War is coming: first review of House of the Dragon season two
House of the Dragon is roaring back with a new season, and bringing with it all the sex, violence, battles and betrayals that fans have come to expect.
TV Shows
New Star Wars show does the unexpected
The new Star Wars show “has everything” after some of the other releases were a “disaster” and “aimless”.
New show is Asher Keddie at her very best
Asher Keddie fans who first fell in love with her thanks to her incredible performance in Love My Way are in for a treat with her latest show.
Much-hyped Netflix show is a ‘ghastly failure’
Netflix has been talking up its big new miniseries offering as must-watch TV. The truth? It’s an absolute stinker.
Warnie movie airs Liz Hurley sex romp
The Shane Warne movie has continued its celebration of a legend by … airing all his sex scandals? James Weir recaps the awkward re-enactment.
Warnie film stuns with cringe choice
The first instalment of the Shane Warne telemovie has stunned, with Warnie talking from beyond the grave. James Weir recaps the cringe.
TV show busts persistent crime cliche
There are certain cliches we expect in crime drama TV shows. What happens when you turn those cliches inside out?
Meet the woman paid $40k to watch TV
One lucky Aussie has been chosen to watch three months’ worth of television, and she’s being paid thousands for the privilege.
‘Dream job’ pays $40k just to watch TV
It might be time to quit your day job – for three months anyway – as one streaming service is offering $40k just to watch television.
Reality star’s cruel blow aired on special day
In a brutal on-camera moment, one girl has been tormented on her special day – with the biggest blow dealt behind her back. James Weir recaps.
Bluey episode savaged by trolls in secret ‘war’
Reddit has a theory there’s a secret war between ‘Bluey’ and anime fans, and it’s wild.
Theo James gets naked (a lot) in new series
Theo James is more than built for the role in the new series The Time Traveler’s Wife, based on the 2009 film, about a guy who gets dumped naked in different time periods, writes Merryn Johns. WATCH ON BINGE.
Julie shocks fans in ‘shaky’ TV return
Julie Goodwin is back in the MasterChef kitchen after 13 years, but viewers watching along at home were puzzled by one aspect of her return.
Brutal way TV show gets rid of Chris Noth
There will be no phoenix-ing for scandal-plagued actor Chris Noth, whose character has been written out in savage fashion on his TV show.
Saddest part of Kanye’s new Netflix doco
A candid new Netflix documentary about Kanye West makes for uncomfortable viewing, given the rapper’s latest public meltdown.
Gen Z hits out at controversial show
It’s the controversial show that some say glorifies drug use with graphic sex scenes. But for many young people they have other issues with it.
10 moments you missed in SATC reboot
Quite apart from the *sob* shocking death, there’s a whole lot to unpack from the highly anticipated reboot of Sex And The City, here’s our top 10 takeaways
Cringeworthy dick pic mistake
Dick pics are generally not a great idea, but they’re particularly bad if you accidentally send them to the one person who would approve the least.
ABC to test Israel Folau question
The Israel Folau controversy will be explored in a new documentary that asks if he’s a “homophobic bigot” or “persecuted freedom fighter”.
‘The toughest I have ever been involved in’
Trainspotting legend Robert Carlyle has revealed his new TV series was the hardest production he’s ever worked on.
Raucous, laugh-out-loud new TV series
Nakkiah Lui’s new series weaponises broad humour to tell a provocative story about survival.
50 best TV shows ever, says 10k voters
10,000 voters have spoken, and they’ve picked what they consider the 50 best TV shows ever made. Prepare to disagree.
New TV show that took too long to get here
A little-known part of 150-year-old Australian history is finally getting its due in a four-part drama.
Biggest bombshells from Netflix Britney doco
Netflix’s new Britney Spears documentary unearths many shocking facts – including a cry for help from the star that nobody heard.
‘Deeply upsetting’ TV opens fresh wounds
A trigger warning at the start of the series precedes a TV show that challenges Australia to confront its national trauma.
TV host on Australia’s ‘horrible hand grenade’
The word few Australians want to hear is exactly the word we need to be using if we want to spare future generations from pain.
Exhilarating, addictive new TV show
From the very first moment, this new six-episode miniseries is a rush, an energetic series that leaves you buzzing and wanting more.
Disturbing Netflix doco is a must-watch
A chilling new documentary now streaming on Netflix provides a deep dive into the world of gay conversion therapy.
Denyer’s horrific family secret exposed
Grant Denyer was in tears and said he “felt sick” after being told about a shocking secret from his family’s past on an SBS TV show.
Blistering new TV show induces anxiety
It’s frequently funny and absurd but this expensive new HBO series can also induce anxiety and indigestion.
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