Not every show worthy of praise gets to share the same spotlight as Riverdale or Game of Thrones, so each week we go prospecting for the gems you may have missed.
We live in the era of Peak TV. Streaming services offer thousands of hours of quality content and everyone seems to be recommending you a new series to binge. Through all the noise, there’s no wonder some marvellous titles fly under the radar.
Here’s where we do our best to push them into the mainstream.
Every gem we've found
Gem Finder: A Discovery of Witches is a thrilling fantasy drama for vampire enthusiasts
A Discovery of Witches is so much more than middle-age Twilight. Read more…
Gem Finder: Based on a true story, Escape at Dannemora delivers some top-notch acting
Escape at Dannemora will reward your patience will some great action and a tense, detailed story. Read more…
Gem Finder: 3% is a riveting dystopian thriller from Brazil
How far would you be willing to go to live a perfect life? Read more…
Gem Finder: The Bold Type is a sweet and daring tale of friendship
The Bold Type is smart, compelling and surprisingly realistic. Read more…
Gem Finder: You’re the Worst doesn’t sugarcoat romance
These people may be the worst, but watching them navigate life and love is a delight. Read more…
Gem Finder: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow lives up to its grandiose title
The most underrated series in the Arrowverse keeps getting better. Read more…
Gem Finder: All American is one of the most promising new shows of the US autumn season
All American gives you a hero worth cheering for. Read more…
Gem Finder: Elite is Spain’s brilliant and soapy answer to Riverdale
Elite is an interesting combination of Gossip Girl, How to Get Away with Murder and Veronica Mars. Read more…
Gem Finder: Despite its wacky premise, Younger is a whole lot of fun
Younger is a charming sitcom about a woman in her 40s who tries to pass off as a 20-something. Read more…
Gem Finder: Starring Jim Carrey, Kidding is both heartbreaking and hilarious
Kidding might just be the saddest comedy on television. Read more…
Gem Finder: The Good Place is a heavenly comedy with plenty of twists
The Good Place is fun, colourful and incredibly clever. Read more…
Gem Finder: A Very English Scandal is packed with amazing performances
The show’s star appeal would be enough to sell the series. Thankfully, there’s more to A Very English Scandal than its impressive cast. Read more…
Gem Finder: Forever is a tender dramedy with a mind-bending twist
A great cast and a fresh spin on the marriage dramedy make Forever must-see television. Read more…
Gem Finder: Pose takes a fabulous and insightful look at 80s ballroom culture
Remarkable and revolutionary, Pose is must-see television. Read more…
Gem Finder: No Tomorrow is a charming rom-com that will give you all the feels
No Tomorrow is the perfect light binge to chill with after a stressful day. Read more…
Gem Finder: Parenthood is the TV equivalent of a heartfelt hug
Warm and engaging, Parenthood is the perfect show to binge-watch when you feel like everything is garbage. Read more…
Gem Finder: Looking for a fast-paced comedy to binge? We’ve got Great News for you
Besides delivering funny lines, Great News also takes the time to highlight the many obstacles faced by women in the modern workplace. Read more…
Gem Finder: Lovesick is an infectious comedy for hopeful romantics
Or, how a British series with a terrible name became a must-watch romantic comedy. Read more…
Gem Finder: Condor is a classic paranoid thriller for the modern age
If you were on the lookout for an engaging conspiracy thriller, look no further. Read more…
Gem Finder: Harlots is the provocative period drama that will both shock and delight you
The drama, following a brothel owner in 18th-century London, is equal parts jaw-dropping and emotional. Read more…
Gem Finder: Despite a low budget, Wynonna Earp is the sci-fi western you need in your life
Wynonna Earp has a lower budget than other sci-fi shows, but more than makes up for that in charm and clever storytelling. Read more…
Gem Finder: Killing Eve is a dazzling spy thriller that will catch you by surprise
Killing Eve is one of the best shows of 2018 and is available to stream for free on ABC iview. Read more…
Gem Finder: Sharp Objects is a slow burn that will keep you on a knife edge
There’s a lot of hype surrounding HBO’s new miniseries Sharp Objects, starring Amy Adams. We’re happy to report that it’s well-deserved. Read more…
Gem Finder: Have you heard the good word of Jesse Custer?
Currently in its third season, Preacher is constantly testing the limits of what it can get away with. Read more…
Gem Finder: The Looming Tower is a gripping drama about a deadly rivalry between the CIA and FBI
The Looming Tower is a tense docudrama that focuses on the rivalry between the CIA and FBI in the months leading up to the 9/11 disaster. Read more…
Gem Finder: Champions is the inclusive sitcom you will binge in one glorious sitting
Make room on your watch-list for Champions, a show centering on a witty and eccentric teenager you’ll fall in love with immediately. Read more…
Gem Finder: Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, available to stream on YouTube Red, pokes fun at everything from its platform to its silly format, all to great success. Read more…
Gem Finder: The Magicians is so much more than just Harry Potter for adults
The Magicians is whimsical and darkly funny, but doesn’t shy away from pulling off emotional moments and burdening its characters with realistic struggles. Read more…
Gem Finder: Vida is a provocative Latino drama you can binge in one afternoon
This new series streaming on Stan offers excellent socio-political commentary and riveting family drama. Read more…
Gem Finder: Happy! Is the most bonkers show you’ll binge this year
Wondering what kind of show is based on the relationship between a disgraced ex-cop and a winged unicorn? Be prepared for the unlikely when you watch Happy! Read more…
Gem Finder: Cobra Kai is the best sequel we didn’t know we wanted
This YouTube Red original follows Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka in the present day and offers Karate Kid fans so much more than throwbacks. Read more…
Gem Finder: Catastrophe drops hard truths without being too preachy
Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney (and a little dash of Carrie Fisher) shine in this all-too-short sitcom. Read more…
Gem Finder: The Good Fight
This week’s hidden gem is the excellent legal drama The Good Fight. Read more…
Gem Finder: One Day at a Time
This week's hidden streaming gem is the saccharine-sweet family sitcom and Netflix original production, One Day at Time. Read more…
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