What to watch in Australia in July 2024
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Not sure what to watch in Australia tonight? Or what to watch this weekend? Now that we're officially more than halfway through the year, you may struggle to find something worthwhile across the swarm of streaming platforms this July. Not to mention the flood of new shows, movies and documentaries arriving on them every month.
July's killer lineup across the best streaming services in Australia features Netflix's Exploding Kittens, the animated adult comedy with a star-studded voice cast. We'll also catch the final season of Vikings: Valhalla on the big red streamer. Prime Video will become home to Those About to Die and the Sausage Party spinoff series, while Binge will debut two new originals, Mr Bigstuff and the second season of The Twelve. Stan's book-to-series adaptation, A Good Girl's Guide To Murder, kicks off the month with its premiere on July 1st before the trueblue streamer welcomes the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 26th. Disney Plus brings back Sharkfest, with seven shark-infested shows surfacing on the platform, and will introduce a prequel to the Descendants movies, Descendants: Rise of Red, on July 12th.
In this constantly updated guide, we're hoping to help any indecisive show or movie lover find a great, rapid-fire recommendation to take the guesswork out of what to watch. All of our suggestions are grounded in hardcore data — specifically streaming search trends and everyday reviews of what's new and popular — so we're on the pulse to see what real people (a.k.a you) are watching, reading and talking about.
But enough with the fuss — let's dive right into our what to watch in July 2024 recommendations with a look at what's new and trending on Australia's major streaming platforms:
Trending shows in July 2024
Cobra Kai (Season 6 - Part 1) | Netflix | All episodes available
Split into three parts, part 1 of Cobra Kai Season 6 premieres July 18, followed by part 2 on November 24, before finishing up in 2025. All three batches will consist of five episodes each. Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.
Mr Bigstuff | Binge | All episodes available
Glen and his fiancée Kirsty share a perfect, perfectly mundane life together. Sure, Glen’s got crippling erectile dysfunction and Kirsty has a secret shoplifting habit, but they’re happy. That is until Lee comes crashing into their lives, whilst on the run from a past that’s quickly catching up with him. The trio are forced together: a perfectionist, a fantasist and an anarchist all living under the same roof in an Essex cul-de-sac.
Simone Biles Rising (Part 1) | Netflix | All episodes available
The world was shocked when gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from numerous events during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics — especially considering the fact that she was the clear front-runner for several gold medals. However, at the same time, Biles was struggling with her mental health. Rather than push herself to the brink, she decided to withdraw from the competition. Four years later, Biles has unfinished business, and the documentary, set in two parts, explores it all.
Homicide: Los Angeles | July 16 | Netflix | All episodes available
Homicide: Los Angeles gathers veteran detectives, prosecutors, and victims’ loved ones to tell their stories. From the years-long murder prosecution of record producer Phil Spector to the tragic death of young mother Teresa Boudreaux, which remained unsolved for more than 20 years, the show delves deeper into murders covering a span of four decades.
Exploding Kittens | Netflix | All episodes available
An adult animated comedy based on the popular card game about cats and destruction is coming to Netflix. In the series, the eternal struggles between Heaven and Hell come down to Earth as God and the Devil inhabit the bodies of chubby house cats. The voiceover cast includes Tom Ellis, Lucy Liu, Abraham Lim, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
The Serpent Queen (Season 2) | Stan | New episodes weekly
Catherine de Medici is Queen Regent of France now that her son, Charles IX has come of age. Distracted by the personal conflicts of the Valois children, a new mysterious prophet named Edith gains a loyal following who vow to challenge the current religious establishment, sparking tension across the country. As France falls into political and religious turmoil, Catherine struggles to maintain her power, but The Serpent Queen will do whatever she needs to regain control.
The Real Housewives of Orange County (Season 18) | Binge | New episodes weekly
Prepare for a whirlpool of emotions as The Real Housewives of Orange County returns for its 18th season, kicking off with a supersized premiere. This season marks a historic milestone as The Real Housewives franchise celebrates 100 seasons over 18 years and 11 cities.
Emperor of Ocean Park | Binge | New episodes weekly
Emperor of Ocean Park follows Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), whose tranquil existence is upended by the death of his father, Judge Oliver Garland (Forest Whitaker). Howard Denton (Bryan Greenberg), a former journalist and ardent conspiracy theorist, questions the manner of his death and thinks he was a victim of foul play.
