What to watch in Australia in May 2024
Need help finding something new to stream? Our continuously updated guide makes it easy.
Wondering what to watch tonight? Or looking for what to watch this weekend? With the staggering array of streaming platforms now on offer in Australia – not to mention the deluge of new shows and movies arriving on them every month – finding something great to watch has, in 2024, become a real chore.
With this guide, we're hoping to make that task much easier by rounding up everything that's worth your time in the one place. There's no filler here, just rapid-fire recommendations based on what's new and popular. All our suggestions are based on real data – we've combed through user and critics' reviews and roundups, services' own lists of top shows and movies, and dug into search trends to see what real people are watching and talking about.
Enough with the faff though – let's jump straight into our what to watch in May 2024 recommendations with a look at what’s trending on Australia's major streaming platforms:
Trending shows in May 2024
Bridgerton (Season 3 - Part 1) | Netflix | 4 episodes available (Part 2 available June 13)
Bridgerton is back for its third season and this time, it'll centre on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). After giving up her longtime crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), she decides it's time to take on a husband, preferably one that'll give her enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels to Pen's cold shoulder. Eager to win her friendship back, Colin offers to mentor her in new ways of confidence but when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings are truly just friendly.
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.
After the Flood | BritBox | All episodes available
This eight-part mystery thriller is set after the events of a disastrous flood when an unidentified man is found dead. PC Joanna Marshall (Sophie Rundle) becomes obsessed with discovering what exactly happened to him as the investigation unfolds.
The G.O.A.T. | Prime Video | All episodes available
Fourteen reality stars move into GOAT Manor to face off in a brand new competition show, hosted by Daniel Tosh. Competing in over 20 challenges, the stars will earn and break one another's trust as they battle it out for $200k… and most importantly, the title of Greatest Of All Time.
Bodkin | Netflix | All episodes available
Bodkin stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara as a motley crew of podcasters investigating the nefarious whispers that swirl beneath the seemingly idyllic titular small town in Ireland, where several mysterious disappearances occurred 25 years ago.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Season 2) | Binge | New episodes weekly
Following on from the harrowing events of PPL: Original Sin, the Liars now face a fate worse than death — summer school.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz | Stan | New episodes weekly
The series follows Lali (Jonah Hauer-King), a Slovakian Jew who is made one of the Tätowierer (tattooists) charged to ink identification numbers onto fellow prisoners’ arms. He meets Gita (Anna Próchniak) when tattooing her, leading to a romance that defies the horrors around them.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
Monsters at Work (Season 2) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
In Season 2 of the Monsters Inc. spin-off series, Tylor Tuskmon's journey as a Jokester and his friendship with Val face the ultimate test. When a new opportunity comes up at rival energy company, FearCo, Tylor's co-workers begin to question where his loyalties really lie.
A Man in Full | Netflix | All episodes available
David E. Kelley's latest emotionally gripping drama series, A Man In Full, is based on the NYT best-selling novel of the same name. When Charlie Croker (Jeff Daniels), a real estate mogul, faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as he defends his empire from those attempting to capitalise on his fall from grace.
Hacks (Season 3) | Stan | New episodes weekly
Starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, Hacks explores a dark mentorship between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and Ava (Einbinder), an entitled, outcast aspiring to be a writer. Season three picks up a year after the finale of season two, which saw Deborah pull the pin on Ava's mentorship, to encourage her to chase her own dreams.
Welcome to Wrexham (Season 3) | Disney Plus | 2 episode premiere (then new episodes weekly)
For the first time ever in season three, with the Wrexham team taking their place in the EFL, the docuseries' cameras will have unprecedented access on the pitch, bringing viewers inside the locker room and alongside the players, while the action is unfolding in some of the biggest matches Wrexham AFC has ever played.
Clarkson's Farm (Season 3) | Prime Video | All episodes available
The third instalment of Clarkson’s Farm finds Diddly Squat facing some seriously daunting challenges. The crops are failing in the severe hot weather, inflation has driven prices of supplies sky high, dreams for the beloved restaurant are dashed and now the farm shop also faces closure. Jeremy urgently needs to develop creative new ways of making ends meet, so he hatches a plan to profit from hundreds of acres of unfarmed land.
Shardlake | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes), a lawyer with an acute sense of justice, finds his life turned upside down when Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean), the all-powerful right-hand man to Henry VIII, sends him to investigate a murder in a remote monastery.
The Veil | Disney Plus | All episodes available
FX's new international spy thriller series follows the surprising and tumultuous relationship between two women as they play a deadly game of truth and lies spanning their travels from Istanbul to Paris and London.
