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Closing date for issue 43 is midnight 2nd November 2026. Only one entry per person, per issue for our competitions.


<div class="competition-form">
  <form action="https://competitionform.bauersecure.com/formhandler.php" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8" name="competition-form" onsubmit="return validateCompetitionForm()">


        <input type="hidden" name="brand_code" value="CHO" />
        <input type="hidden" name="issue_number" value="CHO2643" />
        <input type="hidden" name="channel" value="web" />


        <fieldset class="competition-form-details">
          <legend>Your Details</legend>
          <div>
            <label for="first_name" required >First name</label>
            <input type="text" id="first_name" name="first_name" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="name fname" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="last_name" required >Last name</label>
            <input type="text" id="last_name" name="last_name" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="name lname" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="email" required >Email</label>
            <input type="email" id="email" name="email" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="email" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="phone">Phone</label>
            <input type="text" id="phone" name="phone" value="" size="40" maxlength="128"  pattern="[0-9 \+]{10,}" autocomplete="tel" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="address_1" required>Address: Building and street</label>
            <input type="text" id="address_1" name="address_1" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="shipping address-line1"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="address_2">Address: Area</label>
            <input type="text" id="address_2" name="address_2" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" autocomplete="shipping address-line2"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="city" required >Address: Town or city</label>
            <input type="text" id="city" name="city" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="shipping address-level2"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="state">Address: County</label>
            <input type="text" id="state" name="state" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" autocomplete="shipping address-level1"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="postcode" required >Address: Postcode <sub>(UK: Please include space. ROI: Please enter Eire)</sub></label>
            <input type="text" id="postcode" name="postcode" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required pattern="([a-zA-Z0-9]{2,4} [a-zA-Z0-9]{3,4}|[eE][iI][rR][eE]) ?" autocomplete="shipping postal-code"/>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-answers">
          <legend>Competition Answers</legend>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 78</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111212">Prize Crossword</label>
              <input type="text" id="111212" name="111212" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 78</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111263">Su-doku</label>
              <input type="text" id="111263" name="111263" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 80</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111161">Holiday to Zante</label>
              <input type="text" id="111161" name="111161" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-optins">
          <legend>More Competitions, Offers and News</legend>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="brand_opt_in" name="brand_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="brand_opt_in">Opt in to TV Choice Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="group_opt_in" name="group_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="group_opt_in">Opt in to Bauer (publisher of "TV Choice") Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="partner_opt_in" name="partner_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="partner_opt_in">Opt in to Partner Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-legal">
          <legend>Competition Terms & Conditions</legend>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="terms_and_conditions" name="terms_and_conditions" value="accepted" required />
            <label for="terms_and_conditions" required >Tick to confirm that you have read and accepted our <a href="http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/competition-terms.html" target="_blank">competition terms and conditions</a></label>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Enter" />
    </form>
</div>


Closing date for issue 42 is midnight 26th October 2026. Only one entry per person, per issue for our competitions.


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  <form action="https://competitionform.bauersecure.com/formhandler.php" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8" name="competition-form" onsubmit="return validateCompetitionForm()">


        <input type="hidden" name="brand_code" value="CHO" />
        <input type="hidden" name="issue_number" value="CHO2642" />
        <input type="hidden" name="channel" value="web" />


        <fieldset class="competition-form-details">
          <legend>Your Details</legend>
          <div>
            <label for="first_name" required >First name</label>
            <input type="text" id="first_name" name="first_name" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="name fname" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="last_name" required >Last name</label>
            <input type="text" id="last_name" name="last_name" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="name lname" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="email" required >Email</label>
            <input type="email" id="email" name="email" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="email" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="phone">Phone</label>
            <input type="text" id="phone" name="phone" value="" size="40" maxlength="128"  pattern="[0-9 \+]{10,}" autocomplete="tel" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="address_1" required>Address: Building and street</label>
            <input type="text" id="address_1" name="address_1" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="shipping address-line1"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="address_2">Address: Area</label>
            <input type="text" id="address_2" name="address_2" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" autocomplete="shipping address-line2"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="city" required >Address: Town or city</label>
            <input type="text" id="city" name="city" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="shipping address-level2"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="state">Address: County</label>
            <input type="text" id="state" name="state" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" autocomplete="shipping address-level1"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="postcode" required >Address: Postcode <sub>(UK: Please include space. ROI: Please enter Eire)</sub></label>
            <input type="text" id="postcode" name="postcode" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required pattern="([a-zA-Z0-9]{2,4} [a-zA-Z0-9]{3,4}|[eE][iI][rR][eE]) ?" autocomplete="shipping postal-code"/>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-answers">
          <legend>Competition Answers</legend>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 78</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111211">Prize Crossword</label>
              <input type="text" id="111211" name="111211" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 78</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111262">Su-doku</label>
              <input type="text" id="111262" name="111262" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 80</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111160">£200 Currys Gift Card</label>
              <input type="text" id="111160" name="111160" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-optins">
          <legend>More Competitions, Offers and News</legend>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="brand_opt_in" name="brand_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="brand_opt_in">Opt in to TV Choice Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="group_opt_in" name="group_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="group_opt_in">Opt in to Bauer (publisher of "TV Choice") Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="partner_opt_in" name="partner_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="partner_opt_in">Opt in to Partner Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-legal">
          <legend>Competition Terms & Conditions</legend>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="terms_and_conditions" name="terms_and_conditions" value="accepted" required />
            <label for="terms_and_conditions" required >Tick to confirm that you have read and accepted our <a href="http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/competition-terms.html" target="_blank">competition terms and conditions</a></label>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Enter" />
    </form>
</div>



Closing date for issue 44 is midnight 9 November 2026. Only one entry per person, per issue for our competitions.


