Sugar arrives with a mix of new and familiar faces every week on Disney+
The weekly lineup is busy, yet the goal stays clear: five fresh picks stand out amid a varied, intriguing slate. The mood across the roster is optimistic, with the belief that a diverse collection can keep audiences engaged season after season. This approach resonates particularly with viewers in Canada and the United States who crave both bite-sized thrillers and deeper, character-driven stories.
Sugar (Disney+, Wednesday)
Following work on digital urban legends and true crime formats, the creator behind Channel Zero, Nick Antosca, presses further into real life crime inspiration with Candy, a miniseries drawn from true events. The focus centers on Candy Montgomery, played by Jessica Biel, who faced allegations tied to the 1980 Texas attack. The storytelling benefits from collaboration with Robin Veith, whose Emmy-nominated work on Mad Men informs the refined, character-driven tension. The series blends intimate character study with procedural momentum, inviting viewers to examine motive, consequence, and the ethical gray zones where ordinary lives collide with sensational headlines.
Spiral (AMC, Thursday)
High-quality international drama often lands later as distribution models shift, yet Espiral, the Spanish title for Engrenages, stands as a landmark French series that finally found its rhythm abroad. The show charts a busy Parisian justice system through the perspective of a young prosecutor, supported by a determined police chief, a sharp-witted investigating judge, and a dedicated lawyer. The ensemble delivers a taut, multi-layered examination of crime, accountability, and the personal costs of enforcing the law. The creative team, including Alexandra Clert and Guy-Patrick Saada, builds a world where each case peels back another layer of the city’s intricate machinery.
Holy Family (Netflix, Friday)
In a neighborhood where secrets cling to every doorway, a tight-knit circle of neighbors and a mother navigate shifts in trust. The past resurfaces, testing loyalties and reshaping friendships. The series broadens its lens to explore family dynamics and brings a thoughtful portrayal of representation, delivering intensity without redundancy. The creative force behind this contemporary drama keeps pushing boundaries, weaving unresolved histories with present-day relationships in a way that hooks viewers episode after episode.
Shantaram (Apple TV+, Friday)
Charlie Hunnam returns to screens in a narrative charged with existential travel, adapted from a best-selling novel. The series follows Lin Ford, an Australian prisoner navigating Bombay in search of a rebuilt sense of self. The journey blends pulse-pounding action with inner transformation, presenting a protagonist who faces external danger and inner conflict. The globe-spanning storyline invites audiences to watch a man redefine his destiny as he encounters new communities, allies, and adversaries along the way.
Watchman (Netflix, Friday)
After a season that left a memorable mark with a dark, true-crime atmosphere, the brand-new thriller Vigilante returns with a premise inspired by real events. A married couple moves into their dream home in New Jersey, only to be stalked by a mysterious figure who sends ominous notes. Tension grows as the couple confronts fear, safety, and the unsettling possibility that danger sits closer than expected. The series crafts a lean, home-invasion narrative with the suspenseful energy fans crave, aiming to become a modern staple in its genre.