Them: The Scare (Season 2) | Prime Video | All episodes available
Returning for a second season, but this time set in Compton 1991, the story will centre on an LAPD homicide detective who is assigned to uncover the gruesome murder of a foster home mother.
Dead Boy Detectives | Netflix | All episodes available
Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) are the brains and brawn behind the Dead Boy Detectives agency — but they're not exactly human. Both are actually ghosts who've chosen to remain on Earth and use their powers for some good old fashioned sleuthing.
The Sympathizer | Binge | All episodes available
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's award-winning novel of the same name, this limited series featuring Robert Downey Jr. in multiple roles follows the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns his spying days aren't over.
Fallout | Prime Video | All episodes available
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.
Baby Reindeer | Netflix | All episodes available
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.
We Were The Lucky Ones | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
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.
Big Door Prize (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | 3 episode premiere (then new episodes weekly)
Season 2 of Apple TV Plus' hit show follows the residents of Deerfield as the Morpho machine readies them for the "next stage". What occurs after leaves the small town once again wondering what they thought they knew about their lives, relationships and the Morpho itself.
Trending movies in May 2024
Over ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro-adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a street dog dubbed Arthur. Based on a true story, Arthur The King follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic — only for Arthur to follow them the whole way.
Lana (Brooke Shield)’s daughter Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: She’s getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke her heart years ago.
Barbie (Margot) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) are having the time of their lives in the whimsical Barbie Land. However, when Barbie is called to the real world, she soon discovers the joys and perils of living among humans.
The Beatles: Let It Be | Disney Plus
First released in 1970, amidst the Beatles' breakup, the film has now been brought back to life after 50 years of darkness. This is the first time the film has been available since its release. Let It Be also contains unseen footage not featured in the recent Beatles docuseries Get Back.
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.
Turtles All the Way Down | Binge
Turtles All the Way Down's book-to-movie adaptation follows protagonist Aza (Isabela Merced) as she navigates trying to be a good daughter, friend and student, all while facing an endless barrage of intrusive thoughts that she cannot control. After reconnecting with her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about love, happiness and friendship.
Jerry Seinfeld makes his directorial debut in Unfrosted as sworn cereal rivals, Kellogg's and Post, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast in 1963.
Jess and Hannah (Antonia Gentry, Julia Lester) made a pact to have the perfect prom — but 24 hours before the event, everything is ruined when they break up with their dates. Now they have one night to find new dates and make their dreams come true.
Inside the Shein Machine | Binge
Reporter Iman Amrani investigates TikTok viral sensation, Shein, as the Chinese-based retailer overtakes Amazon as the most downloaded shopping app in the US. Uncover cameras go inside the e-commerce factories in China for the first time, bringing to light Shein's infamously opaque business.
Jonas Taylor (Jason Stratham) is back with the team from Mana One, as they encounter multiple threats while exploring the depths of the ocean, including an old friend — a prehistoric Megalodon.
Upcoming TV shows in May 2024
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (Season 9) | May 18 | Stan
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.
The Kardashians (Season 5) | May 23 | 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.
Insomnia | May 23 | Stan | New episodes weekly
Based on a novel of the same name, Insomnia follows successful career woman, Emma Averill, who fears she is losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation, two weeks before turning 40. Her mother, who had a similar experience, suffered a violent psychotic episode on her 40th birthday. But as Emma relived the expereince of her mother, she believes other forces may be at work and the only way to find the truth is to investigate her past.
Evil (Season 4) | May 24 | 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.
The Test (Season 3) | May 24 | Prime Video | All episodes available
Season 3 of The Test follows the Aussie Men's cricket team as they embark on a tour across the UK and face two of their biggest opponents: India and England.
Eric | May 30 | 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) | May 30 | 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.
Jim Henson Idea Man | May 31 | Disney Plus | All episodes available
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.
Upcoming movies in May 2024
The Beach Boys | May 24 | Disney Plus
The Beach Boys feature-length documentary is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionised pop music, and the harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream.
Atlas | May 24 | Netflix
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.
Gaga Chromatica Ball | May 26 | Stan
The HBO Original Concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, will debut exclusively on Stan this May. Performing in front of a sold-out crowd at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium during her 2022 tour, Lady Gaga delivers some seriously breathtaking performances of her biggest hits with an array of iconic outfit changes.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning | May 25 | Binge
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.