Me | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This Apple TV Plus original follows a 12-year-old kid named Ben who is in the throes of middle school as he adjusts to a newly blended family — and the realisation that he has superpowers. Throughout the season, Ben goes on a journey of self-discovery and learns what having superpowers truly means.
The Twelve (Season 2) | July 11 | Binge | All episodes available
The Twelve comes to Western Australia, to the rural township of Tunkwell — a world away from the city landscape of season one. When respected town matriarch, Bernice Price (Kris McQuade), is found dead at the bottom of her farm’s pump well, two ex-lovers stand accused of her murder. Twelve ordinary citizens from diverse backgrounds have been plucked from the township and its surroundings to decide the fate of the co-accused — was Bernice the victim of a crime of passion, a workplace accident or just misfortune?
Vikings: Valhalla (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available
In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history. Now back for its third and final season, the story continues with Canute kneeling to Christian leaders and Freydís on the verge of being burnt at the stake. Yet new journeys may be on the horizon too as Leif meets a mapmaker and shares his dream to travel into the far west, while Freydís and her struggling villagers wonder if it’s time to find a new home. But will even one of the trio make it back to Norway alive?
Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Prime Video | All episodes available
Based on the 2016 animated feature Sausage Party, this highly-anticipated, outrageously funny series, Sausage Party: Foodtopia follows Frank, Brenda, Barry, and Sammy as they try to build their own food society.
Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer | Disney Plus | All episodes available
To stop serial killers, psychiatric nurse and professor Dr. Ann Burgess must first learn to think like one. With unprecedented access to the mastermind behind modern-day serial killer profiling, the series follows Burgess' story and her compassion for victims, which put her at the centre of solving America's most infamous true-crime cases.
• Watch Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer on Disney Plus now.
Million Dollar Listing LA (Season 15) | Binge | New episodes weekly
After a couple of groundbreaking years in Los Angeles luxury real estate, the housing market has taken a turn for the worse. Between high interest rates, the "Mansion Tax" and a low inventory of homes, the city’s hottest agents Josh Altman, Josh Flagg and Tracy Tutor are back and feeling a new kind of heat. The agents find themselves accepting deals they never would have before, all while getting more innovative with their strategies to close the deal.
All American: Homecoming | Binge | New episodes weekly
This new spinoff series follows a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills and an elite baseball player from Chicago as they contend with the high stakes of university sports at a Historically Black College in Atlanta.
The Boyfriend | Netflix | New episodes weekly
Blazing a fresh trail in the reality dating genre, The Boyfriend, Japan’s first same-sex romance reality series, celebrates love in all its forms. The series will premiere in installments over four weeks, as the contestants work together to run a coffee truck — and hopefully find love at the same time.
Menendez Brothers: Murder by Media | Stan | All episodes available
This eight-episode documentary explores the mysterious murder of a wealthy Beverly Hills couple while watching TV in their living room. America was shocked... but it was only the beginning of the tragic story. When it was revealed that the culprits were their two beloved sons, a media circus and national obsession were born.
WWE Money in the Bank | Binge | Live event
WWE is jetting off to Canada and WWE superstars are trying to punch their tickets to championship glory. Money in the Bank takes place at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario with the winners of annual ladder matches securing a nearly foolproof path to a title.
Secrets of the Hells Angels | Binge | All episodes available
A deep dive into the international motorcycle club the Hells Angels, with access to former chapter presidents, undercover agents who risked their lives to infiltrate the group and others who witnessed the criminal activities.
Fake | Paramount Plus | New episodes weekly
Inspired by a memoir of the same name, Fake follows Birdie Bell (Asher Keddie), a magazine features writer who thinks she’s found her perfect match when she meets successful grazier, Joe Burt (David Wenham), on a dating app. But as the relationship intensifies, Birdie is torn between Joe’s magnetic pull and the instinct that her boyfriend isn’t all he has led her to believe.
Sprint | Netflix | All episodes available
This new docuseries follows every millisecond of the long journey from the 2023 World Championships to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Athletes Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and Shericka Jackson will be featured alongside other runners from the US, Jamaica, the UK, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Italy.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Stan | All episodes available
This highly-anticipated six-part series follows the aftermath of schoolgirl Andie Bell's (India Lillie Davies) murder committed by her boyfriend Sal Singh (Rahul Pattni). But smart and single-minded Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) isn't convinced Sal did it and is determined to prove it. But if Sal isn't the murderer and the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from finding out the truth?
