What's on TV
Concetta Caristo’s journey from Raw Comedy failure to grand final host
The stand-up comedian and Triple J host bombed out twice in Australia’s biggest open-mic competition, and now she encourages others to give it a go.
- by Nicole Elphick
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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
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
★★★★
Streaming
This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.
- by Michael Idato
★★★★
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
Nova Peris makes her dancing debut, but there’s one politician she won’t ask for advice
By competing on Dancing with the Stars, the Olympian and politician wants to prove “anything is possible”, no matter your age.
- by Bridget McManus
‘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
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
In recovery, and growing out the buzz cut, this Troppo star is back
Emerging from her cancer treatment, Nicole Chamoun had to reimagine how she felt about her tough private eye character.
- by Bridget McManus
★★★
Review
Celine Dion documentary starts slow, on its way to a cruel ending
Who is the legendary singer without her voice? It’s a possibility that echoes throughout the slightly unwieldy I Am: Celine Dion.
- by Brodie Lancaster