Review
Why can’t I quit The Block?
Despite its structural failings and ludicrous storytelling, 20 seasons in there’s still something about this top-rating home renovation show that is irresistible.
- by Craig Mathieson
Latest
Hijacked train drama almost goes off the rails, but fury keeps it on track
Nightsleeper is a decent enough thriller, but what really makes this BBC six-part series interesting is its anger at the state of Britain.
- by Karl Quinn
★★★½
Green Guide
In neo-noir Babylon Berlin, the heroes are never black and white
The Weimar Republic detective has dead bodies, political heat and a rail wagon full of Russian gold to deal with - and then there are his personal problems.
- by Ben Pobjie
★★★★★
Spectrum
This doco is a deep dive into television’s most groundbreaking show
David Chase opens up about the origins of The Sopranos in an in-depth celebration of the series.
- by Kylie Northover
The best new shows to stream in September
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air in Australia this month.
- by Craig Mathieson
Timothy Spall delivers a tour de force in this addictive tragedy
Based on a true story, The Sixth Commandment tells of an inspirational teacher whose life is turned upside down by an unlikely romance.
- by Ben Pobjie
Watching the detectives: TV’s 10 most memorable cops
Since television screens first flickered, shows about crime and punishment have flourished. Here are 10 police officers who have made their mark.
- by Craig Mathieson
Rings of Power dials up the energy as war comes to Middle-earth
Season two of The Rings of Power begins to answer the mystery underpinning J.R.R Tolkien’s cult-classic fantasy.
- by Michael Idato
People are tired of nastiness. Made in Bondi aims for warmth and love
The producers of Australia’s version of structured reality show Made in Chelsea went undercover in Sydney in search of genuine friends with great stories
- by Craig Mathieson
Curtis McGrath has no idea how extraordinary he is
The latest Beyond the Dream documentary shines a light on a Paralympian canoeist, who admits “I don’t give up easily”.
- by Ben Pobjie
This fish-out-of-water school comedy is smart, biting satire
The anti-woke set is bound to get hilariously worked up by new teen series Boarders.
- by Robert Moran