Sharkfest | Disney Plus | All shows premiering
Premiering on July 1, Sharkfest on Disney Plus will feature new and exclusive jaws-filled documentaries. The shark-infested lineup features Shark Attack 360, Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast, Baby Sharks in the City, Supersized Sharks, Attack of the Red Sea Sharks, Sharks Gone Viral and Sharks vs. Ross Edgley.
The Bear (Season 3) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Season three of The Bear follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their beef stand turned fine dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business.
My Lady Jane | Prime Video | All episodes available
Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually, scrap that. The series is retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. It's set to be an epic adventure in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.
That ‘90s Show (Part 2) | Netflix | All episodes available
Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months apart, but she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started.
Abbott Elementary (Season 3) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
This award-winning workplace mockumentary following a group of dedicated teachers is back for season 3. Despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life, even though they may be outnumbered and underfunded. The new season picks up where the show left off, but sees our crew of characters experience new highs and lows, including Janine (Quinta Brunson) taking on a new job with the school district.
Land of Women | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This new Apple TV Plus dramedy stars Eva Longoria as Gala, an empty nester whose life is turned upside down when her husband implicates the family in financial improprieties. She is forced to flee her home in New York, alongside her aging mother and college-aged daughter. The trio touch down in a charming wine town in Northern Spain that Gala's mother fled 50 years ago, vowing never to return.
House of The Dragon (Season 2) | Binge | New episodes weekly
Set 200 years before Game of Thrones, and based on George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, the new series delves into the Targaryen succession war between Rhaenyra and her half-brother Aegon II. Alongside the returning characters, including Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) and Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), we’ll also be introduced to five new dragons and other players in the conflict for the crown, including Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty), Ser Alfred Broome (Jamie Kenna), Lord Cregan Stark (Tom Taylor), Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox) and Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale).
The Boys (Season 4) | Prime Video | All episodes available
The new season will pick up after the fallout of The Boys’ confrontation with Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Homelander, with Billy fighting his terminal illness, Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) consolidating political power, and Homelander essentially able to do whatever he wants without significant consequences.
Trending movies in July 2024
My Spy: The Eternal City | Prime Video
My Spy’s dynamic duo, veteran CIA operative JJ (Dave Bautista) and his 14-year-old stepdaughter and protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman) are back to save the world when a high school choir tour of Italy is interrupted by a nefarious nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.
A talented young writer embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web. As lines blur and their lives intertwine, professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear.
Descendents: Rise of Red | Disney Plus
Former Villain Kid (aka VK) Uma, now Auradon Prep’s new principal, extends an invite to the school to another VK — Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red and Cinderella’s daughter Chloe travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black | Prime Video
Ava, a young bank professional is devastated when her husband Dallas abandons a marriage she is determined to fight for. When fate intervenes, it reveals Dallas’ wicked deeds that have trashed their marriage, and sabotaged Ava’s destiny to be loved by her true soulmate.
This film stars Rashida Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As "consolation" she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company.
Relax, I'm From the Future | Binge
A man from the future, now trapped in the past, tries to make a life for himself, oblivious to the consequences he has set in motion.
Love Lies Bleeding | Prime Video
This noirish film follows reclusive gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart) as she falls hard for Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
This new feature documentary from Andrew McCarthy looks at the iconic teen films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold when their young stars were branded the "Brat Pack".
Tiffany "Rex" Simpson has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn’t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine, her "doctored" application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Netflix
Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Detective Axel Foley in the latest instalment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. After his daughter's (Taylour Paige) life is threatened, the Foleys team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and some old pals to uncover a conspiracy.
A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman (Joey King), her mother (Nicole Kidman), and her movie star boss (Zac Efron) as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity.
Upcoming TV shows in July 2024
Those About To Die | July 19 | Prime Video | All episodes available
Those About to Die delves into the world of the games — a world characterised by bloodlust, greed for money, the pursuit of power, and corruption. The races at Circus Maximus are controlled by four Patrician-owned corporations, the Blue, Red, White, and Green factions, and shares in the four factions are the most valuable things in Rome. As the taste in entertainment of the populace becomes more jaded and bloodthirsty, a specially designed stadium for gladiatorial combat is needed — the Colosseum.
Lady in the Lake | July 19 | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course. Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman) is a Jewish housewife seeking to shed a secret past and reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, and Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram) is a mother navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore while struggling to provide for her family. Their disparate lives seem parallel at first, but when Maddie becomes fixated on Cleo’s mystifying death, a chasm opens that puts everyone around them in danger.
