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While the Men Are Away, SBS review: desire will set you free
SBS's new dramedy nicely lampoons paranoid smalltown patriotism via the Women’s Land Army during WWII.
Surviving Summer Season 2: making all the right waves
The Australian surfing hit is back in the water, with all the gloss and energy we've come to expect from…
Bay of Fires on ABC review: excruciating attempts at comedy
The ABC's new show reels between comedy and drama in a stressful and frustrating way, hiding its stakes from both…
Gold Diggers review: ABC comedy glisters but rarely shines
The 1850s Victorian gold rush is ripe for comedy but this broad and bawdy series sometimes feels like a summer-camp…
The First Inventors on SBS review: a show that lets us listen and learn
The new Channel Ten/NITV documentary series, The First Inventors, celebrates over 65,000 years’ worth of innovation.
Appetite on SBS review: a moreish, snackable treat
Set in Sydney, among the food-rider community, this six-episode mystery series is sure to whet viewers' appetites.
The Clearing on Disney+ review: a juicy look at cults and complicity
Inspired by a real Australian cult, The Clearing is a satisfying exploration of trauma and ambivalence.
Still: A Michael J Fox Movie’ on Apple TV+ – a beloved star’s unsentimental reckoning
Still celebrates Fox's strength of character as he shakes off showbiz bullshit, becoming more powerfully himself.
SBS' Alone Australia brings us together in the wilderness
A reality show of who will last longest becomes a surprising observation of cultural history in SBS' Alone Australia.
Review: The Messenger returns to depot without attempting to deliver
ABC drama series The Messenger foregoes a logical narrative for the sake of mystery.