<div class="competition-form">
  <form action="https://competitionform.bauersecure.com/formhandler.php" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8" name="competition-form" onsubmit="return validateCompetitionForm()">


        <input type="hidden" name="brand_code" value="CHO" />
        <input type="hidden" name="issue_number" value="CHO2644" />
        <input type="hidden" name="channel" value="web" />


        <fieldset class="competition-form-details">
          <legend>Your Details</legend>
          <div>
            <label for="first_name" required >First name</label>
            <input type="text" id="first_name" name="first_name" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="name fname" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="last_name" required >Last name</label>
            <input type="text" id="last_name" name="last_name" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="name lname" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="email" required >Email</label>
            <input type="email" id="email" name="email" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="email" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="phone">Phone</label>
            <input type="text" id="phone" name="phone" value="" size="40" maxlength="128"  pattern="[0-9 \+]{10,}" autocomplete="tel" />
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="address_1" required>Address: Building and street</label>
            <input type="text" id="address_1" name="address_1" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="shipping address-line1"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="address_2">Address: Area</label>
            <input type="text" id="address_2" name="address_2" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" autocomplete="shipping address-line2"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="city" required >Address: Town or city</label>
            <input type="text" id="city" name="city" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required autocomplete="shipping address-level2"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="state">Address: County</label>
            <input type="text" id="state" name="state" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" autocomplete="shipping address-level1"/>
          </div>
          <div>
            <label for="postcode" required >Address: Postcode <sub>(UK: Please include space. ROI: Please enter Eire)</sub></label>
            <input type="text" id="postcode" name="postcode" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" required pattern="([a-zA-Z0-9]{2,4} [a-zA-Z0-9]{3,4}|[eE][iI][rR][eE]) ?" autocomplete="shipping postal-code"/>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-answers">
          <legend>Competition Answers</legend>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 78</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111213">Prize Crossword</label>
              <input type="text" id="111213" name="111213" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 78</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111264">Su-doku</label>
              <input type="text" id="111264" name="111264" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


          <fieldset>
            <legend>Page 80</legend>
            <div>
              <label for="111162">£200 Boots Gift Card</label>
              <input type="text" id="111162" name="111162" value="" size="40" maxlength="128" />
            </div>
          </fieldset>


        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-optins">
          <legend>More Competitions, Offers and News</legend>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="brand_opt_in" name="brand_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="brand_opt_in">Opt in to TV Choice Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="group_opt_in" name="group_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="group_opt_in">Opt in to Bauer (publisher of "TV Choice") Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="partner_opt_in" name="partner_opt_in" value="true" />
            <label for="partner_opt_in">Opt in to Partner Competitions, Offers and News alerts (You can opt out again at any time)</label>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <fieldset class="competition-form-legal">
          <legend>Competition Terms & Conditions</legend>
          <div>
            <input type="checkbox" id="terms_and_conditions" name="terms_and_conditions" value="accepted" required />
            <label for="terms_and_conditions" required >Tick to confirm that you have read and accepted our <a href="http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/competition-terms.html" target="_blank">competition terms and conditions</a></label>
          </div>
        </fieldset>
        <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Enter" />
    </form>
</div>


We are excited to announce that voting for the 2027 TV Choice Awards is now open! It’s your chance to celebrate the shows and stars you’ve enjoyed over the past year. From side-splitting comedy and unmissable dramas to inspiring factual and lifestyle programmes and binge-worthy reality shows, there’s something for every TV fan to get excited about. Plus, by voting, you have the chance to win two tickets to the star-studded event, along with a stay in a top London hotel!   
   
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2026 has been a year full of laughs, and the **Best Comedy** category celebrates the shows that have kept us entertained throughout the year. There’s plenty to choose from, with familiar comedy favourites such as _Not Going Out_ and _Ted Lasso_ joined by newcomers including _Can You Keep a Secret?_ and _Ann Droid_. Some familiar funny faces have also returned to our screens this year with shows such as _Twenty Twenty Six,_ and _How Are You? It’s Alan Partridge_.

The **Best Drama** category highlights the shows that have had us gripped this year. Returning thrillers such as _The Night Manager_ and _The Undeclared War_ are nominated alongside familiar favourites, including past winners _All Creatures Great and Small_ and _Bridgerton._ Serial drama favourites such as _Casualty_ and _Waterloo Road_ are in the running, along with fantasy hits _Stranger Things_ and _House of the Dragon_. The choice is yours!

The **Best Comedy Performance** and **Best Drama Performance** categories celebrate the actors who have made their mark this year. From impeccable comedic timing and hilarious performances to the emotional, heartwarming and gripping moments that have brought dramas to life, these categories recognise the talented stars who have kept us both entertained and captivated.

There are even more categories to explore, with a total of 18 exciting categories including **Best Factual Show, Best Lifestyle Show,** **Best Game Show**, and of course, **Best Soap** so there’s something for every kind of TV fan!

The TV Choice Awards are voted for by you, so who will get your vote this year? With so many fantastic nominees, you'll be spoilt for choice! Remember, you’ll be in with the chance to join us at the exclusive ceremony on the 8th February where you’ll get the chance to mix with the stars and win a night’s stay for two at a top London hotel. Get ready as we celebrate 30 years of the best in TV in style!

Make sure you cast your vote before midnight on 20th October! :a[**CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!**]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/vote/?utm_source=tvchoicemagazine.co.uk&amp;utm_medium=bws&amp;utm_campaign=tvca27_longlist&amp;utm_content=link' }

T&Cs: This competition is open to UK residents aged 18 and over. The prize draw opens twice – midday on Tuesday 6th October 2026 until midnight on Tuesday 20th October 2026 during the longlist voting phase, and reopens midday on midday Friday 6th November 2026 until midnight on Sunday 22nd November 2026 during the shortlist voting phase. Entries from both the longlist and shortlist phases of the voting will be eligible.  Whilst you may vote more than once, you will only be allowed one entry into the prize draw. The prize includes one pair of tickets to the 2027 TV Choice Awards taking place at The London Hilton on Park Lane on Monday 8th February 2027 and one night’s accommodation in a standard twin room at The London Hilton on Park Lane on a bed & breakfast basis. Both attendees must be over the age of 18 at the time of the event. ID may be required as proof of age as alcohol may be served at the event. The winners will have access to the awards ceremony, dinner and after-party. Travel to and from the venue and any other food and drink is not included.  The winner will be the first name drawn at random after the closing date. The winner will be notified by email within 10 days of the closing date and has 10 days to respond before an alternative winner is chosen. This prize may be offered in a limited number of other promotions. No purchase is necessary, to enter for free visit :a[www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/vote]{href='http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/vote' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. Full terms and conditions can be found at :a[www.bauerlegal.co.uk/competition-terms.html]{href='http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/competition-terms.html' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}

Exciting news! Voting for the 2027 TV Choice Awards opens at midday on **6th October**, and this year is extra special as we celebrate a our 30th anniversary!