Omnivore | July 19 | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Narrated by renowned chef René Redzepi, this global series explores the ingredients that built societies, shaped our beliefs, and forever altered the human story. From salt flats in Peru to coffee forests in Rwanda to wild tuna off the coast of Spain, each episode of Omnivore celebrates the way we grow, transform, and consume the world’s best resources — the ones we eat.
The Decameron | July 25 | Netflix | All episodes available
The series examines the all-too-timely theme of class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits tries to outlast the bubonic plague pandemic in 1348 Florence. The Decameron stars Tony Hale, Zosia Mamet, Saoirse Monica-Jackson, Tanya Reynolds, and more.
Olympic Games Paris 2024 | July 26 - August 11 | Stan Sport | 24/7 streaming
Streaming exclusively on Stan Sport, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are set to be bigger and better than ever before. All events will be streamed across more than 40 individual sports channels, and an 24/7 Olympics News channel will keep fans informed of big moments, full replays and highlight reels.
Futurama (Season 12) | July 29 | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Following the revival of Futurama, Cohen returns in 2024 with ten all-new episodes. On this orbit around the sun, our occasionally heroic crew embarks on mind-bending adventures involving birthday party games to the death, the secrets of Bender's ancestral robot village, A.I. friends (and enemies), impossibly cute beanbags, and the true 5 million-year-old story behind the consciousness-altering substance known as coffee.
Upcoming movies in July 2024
Skywalkers: A Love Story | July 19 | Netflix
Part romance, part thriller, this film follows a daredevil couple as they take their relationship to terrifying new heights in a wild scheme to climb the world’s second highest skyscraper and perform a death-defying stunt on the spire.
Find Me Falling | July 19 | Netflix
Coming off a flop album and his biggest hit's dwindling popularity, aging rock star John Allman (Harry Connick Jr.) decides to take a break from his career to reclaim his spark. He moves to an isolated cliffside home on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. His dream of keeping a low profile is derailed when he is routinely confronted by desperate souls and later faced with even more complicated surprises when an old flame reignites.
Light's Out | July 20 | Binge
A drifting ex-soldier turns underground fighter with the help of a just released ex-con, pitting them both against a crime boss, corrupt cops and hired killers.
Arcadian | July 20 | Stan
Arcadian takes place in a near future, where normal life on Earth has been decimated. Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his two sons, Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins) and Joseph (Jaeden Martell), have been living a half-life – tranquillity by day and turmoil by night. Every night, after sunset, they face the unrelenting attacks of a mysterious and violent evil. One day, when Thomas doesn't return home, Paul must leave the safety of their farm to find him.
Time Bandits | July 24 | Apple TV Plus
Embark on a comedic, high-stakes journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history nerd. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | July 25 | Prime Video
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organisation formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. Directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson and Henry Golding.
Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa | July 31 | Netflix
The first Nepali woman to successfully climb and summit Mount Everest — now a single mom working minimum wage jobs in Connecticut — returns to the mountain for another attempt, motivated by her intrepid spirit and hoping to make a better life for her daughters.
Tom's Guide Staff Picks
Here at Tom's Guide, our expert streaming team are obviously no strangers to the occasional binge-watch. Whether it’s the latest sci-fi epic, terrifying horror flick, offbeat Korean hit, reality TV cringefest or true crime doco, we’re on a continuous hunt to find the best shows and movies that are actually worth watching – and we’re sharing our latest finds below.
While some of these picks may not be as recent as others featured here, every one comes with a personal seal of approval from one of the Tom’s Guide Australia team. Here's what we recommend:
Constellation | Sci-Fi/Thriller | 52 minutes per episode
When a tragic accident occurs on the International Space Station, a lone astronaut (Noomi Rapace) makes the heroic journey back to Earth — only to find vital pieces of her life have changed.
Apple TV Plus is no stranger to high quality sci-fi, and this slow-burn mystery series will have you constantly asking WTF is going on (in a good way!). It’s capped off by great performances from a seasoned cast. — Dan Gardiner, EIC Future Australia.
• Watch Constellation on Apple TV Plus.
Deadloch | Comedy/Crime | 59 minutes per episode
Set in a rural Tasmanian town of Deadloch, after a local man turns up dead on the eve of the Winter "Feastival", two female detectives must work together — despite their blaring differences — to find the killer.
