The best British series streaming on Showmax
How many of these gems have you watched? Discover a treasure trove of the best British series that are currently streaming, and embark on a binge-session that will leave you wanting more.
Whether you want a British crime series, a British drama, a British comedy or a British thriller, these are all ready for a bloody brilliant binge-session on Showmax.
The Suspect S1
Doctor Joseph O’Loughlin appears to have the perfect life. But nothing can be taken for granted, as his seemingly flawless life is about to unravel.
The Bay S4
Marsha Thomason steps into the lead in Season 3 as DS Jenn Townsend, who investigates the death of a promising young boxer.
Maternal S1
This intense British drama has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and follows three doctors returning to frontline medicine after maternity leave.
Nolly S1
Follow the reign and fall from grace of the real-life inimitable soap star Noele Gordon in this gorgeous British drama series.
Dreamland
The family dynamic of pregnant Trish, her two sisters, and their mother is threatened by the arrival of their other sister Mel.
Angela Black
Trapped in her marriage, Angela is approached out of the blue by Ed, a private investigator, who spills her husband’s darkest secrets.
Fifteen-Love
Set in the world of elite tennis, this British drama series follows a one-time rising star whose career is cut short by injury.
Love Island UK S10
Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa – with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate – in this fun and flirty reality series.
Becoming Elizabeth S1
With Henry VIII dead, his children, Mary, Elizabeth and Edward, find themselves pawns in a game for control of a new England.
Witness Number 3
When a hairdresser catches a glimpse of a killer and his victim moments before a murder, she has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth.
Without Sin
A complex British drama exploring the relationship between a grieving mother and the man she believes murdered her daughter.
A Town Called Malice S1
Follow a second-rate crime family who recognises a golden opportunity to re-capture their former glory on the Costa Del Sol.
C. B. Strike: Troubled Blood
War veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike solves brutal murders with the help of his trusted partner Robin Ellacott. Based on the novels by JK Rowling.
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything S1
A chaotic, riotous British comedy about addiction and self-discovery. Rosie is an addict, but after an incident at her brother’s wedding, she decides to change her life by ‘Giving Up Everything’.
The Midwich Cuckoos S1
This gripping sci-fi drama stars three-time BAFTA nominee Keeley Hawes in a horrifying tale taking place in a small English village subdued by a mysterious alien presence for an entire day, leaving the townspeople horrified and confused.
Litvinenko S1
This true-crime drama follows the highly dangerous and complex investigation into the murder of a Russian defector.
Anne Boleyn
The second wife of Henry VIII has to fight for her marriage, her position as Queen of England … and her life.
Crossfire
A spine-chilling BBC miniseries that follows a family vacation that turns into horrific turmoil after a shooting at a resort.
This England S1
A gripping British series that charts the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK under Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
His Dark Materials S1-3
As the events of Philip Pullman’s book The Amber Spyglass unfold, Lyra and Will journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned.
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The charming, swashbuckling Puss in Boots is down to the last of his nine lives. He sets out to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
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