For 30 years, TV Choice readers have been choosing their favourite TV shows and stars, and we can't wait to celebrate another year of brilliant TV with you.

From gripping dramas and hilarious comedies to unmissable soaps and addictive reality shows, there's been plenty to keep us entertained in 2026. But which shows and stars have stood out for you?   
  
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This is your chance to have your say. Vote for your favourites across this year's categories and help decide who takes home a coveted TV Choice Award!

And there's another reason to get involved, as voting gives you the chance to win a fantastic prize, including the opportunity to mix with TV stars in London this February.

So, who will be among this year's winners? That's up to you!

**How can I vote in the TV Choice Awards?**

Voting is easy! Simply complete our voting form and cast your vote in each category.

Remember, every vote counts – and by voting, you'll also have the chance to win 2 tickets to the event along with a stay in a luxurious London hotel.

**What are the different award categories in the TV choice awards?**

The 2027 TV Choice Awards will feature **18 exciting categories**, giving you plenty of chances to vote for your favourite shows and stars.

**Who will be hosting the TV Choice Awards?**

The host for this year's ceremony is yet to be announced, but keep your eyes peeled! We'll be revealing more about the star-studded event soon! Last year’s even was hosted by the hilarious Jason Manford, and the 2027 awards will be hosted by another famous face.

**When do the TV Choice Awards take place?**

The 30th TV Choice Awards are set to take place in London on Monday 8th February 2027.

**Who are the nominees for this year’s TV Choice Awards?**

The nominees will be announced at midday on 6th October via the voting form!

Stay tuned to find out which of your favourite shows and stars have made the list and who you'll be able to vote for.

Want to look back at last year's ceremony? Explore the full list of the 2026 TV Choice Award winners :a[here]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/awards/winners/ceremony-2026?utm_source=tvchoicemagazine.co.uk&amp;utm_medium=bws&amp;utm_campaign=tvca27_longlist&amp;utm_content=link' }

But who will be celebrating in 2027? That's where you come in…

**What have you been binge-watching this year?**

From the shows you couldn't stop watching to the characters you couldn't get enough of, we want to know your favourites.

Remember, the TV Choice Awards are voted for by you – our trusted TV Choice readers.

Vote now in the 2027 TV Choice Awards!

Let's just say it, book to TV adaptations can be controversial.

Readers have spent so long with these characters and creating worlds in their heads, that someone else’s re-imagining of those worlds can sometimes just feel plain wrong. When it’s done right though, it’s the best feeling in the world to see your beloved characters come to life.

In 2026, there were _a lot_ of book adaptations that graced our TV screens. The streaming services - and an especial shout-out to Netflix here - are bringing multiple bestselling novels to life, with authors like George R. R. Martin, Margaret Atwood, Marian Keyes and Harlan Coben all hitting the small screen in 2026.

We’ve also included links to buy the books in case you’ve come at these adaptation from the other direction i.e. seen the TV show and loved it so much that now you want to read the novel. You're welcome.

Here is _TVChoice_’s definitive list of the very best TV adaptations of books released in 2026 - as well as the ones that we’re looking forward to watching when they air later this year.


<p>•<a href="#Knight">A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</a></p>
 
<p>•<a href="#His">His & Hers</a></p>
 
<p>•<a href="#Imperfect">Imperfect Women</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Lord">Lord of the Flies</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Man">Man on Fire</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Margo">Margo’s Got Money Troubles</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Off">Off Campus</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Scarpetta">Scarpetta</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Testaments">The Testaments</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Sisters">The Walsh Sisters</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Vladimir">Vladimir</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Sherlock">Young Sherlock</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#56">56 Days</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#East">East of Eden</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Find">I Will Find You</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Little">Little House on the Prairie</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Lucky">Lucky</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Pride">Pride and Prejudice</a></p>

<p>•<a href="#Weekend">The Five-Star Weekend</a></p>


## A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max)

**Based on:** _Tales of Dunk and Egg_ by George R. R. Martin

To quote _The Guardian_, ‘_:a[A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/streaming/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-cast/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ has saved the _Game of Thrones_ universe’. High praise indeed!

Available to view on :a[HBO Max]{href='https://www.hbomax.com/gb/en' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}, this fantasy drama - which serves as a prequel to _Game of Thrones_ and a sequel to _House of the Dragon_ \- follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as the mismatched duo journey across Westeros. Dunk and Egg make for unlikely heroes, but there’s just something about their chemistry that makes the pair extremely watchable.

The plethora of talent making up the rest of the characters (Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen and Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen – we’ll admit that it’s a little sparse when it comes to female characters) is also a joy to behold.

The first series of _A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms_ is an adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s short story _:a[The Hedge Knight]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hedge-Knight-Game-Thrones-ebook/dp/B00DH07FAS/ref=sr_1_2?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ – the first in a series of novellas entitled _Tales of Dunk and Egg_ – published in 1998. The second novella _:a[The Sworn Sword]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sworn-Sword-Thrones-Hedge-Knight-ebook/dp/B00DP5H0IC/ref=sr_1_1?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ is said to form the basis for the second series of the show which is currently filming in Spain and is expected to be released on :a[HBO Max]{href='https://www.hbomax.com/gb/en' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} in 2027.

**Based on:** _His and Hers_ by Alice Fenney

The responses to :a[Netflix]{href='https://www.netflix.com/browse' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}’s _His & Hers_ when it was released in early January were a real mix. Some people loved how gripping the mystery thriller was, whilst others chided the script for its occasional (maybe that should be frequent) deviations from reality and plausibility. Tessa Thompson’s performance as Anna Andrews however, was concluded to be the show’s biggest strength.

