Best 5 new shows to stream this week

Discover the best 5 new shows to stream from 1 to 8 December 2024, as chosen by ScreenHub staff.
Black Doves. Image: Netflix.

Miniseries. In this British comedy-drama, widely respected TV news anchor Douglas Bellows (is that a clue in his surname? Yes it is) sees his life and career start to fall apart thanks to an accusation on social media that he made a sexist joke at a wedding, made all the worse when his co-host Madeleine accidentally amplifies the situation.

But, seriously, what harm could a sexist joke make, especially when it’s the kind of gag Douglas regularly makes in his free time? That’s enough, Douglas. Don’t say anything else, really. Starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan. Watch the trailer.

Unlock Padlock Icon

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Paul Dalgarno is author of the novels A Country of Eternal Light (2023) and Poly (2020); the memoir And You May Find Yourself (2015); and the creative non-fiction book Prudish Nation (2023). He was formerly Deputy Editor of The Conversation and joined ScreenHub as Managing Editor in 2022. X: @pauldalgarno. Insta: @dalgarnowrites