighter, the sky is greyer and starting every day with a handful of brightly foil-wrapped chocolates is probably not sustainable long term (but hey, you do you).

Virgin TV is here to see you through those hump days with the best bingeworthy box sets to keep you entertained right up until the end of January. This time of year is the perfect time to start a box set – and we’ve got tonnes for you to get stuck into.

Kick off the New Year with our range of awesome new series.

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Stream series 1-8 now in Sky Showcase on demand. Also available in UHD

Watch all 73 episodes and all eight seasons of the all-conquering Game Of Thrones, based on the celebrated fantasy book series A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R. Martin. Undoubtedly one of the best TV shows of all time, with 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, it made household names of then-unknown actors like Richard Madden, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams. It also features some of the most notable, jaw-dropping episodes of TV ever made – no spoilers here, but brace yourself. Or to put it another way: Winter is coming…

Stream series 1-5 now in Sky Showcase on demand

The Sopranos is undeniably the show that set the blueprint for what TV would become in the 25 years that followed its debut, and its influence can be felt in every prestige drama series we’ve seen since. But it’s more than just the first TV show that truly blurred the lines between TV and film. At its heart, it’s simply a brilliant story centred around an iconic character in Tony Soprano (the late James Gandolfini). Whether it’s your first time or your 15th rewatch, it not only set the standard for TV, but it has also arguably never been surpassed. Bada bing, bada boom.

Stream series 1-3 now in Sky Showcase on demand

The BAFTA-winning crime drama returned in 2025 and you can get stuck into all three series now. In series 3, terror is rampaging through the city after a spiked shipment of cocaine proves deadly. Elliot (Sopé Dirisu, Mr Malcolm’s List), now installed at the top of the underworld hierarchy, has plenty to deal with – including personal vendettas and power struggles among his partners in crime. In the ruthless fight for control, no one is safe. Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) returns as Sean Wallace, while T’Nia Miller (Fall Of The House Of Usher) and Andrew Koji (Black Doves) joined the cast.

Stream series 1-7 now in Sky Max on demand

Since 2019 Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst’s critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy drama has been among the most entertaining staples on our TVs, and we’ve loved watching Vinnie (Joe Gilgun, This Is England), Erin (Michelle Keegan, Fool Me Once), Tommo (Ryan Sampson, Mr Bigstuff) and the rest of the ne’er-do-wells get themselves in and out of seven series’ worth of chaotic adventures. It looks as if the rest of the nation agrees with us, with the show snagging the Royal Television Society Comedy Drama award in 2023 as well as countless BAFTA nominations. While the show had an epic send off in 2025, but you can catch up on all the crew’s antics on Virgin TV now.

Stream season 2 from Wednesday 7 January on Sky Witness on demand. Season 1 available now

It’s one of the best new US dramas of recent years, with Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as the iconic septuagenarian lawyer Madeline “Matty” Matlock in this gender-flipped reboot (although fun fact: in the show’s fictional universe, the original Matlock TV series aired, and that’s where Madeline’s alias comes from). Now in its second season, we’ve got another chance to see Bates at her rip-roaring best and sticking it to the smirking white-collar ne’er-do-wells ruining society as she targets the pharmaceutical industry.

Stream series 1-7 now in Sky Witness on demand. Also available in UHD

Nathan Fillion (Superman) leads this hugely popular police procedural as John Nolan, the LAPD’s oldest rookie, who swaps his small-town life for the high-stakes world of big-city policing. Across seven gripping seasons – all available now – Nolan grows from wide-eyed newcomer to trusted officer, navigating everything from explosive cases to personal crossroads. Packed with heart, humour and adrenaline-filled action, The Rookie remains one of TV’s most dependable drama hits – and if you’re jumping in fresh, you’ve got a whole lot of quality to enjoy.