If you love local Aussie shows, with a hint of bogan-esque comedy, Deadloch is a must watch. If Kath and Kim solved crime, this would be it. — Lucy Scotting, Staff Writer.
• Watch Deadloch on Prime Video.
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning | Reality TV | 51 minutes per episode
Three Swedes (Katarina Blom, Ellinor Engström, Johan Svenson) come to America to help people face mortality and confront what has been collecting dust for years, in the form of "Swedish Death Cleaning".
It's heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. People share their personal experiences of facing mortality as the Swedes gently help them embrace life by taking care of their piles of stuff. — Meredith Allan, Product Research Manager.
• Watch The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning on Apple TV Plus or SBS On Demand.
Drops of God | Drama | 53 minutes per episode
While the world of wine mourns the death of her father, Camille (Fleur Geffrier) learns that his expansive wine collection is now hers. But before she can claim her inheritance, Camille must beat her father's protege, Issei (Tomohisa Yamashita), in a test of their senses.
It's a fascinating plot about a competition over the inheritance of the world’s best wine collection, which is (surprisingly) based on a manga. The series, set across French / Japanese cultures, uses multiple languages (Japanese, French & English) to help build the genuineness of the characters. It's a captivating delve into the wine world and sommeliers. The show has it all — love, betrayal, compassion, greed, family dynamics — all while being beautifully shot. — Kylie Moss, Product and Marketing Director, Mozo Australia.
• Watch Drops of God on Apple TV Plus.
Previously on What to watch
Already seen all the top picks this month? Here's some of the best shows and movies from the past couple of months:
Previous picks: TV Shows
The Acolyte | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more details emerge, they venture down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.
Sweet Tooth (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available
The third and final season of Sweet Tooth will pick up exactly where it left off, as Gus (Christian Convery), Jeppard (Nonso Anozie) and crew make the trek to Alaska to find Gus' mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz). Dr Singh (Adeel Akhtar) joins them on their journey, however, he might hold his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat, the Wolf Boys and their leaders, mother-daughter duo Helen and Rosie (Rosalind Chao, Kelly Marie Tran), seek to restart human birth and see Gus as the solution to their plans. The fate of the humans and hybrids may, indeed, be in Sweet Tooth's hands (or perhaps, hooves).
Bridgerton (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available
The second part of Polin's love story continues as Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) feels on top of the world — and fielding her second marriage proposal in a single evening. After years of longing, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) has finally proposed to her, leaving her rather breathless (especially after that romp in the back of a carriage). While Penelope has yet to answer the proposal, Polin's romantic connection may add new drama to the season, as society seeks to unmask Lady Whistledown.
Presumed Innocent | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This 8-episode limited series stars Jake Gyllenhaal as chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich, as the series takes viewers through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The star-studded ensemble includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle and Renate Reinsve.
Under the Bridge | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
Based on a book of the same name, Under the Bridge follows the true story of 14-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Through the eyes of Rebecca Godfrey (Riley Keough) and local police officer Cam Bentland (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder and the startling truths revealed about the unlikely killer.
Fantasmas | Binge | All episodes available
Writer, director, and comedian Julio Torres spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. A kaleidoscope of colour and surrealism, it weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world.
Queenie | Disney Plus | New episodes available weekly
This book-to-series adaptation follows Queenie Jenkins (Dionne Brown), a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in South London, who struggles between two cultures and enters neatly into neither.
Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 17) | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
In the wake of last season's finale, the new season picks up as the FBI's elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of the Gold Star. As the conspiracy unfolds, the BAU is met with an unexpected complication when serial killer Elias Voit negotiates a deal that transfers him to federal custody in the BAU's own backyard.
Trailblazers | Stan | All episodes available
Featuring legends of Australian women’s football and current Matildas stars including inaugural captain Julie Dolan, Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and more, the Stan original documentary showcases the incredible rise of women’s football and the team’s journey to success.
Clipped | Disney Plus | All episodes available
FX's Clipped goes behind the scenes of a notorious NBA owner's racist remarks, captured on a tape heard around the world. The limited series paves the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organisation and the tape's impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of being the most cursed team in the league.
Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 9) | Binge | New episodes weekly
Oh, buoy! Below Deck is setting sail once again, with the new season set amidst the azure waters and ancient ruins of Athens, Greece. Captain Sandy Yawn is returning to steer her team through obstacles, which include eccentric guests, an abundance of late-night demands and never-before-seen mechanical issue that requires all hands on deck. With budding "boatmances" adding to the chaos, the crew face tumultuous waves from start to finish.
