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Christmas capers, a creepy clown and war‑time stories: what we’re watching in December

Alexa Scarlata, RMIT University; Alex Munt, University of Technology Sydney; Ari Mattes, University of Notre Dame Australia; Elliott Logan, Monash University; Erin Harrington, University of Canterbury; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland, and Liz Giuffre, University of Technology Sydney

Alongside some fresh Christmas flicks, there’s another ‘Carol’ featured in this month’s wrap – but this one is miserable, and trying to evade aliens.
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‘Wog’ humour, tense US politics and real‑world monsters: what to watch in November

Amy Maguire, University of Newcastle; Dennis Altman, La Trobe University; Erin Harrington, University of Canterbury; Jess Carniel, University of Southern Queensland; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Liz Giuffre, University of Technology Sydney; Phoebe Hart, Queensland University of Technology; Stuart Romeo-Richards, University of South Australia, and Susan Hopkins, University of the Sunshine Coast

Standouts this month include the latest season of The Diplomat, addictive British reality TV and a political thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson.
The Conversation

Mushroom murders, riotous mockumentary and a surveillance thriller: what to watch in October

Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University; Ari Mattes, University of Notre Dame Australia; Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Australian Catholic University; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Kate Cantrell, University of Southern Queensland; Stuart Romeo-Richards, University of South Australia, and Susan Hopkins, University of the Sunshine Coast

As the air begins to warm and the days stretch, the screens get darker — with crime, mystery and noir creeping in.
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Over‑the‑top melodrama, a platonic rom‑com and retirement village murders: what to watch in September

Alexa Scarlata, RMIT University; Craig Martin, Swinburne University of Technology; Jessica Ford, University of Adelaide; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Joanna McIntyre, Swinburne University of Technology; Jo Coghlan, University of New England; Lisa French, RMIT University; Phoebe Hart, Queensland University of Technology, and Stuart Romeo-Richards, University of South Australia

From a new ABC drama to a Biggest Loser documentary, here’s the best of what’s streaming now.
HBO, AppleTV, Netflix

Shark tales, a sinking city and a breathless cop thriller: what to watch in August

Alexa Scarlata, RMIT University; Ben McCann, University of Adelaide; Dennis Altman, La Trobe University; Gregory Ferris, University of Technology Sydney; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Liz Giuffre, University of Technology Sydney; Phoebe Hart, Queensland University of Technology; Rachel Williamson, University of Canterbury, and Susan Hopkins, University of the Sunshine Coast

Whether you like Nordic noir, horror, feisty feminists or gardening, our experts have rounded up the best of what’s new to streaming.
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Scandalous Mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June

Claudia Sandberg, The University of Melbourne; Edith Jennifer Hill, Flinders University; Erin Harrington, University of Canterbury; Gemma King, Australian National University; Grace Russell, Monash University; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Rachel Williamson, University of Canterbury; Samuel Martin, Australian National University, and Sofya Gollan, Australian National University

Our experts review seven new streaming offerings, including a true crime series on the horrifying British serial killers Fred and Rose West.
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Stepmums, alien mums, robot mums, vengeful mums: 7 films to watch this Mother’s Day

Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Kate Cantrell, University of Southern Queensland; Kathleen Williams, University of Tasmania; Panizza Allmark, Edith Cowan University; Rebecca Beirne, University of Newcastle; Ruari Elkington, Queensland University of Technology, and Susan Hopkins, University of the Sunshine Coast

This year, why not celebrate with films that capture the beauty and chaos of motherhood.
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Feuding mob families, mind control and a murder at the White House: what to watch in May

Alexa Scarlata, RMIT University; Dennis Altman, La Trobe University; Fergus Edwards, University of Tasmania; Jessica Ford, University of Adelaide; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Rachel Williamson, University of Canterbury; Stephen Gaunson, RMIT University, and Stuart Romeo-Richards, University of South Australia

From the new seasons of Andor and Black Mirror, to The Narrow Road to the Deep North – May’s must-watch TV proves time flies when your options are this good.
The Conversation

A child killer, parenting struggles and ‘innies’ running wild: what to stream in April

Stuart Romeo-Richards, University of South Australia; Erin Harrington, University of Canterbury; Gregory Camp, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Jessica Ford, University of Adelaide; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Kate Cantrell, University of Southern Queensland; Liz Giuffre, University of Technology Sydney, and Sascha Morrell, Monash University

With so many options across multiple streaming platforms, choosing your next show can feel overwhelming. Let our experts help you decide.
The Conversation

Naked tennis, outback feuds and a chimp named Tonka: what we’re streaming in November

Alexa Scarlata, RMIT University; Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Jodi McAlister, Deakin University; Kelly McWilliam, University of Southern Queensland; Marina Deller, Flinders University; Philippa Burne, The University of Melbourne, and Phoebe Hart, Queensland University of Technology

There’s plenty of new shows and films to stream as we near the end of 2024.
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A Kid Called Troy at 30: this beautiful Aussie film was one of the most important HIV/AIDS documentaries ever produced

Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland; Amy Mullens, University of Southern Queensland; Annette Brömdal, University of Southern Queensland; Kate Cantrell, University of Southern Queensland, and Tait Sanders, University of Southern Queensland

The film tells the story of Troy Lovegrove, a seven-year-old Australian boy who became HIV-infected during birth.

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