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 three months:
The Great Canadian Bake Off (Season 8) | Binge | All episodes available
Back for another delicious season, ten amateur bakers compete over eight weeks of baking and decorating challenges, vying for the coveted title of Canadian Bake Off champ.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story | Disney Plus | All episodes available
The new four-part docuseries will give fans an all-access pass to the 40-year odyssey of one of the most recognisable bands in the world and its frontman, Jon Bon Jovi.
• Watch Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story on Disney Plus now.
Heartbreak High (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available
Following the global success of this homegrown remake, Heartbreak High is back for Term 2, with a new sports teacher, new faces and a mystery assailant throwing any hopes for a peaceful term into disarray. Meanwhile, the race for school captain is causing dirty tactics to run rife through Hartley High, making it more chaotic than ever before.
Franklin | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This limited series delves deep into history while following Benjamin Franklin's (Michael Douglas) quest to elicit France in America's war against England, as the fate of independence hangs in the balance.
Our Living World | Netflix | All episodes available
Our Living World is a new four-part nature docuseries narrated by Cate Blanchett that explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on Earth.
ARK: The Animated Series | Paramount Plus | All episodes available
This all-new original series is based on the popular adventure video game ARK: Survival Evolved, where 21st-century palaeontologist Helena Walker (Madeleine Madden) finds herself resurrected on a mysterious ancient island populated by prehistoric creatures. Its all-star voice cast also includes Russell Crowe, Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Elliot Page, Alan Tudyk, Jeffrey Wright, Karl Urban, Gerard Butler and Monica Bellucci.
Secrets of the Octopus (Season 1) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
This new documentary series follows eight different octopus species worldwide as they adapt, learn, intimidate and cooperate in the ocean around them.
Shōgun | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
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.
3 Body Problem | Netflix | All episodes available
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.
Ripley | Netflix | All episodes available
A small-time con man, Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), barely makes ends meet when a lucrative, unexpected offer brings him to Italy, giving him a chance at reinvention. However, accepting the job is Tom's first step into a complex spiral of fraud, deception and murder.
A Gentleman in Moscow | Paramount Plus | New episodes weekly
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.
The Jinx: Part Two (Season 2) | Binge | All episodes available
The Jinx: Part Two is the continuation of the award-winning docuseries from Andrew Jarecki in 2015. In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation into real estate heir and convicted murderer Robert Durst for the next eight years, uncovering hidden materials and witnesses who hadn't come forward until now.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Binge | All episodes available
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.
• Watch Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV on Binge now.
Renegade Nell | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Set in England 1705, Nell returns home from war, only to be accused of murder, which in turn ensues a journey for justice.
• Watch Renegade Nell on Disney Plus now.
Sugar | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, a private investigator hot on the tail of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel — the granddaughter of Hollywood producer, Jonathan Siegel. While Sugar tries to determine what exactly happened to Olivia, he unearths some long-buried Siegel family secrets.
White Lies | Stan | All episodes available
White Lies follows investigative journalist Edie Hansen (Natalie Dormer) as she's drawn to the underbelly of Cape Town after her brother is murdered in his own home. With her brother's children flagged as prime suspects, Edie clashes with veteran detective Forty Bell (Brendon Daniels) as they uncover the truth.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
This new two-part documentary series dives deep into Steve Martin's story with never-before-seen footage and raw insights into his personal and professional lives.
• Watch STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces on Apple TV Plus now.
American Horror Story: Delicate (Season 12 - Part 2) | Binge | New episodes weekly
The second part of AHS: Delicate picks up from where it left off in September, which follows actor Anna Victoria Alcott's (Emma Roberts) pregnancy post IVF-struggles and the somewhat sinister figures threatening her baby's life.
High Country | Binge | New episodes weekly
This new Australian series sees a transferred detective thrust into a missing persons case in the middle of the Victorian High Country.
Loot (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Billionaire Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph) had a dream life — up until her husband of 20 years betrayed her. Now back for season 2, Molly is thriving in her role as head of the Wells Foundation post-divorce, while her coworkers go through their fair share of endeavours inside and outside the workplace.
Palm Royale | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Set in 1969, the story follows underdog Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavours to break into the high society of Florida's Palm Beach.
Vanderpump Villa | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
A new unscripted docu-drama joins the Vanderpump universe, as it follows Lisa's hand-selected staff as they work, live and play at a French estate, Chateau Rosabelle.
True Detective: Night Country | Binge | All episodes now available
The fourth season of the wildly popular True Detective series takes place in Ennis, Alaska and follows the disappearance of eight men from a remote research station.
Star Trek: Discovery (Season 5) | Paramount Plus | New episodes weekly
The fifth and final season of this beloved Star Trek series will see Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S Discovery uncover a mystery that will send them on an adventure across the galaxy to find a hidden ancient power.