Stream series 1-2 now in Sky Witness on demand. Also available in UHD

Brilliant but notoriously frosty physician Dr Amy Larson (Molly Parker, Deadwood) sees her life upended after a shocking accident leaves her believing it’s eight years earlier. Suddenly, she’s faced with an ex-husband she doesn’t remember divorcing, a daughter who feels like a stranger and a career she must rebuild from the ground up. That’s a lot of adulting, basically. Inspired by a true story, Doc follows Amy as she tackles retrograde amnesia, confronts the woman she used to be and tries to seize a rare second chance.

Stream series 1-2 now in Sky Max on demand. Also available in UHD

It's been said many times: you can’t choose your family. So, when unsuspecting couple Glen (Ryan Sampson, Brassic) and Kirsty (Harriet Webb, Big Boys) find Glen’s estranged brother Lee (Danny Dyer, Rivals) – an alpha male with nothing more than a biscuit tin of their father’s ashes to his name – on their doorstep, their mundane life is never the same again. But it’s more than just comic high jinks. The show explores modern masculinity, relationships both fraternal and romantic, and the roles we all choose for ourselves in life. It was such a hit, it even earned Dyer a BAFTA. Stream both series now.

Stream seasons 1-3 now in Sky Showcase on demand

Julian Fellowes revived our love of period dramas when he introduced us to upstairs-and-downstairs goings-on in Downton Abbey. Now in The Gilded Age, he takes that tried-and-tested formula that worked so well for the English gentry at the beginning of the 20th century and pulls us inside New York City high society at the end of the 19th century. With a member of writing royalty behind the series and a top-notch, award-winning cast, not to mention opulent interiors and flamboyant dresses, it’s a show to luxuriate in.

Stream season 1 soon on Sky Comedy on demand

Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) leads this sharply funny comedy-thriller about a mild-mannered manager whose life unravels after a humiliating chair collapse during a big presentation. Certain it wasn’t an accident, Ron sets out to confront the manufacturer, only to find the company mysteriously empty, sparking a frantic dive into what he’s convinced is a much bigger conspiracy. The Chair Company turns one man’s total meltdown into a wildly entertaining mystery. It’s a perfect new box set to binge and with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s one of 2025’s very best shows.

Stream seasons 1-3 now in Sky Comedy on demand

Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte return in this sparkling revival of Sex And The City from the show’s original creator (who’s having his own TV revival with Emily In Paris). The trio are back to navigate love, friendship and fresh starts in a very modern New York. With new faces, old flames and more than a few curveballs along the way, the series blends its signature wit with grown-up storylines about reinvention, resilience and the messiness of midlife. Whether you’re here for the fashion, the friendships or the emotional gut punches, the show recently concluded, so the entire series is ready to binge.

Stream series 1-7 now in U&Alibi on demand

This long-running fan favourite is comfort TV at its absolute finest, pairing Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon) with his extraordinary four-legged partner Rex – a German Shepherd (and Very Good Boy) with sharper instincts than most humans. Together they race through clever, warm-hearted cases filled with action, mystery and plenty of canine charm. With seven seasons lined up and ready to go, it’s the perfect show to slip into when you want something dependable, delightful and ridiculously bingeable. Did we mention there’s a dog that helps solve crimes? Sold and sold.

Stream series 1-18 now in U&Alibi on demand

Few shows deliver as much joy as this endlessly inventive detective series set in turn-of-the-century Toronto. Follow brilliant investigator William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) as he tackles crimes using cutting-edge (for the era) forensic techniques, rubbing shoulders with historical icons and unravelling mysteries that span murder, science and politics. With a whopping 18 seasons available on tap, Canada’s answer to Sherlock Holmes is a glorious rabbit hole.

Stream season 1-2 now in Sky Witness on demand

Carrie Preston returns as brilliant but delightfully unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni in this clever, character-driven spin-off from The Good Wife. Now working alongside the NYPD, Elsbeth uses her disarming charm, razor-sharp instincts and unorthodox methods to crack the cases that leave everyone else stumped. Fans of the show love it because it’s full of quirky humour and smart mysteries, which all pivots around Preston’s irresistible central performance. A refreshing twist on the legal-procedural formula that’s effortlessly bingeable.