Set in Atlanta, _His & Hers_ follows former news anchor Anna (Tess Thompson) as she begins investigating and reporting on a murder that occurred in a Dahlonega – the small Georgian town that she grew up in. It doesn’t help (well, occasionally it does) that her estranged husband Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal) is the lead detective on the case and seems to have some mysterious connection to the female victim found in the woods.

If anyone can write a completely crazy thriller ripe for a TV adaptation, it’s Alice Feeney author of :a[_I Know Who You Are_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Know-Who-You-Are/dp/0008236070/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}, :a[_Beautiful Ugly_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Ugly-Addictive-Bestselling-Thriller/dp/1035053829/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}, and :a[_His & Hers_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIS-HERS-thrilling-suspenseful-psychological/dp/000837094X/ref=sr_1_1?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} – the latter of which Netflix’s _His & Hers_ is based on. Her other novels :a[_Sometimes I Lie_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sometimes-Lie-psychological-thriller-killer/dp/0008225354/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} and :a[_Rock Paper Scissors_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS-phenomenal-bestseller/dp/0008370982/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} have also been optioned for adaptations.

**Based on:** _Imperfect Women_ by Araminta Hall

Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Moss and Kate Mara as the three female leads of an :a[Apple TV]{href='https://tv.apple.com/gb' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} drama? We don’t even need to know the plot – sign us up immediately!

When Nancy (Kate Mara) is found dead, her two best friends: devoted mother Mary (Elizabeth Moss) and perpetually single philanthropist Eleanor (Kerry Washington) take it upon themselves to solve her murder. But as the title of the psychological thriller _Imperfect Women_ suggests, that’s not easy when they’re hiding plenty of secrets too.

Both Elizabeth Moss and Kerry Washington served as executive producers in this TV adaptation of Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel _:a[Imperfect Women]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Imperfect-Women-blockbuster-must-read-everyone/dp/1398729361/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ – as did Araminta Hall herself.

**Based on:** _Lord of the Flies_ by William Golding

Considering William Golding’s debut novel _:a[Lord of the Flies]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Flies-William-Golding/dp/0571191479/ref=sr_1_2?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ has been mandatory study in numerous schools across the UK since its release in 1954, it’s surprising that no TV adaptation yet exists. Perhaps no one felt brave (or crazy) enough to commit to filming a group of schoolboys descending into savagery on a tropical island. Enter Writer Jack Thorne and Director Marc Munden.

When a deadly plane crash leaves a group of 40 schoolboys aged between five and 12 stranded on a tropical island with no adults, they attempt to organise themselves in the hopes of survival. The thoughtful Ralph (Winston Sawyers) is initially voted leader with the intellectual Piggy (David McKenna) as his second, but they face competition from the ambitious Jack (Lox Pratt) who is determined to prove himself.

Set like the novel in a paranoid, early Cold War period, each episode of this :a[BBC]{href='https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} adaptation of _Lord of the Flies_ unfolds from the perspective of a different boy.

**Based on:** _Man on Fire_ by A. J. Quinnell

Suffering from severe PTSD after his U.S. Army Special Forces team was ambushed and killed in Mexico City, John Creasy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is recruited to a security assignment in Brazil. But when a bomb detonates killing his best friend Paul Rayburn (Bobby Cannavale), leaving his eldest daughter Poe Rayburn (Bilie Boullet) alive, Creasy is determined to seek revenge – whatever it takes.

This :a[Netflix]{href='https://www.netflix.com/browse' } action thriller is (very) loosely based on :a[A. J. Quinnell’s novel _Man on Fire_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Fire-J-Quinnell/dp/1908426640/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} about member of the French Foreign Legion and mercenary Marcus Creasy. The 1980 tale received a far more faithful big screen adaptation in 2004 starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning which wasn’t hugely well received by critics, but the public (and A. J. Quinnell himself) loved it.

## Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)

**Based on:** _Margo's Got Money Troubles_ by Rufi Thorpe

With a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and two nominations at the Gotham TV Awards (for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series for Elle Fanning and Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series for Michelle Pfeiffer), it’s no surprise that everyone is talking about this :a[Apple TV]{href='https://tv.apple.com/gb' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} adaptation of :a[Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel _Margo’s Got Money Troubles_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Margos-Got-Money-Troubles-entertaining/dp/1399732544/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' }. Rufi Thorpe is also the author of :a[_The Knockout Queen_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knockout-Queen-Vintage-Contemporaries/dp/0525567291/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}, and :a[_Dear Fang, With Love_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Fang-Love-Rufi-Thorpe/dp/1472152174/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}.

Unlike the controversy (well one of many) surrounding the latest season of _Euphoria_, _Margo’s Got Money Troubles_ has been praised for being a relatively realistic portrayal of OnlyFans. After becoming pregnant by her English professor (Michael Angarano), Margo (Elle Fanning) turns to OnlyFans to support herself and her baby – much to the chagrin of both her newly engaged mother Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and former wrestler father Jinx (Nick Offerman).

Fans of _Heated Rivalry_ and the _To All The Boys I Loved Before_ film franchise were surely delighted to hear that :a[Elle Kennedy’s internationally best-selling series]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Briar-Books-Collection-Kennedy-Chase/dp/9124352101/ref=sr_1_4?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} were getting the small screen treatment.

Series one of _:a[Off Campus]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/streaming/off-campus/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ \- which aired on 13 May – is based off the first book of the series called _:a[The Deal]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deal-addictive-sensation-bestselling-Off-Campus/dp/0349450455/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ and tells the story of quiet singer-songwriter Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) as she attempts to make her crush Justin (Josh Heuston) jealous by getting into a fake relationship with hot hockey jock Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli).

Look, the plot’s not exactly groundbreaking, but we’ll never tire of this particular trope – it’s a well-worn trope for a reason!

