Culture
TV & radio
Embattled leaders and ruthless power plays: Borgen’s risky comeback pays off
Corruption and compromise are unavoidable in the new season of this gripping political drama, which has been described as “less West Wing, more House of Cards”.
- by Debi Enker
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Who’s the suspect in The Twelve – an artist accused of murder or the jury?
As a roughshod gambling addict doing jury duty in Foxtel’s impressive drama The Twelve, Brendan Cowell poses a very topical dilemma: can someone who does bad things still be a decent person?
- by Louise Rugendyke
★★★★
Review
Mad Men fans need look no further. This gorgeous gem is your next TV binge
Set in post-World War Two Berlin, Ku’Damm is a tremendous period drama that reveals at least a decade’s worth of fabulous frocks.
- by Melinda Houston
A Squid Game reality show? Did Netflix miss the point of its biggest ever release?
It was intended as a bloody comment on the evils of capitalism, but hey, Squid Game: The Challenge sure sounds like a fun reality show.
- by Thomas Mitchell
★★★½
Review
Gangsters go wild as Peaky Blinders gives fans a bloody send-off
The British gangster saga returns in fairly bonkers style for its cinematic fever dream of a final season as rivals battle for control of the opium business.
- by Brad Newsome
Gemma Owen's ex-boyfriend enters the Villa
The bombshell's arrival leaves her stunned on Love Island UK 2022.
‘None of us knew’: How Wil Anderson surprised David Wenham on his ABC special
The much-loved actor interviews an array of prominent Australians and looks back at archival footage from the past 90 years in the six-part series The ABC of.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
First look at Below Deck Season 7
Get an insight into the drama-filled series as they set sail around Thailand.
Aliens attack the human race on Falling Skies
A look at the sci-fi series, which is available to stream for free on 9now.
Sixty countries, 110 licences, 1000 products: How Bluey conquered the world
The lovable blue heeler and her family is a merchandiser’s dream, and BBC Studios’ Fiona Lang is dreaming very big indeed.
- by Karl Quinn
Opinion
Pop culture
My life as Paul Robinson, Australia’s longest-running TV villain
I set fire to Lassiters, tried to poison Erinsborough’s drinking waterways, blew up a Jaguar and got married six times. Pretending to be “Paul Robinson” on Neighbours over nearly 40 years has been one of the greatest privileges in my life.
- by Stefan Dennis