Sky Box Sets 2024: How to watch and best TV shows

Dan Howdle | October 10th, 2024

Sky Box Sets is Sky TV's on demand pack for some 500 TV series that you may have missed, you might want to catch up with, or you just want to enjoy for the 100th time as essential comfort viewing. It's accessible through Sky TV, NOW TV packages or passes, and as a result of both EE TV (also supplied by BT) and TalkTalk TV adopting NOW TV as the core of their TV offering, you'll get access to Sky Box Sets with those providers too.

In this guide we're going to cover in more detail the easiest routes to access Sky Box Sets and how they differ as well as what you can look forward to watching once you have it.

Key features

What is Sky Box Sets?

Sky Box Sets is at the core of Sky's Entertainment package, now available through Sky Stream and Sky Glass. With Sky Box Sets, you get access to a vast on-demand library of over 500 TV box sets, including full series from HBO, Showtime, Discovery, and exclusive Sky Originals. You can also access Sky Box Sets via NOW TV, EE TV and TalkTalk TV.

For added flexibility, you can use the Sky Go app to download episodes or entire series, making it possible to enjoy Sky Box Sets on the go. This feature is perfect for travelling or situations where you might not have a stable internet connection. You can watch your downloaded shows on tablets, smartphones, or computers.

What's available is frequently updated, with new shows and exclusive releases being added regularly, with others leaving. Popular titles currently available include recent hits like 'The Last of Us,' 'House of the Dragon,' 'Gangs of London,' 'The White Lotus,' and 'Yellowjackets.'

How can I get Sky Box Sets?

Sky Stream Entertainment gives you access to over 500 TV series, spanning a wide variety of genres, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and exclusive Sky Originals. If you subscribe to Sky Glass or Sky Stream, Sky Box Sets will be automatically available as part of these packages.

For those who prefer a contract-free option, NOW TV's Entertainment Pass also includes access to Sky Box Sets. However, because you don't even need a contract to get Sky Stream these days, NOW TV makes less and less sense, since the range of channels is smaller, the quality not up to par as standards, and by the time you add the necessary bolt-ons to get the quality to match that of Sky Stream, it costs about the same.

What equipment do I need to watch Sky Box Sets?

If you are already a Sky TV subscriber using Sky Stream or Sky Glass, you don’t need any additional equipment to watch Sky Box Sets. New subscribers will typically be supplied with a Sky Stream puck, which easily connects to any compatible TV, or the Sky Glass TV, which has all Sky services built-in without requiring a satellite dish.

There are also other ways of accessing Sky content through NOW TV, which is Sky’s contract-free streaming service that lets you enjoy Sky Box Sets using various devices.

NOW TV Stick

You can access NOW TV using a NOW TV stick, which plugs into the HDMI port of your TV. Alternatively, devices like Roku, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire Stick offer the same functionality, enabling you to stream Sky Box Sets and other content by purchasing the relevant NOW TV memberships as needed.

The NOW TV App

The NOW TV app is available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. With an Entertainment Pass, you gain access to Sky Box Sets and other Sky TV content, including Sky Atlantic.

Smart TVs

Many smart TVs, including those from LG, Samsung, and Sony, support the NOW TV app directly via the app. This allows you to stream Sky Box Sets and other content without needing additional devices.

On your games console

You can also watch Sky Box Sets via the NOW TV app on gaming consoles like Sony's PlayStation (4 and 5) and Microsoft's Xbox (One, S series, and X series).

What shows are available on Sky Box Sets?

Sky TV constantly updates Sky Box Sets with over 500 full-series TV shows. You'll find a wide variety to choose from, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and classic shows. Here is a selection of just some of the great shows you can watch right now on Sky Box Sets:

Comedy/Entertainment

Sky Box Sets offers plenty of laughs from both sides of the Atlantic, featuring binge-worthy digital box sets available to view on demand and download using Sky Go. Recent hit comedies and fan favourites include 'Breeders,' starring Martin Freeman, and the critically acclaimed 'Brassic,' which combines British humour with a touch of drama. You'll also find popular classics like 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' for those who enjoy quick wit and clever satire.

Drama

Drama is a major strength of Sky Box Sets, with a mix of new and iconic series available. Current highlights include the intense thriller 'The Last of Us,' the fantasy epic and GameOf Thrones prequel 'House of the Dragon,' and the gritty crime series 'Gangs of London.' For fans of psychological intrigue, multi-award-winning show 'The White Lotus' offers a sharp, satirical take on the lives of privileged holidaymakers.

Documentaries

In addition to comedies and dramas, Sky Box Sets also delivers compelling documentaries, some of which provide deeper insights into themes explored in its fictional series. Standouts include 'The Real Chernobyl,' which offers a factual account of the events that inspired the drama series, and 'Liverpool Narcos,' a deep dive into the drug trade in the UK during the 1980s.

Classic TV

Sky Box Sets allows you to enjoy or rediscover classic TV series from the past, spanning both US and British television. In terms of classic TV, you can binge-watch timeless favourites like 'The Sopranos,' or 'Friends'. Other classic binge-worthy options include the influential crime drama 'The Wire,' and the ever-popular 'Sex and the City'.