**Based on:** _Postmortem_ by Patricia Cornwell

You didn’t think we were going to create this list without mentioning something that Nicole Kidman led the cast of, did you? The award-winning actress is (along with Reese Witherspoon) is the Queen of the book to TV adaptation, having starred and executive produced various shows over the years like _:a[Big Little Lies]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Little-Lies-Liane-Moriarty/dp/1405916362/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' }_ – based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty – and _:a[Nine Perfect Strangers]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nine-Perfect-Strangers-bestselling-author/dp/1405919469/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_  - based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. And in 2026, the TV adaptation that she threw her weight behind was _Scarpetta_.

Weaving together :a[Patricia Cornwell’s 1990 debut _Postmortem_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Postmortem-ground-breaking-globally-bestselling-Scarpetta/dp/1408736667/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} with her :a[2021 bestseller _Autopsy_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autopsy-Scarpetta-thriller-bestselling-author/dp/0008467293/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}, _:a[Scarpetta]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/streaming/scarpetta-cast/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ tells the story of forensic scientist Dr Kay Scarpetta (Nicole Kidman) in a dual-timeline narrative across her 30s and her 50s. We first meet Scarpetta in the present day as she begins investigating a serial killer in Virginia that has eerie similarities with a case from the late 1990s.

**Based on:** _Secret Service_ by Tom Brady

This year, ITV News presenter :a[Tom Brady’s 2019 novel _Secret Service_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Service-Tom-Bradby/dp/180499863X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} was adapted into a big budget drama series for… well :a[ITV]{href='https://www.itv.com/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} of course.

The glossy, dramatic five-part thriller starred Gemma Arteron as Kate Henderson – a senior MI6 officer who discovers that a high-ranking UK politician is actually as Russian asset. Kate’s attempts to uncover the mole naturally leave her family in danger. Will she be able to resolve the mess in time?

**Based on:** _The Testaments_ by Margaret Atwood

After the overwhelming success of _The Handmaid’s Tale_ – which made history in 2017 to become the first streaming series to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series – a spin-off series was released this year. :a[Disney+]{href='https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}’s _:a[The Testaments]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/streaming/the-testaments-cast/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ is based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 sequel to :a[_The Handmaid’s Tale_ ]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Handmaids-Tale-Margaret-Atwood/dp/3125776929/ref=sr_1_1?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} entitled _:a[The Testaments]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Testaments-Prize-winning-bestselling-Handmaids-handmaids/dp/1784708216/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_.

Set 15 years after the original in the hallowed halls of Aunt Lydia’s (Ann Dowd) Academy – an elite preparatory school for future wives - this coming-of-age story follows Agnes Mackenzie (Chase Infiniti), the daughter of Elizabeth Moss’s June Osborne, as she is given the task of taking new arrival Daisy (Lucy Halliday) under her wing.

**Based on:** _Rachel's Holiday_ by Marian Keyes

Dysfunctional and chaotic but oh so relatable, in 2026 the Walshes became our new favourite TV family when the TV adaptation landed on :a[BBC iPlayer]{href='https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} in the UK. Consisting of five sisters - single mum Claire (Danielle Galligan), maternal Maggie (Stefanie Pressner, who also wrote this TV adaptation), attention-seeking Rachel (Caroline Menton), impulsive Anna (Louisa Harland), and the baby of the family Helen (Mairead Tyers) - presided over by their judgemental mother (Carrie Crowley) and gentle father (Aidan Quinn), you just can’t help but fall in love with them.

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Clothes designer Alice is married with kids. Celebrity hairstylist Steve is divorced, but has a French Bulldog called Crosby. The pair also happen to have been close friends since meeting at the Hacienda 30 years ago.

But all that changes when Steve (Jemaine Clement) sleeps with a woman half his age – unfortunately she’s also Alice’s (Nicola Walker) daughter Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith)! The betrayal shatters their once close bond, leaving Alice determined to sabotage the new romance – but will that save her friendship?

Irreverent, impulsive and funny, Alice is a successful clothes designer, loving wife to teacher Daniel (Joel Fry), and a loyal friend. However, when best friend Steve (Jemaine Clement) sleeps with her daughter Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith), Alice shifts into fiercely protective mother mode.

‘She's fallible, outspoken, easy to upset, quick to judge, but quick to apologise,’ says Nicola Walker. ‘She's someone I recognised. I know women like this, and I don't see them on television very often. She has all the faults a real person has, with all the glorious and appalling things we try to hide. But Alice is less good at hiding the faults in her nature because the situation is so extreme, and those faults are on a clear display.’

You’ll have seen Nicola Walker recently as lawyer Hannah Stern in _The Split_ (2018-24), DI Annika Strandhed in _Annika_ (2021-23), and DCI Cassie Stuart in _Unforgotten_ (2015-21). A regular on TV since the 1990s, she also starred as Ruth Evershed in _Spooks_ (2003-11), and has also worked in theatre, film and radio – including voicing _:a[Doctor Who]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/terrestrial/the-big-interview-doctor-whos-russell-t-davies/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ companion Liv Chenka.

Celebrity hairstylist Steve is funny and charming but likes to avoid responsibility. Alice (Nicola Walker) is his best friend and although they once dated, the relationship is platonic. However, when he has a chance at love with Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith), he’s torn over his loyalty to Alice…

‘The premise is so fun,’ says Jemaine Clement. ‘I love telling people the situation and the story, and they always gasp or they're intrigued. Their faces are shocked and excited. And I was the same when I read what it was about. The scripts are pretty funny and there's lots of drama in it. I'm not used to doing such dramatic things. The tension is huge at times, and then it's funny again. I like the way it moves around between those two states.’

New Zealander Jemaine Clement’s recent TV credits include Oliver in _Plum_ (2024) and Pure Evil in _Time Bandits_ (2024), while among his film roles have been Dr Garvin in _Avatar: Fire And Ash_ (2025) and Alton Appleton in _M3GAN_ _2.0_. He’s also known for his work with Bret McKenzie as musical duo _Flight Of The Conchords_ which saw them release records and create an Emmy-nominated comedy series of the same name.

