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Lost its mojo? No way. Ted Lasso is still the sweetest show on TV

Lost its mojo? No way. Ted Lasso is still the sweetest show on TV

The third season of Jason Sudeikis’ fish-out-of-water comedy has come to an end, but there are many ways the acclaimed ensemble show could return.

  • by Debi Enker

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This tale of true crime is difficult to watch, or to turn away from
★★★★
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This tale of true crime is difficult to watch, or to turn away from

Based on events in the tiny Swedish town of Knutby in 2004, The Congregation is a story of sex, murder, religion and manipulation.

  • by Ben Pobjie
Ten things you (probably) don’t know about the Succession finale

Ten things you (probably) don’t know about the Succession finale

What did Jeremy Strong, who plays Kendall, do after “cut” was called? Did he really drink that meal fit for a king? What great news did Sarah Snook share?

  • by Garry Maddox
Succession finale anoints the chosen one, but did you see it coming?

Succession finale anoints the chosen one, but did you see it coming?

After five years, four seasons and 39 superbly crafted episodes, one of TV’s most acclaimed dramas has finally come to an end.

  • by Karl Quinn
Arnie is back in his first-ever TV role - and little has changed
★★★
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Arnie is back in his first-ever TV role - and little has changed

Arnold Schwarzenegger remains completely on-brand in his TV debut as the star of this comedy spy caper.

  • by Kylie Northover
Society’s divisions laid bare in Belgian crime drama Pandore
★★★★
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Society’s divisions laid bare in Belgian crime drama Pandore

This swift and gripping procedural thriller is always looking for the ramifications of what it uncovers.

  • by Craig Mathieson
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Why American Born Chinese is the unofficial encore to Everything Everywhere all at Once

Why American Born Chinese is the unofficial encore to Everything Everywhere all at Once

Michelle Yeoh brings her graceful comic guile to this shape-shifting coming-of-age series, while Ke Huy Quan plays an actor who’s never forgotten the crude Asian stereotypes that gave him fame.

  • by Craig Mathieson
The Clearing, Disney’s first home-grown drama, is a sure-fire cult hit

The Clearing, Disney’s first home-grown drama, is a sure-fire cult hit

Inspired by the real-life story of The Family, The Clearing goes inside a strange New Age cult to explore the lingering effects of the abuse visited upon its child members.

  • by Karl Quinn
In Limbo has the pace and tone of a sitcom, but it packs an emotional punch
★★★★
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In Limbo has the pace and tone of a sitcom, but it packs an emotional punch

Ryan Corr and Bob Morley are best mates, but beneath the cheery banter lies deep-seated difficulties in the finely calibrated ABC series In Limbo.

  • by Debi Enker
Tim Winton makes the case for protecting Ningaloo’s amazing wildlife
★★★★
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Tim Winton makes the case for protecting Ningaloo’s amazing wildlife

In a three-part nature documentary series, the acclaimed author puts his body on the line to display the wildlife in a remote part of WA.

  • by John Mangan
Patricia Arquette is incredible in this brilliant, bonkers new series
★★★★★
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Patricia Arquette is incredible in this brilliant, bonkers new series

The Oscar-winning actor stars as the shambolic lead in a dark eight-part comedy.

  • by Kylie Northover