What to watch this week

A Friend of the Family

(Thursday, TVNZ+)

Anna Paquin stars in this 1960s-set, nine-part truecrime drama that tells the harrowing story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family friend. From the creator of Candy, it also features Colin Hanks, Jake Lacy and Mckenna Grace.

Catherine Called Birdy

(Friday, Prime Video)

Girls’ Lena Dunham writes and directs this adaptation of Karen Cushman’s 1994 novel. Set in the medieval English village of Stonebridge, it follows the fortunes of young teen Lady Catherine (Bella Ramsey) as she attempts to ward off suitors in increasingly ingenious ways. The cast also includes Andrew Scott and Billie Piper. ‘‘It lures you in with comedy, wit and irreverence and before you know it, you’re reaching for the tissues and wondering when you came to care so much about the father-daughter relationship,’’ wrote Associated Press’ Lindsey Bahr.

Derry Girls (Friday, Netflix)

After an interminable three-year wait, the third and final season of this beloved 1990s Northern Ireland sitcom is finally here. Misadventure follows Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) as they navigate life in and around their Catholic girls’ school. Look out for cameos from Liam Neeson and Chelsea Clinton during the seven episodes.

– James Croot