Clever, funny and opinionated, student Izzy falls in love easily although she’s recently split from her boyfriend and moves back home for a while. That’s where she bumps into Steve (Jemaine Clement) when he’s staying over after he and Alice (Nicola Walker) have been to a funeral.

‘It's hard to look at her from an outside perspective, because she is like a version of me,’ says Yali Topol Margalith. ‘If I was in her position, doing what she does and saying the words that she does, that's how I would do it. She's very strong, and she knows that she deserves the best, but she doesn't know what she wants. That's her conflict.  She's doing a Master's degree in psychology, so she’s super smart. And she's a hopeless romantic.’

Israeli actress Yali Topol Margalith is known for playing Lauren Gibson in _A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder_ (2024-26), Mirab in _House Of David_ (2025) and Cilka in _The Tattooist Of Auschwitz_ (2024). She also starred as Emily Palmer in the movie _Finding Emily_ (2026). Acting runs in the family for Yali – her mum Adi is also an actress, while her grandfather Chaim Topol played Tevye in _Fiddler On The Roof_ (1971).

Alice’s (Nicola Walker) devoted husband and a music teacher,  Daniel (Joel Fry) is very much the peacemaker. However, he begins to have doubts following a school trip…

Joel Fry’s recent appearances include Trev Simpkins in _:a[Doctor Who]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/terrestrial/the-big-interview-doctor-whos-steven-moffat/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ (2024), and Frenchie in _Our Flag Means Death_ (2022-23). On film he’s played Patrick Calder in _The Queen Mary_ (2023), Hugh in _Bank Of Dave_ (2023) and Jasper in _Cruella_ (2021).

His best-known roles include Darren in _White Van Man_ (2011-12), Karl Marx in _Twenty Twelve_ (2012), a role he reprised in _W1A_ (2014-17), Stylax in _Plebs_ (2013-16) and Hizdahr zo Loraq in _Game Of Thrones_ (2014-15).

Alice’s (Nicola Walker) sensitive teenage son Dom is mortified by his family and has a serious crush on Rome (Eilidh Fisher).

Tyrese Eaton-Dyce made his TV debut as Adrian Dixon in an episode of _Doctors_ (2023) and also played Jordan in _Sherwood_ (2024).

Confident and vulnerable, Rome (Eilidh Fisher) often leaves others stuttering for words. Dom’s (Tyrese Eaton-Dyce) also desperate to impress them – something that they seem pleased about.

Originally from Stronsay in the Orkney Islands, Eilidh Fisher studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. The training paid off and you’ll have spotted her as Evie Galloway in _Dope Girls_ (2025) and as Bailey in _The Power_ (2023).

Other notable roles include Moira Suter in _The English Game_, about the origins of football in Victorian England, and as Sister Meg in the movie _Consecration_ (2023), and as Bible Group Evie in _The Outrun_ (2024).

Alice’s (Nicola Walker) eccentric mum Val is fond of a glass of rosé and isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind. She also likes dispensing outrageous advice.

Two-time Olivier Award-winner Marcia Warren appeared in the West End during the 1960s, but she’s also been a familiar face on TV since then.  She played Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in _The Crown_ (2022-23) and Mrs Boggle in _Agatha Raisin_ (2014-21).

She’s also known for starring as Vera Botting in _No Place Like Home_ (1983-86), Angela Wakefield in _Dangerfield_ (1996-98), Penelope in _Vicious_ (2013-16).

Outgoing Marni (Lydia Wilson) works at the same school as Daniel (Joel Fry) and is determined to get him out of his shell. She has a passion for opera, the England football team – and isn’t afraid to express her desires…

Lydia Wilson was Sonja in _Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue_ (2025), June Holmes in _Funny Woman_ (2024), and Sara Thompson in _The Swarm_ (2023). Other notable roles include Eve in _Flack_ (2019-20), Matilda Gray in _Requiem_ (2018), and Mimi Morton in _Ripper Street_ (2014-16). She also played Kalara in the movie _Star Trek Beyond_ (2016).

Nancy knows all about Alice (Nicola Walker) and Steve’s (Jemaine Clement) childish side – after all she was once married to the celebrity crimper. These days though the only thing connecting her to her ex-husband is Crosby – but will she be dragged into the mess that he’s created?

Stand-up comic Lou Sanders is a familiar face on comedy panel shows including _QI_ (2020-25), _Would I Lie To You?_ (2021-26), _Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable_ (2021-24). She also recently appeared in _The Way Out_ (2026), where two teams of comedians attempted to break out of escape rooms. She won the eighth series of _Taskmaster_ in 2019 and was a contestant in _Dancing On Ice_ in 2024.

The comedy was written and created by Sophie Goodhart, who has also penned episodes of _Sex Education_ (2019-21) and _:a[Rivals]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/streaming/rivals-cast/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ (2024-26).

‘The inspiration came from several places,’ explains Sophie Goodhart. ‘Although I have a few Steves in my life, I do have a very good friend called Steve. Once, when Steve was single and going out with much younger women, he made this very jokey remark about my daughter, which I thought was a great premise for a show.

'I'd also been wanting to write a character in their early fifties, looking at how hard it is going from thinking that you are the relevant generation to realising you’re not. That came from me dancing and drinking at a relative’s wedding, thinking I was being hilarious. There was talk about going on to a club, but no one wanted me to come. And I also remembered going shopping with my mum when I was 18 and she was 50 and the shop assistant just ignored my mum. That shift into being older has been something I've wanted to write about for a while. I was on _Sex Education_ for so long, and I really enjoy writing older characters now.’

All six episodes are available to watch on :a[Disney+]{href='https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} from Monday 8 June.

_A big fan of comedy, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and W1A are guaranteed to have Nick Fiaca chuckling. He also loves a good detective drama with California PI Jim Rockford from the iconic The Rockford Files topping his list of favourite sleuths. He also boldly dips into the Star Trek universe when he feels like a new enterprise, and loves a good history series._

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If you want to enjoy a truly special summer romance this year, :a[Prime Video]{href='https://www.primevideo.com/addons?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} is your holiday destination. _Every Year After_ tells the heartwarming story of Persephone ‘Percy’ Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek (Matt Cornett) who move from friends, to lovers, to strangers and then – well, you’ll have to tune in to find out!

