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★★★★
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For sharp political TV, Borgen’s post-election return gets a winning vote
Picking up nine years after the last season ended, the Danish drama seamlessly returns to the cut and thrust of modern political and media life.
- by Craig Mathieson
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He’s written for Marvel and Star Wars and has a global TV show. So who is Tom Taylor?
The award-winning Australian comic book author prefers to fly under the radar, but his success story spans from Spider-Man to Batman and beyond.
- by Ben Pobjie
We have a lot to learn from Gaslit’s staggering tale of power and impropriety
Julia Roberts is a hoot in this crafty, blackly comical thriller about the Watergate scandal and the rot it revealed underneath.
- by Craig Mathieson
★★★½
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‘Uncle Ted’ made millions from doughnuts. His story is a sweet tooth’s delight
The Donut King is a gentle TV documentary that follows a Cambodian refugee’s rise and fall and will have you craving every glazed and iced variety going around.
- by Louise Rugendyke
‘Jolt of fear’: Ewan McGregor’s terrifying encounter on the Obi-Wan Kenobi set
Returning to the Star Wars universe after two decades, the award-winning actor confronted Darth Vader - and his childhood nightmares - for the first time.
- by Michael Idato
★★★
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Forget Normal People, Sally Rooney’s new TV series is sure to spark debate
Anyone who found Normal People slow and indulgent is likely to find Conversations with People interminable.
- by Debi Enker
Martin Freeman’s mastery snuck up on us. This is his defining role
The Office and Sherlock actor was unsure about playing a broken police officer in The Responder, but he’s since won rave reviews.
- by Craig Mathieson
★★★½
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What did Game of Thrones’ Varys do next? He went home with Graham Norton
Conleth Hill leads a star-studded group of Irish actors in this adaptation of the chat show host’s novel.
- by Louise Rugendyke
★★★★★
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Marvellous, joyous TV: Five stars for beloved dating show’s US spin-off
Love on the Spectrum was such a winner that it’s no surprise the creator has headed overseas to follow more people on the autism spectrum who are looking for love.
- by Brad Newsome
When pop meets politics: Why this year’s Eurovision is the most controversial yet
For 65 years Eurovision has tried to side-step real-world politics. In 2022, the annual music competition is facing its Waterloo.
- by Michael Idato
★★★★
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This quirky TV panel show is the comic treat we’ve all been waiting for
The brilliant and eccentric Richard Ayoade nailed it in the IT Crowd and Travel Man, but the role of quiz master may be his best yet.
- by Ben Pobjie