The BBC gets all the good press, but British television fans know that Acorn TV has some of the best content the United Kingdom has to offer.
The streamer has been killing it in 2026, and its May programming slate promises even more binge-worthy shows for you to watch.
You’re Killing Me is a rare Acorn TV series set in America, with an American star, Brooke Shields, leading the cast.
The mystery series Summerwater is set in Scotland, and its gloomy atmosphere is perfect for a narrative that involves desperate, unhappy people driven to extreme behavior.
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