Stream seasons 1-3 now in Sky Showcase on demand

Starring Niamh Algar (Mary & George) and Tom Hollander (The Night Manager), and shot on location in Italy in numerous gorgeous locations, The Iris Affair is a stylish and propulsive eight-part thriller that pits two brilliant minds against each other in a deadly game of hide and seek that’s packed with intrigue from the very start. Expect a high-stakes chase involving some seriously dangerous people and technology that could change the world. It’s from acclaimed Luther writer and creator Neil Cross, so you know you’re in good hands.

Stream series 1-11 now in Sky Max on demand

Return to the iconic post-apocalyptic saga that redefined prestige horror television. Across 11 gripping seasons, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, Love Actually) and the survivors navigate brutal threats, shifting alliances and a world where the dead isn’t the only danger. It’s relentless, emotional, character-driven storytelling at its best, and a landmark series packed with unforgettable arcs and edge-of-your-seat moments. Whether you’re revisiting this particular apocalypse or starting fresh, this is the ultimate binge-watch for anyone who loves high-stakes drama in a world gone to hell.

Stream seasons 1-3 now in Sky Max on demand

Set shortly after the finale of The Walking Dead, this brilliant spin-off – now with three seasons under its belt – follows Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and his arduous odyssey across France after he’s abducted from the United States. After two seasons of heart-racing run-ins with the undead, Daryl and his right-hand woman Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) were finally ready to make the arduous journey back home. Of course, things are never that simple in The Walking Dead universe, and their latest voyage sees them take a detour to Spain where they encounter a mysterious community who have their own means of survival. Eek.

Stream series 1-3 now in U&Alibi on demand

Based on Tony Hillerman’s beloved novels, this atmospheric thriller that has George R.R. Martin and the late Robert Redford as its executive producers follows Navajo Nation police officers Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate crimes steeped in cultural history, buried secrets and the harsh beauty of the Southwest. Each season blends gripping mysteries with deep character drama, and with season 3 newly arrived, there’s never been a better time to dive in.

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Stream season 5 volume 2 in Apps > Netflix from Boxing Day and the finale in Apps > Netflix from New Year’s Day. Seasons 1-4 and season 5 volume 1 available now

The time has come. Get ready for battle one last time with Hawkins’s finest nerds in the epic conclusion of cultural phenomenon Stranger Things. After the devastating events of the fourth season, military personnel have taken over the town and intensified their hunt for Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), forcing the powerful girl with psychokinetic powers to go into hiding. Elsewhere, the final showdown is looming and bringing a darker and deadlier force than ever before in its wake, and the only way to end this living nightmare is for our heroes to find and kill Vecna. Don’t know what we’re talking about? Catch up now.

Stream season 1-5 now in Apps > Netflix

Created by Sex And The City’s Darren Star, Emily In Paris stars Lily Collins as a plucky American marketing whiz who spreads her wings in life and love after landing her dream job in Paris. The show has earned legions of fans since its first season in 2020. Now in season 5, the marketing maven has swapped the streets of Paris for la dolce vita, following the end of season 4 when the American expat sparked an Italian romance and headed to open a Rome office for Agence Grateau. Can Emily move on (and up), or will she return to the City of Lights? Tune in to find out.

Stream series 1 now on Paramount+

You know what you’re getting from Guy Ritchie (The Gentlemen), the creator of this British crime series about two warring London families. The Harrigans, headed by Conrad (Pierce Brosnan) and Maeve (Helen Mirren), find their supremacy challenged and take steps to protect the business; they’re aided by their loyal fixer Harry Da Souza (Tom Hardy), who will do whatever it takes to protect them. The starry cast also includes Paddy Considine (Informer), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), Lara Pulver (Sherlock) and Mandeep Dhillon (CSI: Vegas). The critics loved series 1, and so will you.

