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You (Netflix, available now)

When series one dropped last year, it soon developed a firm fan base. The plot was simple enough: it centred on a charming bookstore manager who was obsessed with an aspiring writer. He went to extreme measures to insert himself into her life. That awkward crush soon became something more sinister as the antagonist started using social media, the internet and every tool at his disposal to get closer to her. And if anyone stood between him and the object of his obsession, they were removed as soon as possible. With a fine cast including Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, and Shay Mitchell, the saga created by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble made for compelling viewing. Now this second run should win over a new wave of fans.

The Neighbour (Netflix, from Tue)

Some critics like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese have alluded to the fact the superhero’s days are numbered, but given the fact shows such as Watchmen and The Boys have given us some of the best TV drama of the year suggests that may not be accurate. If you’re also a bit bored of the same old superhero shenanigans from the Marvel and DC stable, then this offering inspired by Santiago Garcia and Pepo Perez’s comic El Vecino may be just the breath of fresh air you’re looking for. It concerns Javier, a thirtysomething struggling to handle adulthood and his girlfriend. However his life suddenly changes when he receives the powers of a superhero.

Go! Go! Cory Carson (Netflix, from Tue)

If you’re suffering from winter blues then this show should help ease them; there’s so many primary colours, you may need to lie down for a bit while the kids soak up the visually striking adventures. Based on the

Doom Patrol

(StarzPlay, from Thu) toy line Go! Go! Smart Wheels, it follows kid car Cory Carson on his adventures around the winding roads of childhood in Bumperton Hills. There are times when it’s hard to hide the fact it looks like a glorified advert for a bunch of toys, but of course anklebiters probably won’t care a jot as the cute protagonists race around dispensing lines like “Do these stickers make my bumper look too big?” Two of the executive producers are Alex Woo (Wall-e, Ratatouille) and Stanley Moore (Finding Dory, Monster’s University), so pre-schoolers are sure of some entertaining fun.

Doom Patrol (StarzPlay, from Thu)

It’s at least five minutes since we had a new superhero adventure (not including engaging import The Neighbour). This one is the latest offering from the DC stable and it boasts an impressive pedigree. Alan Tudyk (who was rather good in Firefly and Rogue One) plays Mr Nobody; the ever reliable Timothy Dalton is mad scientist Niles Caulder aka The Chief, and Brendan Fraser is Robotman, aka

Cliff Steele. Fans will get the chance to binge all 15 episodes of series one, and the drama begins following the mysterious disappearance of The Chief. The reluctant heroes find themselves in a place they never expected to be, called to action by none other than Cyborg (played by EastEnders veteran Joivan Wade).