Eric | Netflix | All episodes available
Vincent (Benedict Cumberbatch) is the creator of the hugely popular children's television show Good Day Sunshine. But his life unravels when his nine-year-old son goes missing on the way to school.
Colin from Accounts (Season 2) | Binge | New episodes weekly
Back for season two, Ash and Gordon move in together, but there's a Colin-shaped hole missing. As they try to get their beloved dog back from his new home, they need to work out whether they want a relationship or if they just want a dog.
The Kardashians (Season 5) | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
The Kardashian-Jenners are back and raring to go for season five of their Disney-fronted reality show. From big screen moments to new baby bliss, the family continues to defy expectations, all while navigating contentious sister dynamics.
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (Season 9) | Stan | New episodes weekly
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars returns for season 9. Fan favourite fierce and fabulous queens return to the runway for super-sized challenges that will push them to their limits.
Evil (Season 4) | Paramount Plus | All episodes available
In the upcoming fourth season of Evil, Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic.
Outer Range (Season 2) | Prime Video | All episodes available
The mystery surrounding the dark void on the west pasture of the Abbott family ranch deepens in Outer Range season two, as Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin) and his wife Cecelia (Lili Taylor) struggle to keep their family together in the aftermath of their granddaughter’s disappearance. The stakes have never been higher for the Abbotts, with unforeseen circumstances start to shake the foundations of time itself.
Doctor Who (New Season) | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) travel across time and space, with adventures spanning from the Regency era in England to war-torn future worlds. Throughout their adventures in the TARDIS, they encounter incredible friends and dangerous foes, including a terrifying bogeyman, and the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet.
Dark Matter | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Based on a best-selling sci-fi novel, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist and family man, who is abducted into an alternate version of his life while walking home one night. In his labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most unbeatable enemy imaginable: himself.
Hollywood Con Queen | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
A mysterious figure — the Con Queen — is impersonating powerful female executives in Hollywood, luring victims with the promise of life-changing career opportunities. A journalist and a private investigator set out to find the culprit behind the scam.
Previous picks: Movies
A skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown.
Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge | Disney Plus
This new documentary follows the story of iconic trailblazer, Diane Von Furstenberg, known as DVF. As the child of a Holocaust survivor, Princess by marriage and founder of a fashion brand, the documentary features interviews with famous faces such as Oprah Winfrey, Marc Jacobs, Hilary Rodham Clinton and more.
Based on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Ben (Glen Powell) and Bea (Sydney Sweeney)'s fiery attraction turns ice-cold after their first date. When they find themselves reunited at a destination wedding in Australia, they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple to make their exes jealous.
Black Barbie: A Documentary | Netflix
Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Through these charismatic insiders’ stories, the documentary tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980, examining the importance of representation and how dolls can be crucial to the formation of identity and imagination.
The Japanese hero, Ultraman, has been fighting kaiju for more than 50 years, and now, he's heading to Netflix in a new animated film.
Inspired by a true story, a straight-laced professor (Glen Powell) discovers that he has a hidden talent — he can successfully fake being a hitman. He meets his match in a mysterious client who steals his heart, all while igniting a powder keg of deception, delight and false identities.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution | Netflix
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is the first feature-length documentary to examine the history of queer stand-up comedy. The documentary considers the importance of LGBTQ+ stand-up as an instrument for social change over the past five decades, actively reflecting and challenging cultural norms and values. Ultimately, the film reveals that queer comedians — whether they intended to or not — helped change the world, one joke at a time.
This New Zealand-based coming-of-age film centres around 17-year-old student, Josh Waaka (Julian Dennison) as he is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future.
Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she's moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos.
Jim Henson Idea Man | Disney Plus
Jim Henson Idea Man takes audiences into the mind of this creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Henson's archives, the show provides an insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Altas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a data analyst with a distrust for AI, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when the mission goes awry, her only hope is to trust AI.
Top shows of 2024
If you’re looking for more great shows to watch, we’ve gathered some of the top shows of this year in the list below. We’ve cross-referenced both user and critic reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes to uncover the most lauded TV shows this year, that’ll keep you entertained for hours (that are also Certified Fresh). If you’re looking for movies, we’ve got you covered in the section below.
