Review
Hugh Bonneville in Douglas Is Cancelled – it’s comedy with a dark side
The beloved actor plays a classic British character, a seemingly powerful man undermined by the devious forces around him.
- by Ben Pobjie
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Television’s hardy perennials: Why we dig gardening shows
Set to rack up 35 years on air, the ABC’s Gardening Australia demonstrates the enduring appeal of programs that focus on our backyards.
- by Ben Pobjie
Netflix’s new political thriller may well make you paranoid
Colman Domingo stars as a high-profile political pundit who becomes embroiled in a deep criminal conspiracy.
- by Kylie Northover
The 10 wild and weird TV shows you’ll be watching in 2025
From yet another NCIS spin-off to a baking show set in the Harry Potter world, TV in 2025 looks same, same, but different.
- by Michael Idato
The Block rebooted for budget builders
Veterans of The Block, Jess Eva and Norm Hogan bring their renovation skills to people in need in Budget Battlers
- by Ben Pobjie
Nugget is Dead – and so is the comedy in this half-baked Christmas caper
The Australian Christmas film is becoming something of a tradition, but this one doesn’t quite hit the spot.
- by Karl Quinn
Local remakes can be great, but there’s still that nagging question
NCIS Sydney, The Office Australia and Return to Paradise are the latest overseas TV offerings to get a local version that’s the same, but different.
- by Ben Pobjie
Taut Romanian espionage drama Spy/Master has Le Carre DNA
Protagonist Victor manipulates the Ceausescus, runs a smuggling ring, works with the Russians and wants to defect to America. Something, or someone, has to give.
- by Craig Mathieson
This biting, bonkers metafictional caper is a wild ride
Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng star in this sharp adaptation of Charles Yu’s novel.
- by Kylie Northover
The Cold War sci-fi drama that’s harder to explain than watch
Set in Berlin, Counterpart features two J.K. Simmons characters in parallel worlds linked by a single crossing.
- by Craig Mathieson
Bad Sisters was perfect the first time. This sequel has to work hard
The Sharon Horgan-led family comedy drama was a surprise hit for Apple TV. But did it really need a second season?
- by Karl Quinn