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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Pete Davidson rips into Chrissy Teigen
The comic took aim at the model who is embroiled in a cyber-bullying scandal after cruel messages from her past re-emerged.
‘Most evil challenge in MasterChef history’
Got a sweet tooth? It’s dessert night, with world chocolatier Kristen Tibballs setting one of the most difficult challenges yet.
Sam Pang roasts Aussie movie star
Sam Pang had to assure Aussie actor Josh Lawson he was only joking after brutally mocking the star’s new film, Mortal Kombat.
Reclusive writer spills Simpsons secrets
A writer who worked on The Simpsons between 1989 and 2003 and who coined the phrase “meh” has opened up about the iconic show.
Groundbreaking TV event on tonight
Over four nights this week, a new Australian TV series, Hungry Ghosts, will present a story few of us would be familiar with.
Simple mistake most home cooks make
It’s not turning the temperature up too high or not being inventive and adventurous enough. It’s actually much more simple.
Illicit affair TV show will test viewers
The Australian-American star of a TV series that looks at an illicit teacher-student relationship talks about how it challenges audiences.
Reality TV that won’t make you hate the world
Why do we think the more dramatic a reality TV show is the more entertaining it is? How did we get here? We need a rethink.
TV show’s stomach-churning ‘love’ scenes
Scenes we’ve seen hundreds of times in movies and TV shows takes on a different dimension in the context of this new drama.
Cracker cast anchors new TV series
There are no fast-talking lawyers with perfect posture power walking down corridors in this new ABC comedy.
Trauma and war in ambitious TV show
A gritty war drama might be one-sided but there is a value in trying to understand a perspective haunted by trauma.
Impossible to hate award-winning show
Jason Sudeikis’ Golden Globes speech might’ve been chaos personified, but his series definitely isn’t. Plus, five other winning shows.
Under-the-radar TV gem to discover
Trade in your mild chuckles for full-throated guffaws with this absurdist comedy from across the ditch.
Andy reveals bizarre gift from Hamish
Andy Lee has opened up about the bizarre gift Hamish Blake sent him on the first day of filming his new TV show, The Cube.
Star’s strict Super Bowl ad demand
Amy Schumer donned her fairy wings for a commercial with food brand Hellman’s, but there was a wild condition attached to her appearance.
MAFS smashed in TV ratings shock
In a twist no one saw coming, Married At First Sight was comprehensively beaten in the TV ratings last night. So who won?
Project star roasted for slamming TV show
Steve Price copped a backlash after he blasted Channel 7’s new show, Holey Moley, describing it on Twitter as “truly awful”.
The on-screen bust-up we rarely get to see
We’ve come to expect acrimonious splits and accusations of cataclysmic betrayal, which is why this four-part miniseries feels so different.
Celebs and sponsors abandon Ellen Show
Producers on The Ellen Show have revealed they’re struggling to secure A-list guests as advertisers also pull their money from the program.
‘Repulsive’ TV show is an anxious watch
Sometimes repulsive but always compelling, Jude Law’s miniseries about a mysterious island is best binged quickly.
New Luther is definitely happening
Luther creator Neil Cross has scared the bejesus out of most of us, so what scares him? Plus, he all but confirms that long-mooted Luther movie.
Kaley’s new TV show is a winner
Looking for something fun and undemanding to watch this weekend? Try this on for size.
Adam Liaw will be on TV every night
Everyone loves Adam Liaw but we never thought we would be lucky enough to have so much of the MasterChef winner next year.
Best new Aussie TV show ideas
Thousands of people entered a competition looking for Australia’s best new TV show idea. Now, the top five have been announced.
Dramatic series filmed completely in lockdown
London was under pandemic lockdown but that didn’t stop 12 top British actors from remaking an iconic TV show.
Ten boss spills on Masked Singer line-up
Lindsay Lohan was forced to miss this year’s season of The Masked Singer due to the pandemic. But she could return next year.
