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Ricky Gervais
It’s highly offensive, but that’s not the problem with Ricky Gervais’ Armageddon
The comic’s latest stand-up special is the most popular show on Netflix in Australia this week, as he continues to court controversy.
- by Ben Pobjie
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This genre-defying TV show returns for a belter of a second season
The blend of dark tones and high stakes makes the second season of The Tourist crackle with energy.
- by Michael Idato
Why Asher Keddie is the queen of barely contained chaos
Drawing from Mia Freedman’s book Work Strife Balance, Keddie’s character in the series Strife, Eve, is imbued with humanity and humour.
- by Debi Enker
Edgar RamÃrez exchanges Gianni Versace for Dr Death
The deeper Ramirez dug into the character of disgraced doctor Paolo Macchiarini, the more bewildered he became.
- by Michael Idato
Why The Tourist’s Danielle Macdonald believes in trusting your gut
She left Australia at 18 fearing she’d never be cast here. Now, Danielle Macdonald is back with a new season of The Tourist and a project with Nicole Kidman.
- by Karl Quinn
Paramount heiress prepares to bow out as Hollywood streaming wars turn ugly
After years spent battling to gain control of the US media giant, Shari Redstone may now be calling time on her stint at the helm.
- by James Warrington
‘I was so overwhelmed’: Why Trent Dalton couldn’t stay on set of Boy Swallows Universe
The TV adaptation of the best-selling book has been an emotional ride for its author, who was confronted once again with his troubled childhood.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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‘Extraordinary moment’: The Crown’s finale is a fitting, elaborate sign-off
After six seasons, and three casts, the crowning final hour of the hit Netflix drama ends with a powerful flourish.
- by Michael Idato
Be of good cheer: It’s not the worst week of TV after all
Planning to spend this week on the sofa? Here’s the TV guide that will get you to the end of the week with a smile on your face.
- by Michael Idato
Steph Tisdell and Dylan Alcott find common ground in new series of Bump
The stand-up comedian and the former Paralympian bring even more friction to the fourth series of the comedy-drama about young love.
- by Bridget McManus
Gripping climate activist thriller is a must-see
Built like a heist film, this tale of eight activists planning to sabotage an oil pipeline speaks to a looming future.
- by Craig Mathieson