What's on TV
‘The only recipe for success’: How Charlie Pickering became one of TV’s great survivors
With his show The Weekly, the comedian has outplayed and outlasted some of his biggest rivals.
- Bridget McManus
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SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete
Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.
- Louise Rugendyke, Klaus Lauer and Olivia Le Poidevin
- ★★
- Review
Despite its star power, Netflix’s uninspiring western is a muddled misfire
Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey play frontier rivals from different worlds, but the story struggles to rise above violent pastiche.
- Craig Mathieson
‘I didn’t want to be pigeonholed’: The Aussie actor making her mark in Star Wars and beyond
After a decade in Hollywood, Natasha Liu Bordizzo has returned home to find things have changed for the better.
- Bridget McManus
Young talent time: The Australians making big moves on the small screen
Some of their names may be unfamiliar, but you will definitely have seen these actors on your screens.
- Meg Watson and Louise Rugendyke
- ★★★★
- Review
I don’t like ice hockey or romance, but this very steamy gay sports drama is great fun
Adapted from the hugely popular YA book series, Heated Rivalry balances in-your-face sex scenes with a tale of sweet romance.
- Kylie Northover
Watch the official trailer for Stranger Things Season 5
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour star in the fifth and final season of Netflix's Stranger Things.
What to stream this week: Netflix’s samurai extravaganza and five more picks
Don’t miss a Japanese action hit with hints of Squid Game, Chris Hemsworth’s moving road trip and the return of the Bump crew for a Christmas cracker.
- Craig Mathieson
The best new TV shows to stream in December
New series include Gillian Anderson’s western, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour documentary and a culture-clash crime comedy set in Sydney.
- Craig Mathieson
‘I went home and fell apart’: The stories two high-profile journalists couldn’t shake
Leila McKinnon and Ally Langdon tend to flow with the news cycle, but a new series has allowed them to reflect on some of Australia’s most devastating moments.
- Bridget McManus
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