Criminal Record 2
Channel: Apple TV
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Criminal Record is a London crime thriller starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo.
The series touches on issues of race, institutional failure and the quest to find common ground in a polarised Britain, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs.
In Season 2, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker (Jumbo) and Daniel Hegarty (Capaldi) are forced into an uneasy alliance.
But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a far-right bomb plot in the heart of London.
This Is a Gardening Show
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Gardening, Documentary, Comedy
Zach Galifianakis digs into the world of gardening, interviewing curious kids and eccentric experts in a funny, oddball celebration of the food we eat.
Rather than positioning himself as an expert, Galifianakis approaches the subject with curiosity and self-effacing humour, admitting that his goal is to learn alongside the audience.
The series blends lighthearted comedy with a sincere appreciation for humans and nature.
Ultimately, This Is a Gardening Show is about the joy of connecting with the Earth and people.
Dr. Aarambhi
Channel: Star Khanya (DStv 160 / Openview 114)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Telenovela
Many women are made to believe that sacrifice is the ultimate solution to every problem — spending their lives nourishing everyone else and healing others' wounds, while quietly letting their own identity bleed out.
Dr. Aarambhi brings a new voice to the reclaiming of individuality with a dose of courage, second chances and self-worth.
This setback-to-comeback drama peels back the layers of love, marriage and ambition to reveal what it truly takes to restart one's life and begin healing from within.
Once a celebrated gold medallist and AIPMT topper, Dr. Aarambhi Balbir Chaudhary had a future brimming with promise.
Groomed into the 'ideal' daughter-in-law, mother and trophy wife, she is manipulated into believing that a woman's greatest virtue lies in dutifully erasing herself for others.
Her career ends even before it begins, while her husband, Dr. Vishwas, becomes the shining face of the family's legendary medical empire.
When life delivers a shattering setback, Aarambhi is forced to confront the cost of a life built on self-neglect in service of others.
But instead of breaking, she fights back — choosing to become the hero of her own story.
What follows is the unstoppable rise of a woman who transforms pain into power.
Her calling as a doctor becomes her refuge, her resistance, and her road to recovery.
Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Nature, Wildlife, Documentary
Journey into the "blue mountains" of the Nilgiris, India's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Over centuries, human influence has woven itself into the pattern of this intricately designed force of nature.
This is a land of sacred peaks and secret creatures, where humans and wildlife share the same wilderness.
Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness is a wildlife documentary that tells the story of the incredible beauty and biodiversity of the largest protected forest area in India.
Now undergoing rapid change driven by human activity, this new wilderness has adapted and thrived.
Black leopards, gaur, sloth bears and more unique species live amongst its tea garden and beyond.
Although The Nilgiris is in a constant state of change, it also shows nature's resilience and adaptability to survive the odds – if only we allow them the space to do so.
This is a story of hope, fragility and interconnected futures, where humans and wildlife live within blurred boundaries of a shared wilderness.
Sold Out on You
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama
A workaholic home shopping host heads to the countryside to get her show back on top, but a mysterious farmer shakes up her plans — and her heart.
A dreamy romcom filled with constant bickering between Matthew Lee, aka "Quail Lee," a farmer juggling multiple jobs; and Dam Ye-jin, a famous show host plagued by severe insomnia.
Watch their lives collide day and night in unexpected and hilarious ways.
Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders
Channel: Prime Video
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
From 1996 to 2011, Gilgo Beach, New York, became the haunting site where 11 bodies were discovered, their deaths shrouded in mystery for years with no suspects identified.
This chilling series unravels one of the most notorious criminal cases of our time, offering a comprehensive look at the investigation as new developments bring long-awaited answers closer into focus.
The series arrives amid a major development in the case, as the primary suspect, Rex Heuermann, recently pleaded guilty to the murders of seven women and to causing the death of Karen Vergata - crimes that spanned decades and remained unsolved for years.
His admission marks a significant turning point in a case that has long gripped the nation, bringing a measure of closure to victims' families while underscoring the complexities and investigative breakthroughs that ultimately led to his arrest.
Father Brown 10
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Drama, Period Drama, Mystery
The charming Father Brown returns for another gripping season to solve more mysteries in the sleepy Cotswold village of Kembleford.
Each episode sees the inimitable priest investigate a crime in his own particular way.
The year is now 1954 and Kembleford sees new faces join Father Brown's team of sleuths.
The dashing Chief Inspector Sullivan is back and proves a pleasant distraction for Mrs Devine, Father Brown's lively new Parish Secretary, while plucky new housekeeper Brenda helps the priest's crime solving.
With royal visits, kidnappings and notorious gangsters to contend with, Father Brown also faces his old adversary Flambeau who returns to Kembleford after being accused of murder.
Father Brown risks his own life to prove his innocence – but is his faith in Flambeau misplaced?
In the Season 10 premiere, "The Winds of Change": Father Brown discovers that a murderer is using Kembleford's new model village to plan their attacks.
He also needs to find a new secretary following Mrs McCarthy's departure.
Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary, Music
Singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson redefines what it means to be a country star in this documentary charting her journey from dreamer to Grammy winner.
Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool follows Wilson as she redefines what it means to be a modern country star, proving that staying true to yourself can lead to major success.
The film captures a pivotal moment in her career, exploring the country icon's personal journey and chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she captivates fans on stage across the country.