1. Shōgun | Drama/War | 53-70 minutes per episode
Set in 1600s Japan, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) faces dire consequences when his alliance turns against him – a situation that becomes even more complicated when a mysterious European ship washes ashore in a small fishing village.
2. 3 Body Problem | Mystery/Thriller | 56 minutes per episode
A decision made in 1960s China echoes across time to the present day, where a group of scientists are forced to face humanity’s greatest threat.
3. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Documentary | 49 minutes per episode
In this new series, the dark world of children's television creator Dan Schneider comes to light. After moulding well-known child actors, the series reveals his evolution and influence enabled decades of abusive and manipulative behaviour towards actors, writers and crew members.
4. Fallout | Science-Fiction / Action | 59mins per episode
Based on the best-selling global video game franchise, Fallout follows an idealistic vault-dweller, a young soldier and a morally ambiguous bounty hunter who are all chasing an artefact that could completely change the power dynamics of their post-apocalyptic existence.
5. Baby Reindeer | Drama / Comedy | 34mins per episode
Baby Reindeer's tale isn't as cute as the title makes it out to be. The story centres around struggling comedian Donny Dunn's (Richard Gadd) strange and complicated relationship with Martha (Jessica Gunning), whose initially friendly demeanour slowly unravels as she starts to stalk Donny relentlessly.
6. We Were The Lucky Ones | Drama | 56mins per episode
Based on a bestselling novel, this limited series is inspired by the true story of a Jewish family separated at the start of WWII, who do everything in their power to survive and reunite.
7. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live | Science-Fiction/ Horror | 1hr per episode
This Walking Dead spin-off follows the love story of characters Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Mihonne (Danai Gurira) as they attempt to find each other, while navigating a war against the living.
8. A Gentleman in Moscow | Drama/History | 50 minutes per episode
Based on an international best-seller, this limited series follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan McGregor), who finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history as he ends up banished to an attic room in the opulent Hotel Metropol —while tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold outside.
9. Mary & George | History/Drama | 50 mins per episode
Julianne Moore stars in this scandalous drama that follows the Countess of Buckingham who moulded her son to seduce the King — and his power.
10. The Gentlemen | Action/Crime | 50 minutes per episode
When Eddie inherits his family’s estate, he discovers the source of its wealth — an enormous weed empire.
Top movies of 2024
If you’re looking for a new, top-rated movie to watch, here’s a list of the best films of 2024 so far:
1. The Holdovers | Drama/Comedy | 2h 13mins
Forced to spend Christmas break with a bunch of students, a grouchy professor forms an unlikely friendship with a clever troublemaker and the school’s head chef.
• Available to rent on Apple TV Plus and Prime Video.
2. Anatomy of a Fall | Mystery/Thriller | 2h 32mins
When her husband is found dead in the snow below their chalet, and the subsequent murder investigation makes her the prime suspect, what follows Sandra is an unsettling psychological journey into the depth of her relationship with her husband, Samuel.
• Available to rent on Apple TV Plus.
3. The Idea of You | Rom-com | 1hr 56mins
Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, The Idea of You follows Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mother, who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine) the lead singer of August Moon — a.k.a. the hottest boy band on the planet.
• Watch it on Prime Video.
4. Oppenheimer | Drama/History | 3hrs
Oppenheimer sees Cillian Murphy at the helm of the Manhattan Project, when the development of an atomic bomb changed the course of history.
• Watch it on Binge.
5. American Fiction | Comedy/Drama | 1h 57mins
Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a novelist who is fed up with the industry profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on offensive African-American tropes, and plans to thwart it by writing a Black book of his own, until his plans go awry.
• Stream it on Prime Video.
6. Poor Things | Science-Fiction | 2h 22mins
Poor Things follows the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist.
• Stream it on Disney Plus.
7. Scoop | Drama | 1h 43mins
Calling all fans of The Crown! Buckle in for this film based on actual events leading up to Prince Andrew's explosive 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. Gillian Anderson plays journalist Emily Maitlis as she grills the royal (Rufus Sewell) about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Watch it on Netflix.
8. Road House | Action | 2h 3mins
The highly-anticipated reimagining of the 80's cult classic stars Jake Gyllenhaal as an ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse and uncovers that paradise is not at all what it seems.
• Stream it on Prime Video.
9. Música | Musical | 1h 31mins
Rudy Mancuso makes his directorial debut with Música, a coming-of-age story about a young street performer with synesthesia as he navigates an uncertain future, the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture.
• Available to stream on Prime Video.
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