Green Guide
Rashida Jones’ new series packs a lot in but still never feels rushed
A black comedy about grieving, a buddy comedy with a robot, a conspiracy thriller about Big Tech – there’s a lot to absorb in Sunny.
- by Craig Mathieson
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Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight
Caught in the clash between documentary, embellishment and a $US170 million lawsuit, getting the facts straight on TV has never been more important.
- by Michael Idato
Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful, uplifting TV series
From Geek Girl to Graham Norton, these television favourites will warm the heart and lift the spirits.
- by Debi Enker
I don’t mind making an arse of myself, says Lisa McCune
She’s a triple threat who can sing, dance and act – but can Australia’s golden girl win Dancing with the Stars?
- by Michael Lallo
★★★★
Streaming
How Maggie Beer’s small changes make a big difference
In a new series, the 2010 Senior Australian of the Year and TV presenter takes her skills into a Perth aged care home to improve the lives of residents.
- by Debi Enker
‘An expensive and clunky footnote’: House of the Dragon improves, but is it actually good?
The second season of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel has wisely focused more on the dragons, but the story-telling still feels back to front.
- by Craig Mathieson
They were the hottest stars of the ’80s. Now the ‘Brats’ look back in anger
A revealing new documentary looks at how the “Brat Pack” tag shaped the careers of Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and its other members.
- by Craig Mathieson
The top 10 TV shows to put in your diary for the second half of the year
From Vince Vaughn to Keira Knightley and Cate Blanchett, TV has some treats lined up over the next six months.
- by Craig Mathieson
Fads come and go, but our faithful friends are always TV gold
Top-rating local series such as Muster Dogs and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly highlight the enduring appeal of dogs.
- by Ben Pobjie
★★★★½
Streaming
The best Australian drama in years, Fake surgically dissects a sham romance
Inspired by Stephanie Wood’s memoir, this thriller starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham pinballs between exhausting highs and lows.
- by Craig Mathieson
Faith and violence collide in this disturbing drama set inside the Mormon church
Based on Jon Krakauer’s book, Under The Banner of Heaven uses the 1984 murder of a mother and daughter to explore violence hidden inside the foundations of religion.
- by Ben Pobjie