An adaptation of the best-selling novel _Every Summer After_ by Carley Fortune, the story jumps between their reunion at an emotional weekend and six previous summers the two spent together in the frankly idyllic Canadian lakeside town, Barry's Bay.

From their first meeting to unbreakable friendship, they navigate the hormones of youth as their relationship changes and slowly blossoms into romance, before a life-altering mistake and a dark secret tears them apart. After a decade away, a phone call brings Percy back to Barry’s Bay for a funeral, forcing her to confront her past.

The series came to fruition thanks to showrunner Amy B. Harris who worked on _Sex and the City_, _Gossip Girl_, and _The Wilds_ so expect to be hooked. Amy admits she was, she got the book on a Thursday and finished it within 24 hours! ‘I was so immersed in the world that Carley had built and Sam and Percy’s love story, and the feeling of optimism and second chances,’ she’s said.

Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) spends her summers in Barry's Bay and evolves from a teen who falls in love with the boy next-door, into a fractured adult returning to a world she feels removed from.

British born Sadie Soverall was named a 2025 Screen International Star of Tomorrow and it’s clear why. After making her acting debut in 2019 playing Eva in the Irish drama _Rose Plays Julie_ alongside Aidan Gillen, a couple of years later she gained widespread recognition for her role as Beatrix, a cunning air fairy and antagonist, in teen fantasy series _Fate: The Winx Saga_ (2021–2022). In 2024 she portrayed Jessica in the mystery thriller _The Gathering_ (2024) and has been seen again on Channel 4 recently in Russell T Davies' _:a[Tip Toe]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/terrestrial/tip-toe-cast' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ (2025).

Her film career has also flourished with roles in the psychological thriller _Little Bone Lodge_ (2023) as Maisy, and as Annabel in black comedy _Saltburn_ (2023). Sadie Soverall more recently starred alongside Nicolas Cage in the post-apocalyptic horror _Arcadian_ (2024) as Charlotte.

Sam Florek (Matt Cornett) lives in Barry’s Bay and falls for the girl he hangs out with in the summer: Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall).

Matt Cornett started his acting career in web series in _Nightmare U_ _(2012)__,_ playing the role of Daniel. After earning a 2014 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest as Lou in the crime drama _Southland_, he went on to bag another award for his recurring role as Zach Barnes in the comedy series _Bella and the Bulldogs_ _(2015-2016)__._ In 2019 he landed the main role of E.J. Caswell in _High School Musical: The Musical: The Series_ (2019–2023), solidifying his status as a rising star.

On film he had to help stop an alien invasion as Glenn in 2015's _I Think My Babysitter's an Alien_. His role as A-Lan in Disney's sci-fi musical _Zombies 3_ (2022) further expanded his fanbase.

Chantal (Aurora Perrineau) is Percy's (Sadie Soverall) friend and confidant, supporting her through a rollercoaster of emotions.

Aurora Perrineau is the daughter of acclaimed actor Harold Perrineau (From, Lost, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet) and launched her own career in 2011 with a TV debut in _Pretty Little Liars_ (2011), followed by appearances in _Newsreaders_ (2014) and _Chasing Life_ (2014-2015). She played Tanya in the acclaimed miniseries _When They See Us_ (2019) and went on to star as Detective Dani Powell in Fox's _Prodigal Son_ (2019-2021). She then joined the cast of _Westworld_ (2022) as C and has been seen most recently in _KAOS_ (2024).

She was an instant star on the big screen as Shana Elmsford in _Jem and the Holograms_ (2015) and Aurora Perrineau’s film work also includes _Equals_ (2015), horror _Truth or Dare_ (2018) and a supporting role in the sci-fi blockbuster _Passengers_ (2016).

Abigail Cowen began her career at 17, playing Brooklyn in medical dramedy _Red Band Society_ (2014) before rising to fame as Vicki Carmichael in Season 2 of _Stranger Things_ (2017). She went on to play Mia Tanner in _Wisdom of the Crowd_ (2017–2018) and gained widespread recognition as Dorcas in _Chilling Adventures of Sabrina_ (2018), before landing the starring role of Bloom Peters in _Fate: The Winx Saga_ (2021–2022).

_I Still Believe_ (2020) brought Abigail Cowen to the big screen and she then starred in the supernatural thriller _Witch Hunt_ (2021), and took the lead role in the historical romance adaptation _Redeeming Love_ (2022).

### **Michael Bradway** as Charlie Florek

Charlie Florek (Michael Bradway) is also a loveable boy next-door, as well as being Sam’s (Matt Cornett) older brother.

_Chicago Fire_ (2024) was Michael Bradway’s his first proper television credit, joining Season 12 as charming firefighter Jack Damon.  His feature film work includes _Marked Men_ and _Copperhead_, both released in 2025.

In the books (more on that in a sec), Jordie (Joseph Chiu) is a friend who also lives in the area.

Joseph Chiu appeared in _Motorheads_ (2025) playing Mateo across five episodes. He then had a guest co-starring role as Ensign Weldu in two episodes of _Star Trek: Starfleet Academy_ (2026).

His film credit to date is the role of Spider in slasher _Fear Street: Prom Queen_ (2025), the fourth instalment in the Fear Street film series.

Sue (Elisha Cuthbert) is the mother of Sam Florek (Matt Cornett), and his brother Charlie (Michael Bradway).

As a child star, Elisha Cuthbert started as a television presenter on _Popular Mechanics for Kids_ (1997–2000). Her breakthrough role came as Kim Bauer in the action-thriller series _24_ (2001–2010), where she appeared alongside Kiefer Sutherland. She later demonstrated her comedic talent as Alex Kerkovich in the sitcom _Happy Endings_ (2011–2013), a role that showed off her talent for comedy. More recently she has popped up as Abby Phillips-Bennett in _The Ranch_ (2016-2020).