X-Men ‘97 | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
A follow-up which picks up right where the wildly popular X-Men animated series from the ‘90s left off, with all-new adventures.
Truelove | Binge | New episodes weekly
A group of old friends reunite at a funeral and make a drunken pact — not to let each other suffer a slow and painful decline, but rather engineer a dignified death. But what started as an unrealistic ideal soon turns into a fateful reality.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Jim Henson's fun-loving Fraggles are back for a second season, streaming March 29 on Apple TV Plus. Join Gobo, Red, Wembley and new Fraggle friends on some epic and hilarious adventures.
• Watch Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock on Apple TV Plus now.
Big Mood | Stan | New episodes weekly
The comedy series stars Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West as best friends Maggie and Eddie, who have been through thick and thin together for the past decade. But with their thirties approaching, careers hanging in the balance, and Maggie's bipolar disorder making an unpleasant return, Eddie begins to question whether their friendship is really in their best interests.
The Regime | Binge | New episodes weekly
The Regime stars Kate Winslet as the Chancellor of an unnamed European nation whose authoritarian regime is starting to unravel.
Apples Never Fall | Binge | All episodes now available
When the Delaney family matriarch Joy (Annette Bening) goes missing, her husband (Sam Neill) and their four children are forced to reassess their family history.
Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter | Binge
Based on a chapter from Bram Stoker's novel, the film tells the cautionary tale of the merchant ship Demeter, which is chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London.
Joel Edgerton stars in this story as meticulous horticulturist Narvel Roth, who is devoted to tending the ground of a beautiful, sprawling estate that a wealthy dowager (Sigourney Weaver) owns. When he takes on her great-niece (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos, and dark secrets emerge. From celebrated filmmaker Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Cat People).
Past Lives follows two childhood friends over 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart and live different lives. Nominated for two Oscars, including Best Picture.
All of Us Strangers | Disney Plus
One night, Adam (Andrew Scott), has a chance encounter with his mysterious neighbour Harry (Paul Mescal). As a relationship deepens between them, Adam is preoccupied with past memories and finds himself drawn back to the home where his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), appear to be living — just as they were on the day they died, 30 years prior.
Priyanka Chopra-Jonas narrates this Disneynature doco, which invites viewers to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress, and her cubs in the forests of India. The documentary, directed by Mark Linfield, culminates over 1,500 days of footage depicting the realities of Ambar's life in the wild.
Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver | Netflix
In the concluding half of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, Kora (Sofia Boutella) and her recruits face an enemy they thought they had defeated: Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) and the legion he commands.
• Watch Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver on Netflix now.
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.
This new true crime doco revisits a night in November 2010, after a frantic 911 call alarms authorities about a random, yet deadly home invasion. However, as more details about the attack emerge, the caller and victims' daughter, Jennifer Pan, knows more about that night than she was letting on.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 | Binge
From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the third instalment of the Big Fat Greek Wedding films sees the Portokalos family travel to Greece for a family reunion filled with love, laughter and calamity.
The Greatest Hits | Disney Plus
Harriet (Lucy Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers that certain songs can — quite literally — transport her back in time. As she relives the romantic memories of the past with her ex-boyfriend, Harriet's time travelling collides with a new love interest (Justin H. Min).
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.
How to Date Billy Walsh | Prime Video
Amelia (Charithra Chandran) and Archie (Sebastian Croft) have been best friends since childhood. When Archie finally declares his feelings for her, Amelia falls head over heels for the new American exchange student, Billy Walsh (Tanner Buchanan).
The latest release from Disney Animation will make its streaming debut on April 3 and follows idealist Asha as she makes a powerful wish that's answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom and prove that one brave human can make wondrous things happen.
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.
Ricky Stanicky | Prime Video
When three childhood friends pull a prank that goes wrong, they invent an imaginary friend — Ricky Stanicky — to get them out of trouble. Now, twenty years later, the trio still use Ricky as an alibi for their poor behaviour, until their plans go awry when their families demand to meet him.
• Watch Ricky Stanicky on Prime Video now.
Finding its Aussie streaming home on Binge, BlackBerry explores the impressive growth and tragic collapse of the world's first smartphone. Like a scruffy, Canadian version of The Social Network, BlackBerry was among our best movies of 2023.
Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) | Disney Plus
After breaking global records, Taylor Swift’s cultural phenomenon The Eras Tour can now be streamed in its four-hour entirety and features four new acoustic tracks.
Oppenheimer sees Cillian Murphy at the helm of the Manhattan Project, when the development of an atomic bomb changed the course of history.
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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