Tired of juggling endless subscriptions just to get your drama fix? We totally feel that. That’s why we’ve pulled together some of the best premium shows you can now stream on Freely! No monthly bills, no sneaky catches, just brilliant TV.
From cult classics like The X Files and Lost to fresh hits like Renegade Nell, these shows are just waiting for you to hit play. Get ready for binge sessions packed with twists, thrills, and all the drama you crave—here’s your ultimate Freely line-up of premium drama—streaming free on top UK channels.
Renegade Nell
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅87%
Stream on ITVX
Renegade Nell is a fun, fast-paced 18th-century adventure about Nell Jackson, who gets framed for murder and has to go on the run with her sisters. With a cheeky magical sprite named Billy Blind by her side, she uncovers a dark plot threatening the queen! This period drama offers plentyyyyy of action and surprises to keep you hooked right from the start!
Swimming with Sharks
Stream on STV Player
When a bright-eyed intern lands a job at a powerful Hollywood studio, she quickly realises the real drama is happening off-screen. In Swimming with Sharks, power plays, secrets, and ambition swirl around her as she navigates a world where trust is rare and success comes at a price. Starring Kiernan Shipka, Diane Kruger and Donald Sutherland.
Murder at the End of the World
Stream on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅89%
When a tech billionaire invites a group of unconventional minds to a secluded Arctic retreat, things take a deadly turn after one guest is found dead. Murder at the End of the World follows Darby Hart (Emma Corrin), an amateur sleuth and hacker, as she races to unravel the mystery before the killer takes another life. This is a murder mystery with a modern edge!
The X Files
Stream on Channel 4
FBI agents Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) are on a mission to solve the unexplained — from alien abductions to strange creatures and secret government cover-ups. With one a believer and the other a sceptic, they’re the perfect pair to tackle the weirdest cases around. Creepy, clever, and totally iconic.
Suits
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅91%
Suits follows Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant but unlicensed lawyer, and Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a top New York attorney, as they navigate high-stakes cases and office politics at a prestigious law firm. Full of laughs, sharp wit, a few rather big lies and a lotttt of banter, if you love American dramas this should go straight to the top of your watch-list!
Lost
Stream on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅86%
A plane crashes on a remote island, leaving a group of strangers to band together and figure out how to survive — but the island has secrets of its own... Strange signals, hidden bunkers, and eerie coincidences hint at a much bigger mystery unfolding around them. Lost blends survival drama with mind-bending twists for a truly unforgettable watch. Starring Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Terry O’Quinn, Josh Holloway, Naveen Andrews.
Ranked as the 3rd most streamed show in the UK in 2024, make you sure you catch Lost whilst it’s freeeeeeeeeee!
Little Fires Everywhere
Stream on Channel 4
Get ready for a rollercoaster of secrets, twists, and family drama in Little Fires Everywhere. Set in a cute suburban town that’s anything but perfect, the Richardson family’s world is turned upside down when a mysterious mother and daughter move in. Secrets about motherhood, race, and class come to light, sparking conflicts that change everyone forever… Starring Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Joshua Jackson.
Ragdoll
Stream on BBC iPlayer and U
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅92%
Ragdoll throws you right into the middle of a chilling case involving a shocking discovery that has detectives scrambling for answers. DS Nathan Rose (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) and his crew are on the hunt, but the deeper they dig, the darker and crazier things get. With its sinister and twisted storyline, it’s pretty compelling if you’re a crime lover!
The Good Wife
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅93%
Stream on 5
This juicy drama follows Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies), a devoted political wife ,whose entire life is thrown into disarray after a public scandal involving her husband. She soon returns to her career as a junior litigator, proving herself in a cutthroat Chicago law firm, all while navigating the mess her husband left behind! Looking for more info?
The Family
Stream on STV Player
Joan Allen leads the charge as the sharp and ambitious mayor of Red Pines, Maine. Just as she announces her run for governor, her son Adam (Liam James) — who vanished ten years ago — suddenly reappears. But as questions swirl about where he’s been and whether he’s really who he claims to be, the cracks in the family (and political) façade start to show. One twist leads to another in this juicy mystery that’ll keep you guessing rightttt to the very end. Want to find out more?
Dexter
Stream on 5
By day, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is a forensic blood platter anaylist for the Miami police. But by night, he’s a strategic serial killer — but only of those who deserve it (of course). Full of twists, turns and many moral grey areas, Dexter is a crime thriller with a killer hook (literally) anddd one of the most unforgettable lead characters on TV!
Rabbit Hole
Stream on ITVX
Rabbit Hole dives into the high-stakes world of John (Kiefer Sutherland), a tech CEO whose life unravels after a devastating tragedy. As secrets surface and trust shatters, John must navigate a web of lies and danger to protect his family.
Alias
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅86%
Stream on Channel 4
Alias follows Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner), a double agent juggling secret missions with her complicated personal life. As she uncovers shadowy conspiracies and battles dangerous enemies, Sydney’s world is full of twists, high stakes, and plenty of drama. This action-packed spy drama is a must for anyone who loves suspense and strong characters!
The Consultant
Stream on ITVX
The Consultant is a dark comic thriller series starring Christoph Waltz as a mysterious advisor hired to improve a struggling tech company. When he arrives, nothing is quite as it seems, and the office quickly turns into a tense game of power and survival.
Suspicion
Stream on ITVX and STV Player
Suspicion sees the dramatic kidnapping of a prominent CEO’s son from a New York hotel. In London, five seemingly unconnected Brits are suddenly named as suspects, and their lives are turned upside down. With international pressure mounting and the truth tangled in secrets and lies, each of them must prove their innocence before time runs out. Starring Uma Thurman, Kunal Nayyar, Elizabeth Henstridge and Elyes Gabel.
Shardlake
Stream on ITVX and STV Player
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅81%
Set in Tudor England during the reign of Henry VIII, Shardlake follows lawyer Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) as he’s sent to investigate a suspicious death at a remote monastery. What starts as a quiet inquiry quickly turns into a dangerous mission filled with political intrigue, deadly secrets, and religious unrest. Starring Sean Bean and Anthony Boyle. And if you can't get enough Sean Bean, we've got you!
Nurses
Stream on STV Player
Follow five rookie nurses as they jump headfirst into life on the hospital front line, balancing high-stakes emergencies with their own messy personal lives. Nurses mixes real emotion, everyday drama, and a sprinkle of chaos as these fresh grads learn what it really means to care for their patients and each other.
KIN
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅89%
Loyalty, power, and family collide in KIN, a gripping crime saga where the Kinsella clan fights to protect their turf in Dublin’s gritty streets. As old rivalries hit a breaking point and trust is tested, every move could be the one that breaks them. Starring Clare Dunn, Aidan Gillen, Emmett J. Scanlan and Charlie Cox.
Quantico
Stream now on 5
A group of young FBI recruits at the Quantico training academy quickly find themselves caught up in a high-stakes game of trust and betrayal when a terrorist attack shakes the nation. Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) must navigate suspicion and secrets to clear her name and stop the real threat. Full of suspense, twists, and plentyyy of action, Quantico will keep you guessing episode after episode!
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