Just when we thought peak TV might be over, along came 2024, proving there are still a wealth of excellent new shows worth sinking our teeth into. From the buzz-worthy Baby Reindeer to the quirky action thriller Mr and Mrs Smith, Netflix’s devastating love story One Day and Prime’s unexpected sci-fi hit Fallout, there’s no shortage of excellence hitting screens — and it’s only June! Mr and Mrs Smith (Prime Video) Brad and Angelina who? Prime Video’s TV reboot of the spy caper doesn’t disappoint, mostly thanks to the superb performances from Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, who bring sizzling chemistry to their roles. Good news for fans — a second season has just been announced, although it is yet to be confirmed whether the two leads will return.
Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. One Day (Netflix) I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying. If you made it through this adaptation of David Nicholls’ celebrated novel without shedding a tear: I salute you.
Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall were perfection personified as star-crossed lovers Emma and Dexter in this time-jump drama, giving viewers all the feels by its heart-wrenching finale. Some incredible performances — and it’s also worth noting this has an outstandingly good soundtrack. Mr Bates vs The Post Office (Seven) This one may have passed you by.
Which is a shame, because this dramatisation of the real-life tale of one man, Alan Bates (Toby Jones), who took on the .
