Two Weeks in August review – Jessica Raine is extraordinary in this exquisite look at a holiday from hell
Drugs, sex, scorpions, breakdowns … a summer trip in Greece goes diabolically wrong in the BBC’s immaculate new show that will give you a well-earned break from bad TV
Ponies review – Emilia Clarke’s joyful 70s spy thriller shouldn’t work … but it really does
This weirdly endearing show is a total mash-up of genres – espionage drama, buddy caper, retro movie. But that makes it a unique watch, with cracking chemistry and a lot of laughs
The Boroughs review – this witty, star-packed monster show could have been made by Spielberg
A retirement village Scooby gang of heroes take on a horrific creature in a series that is funny, tender, wise – and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed review – this totally bingeable thriller will glue you to your seat
Tatiana Maslany and Murray Bartlett are brilliant in this twisty drama about a woman being blackmailed by a camboy. It’s moreish, inventive – and there’s not a single weak link in the cast
Kylie review – this refreshingly raw, real encounter with pop royalty will move you to tears
This affecting anti-hagiography traces the ascent of a bona fide superstar, featuring interviews with Nick Cave, Dannii, Jason Donovan – and the icon herself making a shocking cancer revelation
Falling review – Jack Thorne’s religious romance is a god-awful mess
This tale of a nun and a priest’s forbidden romance has a stellar cast, but it’s odd from the very start – largely because Paapa Essiedu and Keeley Hawes don’t speak or act like adult human beings
The Dark Side of Married at First Sight review – there is enough awful detail here to fuel 1,000 more exposés
The allegations of rape and sexual assault in this documentary about the Channel 4 series are hugely troubling and revealing. Surely this is the end for MAFS?
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution review – behold … the world’s messiest breakup!
The charming historian looks at how the UK-US ‘special relationship’ led to divorce – via Franklin’s naked ‘air baths’ and his wild portrait of George III that gave every visitor an electric shock
Smoggie Queens review – TV that makes you feel part of a fabulous secret club
Phil Dunning’s proudly weird and queer sitcom is ridiculous in the best way. Some will find it completely baffling, but fans will class these antics as comedy gold
Nemesis review – a ridiculously entertaining cop show packed with stars of The Wire
This Netflix drama about a maverick cop crime-busting high-stakes heists might seem cliched at first – but it gets better and better by the minute. Hi Herc!
Wrestling With Trump review – the president gets an almighty smackdown!
In this punchy documentary, satirist Munya Chawawa steps into the ring to trash-talk Trump’s obsession with apeing the world of WrestleMania. The result? A bodyslam
Children of the Blitz review – wonderful, priceless television
The last survivors of the blitz share their stories to mark 85 years since it ended. It is a hugely moving film that is all too relevant today – but what a privilege it is to witness
