10 Best British TV Shows Of 2018 (So Far)

Patrick Melrose is without a doubt the most bizarre show on this list. It's a hard series to assign a genre to because it's more than just your average drama, but it's in no way a comedy either. The five-part series has received critical acclaim - not just in Britain but in the U.S too, where it airs on Showtime.

The eponymous protagonist, Patrick Melrose himself, is a troubled individual. He's pompous, sophisticated and quintessentially British, but he's also a heroin addict. We first meet him when he learns of his father's death - news that doesn't move him as much as you would expect. But there's a reason for this - something that we learn over the course of the series. Each episode is set during a significant event in Patrick's life, and we learn why the eccentric character is so troubled. On another note, the cinematography is to die for, especially in the second episode.

Cumberbatch is truly electric in the Sky Atlantic drama, and one would be justified in saying that the celebrated actor delivers the performance of his career here. There will certainly be award discussions for his portrayal of this character - that's almost a given.