Monday night television leans heavily into drama, with the return of one of the most talked-about series of recent years and the conclusion of another that has quietly built a following. Alongside them, there is documentary, travel and true crime, offering a more varied evening than usual.
Euphoria returns on Sky Atlantic at 9pm with a time jump and higher stakes
Euphoria comes back after a long gap, and it does not pick up where it left off. Instead, the story moves forward five years, shifting the characters out of high school and into early adulthood.
That change alone alters the tone. What was once framed as teenage excess now sits in a more complicated adult context. Rue’s situation appears darker, Jules has moved into art school life, and Cassie and Nate’s relationship suggests a very different dynamic from earlier seasons.
Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney all return, now with significantly higher profiles than when the show began. That shift in star power adds weight, but also expectation. The series has always divided opinion, and there is little reason to expect this final run to soften its edges.
Miriam Margolyes offers something more reflective at 9pm on BBC Two
Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me begins as a simple podcast project and evolves into something more personal.
What emerges is less structured than a typical documentary, but arguably more revealing. Margolyes reflects on ageing, identity and how she is perceived, often with humour, occasionally with discomfort.
It feels unpolished in places, but that works in its favour. There is a sense that the camera is capturing something that was not entirely planned.
Great Japanese Railway Journeys starts at 6.30pm on BBC Two
Michael Portillo’s latest travel series heads to Japan, a setting that suits the format.
There are familiar elements, train journeys, cultural stops, light historical context, but the backdrop adds a different pace. High speed rail and densely packed cities contrast with quieter moments exploring food and local customs.
It is easy viewing, but still informative enough to hold attention.
Missed Call delivers a straightforward thriller at 9pm on Channel 5
Missed Call follows a well worn premise, a missing teenager abroad, an anxious parent at home, and a growing list of suspects.
Joanna Scanlan leads as the mother trying to piece things together, with Rupert Graves among the supporting cast. It does not attempt to reinvent the genre, but it understands what makes it work.
For viewers looking for something direct and plot driven, it fits the bill.
Charmain and the Prophet explores manipulation and belief at 10pm on BBC Two
This three part documentary begins with a deeply uncomfortable story.
It examines the relationship between a vulnerable woman and a charismatic preacher, gradually revealing a pattern of control and deception. Themes of faith, power and isolation run through it.
It is not easy viewing, but it is compelling, particularly in how it allows the story to unfold through those involved.
DTF St Louis concludes at 10.15pm on Sky Atlantic
DTF St Louis reaches its finale, bringing together its mix of dark comedy and murder mystery.
The show has balanced absurd humour with increasingly serious consequences, and the final episode is expected to resolve both the central crime and the more eccentric character threads.
It has been an unusual series, but one that has found its rhythm over time.
Watching from outside the UK
For viewers travelling or living abroad, accessing UK channels can become inconsistent, especially for live broadcasts and newly released episodes.
Services like Liberty Shield are often used to maintain access across different regions and devices. It does not solve every limitation, but it can make it easier to keep up with scheduled TV without relying on unreliable workarounds.
What to watch tonight
Euphoria is the headline return, particularly given the time jump and final season status.
Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me offers a quieter, more reflective alternative.
DTF St Louis provides closure for those who have followed its offbeat story.
It is a night that leans towards character driven television, with enough variety to suit different moods.