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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 amidst commercial free-to-air’s endless reality shows.
- by Craig Mathieson
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The new ABC series that will give you hope for the future of local comedy
Created, written by and starring Freudian Nip’s Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst, along with The Chaser’s Charles Firth, Optics is a delightfully cynical, whip-smart comedy.
- by Kylie Northover
New trailer for The White Lotus S3 suggests a return to themes of S1
The new trailer for the hit dramedy reveals a little more of what we can expect in its highly anticipated third season.
- by Karl Quinn
Tilda Cobham-Hervey’s best career move? Running away from the circus
Cobham-Hervey is in demand as an actor, writer and director, but prefers to live in her home town of Adelaide with partner Dev Patel.
- by John Bailey
Each episode of crime show High Potential is a self-contained pleasure
A show with a conventional structure but a wonderfully unconventional protagonist, High Potential puts a fun spin on the case-of-the-week murder-mystery.
- by Craig Mathieson
The most explosive moments in MAFS history
From insults to flying glasses of wine, Married at First Sight has had many flashpoints. Here are our top six, plus the who’s who of best, and worst, participants.
- by Katie Cunningham
Why Muster Dogs’ new collies v kelpies contest is like Holden v Ford
The new season of Muster Dogs pits these two breeds against each other, but trainer Mick Hudson says it’s difficult to pick.
- by Nicole Elphick
Tell ’em you’re streaming: 20 Australian TV shows and movies to watch this long weekend
From romcoms to thrillers and, yes, The Castle, these home-grown screen heroes will keep you watching this long weekend.
- by Craig Mathieson
I think we’re meant to feel rage, but Nightbitch left me howling with laughter
Is it drama, black comedy, satire, body horror?
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Acclaimed Australian actor, star of Cop Shop and Underbelly, dead at 66
Nicholas Eadie starred opposite a young Nicole Kidman in the wartime miniseries, Vietnam, as well as having roles in A Country Practice, Halifax f.p. and The Henderson Kids.
- by Louise Rugendyke
10 years of MAFS: what next for the game-changing reality show?
There’s a social media twist to this season of Australia’s most popular reality show, says expert host John Aiken.
- by Katie Cunningham
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