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In Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem, The Muppet Show’s house band are trying to record a new album, and they’re on raucously fun form — although Animal’s backstory may make you shed a tear, writes Lucy Mangan.

A new documentary about Michael J. Fox is an engaging and intimate window into the actor’s complex life, writes Mark Meszoros.

Apple TV+’s adaptation of a novel about a post-apocalyptic, bunker-dwelling civilisation provides an utterly fantastic, thrilling story. It builds its world meticulously — and packs plenty of punch, writes Lucy Mangan.

Utterly singular, consistently excellent, capable of anything it puts its mind to, this comedy-drama is one of the best things ever televised. Don’t let it end without giving it a try, pleads Stuart Heritage.

Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci and Priyanka Chopra Jones blast their way through this fun, zippy series from the Russo brothers. Just don’t take it too seriously, advises Joel Golby.

OH, isn’t it lovely to have a new David Attenborough series! Wild Isles offers an unparalleled look at the spectacular, miraculous and unique natural world of Britain and Ireland. It is a stunning portrait of breeding orcas, golden eagles, foxes and dormice; woodlands, meadows and rivers. Just beautiful. Something to be immensely proud of, something to nurture and to protect.

Broadcasting legend David Attenborough takes a lovely, unparalleled look at the majestic wildlife of the UK and Ireland. If anyone can stop its terrifying destruction, it is him, writes Rebecca Nicholson.

This funny, friendly series about a machine that reveals people’s true life potential will charm you into deep thinking, reckons Lucy Mangan.

Dark, hilarious series Beef sees a chance encounter send two strangers tumbling down a rabbit hole of revenge. It’s an early contender for the best-of-the-year lists, writes Joel Golby.

OH, isn’t it lovely to have a new David Attenborough series! Wild Isles offers an unparalleled look at the spectacular, miraculous and unique natural world of Britain and Ireland. It is a stunning portrait of breeding orcas, golden eagles, foxes and dormice; woodlands, meadows and rivers. Just beautiful. Something to be immensely proud of, something to nurture and to protect.

Dark, hilarious series Beef sees a chance encounter send two strangers tumbling down a rabbit hole of revenge. It’s an early contender for the best-of-the-year lists, writes Joel Golby.

You don’t want to ignore the buzz around Yellowjackets, writes Karl Puschmann.

In ‘The Last of Us’, Ashley Johnson gave Ellie life. Here’s why her casting was perfect, reports Alexandra Del Rosario.

Series three of the Emmy-winning Ted Lasso is phenomenally composed — everything just works. You can’t help but be drawn into it, no matter how much you hate its niceness, writes Joel Golby.

In Daisy Jones & The Six the stars sizzle with chemistry, the band shenanigans are fun and everyone and everything in it looks gorgeous — but it all just feels too slick and sanitary, writes Lucy Mangan.

The final season of the HBO show Succession opens next month. Writer Jesse Armstrong would like some of its characters to live on ‘‘in an allied world’’, but HBO’s boss may need some convincing. Vanessa Thorpe reports.

Apple TV+’s new retro-futuristic dramedy about a timeshare salesman for moon properties looks incredible, but is sorely lacking in comic performances, writes Leila Latif.

This series, the Netflix murder drama You tries to become a whodunnit that satirises the British class system. It’s no longer worth asking if it’s good or bad — just enjoy the rollercoaster, reckons Rebecca Nicholson.

The culture-clash comedy You People does its job of providing a fun escape. Why is that so hard to buy? Andrew Lawrence takes a closer look.

If you have a case of superhero fatigue, Koala Man might just be the break you need, writes Karl Puschmann.

The sequel to That ’70s Show very much takes an approach of ‘‘If it ain’t broke ...’’ As we revisit the Wisconsin basement, even new characters have the old ones’ traits, writes Lucy Mangan.

Martin Compston, Iain Glen and a deeply unsettling Mark Bonnar star in creepy thriller The Rig, set on an oil platform that is attacked by supernatural forces. You’ll have a gas, reckons Lucy Mangan.

The Witcher

Jack Ryan is all about pace — and so, as the ODT’s Hayden Meikle discovers, is an attempt to find out more about season three from two of its leading men.

In season 2 of Slow Horses, every scene has a finesse of quality or invention. Full of lovely comedy and espionage antics, it gives stars like Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas plenty to relish, writes Jack Seale.

The Disney+ revamp of ’80s movie Willow is a sassy, brisk coming-of-age caper. Then the lead actor appears, fantasy gubbins bogs the action down — and the comedy goes awry, writes Jack Seale.

Relationships go up in smoke in intriguing dramedy Fleishman is in Trouble reports Karl Puschmann.

’GUARDIANS of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ brings Kevin Bacon into the Marvel fold, teases new movie

From Tim Burton’s gothic direction to casting that is absolutely perfect (Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia!), this series focusing on the creepy clan’s daughter is an utter joy, writes Joel Golby.

Hugo Blick’s revelatory series is a gorgeous, glorious new take on the old west — a lawless land where no-one can hear you, or anyone in your way, scream, writes Lucy Mangan.