Christmas may be over but that doesn't mean you can't curl up on the sofa with the remote control in your hand. If that sounds like fun, here are the best on demand shows to watch this week
The World According To Jeff Goldblum, Disney + (from January 19)
The eccentric actor is always good value. Whether he's starring in blockbuster movies such as Jurassic Park or Independence Day, or appearing as himself in his own series, he's never less than completely watchable. Now he's back in more episodes of his weird but wonderful show in which he investigates a wide variety of subjects. On Goldblum's list this time are puzzles, birthdays, backyards, tiny things and motorcycles. Along the way, he'll meet up with experts in each topic, some of whom are almost as quirky as the actor himself, while others are simply passionate fans or brilliant at what they do. Even if you think you're not interested in the subject itself, there's always the sight of Goldblum himself to enjoy.
Ozark, Netflix (from January 21)
All good things must come to an end so, sadly, we're about to say farewell to the Byrdes - the fourth run of the acclaimed drama will be its last. However, Netflix is spinning it out a little by splitting the 14-part series in half, with the first batch heading our way this week. Unfortunately, we'll be missing three key faces this time around - Helen, Ben and Sue, who have all been murdered, but the central pairing of Marty and Wendy (Jason Bateman and Laura Linney) remains intact. At least for now... Those in the know are not giving anything away about what fans are going to see, although Bateman, during an appearance on The Tonight Show, told host Jimmy Fallon that the ending is a satisfying one. Here's hoping he's right.
As We See It, Amazon Prime (from January 21)
US TV executive Jason Katims has been behind some wonderful series over the past 25 years - he's the creator of Roswell, Fridayday Night Lights and Rise. However, his latest project could be his most important yet. As We See It is inspired by the Israeli drama On the Spectrum and focuses on three autistic flatmates. One of Katims's previous projects, Parenthood, featured a character inspired by his own son, who has Asperger's, so it's sure to be a series very close to his heart. Rick Glassman, Albert Rutecki and Sue Ann Pien play Jack, Harrison and Violet, who are all trying to find work, make Fridayends and fall in love. Each episode shows the world through their eyes, helping viewers understand what it's like to be on the spectrum.
A Hero, Amazon Prime (from January 21)
Tipped to receive an Oscar nomination, this Iranian drama has been gaining word-of-mouth approval since it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last summer, where it tied for the Grand Prix award. Directed by acclaimed auteur Ashgar Farhadi, it focuses on Rahim (Amir Jadidi), who is behind bars due to an unpaid debt. While on a two-day release, he thinks he may have come up with a way to get the creditor off his back, and tries to convince him to retract his complaint. However, what seems like a foolproof idea soon spirals out of control thanks to interference from keyboard warriors on social media. Farhadi's tale aims to highlight issues caused by media manipulation, not just in Iran, but in the wider world.
Servant, Apple TV+ (from January 21)
It may be set in the US and be backed by executive producer M Night Shyamalan, but there's a distinctly British flavour to this acclaimed psychological horror series, which is returning for its third run. It was created by Tony Bagsallop, who cut his teeth writing for Children's Ward, Casualty and EastEnders before penning What Remains, Inside Men and To the Ends Of The Earth; he also created Hotel Babylon. For the uninitiated, Servant focuses on a Philadelphia couple struggling to save their marriage in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy. The rifts in their union allow a dangerous force to enter their home. Apart from a tense trailer, few details have been released about the latest run – but we can expect nail-biting tension throughout. A fourth and final season is now in the pipeline.
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