The best TV show of the year isn't on Netflix, HBO Max or Apple TV — it's free to watch on YouTube
Entertainment Streaming The best TV show of the year isn't on Netflix, HBO Max or Apple TV — it's free to watch on YouTube Opinion By Rory Mellon Published 12 September 2026 ‘Jet Lag: The Game’ just debuted its best season yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. And why it deserves a mention when discussing the best television of the year so far. Jet Lag: Japanorama [Trailer] - YouTube Watch On The concept of “Jet Lag: The Game” can be boiled down to this: It follows a trio of presenters (Sam Denby, Adam Chase and Ben Doyle), often with a special guest, competing in a game where the board spans entire countries, or even whole continents.
- ▪Entertainment Streaming The best TV show of the year isn't on Netflix, HBO Max or Apple TV — it's free to watch on YouTube Opinion By Rory Mellon Published 12 September 2026 ‘Jet Lag: The Game’ just debuted its best season yet When you purc
- ▪And why it deserves a mention when discussing the best television of the year so far.
- ▪Jet Lag: Japanorama [Trailer] - YouTube Watch On The concept of “Jet Lag: The Game” can be boiled down to this: It follows a trio of presenters (Sam Denby, Adam Chase and Ben Doyle), often with a special guest, competing in a game where the
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| Publication time | Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000 |
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Entertainment Streaming The best TV show of the year isn't on Netflix, HBO Max or Apple TV — it's free to watch on YouTube Opinion By Rory Mellon Published 12 September 2026 ‘Jet Lag: The Game’ just debuted its best season yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nebula / Jet Lag: The Game / YouTube) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The year is whizzing by, and with the Emmys around the corner, conversation is turning to the best TV shows of 2026.
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