What's on TV
‘I don’t do things I don’t believe in’: Rachel Griffiths on sex, life and feminomics
The Australian actor stars in an ambitious new drama series set in an “ethical” brothel.
- Michael Idato
Latest
Deception and delusion collide in Netflix’s take-down of wellness scammer Belle Gibson
This densely charged Australian drama built on real-life events is full of fine performances, but there’s one storyline too many.
- Craig Mathieson
Hollywood comes to Sydney as hit TV show starts shooting in Lilyfield
Jeremy Sims, Luke Bracey and Zach Burgess have joined the Disney+ series, which has unveiled a bigger production base in heritage-listed Callan Park.
- Louise Rugendyke
Netflix reveals final Squid Game date and sneak peek for new Stranger Things
The streaming giant also announced Australian stars Charlie Vickers and Yerin Ha will headline Jane Harper murder mystery adaptation The Survivors, while YouTube hit Superwog gets a spin-off.
- Louise Rugendyke
Former Gogglebox star Angie Kent puts her fertility on the line in reality show
Kent pursues embryo freezing on the new season of IVF reality show Big Miracles. “I haven’t told a lot of people,” she says.
- Nicole Elphick
‘We wanted it to feel like a thriller’: How Belle Gibson’s story came to Netflix
The creator of Apple Cider Vinegar was hooked after reading the book, The Woman Who Fooled the World. Her resulting drama is billed as a “true-ish” version of events.
- Debi Enker
- Analysis
- Media & marketing
Aussies have had pay TV for 30 years. But are we any better off?
We have more choice than ever, but it comes at a cost – for consumers and the local industry.
- Calum Jaspan
What to stream this week: Six TV shows and films to add to your list
Get ready for a White House drama (no, not the real one) starring James Marsden, a ghostly US comedy, an underappreciated legal drama and the return of Cameron Diaz.
- Craig Mathieson
From The Late Show to The Cheap Seats: the inside story of Working Dog
In a rare interview, the five members of this iconic Australian production company reflect on their nearly 40-year partnership.
- Debi Enker
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- Review
Crime procedurals are back, and David Mitchell’s new one is the best
The Peep Show star is expertly cast in Ludwig, which is a breath of fresh air amid commercial free-to-air’s endless reality shows.
- Craig Mathieson
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