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ABC’s Caper Crew delivers heists and heart – a bright spot in a struggling kids’ TV sector

The show reminds us how good Australian family programming can be, if we invest in it.

13.04.2026 20

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Alexa Scarlata

Christmas capers, a creepy clown and war-time stories: what we’re watching in December

Alongside some fresh Christmas flicks, there’s another ‘Carol’ featured in this month’s wrap – but this one is miserable, and trying to evade aliens.

01.12.2025 10

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Alexa Scarlata

Dodgy characters, dangerous twists: Reckless is the new crime series putting Freo on the map

Between murder, cover-ups and Freo’s ocean views, this First Nations-led production is resplendant.

12.11.2025 10

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Alexa Scarlata

New laws will force streaming giants to invest in local content – but it’s too soon to celebrate

Much remains uncertain about how the legislation will practically affect streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney .

06.11.2025 20

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Alexa Scarlata

Over-the -top melodrama, a platonic rom-com and retirement village murders: what to watch in September

From a new ABC drama to a Biggest Loser documentary, here’s the best of what’s streaming now.

01.09.2025 20

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Alexa Scarlata

ABC’s new suburban mystery The Family Next Door is understated and addictive

Teresa Palmer leads a stellar local cast in this gripping new six-part series.

11.08.2025 10

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Alexa Scarlata

Shark tales, a sinking city and a breathless cop thriller: what to watch in August

Whether you like Nordic noir, horror, feisty feminists or gardening, our experts have rounded up the best of what’s new to streaming.

01.08.2025 10

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Alexa Scarlata

Feuding mob families, mind control and a murder at the White House: what to watch in May

From the new seasons of Andor and Black Mirror, to The Narrow Road to the Deep North – May’s must-watch TV proves time flies when your options are...

01.05.2025 10

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Alexa Scarlata

How Netflix has shaped (and shattered) our content landscape over the past decade – and what comes next

Although competition between streaming platforms remains as hot as ever, viewers seem to be getting the short end of of the stick.

26.03.2025 20

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Alexa Scarlata