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★★★
Streaming
It’s a hit book, but can Thursday Murder Club crack cosy crime for Netflix?
This light, frothy, mildly entertaining murder mystery with big-name golden oldies is proof of the power of the algorithm.
- by Karl Quinn
Latest
It took a song about a ‘confused female friendship’ to bring ABC host Zan Rowe to tears
It’s usually the superstar guests crying on Take 5 with Zan Rowe. This time it was the presenter’s turn.
- by Bridget McManus
Netflix poaches Amanda Duthie from Stan as new head of local content
After months of uncertainty following the departure of Que Minh Luu, Netflix has finally chosen a new head of content for Australia and New Zealand.
- by Karl Quinn
Barbara Eden sits down with Bill Maher on his Club Random podcast
I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden speaks about her iconic genie bottle on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast.
Sopranos, The Good Wife star Jerry Adler dies aged 96
After decades behind the scenes, the Broadway veteran turned to acting in his early 60s and became an unlikely star.
- by Mallika Sen
Emily in Paris assistant director, 47, dies on set
Diego Borella, 47, reportedly collapsed in front of colleagues during preparations to shoot the final scene of the fifth series of the hit Netflix show.
- by Niamh Robinson and Nick Squires
★★★
Streaming
It’s implausible and ludicrous but this Netflix thriller is held together by a terrific performance
The story never stops unfolding in Hostage, which is lucky because then you might have time to think about how daft it really is.
- by Craig Mathieson
MKR’s dinner parties are crazy. Here’s how Colin Fassnidge handles them
Some big “personality” contestants challenge the chef and his judging partner Manu Feildel in the new season of the home-cooking show.
- by Bridget McManus
What to stream this week: A deeply moving true-crime documentary and five more shows
Picks include The Yogurt Shop Murders, a slick international spy thriller, an Australian micro-comedy and the return of Bob’s Burgers.
- by Craig Mathieson
★★★
Review
A bad wig and OTT characters make this crime series darkly comic
The co-creator of Netflix hit Ozark takes on the drug trade in Rotterdam’s docks in this European co-production.
- by Craig Mathieson
★★★★★
Streaming
Five stars for this funny, sad and bonkers British thriller that breaks all the rules
Created by Charlotte Coben, daughter of bestselling author Harlan, Dead Hot is not what you might expect.
- by Kylie Northover