Bella Hadid and Ashton Kutcher star in The Beauty – here is what to watch this week

January 19

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Sky Atlantic

Set 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones – and roughly a century after House of the Dragon – this prequel offers a very different kind of Westeros story. Adapted from George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, the series follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), known as Dunk, and his young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). It will explore themes of chivalry and heroism in Westeros through travel and involvement in major conflicts, like the Blackfyre Rebellion, offering a more character-focused look at Martin’s world.

The Assembly Ireland, Virgin Media One

In a bold new format, The Assembly Ireland puts autistic and neurodivergent reporters in the spotlight, asking the questions no one else dares. The series kicks off with a fearless interview with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. From probing who was the worst leader of Fianna Fáil, to uncovering why the Taoiseach doesn’t eat biscuits, and exploring how he has faced personal tragedy, nothing is off limits in these chats. The group also champions issues that matter most to them, including housing, employment and future supports.

January 22

The Beauty, Disney+

Ryan Murphy returns with another headline-grabbing series, this time plunging into the ruthless world of high fashion, where a sexually transmitted virus transforms its carriers into visions of physical perfection. Naturally, the miracle comes with a lethal catch, echoing the body-horror anxieties of last year’s The Substance. Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall star as FBI agents investigating the sinister forces behind the phenomenon. Ashton Kutcher plays a tech billionaire who is the creator of a drug called The Beauty, while Anthony Ramos appears as his enforcer, known only as The Assassin. A parade of high-profile guest stars, including Isabella Rossellini, Bella Hadid and Ben Platt, rounds out Murphy’s latest glossy, provocative creation.

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