What We’re Watching: Our Top 5 Shows Right Now
Fresh picks. Bold worlds. Stories worth getting lost in.
Every week, we dive into the stories that pull us in, shake us up, or remind us why we love great television in the first place. Here are the five shows sitting at the top of our watchlist — each one earning its spot for very different reasons.
Welcome to Derry
Synopsis: A chilling prequel set in Stephen King’s universe, this series pulls back the curtain on the origins of the town that birthed Pennywise — and the generational trauma lurking under its smiling surface.
Mini Review: Four episodes in, and it’s already a masterclass in slow-burn dread. The atmosphere feels lived in, the performances land, and the world-building expands the IT mythology without leaning on nostalgia as a crutch.
Recommendation: If you love rich character work wrapped in creeping unease, get in now before the cultural conversation spikes.
Mayor of Kingstown
Synopsis: Jeremy Renner anchors this gritty crime thriller about a family navigating the power vacuum at the center of a prison town’s politics and its violent ecosystem.
Mini Review: It hits that Taylor Sheridan sweet spot — tough people, tougher choices, and a world where every decision has consequences. Renner is phenomenal, and the writing pulls no punches.
Recommendation: Perfect for fans of grounded intensity and morally gray storytelling.
Landman
Synopsis: A drama set amidst the high-stakes chaos of the West Texas oil boom, where fortunes rise and fall rapidly.
Mini Review: Sheridan once again proves he knows how to create tension around both industry and people. This one combines corporate warfare with personal fallout, giving it an addictive, premium-cable vibe.
Recommendation: If you loved Yellowstone but want something more contemporary and cutthroat, start binging.
Beast in Me
Synopsis: A dark, character-driven thriller unraveling the psychological weight of grief, obsession, and the monsters we carry inside.
Mini Review: It’s beautifully shot and emotionally heavy — the kind of series that gets under your skin. Performances are layered, and the writing rewards patient viewers.
Recommendation: Ideal for anyone craving prestige adult drama and emotional complexity.
Fallout
Synopsis: Based on the iconic video game series, Fallout drops us into a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of retro-futuristic Americana, brutal humor, and mutated chaos.
Mini Review: This show should not work as well as it does — but it nails the tone. Stylish, funny, vicious, and loaded with world-building. Walton Goggins steals every scene he’s in.
Recommendation: For gamers, sci-fi fans, or anyone who loves their dystopia with personality and punch.
Final Word
From eerie prequels to political thrillers, prestige dramas to wasteland chaos, this lineup hits every corner of the storytelling map. Whether you’re searching for your next obsession or just stacking your weekend queue, these five are absolutely worth your time.