Best zingers about presidential debate
US talk show hosts did not hold back with jokes when reviewing yesterday’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Only way Ellen can save her career
A leading PR expert has revealed what the talk show host can do to salvage her career after her “incredibly rehearsed” apology.
Brekky TV star outed as ‘worst stripper’
As another batch of celebs get ready to strip on stage for a good cause, Todd McKenney has revealed which star holds the title of ‘worst stripper’.
Fans livid with James Corden
James Corden is in hot water with 1D fans after a Late Late Show executive teased previously unseen footage of the band on Twitter – then took it back.
Wild, bold and compulsive new TV show
It’s fair to say that there are few, in any, TV shows which would match the ambitions of this new sci-fi series from Ridley Scott.
Today show’s shock week of ratings
After months of consistently low ratings and trouble catching up with powerhouse Sunrise, the Today show has finally experienced a win.
‘People were screaming at their TVs’
It was based on a real-life case that was almost too bizarre to be true, but that’s not what had TV audiences reacting with horror.
‘We’ve been dragged through the sewer’
The Parks & Recreation star had some very choice words about the state of his country and of the world. But he hasn’t lost hope.
Good news for Friends fans
If there’s nothing more you love to do than rewatch all 236 episodes of Friends again and again, we have news for you.
New TV show is a terrifying nightmare
When the monsters with sharp teeth start killing people, it’s actually a welcome reprieve from the real terror.
Husband-killer gets the Netflix treatment
She drove her car into her ex-husband’s house, vandalised his home and shot him and his new wife dead. But the story is anything but straightforward.
Very hard to hate new streaming TV show
Breezy and agreeable, this new streaming TV show features the kind of character you would normally hate. But not this time.
Too much blood and guts for sensitive souls
Season two is only weeks away so now is the time to catch up with the unfiltered and stylised violence of The Boys if you haven’t already.
Stripper show’s name was too rude for TV
With nudity, drugs and drinking, this compelling strip club drama has plenty of “oh my” moments. But it was the name that didn’t pass the test.
‘Erotic’, ‘sexy’ new TV show fails to rise
It promised eroticism, sexual delights and hedonistic pleasures. But the reality of this Anais Nin adaptation was quite different.
Idiotic movie so dumb it’s crazy good
There’s no denying that the humour in this classic comedy is often idiotic, but that doesn’t mean it’s not out-of-this-world hilarious.
TV show we’ve waited five years to see
In this age of fast-tracked international series, this sharp and bitey comedy remains somewhat of a rarity.
Everything new to streaming this month
Too scared to go to a restaurant? Stay home instead with these spanking new streaming options available from tomorrow.
Gripping political thriller to stream tonight
If you didn’t already know the story of this smart drama, The Report, was true, you wouldn’t have believed a word of it.
British TV show Aussies get to see first
Dramatic, lush and droll, this six-part miniseries is debuting this weekend in Australia, before anyone else in the world gets to see it.
Little-known genius show to watch now
If this clever and compulsive TV show flew past you before, we don’t blame you. But don’t be surprised if you gorge 12 hours of it this weekend.
Show so creepy that viewers can’t sleep
Netflix fans have been left so scared they couldn’t sleep after watching a creepy new show called Unsolved Mysteries.
Nightmare movie every Aussie should see
“Lost” for several decades, this classic Australian movie is a visceral and unforgettable experience you can stream now for free.
Common ‘misperception’ about Netflix
A key Netflix executive says people assume that its trove of data drives all of their creative decisions. She says that’s a “misperception”.
New Netflix show is a massive letdown
There was so much promise in this new Netflix series, promising a fresh take on an old legend. Instead, it squanders what could’ve been great.
Fabulous stars elevate frothy TV drama
The presence of amazing actors really makes a difference to a TV series that would otherwise be lost in the crowd.
