What To Watch W/C Monday 20th October

This week’s watchlist has something for everyone …

From real-life stories and powerful documentaries to thrillers, dramas, and sports films.

Highlights include Union Black, a powerful exploration of identity within Black British communities; Waves, a haunting family drama of love and redemption; and Imaginary, a chilling horror flick that redefines childhood fears.

Here’s what to stream, binge, or tune into this week …

Fresh Cuts: Union Black: African and Caribbean Brits: From Culture Clash to Unit – Monday 20th October @ 11:40pm | ITV

Directed by Sebastian Whyte, featuring Richard Blackwood, Llewella Gideon, ENNY, Afua Hirsch, Jazzie B (Soul II Soul), Travis Jay, KG tha Comedian, Eddie Kadi, Vanessa Kingori, Ola Labib, Slim, Wretch 32, and Curtis Walker, this witty, heartfelt documentary explores the relationship between Black African and Caribbean communities in the UK. From stereotypes and rivalries to solidarity and shared pride, it’s a candid, funny and sometimes uncomfortable look at the evolving identity of Black Britain.

The Forsytes – Monday 20th October | Channel 5

Sticklers for tradition and status, the older Forsytes prize duty and reputation above all else, whilst the younger members rail against the rigidity of family expectations.

The question of who will take over the family firm puts Soames Forsyte and his cousin Jolyon in conflict just as their lives are turned upside down by the arrival of two remarkable women.

With Issey King, Nia Ashi and Owen Igiehon.

Imaginary – Tuesday 21st October | Netflix

When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister.

As Alice’s behaviour becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.
Starring DeWanda Wise

Shooting Stars – Wednesday 22nd October | Netflix

Based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger.

In the 1990s, a young LeBron James and his three best friends, Lil Dru, Willie McGee and Sian Cotton called themselves the “Fab Four,” after the famed Michigan Wolverines’ “Fab Five” of that era. From the moment we meet them, we realise this group of friends, under the guidance of coach Dru Joyce, is connected by more than basketball.

So, when the coach at the top basketball school in their district threatens to separate them by putting Lil Dru on junior varsity, the Fab Four decide to switch schools to be able to play varsity together, joining the team at a predominantly white Catholic school instead. The community takes this as an insult, but the boys’ dedication to each other is more important than anything else.

With their new coach, a disgraced former college coach seeking redemption of his own, the boys, along with former rival and new teammate Romeo Travis, will face battles not only on the court but in real life, in their quest to become national champs, and will rediscover that what matters most about the game is the people playing beside you.

Staaring Marquis Mookie Cook, Caleb McLaughlin, Wood Harris, Avery Serell Wills Jr., Khalil Everage, Katlyn Nichol, Natalie Paul, Algee Smith & more.

HARLAN COBEN’S Lazarus – Wednesday 22nd October | Prime Video

A forensic psychologist investigates cold case murders after returning to his family home following the death of his father.

With Karla Crome and Leni Zieglmeier, Cal-I Jonel, Misha Duncan-Barry & more.

Behind the camera: Costume designer, Ruka Johnson.

Waves – Wednesday 22nd October @ 12am | BBC Three

Follows Tyler Williams, a popular high school athlete hiding a severe shoulder injury and battling pressure from his overbearing father. When his girlfriend reveals she’s pregnant, a series of emotional breakdowns and poor choices lead to a tragic, violent act that changes their lives forever. As Tyler faces the consequences, his younger sister Emily begins her own journey of healing. Through a new relationship and family reconciliation, she learns to navigate grief, guilt, and forgiveness. A deeply emotional story about love, loss, and redemption, Waves explores how families endure and evolve in the aftermath of tragedy.

Starring Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Renée Elise Goldsberry.

A House Of Dynamite – Friday 24th October | Netflix

When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

Starring Idris Elba, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram and Gbenga Akinnagbe.

Mayor of Kingstown: Season 4 – Sunday 26th October | Paramount+

New forces converge on Kingstown to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling Mike McLusky to fight to protect his own.

Starring Lennie James, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Michael Beach & more