WHAT TO WATCH 18-24 October
- Elliot Gonzalez
- Oct 17
- 3 min read
Brookside is BACK!
This week's best telly includes the return of Brookside for a special crossover episode with Hollyoaks, as well as new dramas, The Forsytes on 5 and Harlan Coben's Lazarus on Prime Video.
Elsewhere, The Kardashians returns for its seventh season, and Netflix's hit comedy drama Nobody Wants This is back for a second series.
Here are 5 TV shows you can't miss this week...
1
BRAND NEW DRAMA
THE FORSYTES
Monday 20th October at 9pm on 5
5's new period drama, The Forsytes, chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy late Victorian stockbroking family, whose generations are torn between tradition and self-sacrifice, versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love.
Family stability is threatened by two chance encounters for rival cousins, Jolyon and Soames, throwing their previously steady lives into disarray. Married Jolyon contends with the reappearance of his former lover, Louisa, a lady’s maid-turned-dressmaker, while daughter June falls for a penniless architect.
Soames, meanwhile, is enchanted by the beautiful and free-spirited dancer Irene. And all must decide whether to be ruled by the head or the heart.
6 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
STREAM ON 5
2
BRAND NEW DRAMA
HARLAN COBEN'S LAZARUS
Wednesday 22nd October on Prime Video
Based on an original story idea and written by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst, Lazarus follows a man, played by Sam Claflin, who returns home after his father's suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can't be explained.
He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father's death and his sister's murder 25 years ago.
Harlan Coben's Lazarus also stars Bill Nighy as the father who died by suicide, Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus, David Fynn as Seth McGovern, Karla Crome as Bella Catton, and Kate Ashfield as Detective Alison Brown.
6 EPISODES
STREAM ON PRIME VIDEO ALL EPISODES AVAILABLE
3
CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH HOLLYOAKS
BROOKSIDE
Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm and 10.05pm on E4
To celebrate Hollyoaks' 30th anniversary, Brookside is back for a special crossover episode, because as Donny getscloser to uncovering the criminal gang, a home truth startles him and he calls on his taxi driver pal ‘Benny’ to help, and ignores his old pal’s warning and heads to Brookside Close.
The taxi pulls up in ‘the close’ and Donny gets out. As Brookside matriarch Sheila Grant greets Donny it’s clear that she is very unhappy and not afraid to say so!
4
RETURNING REALITY TV
THE KARDASHIANS
Thursday 23rd October on Disney+
The Kardashians returns for its seventh season as Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie dive headfirst into the drama, the hustle, and the heart.
They must revisit their past as they chase passions that push them further than ever before. Through unforgettable moments and deeply personal challenges, the family continues to evolve and redefine their legacy.
10 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
STREAM ON DISNEY+
5
RETURNING COMEDY DRAMA
NOBODY WANTS THIS
Thursday 23rd October on Netflix
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody return this week for a second season of hit comedy drama Nobody Wants This, and the last time we saw agnostic podcast host Joanne and unconventional (hot) rabbi Noah, their unmatched chemistry surprised everyone in their lives, including her sister Morgan, his brother Sasha, sister-in-law Esther, and even themselves.
Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart. Now, they're back and fully committed to merging their lives and loved ones together. But their differences still exist and can't be ignored.
The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.
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