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TV Shows
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.
Controversial comedian’s risky move
Hannah Gadsby became an international sensation with her previous comedy special on Netflix, attracting fans and haters alike. Now she’s back.
Kendrick’s easy, breezy new TV series
If you’re looking for something easy, digestible and unobjectionable to watch, Anna Kendrick’s new rom-com fits the bill.
Downton Abbey fans will obsess over new show
Class conflict, territorial servants and secrets that threaten to tear families apart – sounds like a Julian Fellowes show. Star Tamsin Greig chats about the new series.
Intense psychothriller returns with new star
One of the most under-the-radar thrillers returns for a second season and now it’s lead by a new superstar.
Star-powered, compulsive new TV show
With big names including Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington as its leads, you know Little Fires Everywhere means business.
Don’t watch TV show right before bed
You shouldn’t be surprised to find yourself pausing midway and double-checking your windows and doors are locked.
Wicked new TV show’s bonkers star
There can be no other actor who is having as much fun as Nicholas Hoult in his new TV series where he gets to play a man-child ruler.
Underrated TV show you should’ve seen
With a strong commitment to making you laugh as much as possible, this clever and charming comedy really went under the radar.
Thrilling TV show offers something fresh
With great performances and three intriguing storylines, this new eight-part, globetrotting miniseries is definitely worth checking out.
You’re about to lose hours to TV special
Black Mirror may have done it first, but this hilarious, delightful comedy does it better. And you’ll find yourself playing again and again.
Marvel star stuns in new TV series
Mark Ruffalo plays double duty as a pair of identical twins in a miniseries that threatens to break you down with its unforgiving bleakness.
Odd new TV show based on bizarre true game
For three years, thousands of people participated in a real-life citywide game, now the basis of a new TV series from Jason Segel.
Ambitious Netflix show will be divisive
The Oscar-winning director behind Netflix’s new series is known for making works that some people love and others can’t stand.
Netflix favourite returns with more twists
The show everyone was talking about is back and it’s got even more twists and turns in store for its dedicated fans.
Sexually charged TV show you can’t resist
After you watch the first episode, you won’t be able to quantify how much you love it. Yes, it’s that good.
‘Roll of dice’ paid off for Marvel star
When Marvel star Corey Stoll turned down a role on Billions years ago, it was a gamble that would ultimately pay off.
Everything new to streaming this month
From gripping crime dramas to a Hugh Jackman movie and a strange comedy about the afterlife, there is a lot of new content hitting streaming services.
Sharp new TV show is a hilarious binge
With a high laughs-per-minute ratio and sharp, smart writing, don’t be surprised if you binge all 10 episodes in one go.
Glitzy new Netflix TV show is soulless
At least it has its heart in the right place, and while this new series has the right ingredients, it doesn’t add up to what it should.
Can Aussies watch Parks and Rec reunion?
Australians desperate to watch the five-years-in-the-making Parks and Recreation reunion special are in for some bad news.
Incisive and funny new TV comedy
This smart new British comedy starts with an awkward sex scene on a bus and doesn’t let up from there.
The Office creator reveals his new TV show
Greg Daniels is best known for the US version of The Office, but his new TV series is playing in a very different sandbox.
New Netflix TV show is a real winner
A perfect cocktail of wry humour and poignant story beats, Netflix’s new comedy is exactly what you want to watch right now.
Finally, TV sex scenes done correctly
So often sex scenes in TV shows and in movies are exploitative affairs designed to titillate. In this new show, it’s not.
Chris Evans’s splashy new TV series
You may know him best as Captain America but Chris Evans is expanding his dramatic horizons in this expensive new streaming show.
Tense TV spin-off of iconic movie
Thrilling and suspenseful, you wouldn’t believe a TV series spin-off from a classic movie could be this good.
Hughesy’s ‘tense’ exchange with hater
Comedian Dave Hughes says things got “really awkward” when a guest on his TV show told him to his face, “I hate you”.
Popular Australian thriller is finally back
The first season won audience and industry awards and was a ratings hit. Its new director says there were “no excuses” on not making something powerful.
The TV porn we can all get behind
Forget the curvature of the human body, what about the curvature of a building? If it’s house porn, sign us up!
Super compulsive TV show to binge now
Everyone has secrets and everyone has an ulterior motive in this thrilling TV series you could start bingeing today.
