The best new TV shows to stream this week – from Pam & Tommy to Reacher

STUCK for things to watch on Netflix and co? Well, then look no further. The Celeb Report has got you covered with all the best new TV shows coming to your screens.

From the eagerly anticipated fourth season of Ozark to the chilling and creepy Archive 81, there’s no shortage of shows to binge-watch until your heart’s content.

Pam & Tommy (Disney+)



Pam & Tommy will focus on the pairs private honeymoon sex tape that was stolen in 1995

Intimate videos of themselves leaking onto the internet is par for the course among certain celebs these days.

But when Pamela Anderson and her then-husband Tommy Lee’s private honeymoon sex tape was stolen in 1995 and made public, it was scandalous, scurrilous, headline-dominating news.

That infamous incident provides the backstory for this eagerly-awaited eight-part biographical drama.

The series stars Lily James as the Baywatch bombshell and Sebastian Stan as her Mötley Crüe drummer beau – and charts the couple’s whirlwind relationship, tumultuous marriage and the fallout from the tape’s release.

Available to watch from Wednesday, February 2.

Suspicion (Apple TV+)



Four ordinary Brits are accused of kidnapping the son of a prominent US media mogul

When the son of a prominent American businesswoman is abducted by a mysterious gang wearing Royal Family masks, the FBI point the finger at a group of Brits.

But are this seemingly unconnected bunch – which includes wannabe computer expert Aadesh, Oxford lecturer Tara and bride-to-be Natalie – really responsible, or are there darker forces at play?

So begins a thrilling cat-and-mouse game as the accused attempt to prove their innocence – or perhaps hide their guilt.

Based on cult Israeli thriller False Flag, this Atlantic-hopping eight-part series is every bit as riveting and addictive as you might hope.

Available to watch from Friday, February 4.

Station Eleven (Starzplay)

Unless you’ve been living under the sea with zero phone reception for the last couple of years, it won’t require a great deal of imagination to get a handle on the set-up of this epic post-apocalyptic drama.

The world as we know it has been turned upside down thanks to a devastating flu pandemic that’s killed billions and left civilisation shattered.

Two decades later, actress Kirsten is part of a wandering troupe of performers called the Travelling Symphony, that perform Shakespeare in an effort to keep civilisation alive.

But an encounter with a strange and enigmatic drifter soon takes Kirsten on a dangerous and potentially deadly journey.

Available to watch from Sunday, February 6.

Reacher (Amazon Prime)

Former US army major Jack Reacher smashes his way onto the small screen next week for a suspenseful, high-octane eight-part series.

Recently discharged from the army, Reacher takes a trip to the seemingly sleepy town of Margrave in Georgia.

But before he’s even able to sample the delights of the local peach pie, the silent but violent military police detective finds himself caught up in a mysterious murder case.

And it’s a case that, within days, turns heartbreakingly personal.

Available to watch from Friday, February 4.

Phat Tuesdays (Amazon Prime)

Back in the ’90s, comedian Guy Torry started a revolution – determined and trail-blazing, Guy overcame all manner of obstacles to launch an all-black comedy night.

The evening – dubbed Phat Tuesdays – was a hit and would go on to help launch the careers of some of the most famous black comedians in the industry today.

The story of Phat Tuesdays is told in this hilarious and powerful three-part series, which boasts brilliant contributions from Torry himself.

The show will also feature Tiffany Haddish, Dave Chapelle, Regina King, Snoop Dogg, JB Smoove, Chris Tucker and many more.

Available to watch from Friday, February 4.

Lazy Susan (BBC3 & iPlayer)

Sketch shows have fallen out of fashion in recent times but Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Freya Parker and Celeste Dring are on a mission to make us fall in love with them all over again.

Their smart new four-part series shines a light on the more ridiculous sides of modern life, introducing a treasure trove of laughable yet loveable characters, including two over-enthusiastic DJs and Megan and Michaela.

Features a fab supporting cast that includes the likes of James Acaster, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ellie Kendrick.

Available to watch from Tuesday, February 1.

Ozark (Netflix)

Fans had to wait a long time for Ozark to return and to find out what’s going to happen to the money-laundering, law-breaking, gangster-enabling Byrde family.

Although they’ll have to wait a little while longer to discover their ultimate fate – this final season is split into two halves, the second of which will land at a later date.

There’s still more than enough going on with Marty, Wendy, their disillusioned kids and the scary Navarro cartel to keep us superglued to our screens.

Archive 81 (Netflix)

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to bingeable horror series on Netflix, but this new eight-part show jumped straight to the top of the pile when it landed last month.

Archivist Dan Turner has been hired by a shadowy firm to restore videotapes from 1994 that were damaged by a terrible fire.

It isn’t long, however, before he finds himself being drawn into a terrifying mystery involving the original director of the footage, Melody and a demonic cult.

Menacing, eerie and filled with continuous shocks and surprises, it’s a satisfyingly scary treat.

The Alpinist (Sky On Demand & NOW)

If you have a fear of heights, this staggering feature-length documentary probably isn’t for you.

It follows Canadian climber Marc-André Leclerc, a fearless and reclusive 23-year-old who lives for the thrill of making seemingly impossible solo ascents of some of the world’s most forbidding mountains.

Using drones and hand-held cameras, filmmaker Peter Mortimer attempts to keep up with maverick Marc-André, as he takes on dizzying climbs, often with barely any preparation.

Be warned, though, this is not a story with a happy ending.

Despite that, it’s impossible not to be floored by Marc-André’s almost superhuman talent and lust for adventure.

Rules Of The Game (BBC iPlayer)

Any drama starring Maxine Peake is worth a watch and this four-parter is no different. Maxine plays Sam, the ruthless boss of a sportswear company that appears seeped in a culture of sexual misconduct, drinking and drugs.

Ready to turn a blind eye to what’s going on around her, Sam finds herself in trouble with the police after the suspicious death of an employee.

Okay, a toxic workplace might not sound like the most exciting of settings for a psychological thriller but as a modern take on a well-worn genre, this is intriguing stuff.

Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania (Amazon Prime Video)

Film franchises tend to be flagging by the fourth instalment, but the ever-popular Hotel Transylvania continues to deliver its enjoyably silly spooky thrills.

Dracula, Mavis and the crew find themselves turned into humans by Van Helsing’s remarkable new invention.

But when the device has the opposite effect on Johnny, transforming him into a monster – and then breaks – the gang must travel to South America to find a crystal that will help turn them back to normal.