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Natasha Lyonne as accidental detective Charlie Cale in Poker Face.

Need a palate cleanser after Adolescence and The Last of Us? Try this quirky murder mystery

Star Natasha Lyonne is joined by a roster of big-name stars in this comedy about an accidental detective from the creator of Knives Out.

  • Craig Mathieson

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This is the last election broadcast for Antony Green.

Is Antony Green sentimental about his last election? Not a chance

With lolly snakes and an unfashionable tie, this is how the ABC’s numbers man is approaching his final call.

  • Louise Rugendyke
This week’s picks (from top left): The Stolen Girl; Brett Goldstein; Careme; and The Four Seasons.

What to stream this week: Tina Fey’s new Netflix comedy, plus five more

This week’s picks include Tina Fey and Steve Carell in a comedy about 50-something angst, a French drama about a pastry chef and Brett Goldstein swaps Ted Lasso for stand-up.  

  • Craig Mathieson
Molly Parker stars as Dr Amy Larsen in a new series, Doc. 

Finished The Pitt? This new show is your next dose of hospital drama

Doc strays very far from the gritty realism of Noah Wyle’s latest hit, but thanks to Molly Parker’s incredible performance it’s still a shot to the heart.

  • Ben Pobjie
James Dean stars in Rebel Without a Cause. 

10 iconic movies that are finally available to stream in Australia

It’s notoriously difficult to find old Hollywood movies on streaming services, but the introduction of Max has unlocked a treasure trove of classics to explore.

  • Craig Mathieson
Kyle MacLachlan in Twin Peaks.

Twin Peaks at 35: How David Lynch paved the way for all your favourite TV

This surreal drama laid the groundwork for everything from True Detective to The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Let’s go back to where it all began.

  • Michael Idato
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Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo Evans, an Australian soldier taken prisoner by the Japanese and forced to labour on the Burma railway.

Australia is making great TV right now. Too bad it’s all behind paywalls.

Jacob Elordi has a show on Amazon Prime. Scrublands’ new season is on Stan. A new Liane Moriarty adaptation is on Binge. Should Aussie drama really cost audiences this much?

  • Debi Enker
Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor in the second and final season of the Star Wars series Andor.

Andor isn’t just a great show, it makes the whole of Star Wars better

Starring Diego Luna, the second and final season of the Star Wars series is utterly satisfying, whether you’re a fan or not.

  • Karl Quinn
Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in season two of The Last of Us. 

The Last of Us just made one of the gutsiest moves in TV. Will it survive?

The HBO zombie drama has pulled off one of the riskiest moves made by a TV series. Warning: this article contains major spoilers.

  • Karl Quinn
The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) on board the Tardis in the new season of Doctor Who.

The Doctor has a new companion – and they’re making history in the Tardis

With Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu at the helm, this season marks the first time the blue police box will be occupied entirely by people of colour.

  • Benji Wilson

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