On TV tonight, Van Der Valk returns for its long-awaited second season on ITV, dark comedy-drama The Resort continues on Peacock on Sky and NOW, plus take a look at the future of the British monarchy as The Real Windsors begins on Channel 4. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss on TV tonight.
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What's on TV tonight
Our expert TV journalists have picked the best things on TV tonight...
Best TV shows on TV tonight
Van Der Valk season 2, 8 pm, ITV
The moody Dutch detective is back for some quite literally explosive drama! After a two-year gap since series one, Marc Warren (Hustle, Beecham House) reprises his role as blunt-speaking Commisaris Piet Van Der Valk who is solving more killings amind the canal-lined streets of Amsterdam. Tonight's opener sees Piet and Inspector Lucienne Hassell (All Creatures Great and Small's Maimie McCoy) investigate the murder of a woman found strung up on a wind farm. Plenty of intrigue, stunning scenery and an enigmatic new love interest for Van Der Valk called Lena (Dutch star Loes Haverkort) all add to the viewing pleasure!
★★★★ TL
The Resort, Peacock on Sky/NOW
There's trouble in paradise in Peacock's fast-paced holiday myster, The Resort. The eight-part dark comedy thriller centres on married couple Noah (The Good Place's William Jackson Harper) and Emma (Cristin Miloti), who decide to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with a trip to a stunning Mexican resort. It should be a relaxing chance to reconnect, but the getaway takes a sinister turn that puts their marriage to the test when the couple finds themselves embroiled in an unsolved mystery that took place 15 years before their arrival.
★★★ HD
The Real Windsors, 8 pm, Channel 4
As succession in the Royal House of Windsor draws ever nearer, this three-part documentary looks at the future of the British monarchy. Episode one, Queen of Steel, reflects on how Queen Elizabeth II has protected the Windsor brand with steely determination for 70 years - and 84 per cent of Britons agree she has done a good job. But with the prospect of three elderly or middle-aged male monarchs across the century to come, will the dynasty be able to adapt and appeal to future generations? ★★★★ MC
Best box set to watch on TV tonight
Neil Gaiman's sprawling comic book series has been described as "unfilmable" in the past, but Netflix has taken on the task by transforming his universe into this 10-part adaptation which is based on the first two arcs from the books. The Sandman tells the story of Morpheus — aka Dream — who rules over a realm known as The Dreaming, the fantasy world that awaits every single one of us as we dream.
Tom Sturridge leads the cast alongside a whole host of exciting British stars including Charles Dance, Gwendoline Christie, David Thewlis, Stephen Fry, Jenna Coleman and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
Best film to watch on TV tonight
Star Trek Beyond, Channel 4
Beyond is the 13th movie in the Star Trek franchise, and the third since JJ Abrams' 2009 reboot. In this latest installment (helmed by Fast and Furious director Justin Lin and co-written by Simon Pegg, who returns as Scotty) the USS Enterprise is subject to a surprise attack in deep space from lizard-like alien, Krall (Idris Elba) and crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet. There, Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of the crew must take on the deadly alien menace who hates the Federation.
Live Sport
- Commonwealth Games 2022, from 7.45 am, BBC One/Two/Three/iPlayer/Red Button
- Premier League, Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 1 pm (2 pm k-o), Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League/NOW
- Premier League, West Ham vs Manchester City, 4 pm (k-o 4.30 pm). Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League/NOW
If you watch just one thing on TV tonight...
Don't miss the return of Van Der Valk as the Dutch detective takes on a gruesome new case on ITV.
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Happy viewing!