The big screen switch was a smooth one for Elisha Cuthbert and she transitioned into film in the comedy _Old School_ (2003) and the romantic comedy _Love Actually_ (2003). Her most prominent film role came in _The Girl Next Door_ (2004), where she played Danielle, a performance that helped establish her as a leading actress. She followed this with starring roles in _The Quiet_ (2005), _Captivity_ (2007), and more recently the supernatural horror _The Cellar_ (2022).

_Every Year After_ is based on the popular novel by Carley Fortune, _Every Summer After._ In the TV show the scope of the story has been broadened so we explore the characters' lives throughout the entire year, rather than being confined to the like the original. While the book focuses heavily on childhood summers spent at a lake house, this TV version includes more subplots with other characters and their lives beyond the holidays.

You can stream _Every Year After_ on :a[Prime Video]{href='https://www.primevideo.com/addons?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} with all 8 episodes premiering on Wednesday 10 June.

Sadie Soverall as Percy Fraser, Matt Cornett as Sam Florek in Every Year After

Every Year After: Summer Lovin’ At Its Best

When you really want to sink your teeth into a TV show, it’s of course to the dramas that we turn. But there are so many different types of dramas available – sci-fi dramas, historical dramas, thrillers, romance dramas – that it can be difficult to choose what to watch.

And that’s especially the case with Netflix, which is one of the greatest streaming services when it comes to dramas. In fact, there are plenty of dramas on Netflix that have not only been both critically acclaimed and beloved by fans, but they’ve also received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Best (or Outstanding) Drama. It doesn’t get much better (or more dramatic) than that!

That’s why we’ve rounded up the ten best dramas that are currently available to stream on Netflix, to help you choose what to watch this evening. Bingeing is very much encouraged!

Let’s be clear. If you’re looking for something to watch whilst you scroll on your phone, _3 Body Problem_ is not that show. Based on the first novel of Liu Cixin’s series _:a[Remembrance of Earth’s Past]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Body-Problem-Boxset-Cixin-Liu/dp/1035905876/ref=sr_1_1?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_, the series is named after the classical physics problem that deals with Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation.

This time jumping sci-fi drama follows a group of friends called the Oxford Five – Jovan Adepo as Dr. Saul Durand, John Bradley as Jack Rooney, Eliza Gonzalez as Dr. Auggie Salazar and Jess Hong as Dr. Jin Cheng, and Alex Sharp as Dr. Will Downing – as their research into consciousness and time and other confusing (but surprisingly well explained) things like that bring them into contact with both MI6 and extraterrestrials.

Following its release on Netflix on 21 March 2024, the critically acclaimed first series of _3 Body Problem_ was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series. N.B. It lost out to FX’s _Shōgun_.

Series two of _3 Body Problem_ is set to air on Netflix later this year, with series three following soon after - having been filmed back-to-back in Budapest in 2025 and early 2026. Now is therefore the perfect time to get to grips with the supernatural, and absorb the first series of _3 Body Problem_.

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Jed Mercurio sure knows what he’s doing when it comes to political thrillers. _Line of Duty_ will go down in history as one of the greatest police dramas of all time, and _Bodyguard_ – which originally aired on the BBC and is now available on Netflix – is another of his critically acclaimed offerings. Indeed, _Bodyguard_ won the 2018 Golden Globe for Best Actor: Television Series Drama (Richard Madden), and received a nomination at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. N.B. It lost out to HBO’s _Game of Thrones_ which ironically Richard Madden previously starred in.

_Bodyguard_ centres around Police Sergeant David Budd (Richard Madden) as he’s assigned to become the principal protection office for Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes). Julia Montague desires to become Prime Minister, but her controversial politics leave her at odds with some voters, and additionally with Budd himself.

We defy you not to be instantly gripped by _Bodyguard_. Make sure you start the series on an evening when you have no plans because, at just six episodes long, you’ll definitely be inclined to binge-watch. The show is thrilling, sexy and actually addresses some major issues. Plus, there’s more than enough topless Richard Madden for everyone.

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If you haven’t started watching _:a[Bridgerton]{href='https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv/streaming/bridgerton-cast/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ yet, this is your sign! Renewed for a fifth series following the release of series four earlier this year, this is the show that everyone’s watching. Don’t like your dramas too dramatic? Watch _Bridgerton_. A bit of a romantic? Watch _Bridgerton_. Want to watch a drama series filled with ridiculously attractive people? Watch _Bridgerton_.

The beautifully diverse show – which introduced us to now household names like Jonathan Bailey, Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Simone Ashley and Rege-Jean Page - follows a different member of the noble Bridgerton family each series as they look for love in early 19th century society.

Although _Bridgerton_ feels light-hearted, it’s actually critically acclaimed with numerous nominations over the years including several Primetime Emmy Awards, and a BAFTA Award.

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This powerful limited series was without a doubt one of the best dramas to appear on our screens in 2021 and for that we have Netflix to thank. Oh, and Margaret Qualley whose performance as a young mother struggling to provide for her daughter after leaving an abusive relationship was just phenomenal. In fact, the actress – whose real-life mum Andie McDowell plays her on-screen mum in _Maid_ – received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, a Critics Choice Television Award nomination, and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

The story is inspired by Stephanie Land’s memoir _:a[Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maid-Barack-Obamas-Summer-Reading/dp/140918739X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} to Survive_, and was adapted by Molly Smith Metzler with Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley serving as executive producers through their company LuckyChap Entertainment.

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Nothing seemed to grip public consciousness quite as much as _Orange Is The New Black_ did when it first aired on Netflix back in 2013.

Based on Piper Kerman’s memoir _:a[Orange Is The New Black: My Year In A Women’s Prison]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Orange-New-Black-Womens-Prison/dp/0349139865/ref=sr_1_1?tag=qtvchoice-21' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_ released in 2010, the story revolves around Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) as she is sentenced to 15 months in Litchfield Penitentiary – a minimum-security women’s prison in New York. The series not only deals with the interactions between the women in the prison – the show turned Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, Samira Wiley and Laverne Cox into household names – but also with the institutional problems of incarceration in America.

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