Apple to offer TV shows, movie for free
Apple knows you’re stuck at home, so it’s offering up a selection of its subscription TV shows and movies free to watch for everyone.
Hannah Gadsby is returning to Netflix
After becoming a global sensation for her Nanette special, Aussie comedian Hannah Gadsby is back. And now we know when.
Jaw-dropping moment in seductive show
This seductive, thrilling TV show doesn’t believe in doing things by halves. By episode’s end, you’ll be shouting “ohmigod”, with some expletives thrown in.
A TV reboot that justifies its existence
You couldn’t swing a cat without hitting a reboot. But this reimagining of a classic 1990s show actually has a reason to exist.
Aussie legend: ‘Always glad when I’m out of work’
When your first season was award-winning and an audience favourite, going back for another round is a risky endeavour.
Twisty TV show will keep you guessing
A former soldier is accused of kidnap and murder. He says he’s innocent but there’s CCTV to prove it. But sometimes, video lies.
New doco to investigate Tiger King mystery
The mystery of what happened to Carole Baskin’s first husband will be investigated in a new true crime documentary.
Radically different streaming launches
If you think another streaming service has launched to rival Netflix, think again. This couldn’t be more different. And it’s free for 90 days.
Aussie comedians battle it out for $100k
Comedians are a competitive bunch, and when there’s $100,000 at stake, they’ll resort to wild shenanigans. Ten household names are about to battle it out.
Sassy new murder mystery TV show
If you’re sick of every murder mystery having some weird supernatural element, than maybe Home Before Dark is for you.
Strange, transportive TV show to stream
While many screen stories come from books, comics or real-life stories, this new series has a rather odd origin story.
Sexy thriller to get your pulses racing
Intense, charged and addictive, this star-studded miniseries sinks its hooks into you from the first moment and never lets go.
TV show is perfect for our times
It may be set in the 1940s but this rich series from the creators of The Wire is absolutely right on the money for our present time.
Chilling crime series’ tantalising tease
After a horrible tragedy kills three children and their mother, suspicions are cast all around. Who did it?
Amazon makes kids TV shows, movies free
To ease the burden of parents who now have to entertain their kids inside all day, Amazon has lifted the paywall on some kids’ programming.
Everything new to streaming this month
With so much more time confined within the walls of our homes, at least there will be something new to watch on streaming.
Bizarre new Netflix show is a must-watch
It’s been described as the “redneck Game of Thrones”. Start this new Netflix series and you’ll binge the whole thing this weekend.
Super delightful TV show to discover
This super charming TV show flew under the radar during its original run, which makes it perfect for now, given you’re stuck at home.
Killing Eve is back sooner than expected
The sexually charged cat-and-mouse thriller will be returning weeks earlier than expected.
What to watch if you’re trapped at home
From something new to something with hundreds of episodes, here’s a selection of what to watch, whatever mood you’re in.
TV show to mess with your head
It’s always delighted in trying to spin a complex web, daring its audience to solve its complex puzzles.
TV show ‘keeps getting wilder and weirder’
Set in the heady, indulgent days of the late 1980s, Black Monday captured the zaniness of Wall Street greed. One of its stars promises season two is even “wilder”.
Mind-boggling TV show will hypnotise you
Banish your phone to another room or a locked drawer before you embark on this trippy, strange new TV series.
TV show returns after 33-year absence
In the 1980s, Steven Spielberg created a beloved cult hit that fans have been obsessing over for decades. Now it’s back.
Netflix to make two Willy Wonka series
Netflix has tapped Oscar-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi to make two Roald Dahl shows, the first wave of a new partnership.
New streaming service to launch here
Ready to shell out a few more dollars every month for access to yet another subscription service? There’s no end in sight.
Disorder in the court, Saul is back
If Donald Trump is handing out pardons, Saul Goodman could perhaps use one for safe-keeping, as news.com.au spoke with Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk ahead of the new series.
Hamish unveils cheeky present for Zoe
Hamish Blake was ambushed on national television by Dave Hughes, who challenged the comedian get a tattoo for his wife.
We may not like what we see in new TV show
If TV shows reflect back at us our world, Australians might not like what they see.
Everything new to streaming this month
From vengeful robots to fascistic American presidents, this month’s streaming delights will keep you entranced inside your house.
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