Bonkers, gruesome movie to watch now
It features absolutely grotesque scenes with pustules and smooshed faces, but it’s also riotously hilarious. You can stream it now.
Why Lisa was missing from Project desk
Lisa Wilkinson has explained why she was missing from the desk on The Sunday Project, forcing Hamish Macdonald to step in and cover.
Explosive trailer promises mayhem
This streaming show really loves things that go boom, and smoosh. If the trailer for season two is anything to go by, more mayhem ahead.
Petrifying horror movie will freak you out
If you’re the type of person who likes to invite terror into your loungeroom, this new streaming movie will do the trick.
Everything new to streaming in July
From a $75 million Disney acquisition to a new take on a classic sci-fi story, here’s everything coming to streaming in July.
Remember how exhilarating TV show was?
It was the hottest water cooler show of the time, thrilling audiences every week. Relive the good times this weekend. You know you want to.
Compulsive and essential TV to watch now
Over nine episodes, this expensive HBO miniseries will shock you, make you angry, make you laugh and make you cry. Its urgency will move you.
Fans of beloved icon are in for real shock
For almost 100 years, he has been an iconic character beloved by generations. Will the controversial changes rile up devoted fans?
Provocative TV show about sex doctors
Based on real-life sex researchers, this stylish and beautifully performed series deserves to be seen. And it’s based on real people.
Core problem with expensive Netflix show
It’s splashy, lush and very expensive. It should be an excellent show, but there’s a problem which stops it from being great.
One of the strongest TV shows all year
Wonderfully performed, smartly written and perfectly structured, this three-part miniseries is one of the best TV shows of the year.
Why TV changes are not ‘political correctness’
Some people are definitely going to cry “political correctness”, but the choices made in the reboot of a classic are urgent and necessary.
Captivating, exceptional new TV show
With its stellar cast and the story of gripping, head-scratching crime, it’ll be easy to lose yourself to this sophisticated new drama.
TV show ‘racists won’t watch’
Opening our minds to new stories and the experiences of others are what brings about change. If only some people were willing.
Doubt over Millionaire cheating scandal
It was an utterly bizarre scandal, a cheating conspiracy on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. But can we be certain it happened?
TV show guaranteed to make you laugh
When it comes to the full-throated, hold-your-sides-in laughs, there’s only one show on TV right now that can deliver.
Extraordinary star power for TV show
With talent such as Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and Elizabeth Banks, it almost doesn’t even matter what the story is.
The one TV show you should stream right now
There are too many TV shows to keep up with so you should save your precious time for only the very best series. This is it.
Tennis star’s hilarious TV show cameo
HYBPA fans have demanded that tennis star Daria Gavrilova appear on the show every week after a hilarious guest spot.
New Big Brother is completely pointless
It’s been 19 years since Big Brother first burst onto Australian screens. Back then, it was novel and compulsive. But now?
Hugely significant MasterChef moment
MasterChef has given us reasons to laugh, to cry and to be really, really hungry. Now it’s crossed another threshold.
Steve Carell’s new Netflix series kicks off
When you hear Steve Carell is reuniting with The Office’s Greg Daniels, that’s pretty exciting news. But can it live up to the hype?
Biggest bombshells from Epstein series
Netflix’s docuseries on Jeffrey Epstein transforms one of the most notorious sex crime cases in modern history into a waking nightmare.
Excellent TV show reveals ‘really bad’ history
There’s nothing like the sharpness and honesty of satire done well to reveal the total ludicrousness of a historical Australian event.
Everything new to streaming next month
From funny comedies to tense dramas, here’s what’s coming to 10 different streaming services in June. It’s a lot to take in.
Insanely good, head-tripping Netflix show
It has a top-shelf cast and a bonkers story where you’re not quite sure what’s going on. Plus nine other shows to add to your list.
‘Biggest mistake a guy like me could make’
When Reese Witherspoon called his name out at the Golden Globes earlier this year, few people had seen Ramy Youssef’s very excellent TV series.
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