Stream seasons 1-2 now on Paramount+

They say that everything’s bigger in Texas, and that sure rings true for veteran oil maverick Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton). After a shocking first season that saw Tommy navigate everything from dysfunctional family dynamics to billion-dollar deals, the stakes are higher than ever as Tommy’s newfound power attracts the attention of corporations and the cartel. Meanwhile, the widowed Cami (Demi Moore) is forced to step up and fight for her late husband’s business, while Tommy’s retired father (Sam Elliott) joins the fray. Catch up on both seasons now.

Stream season 1 now on Paramount+

NCIS fan favourite Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) get their own spin-off as they find themselves on the run against a dangerous conspiracy, while they learn to co-parent and stay alive. After Tony’s security firm comes under attack, the pair and their daughter Tali are thrust into a continent-hopping game of cat and mouse, packed with espionage twists, family tensions and the sparkling chemistry fans have missed for years. It’s action-driven, emotionally rich and a must-watch for anyone who ever rooted for Tiva.

Stream seasons 1-3 on Paramount+

Sylvester Stallone won acclaim when he stepped into the shoes of Dwight Manfredi, a New York mafia capo released from prison after 25 years and exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa. Now that season 3 has concluded, it’s the perfect time to catch up on the thrilling crime drama from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Season 3 sees the General (Stallone) expanding his criminal empire to even greater heights. Of course, trouble is never far away, and soon he encounters the Dunmires: a powerful old-money family who force him to fight for everything he’s built. Samuel L Jackson joins the cast in anticipation of his upcoming Tulsa King spin-off series, NOLA King.

Stream seasons 1-2 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Season 3 premieres on Tuesday 13 January

Tell Me Lies follows a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship as it unfolds over the course of eight years. Season 3 follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) who have rekindled their romance in time for spring semester at Baird College. While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with. Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen's friends to face their own destructive behaviors. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.

Stream seasons 1-2 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. New season 2 episodes premiere on Wednesday 7 January

Created by Drew Goddard (The Good Place, The Martian) and starring Kaitlin Olson, High Potential follows a single mum with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata). Based on the popular French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI), High Potential stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Ozdil, Amirah J as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot, Steve Howey as Nick Wagner and Judy Reyes as Selena.

Stream seasons 1-3 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”

#Momtok is back, but damaging revelations and allegations threaten its future. The members face a crisis of friendship as loyalties shift; trust is tested, and the lines between fact and fiction blur. When the pursuit of the truth calls character into question, a war over morality begins and a clash between #Momtok and #Dadtok erupts. With their sisterhood and everything they’ve built hanging in the balance, can the women find a path forward to salvation? Or will their collective sins destroy #Momtok for good?

Stream seasons 1-22 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. New season 22 episodes premiere on Friday 9 January

The high-intensity medical drama follows Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and the team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial, who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together, they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.

Stream seasons 1-2 now in Apps > Prime Video

After a stonking first season, the college-based spin-off set in the world of The Boys returned to even more critical acclaim in 2025. School is back in session at Godolkin University, America’s only college for superheroes, with a mysterious new dean promising to make students more powerful than ever. But when the school’s dark secrets come to light, these fledgling supes must decide what kind of heroes they want to become. Featuring a fabulous villain and more than a few threads from the main show, it’s now essential viewing ahead of 2026’s final series of The Boys.

Stream season 2 from Wednesday 17 December in Apps > Prime Video with new episodes weekly. Season 1 available now

Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, the first season of Fallout became one of Prime Video’s most-watched titles ever. Picking up in the aftermath of season 1’s epic finale, this new series promises to take us along on another thrilling journey, this time from the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. British actor Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) again leads a dazzling cast that includes Walton Goggins (Justified), Moisés Arias (The King Of Staten Island) and Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks). Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals) and Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone) join the highly violent universe, but who and why we don’t know.

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