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This week we discuss Nine's comedy-drama Bad Mothers, a new generation of mystery in Seven's Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries, and gritty real life drama in ABC series The Heights. We also meet The Chase's Anne Hegerty, known to the world as The Governess. We revisit Sisters, and Clare is back as we share some news.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about Netflix's new dramatic treatment of Dirty John, starring Eric Bana and Connie Britton, and Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe in new Stan comedy, Miracle Workers. Remember Lorena Bobbitt, who cut of her husband John Wayne Bobbitt's penis? She's back in Amazon Prime's new real life crime series, Lorena. We also talk about Eurovision: Australia Decides, and discuss hidden gem Derry Girls.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ve got gritty British crime in the season 5 return of Idris Elba's Luther, something a lot lighter with Lena Dunham’s new series Camping, and high school comedy with PEN15. Gavin’s talking to Ryan Eggold from New Amsterdam, and this week’s Hidden Gem is the highly controversial Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about amazing new British-Australian mystery series The Cry, Natasha Lyonne in Netflix's new Groundhog Day-style series Russian Doll, and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins' mini-series, I Am The Night - which touches on the Black Dahlia murder mystery. Clare's back, as she interviews Celia Pacquola and Luke McGregor about Rosehaven . This week's hidden gem is Broad City.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Binge List, we discuss Netflix's Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, edgy comedy with SMILF season 2, and the return of Star Trek: Discovery. Aussie comedy The Family Law is wrapping up, and we talk to Benjamin Law. In TV news, we discuss the big developments on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4, and Ryan Murphy's move to Netflix with his One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest prequel, Ratched. We also delve in to TV's keto diet meltdown, including a discussion of season 2 of The Paleo Way. And this week's hidden gem is The Other Two. Please be aware that this episode includes some swearing and adult content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of WHO's Binge List TV podcast begins with a run though of the best - and worst - currently on offer on Netflix. We discuss Bird Box, Tidelands, You, Comedians of the World, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, and Sex Education. Also up for discussion: season 3 of Foxtel's True Detective, and the return on Brooklyn Nine Nine on SBS - including our interview with Joe Lo Trugio. In TV news, we talk Surviving R Kelly, Bros: After The Screaming Stops and Slow TV. This week's hidden gem is the highly controversial child transgender drama Butterfly.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in June, we reviewed the best and worst TV for the first six months of 2018 (see episode 10 of Binge List) and now we're wrapping up by reviewing the second half of the year. What have been the must-watch shows, and what have been the big let downs? There is plenty of agreement and disagreement, and even a few fireworks! We also name our fave shows of the whole year. Do you agree? Let us know!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we preview the best of Christmas holidays viewing! On the agenda: Stan's upcoming Aussie drama Bloom, starring Bryan Brown, Phoebe Tonkin, Ryan Corr and Jacki Weaver. We also drag up for Christmas with RuPaul's Holi-Slay Spectacular, and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4. There's dynastic drama in Foxtel's Succession, and we preview new subscription streaming service 10 All Access. We also run through the best of the rest for the holidays, including YouTube sensation Dr Pimple Popper's TV series debut.  Time references (please note these do not apply to Spotify) Bloom: 2:05 RuPaul: 9:50 Succession: 18:25 10 All Access: 24:45 Best of the rest: 32:40 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we review the return of The Blake Mysteries - without Craig McLachlan - plus the debut of new SBS drama On The Ropes. Eighties cartoon favourite She-Ra is back in She-Ra and The Princesses of Power - and she's totally down with gender fluidity! Plus there's plenty of controversy in new documentary Is Australia Sexist? We interview host Yumi Stynes. We also review Escape At Dannemora, and run through the ABC and SBS's new offerings for 2019, including big Eurovision news.  Time references (please note these do not apply to Spotify)The Blake Mysteries: 1:53 On The Ropes: 8:14 Is Australia Sexist?: 17:18 ABC and SBS new shows for 2019: 26:15 Escape At Dannemora: 34:07 She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: 39:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we review two major reboots of smash hit 90s sitcoms: The Conners (that's Roseanne without Roseanne) and Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown. Hint - one of them is amazing and the other is absolutely awful! We also check out the tense finale of controversial quiz show Child Genius, and we review Chuck Lorre's new Netflix comedy, The Kominsky Method, starring Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. And our hidden gem this week is Jon Lequizamo's Latin History for Morons.Time references (note these do not apply for Spotify):The Connors: 2:11Murphy Brown: 14:20Child Genius: 24:00The Kominsky Method: 31:00Jon Lequizamo's Latin History for Morons: 37:20   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss season four of Outlander, and fascinating junior reality on The Secret Life of Four Years Olds. We also talk through the ABC's four new comedy pilots for its Fresh Blood project: adult cartoon Koala Man, millenial hell in Why Are You Like This?, Bathurst shenanigans with The Angus Project, and shopping mall carry-on with Be Your Own Boss. We look at the latest take on John le Carré's Little Drummer Girl,and American comedy, Crashing. Join Who magazine's Matt Denby, Gavin Scott and Clare Rigden for lots of fun TV discussion!  Time references: (note these do not apply to Spotify) Outlander: 2:00 Secret Life of Four Year Olds: 9:45 Fresh Blood intro: 17:00 Koala Man: 17:15 Why Are You Like This? 20:00 The Angus Project: 24:00 Be Your Own Boss: 28:30 Little Drummer Girl: 32:00 Crashing: 36:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare is back - and she's got plenty of opinions! This week we review the final season of House of Cards, Peter Helliar and Lisa McCune in new sitcom How To Stay Married, tabloid drama and chilling death knocks in Press, and comedy-drama with You're The Worst. We also talk through the Aussie networks' new offerings for 2019. What's this about big changes for Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and Love Island? And you'll want to know all about Lego Masters.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we review movie icon Julia Roberts' transition to TV in hot new series Homecoming. Plus we take a look at the ABC's new true crime series, Barrenjoey Road, which examines the disappearance of Sydney teen Trudy Adams. And Spicks and Specks is returning with some surprises - we chat to Adam Hills all about it! Also on the agenda pure horror with The Haunting of Hill House, and we talk Spanish drama Elite.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's so back, and we have a very special guest in the studio, as we discuss two new dramas, Fighting Season and Bodyguard. Also on the agenda: the very latest on The Bachelorette, plus Netflix's extremely controversial reimagination of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. We take a trip into in-law hell with the new season of reality TV hit Bride and Prejudice: The Forbidden Weddings, and we also examine Stan's All American.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's back as we discuss the latest goings on on The Bachelorette, the second season of Netflix's crime hit Making A Murderer, new anthology series The Romanoffs, SBS's controversial new series How 'Mad' Are You?, plus Toni Collette in Wanderlust, and hot kiddie show Bluey.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first female Doctor has arrived, so what's the verdict on Jodie Whittaker's debut in Doctor Who? Plus, have we found 2018's best Australian drama in thriller Pine Gap? We also talk about the second season of the revived Will & Grace, new high-concept drama Manifest, the pointy end of The Block and hidden gem Michael Portillo's Abandoned Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Binge List tribe give their verdict on Australian Survivor as it heads into finale week and check out the latest US season. Plus - major forking spoiler alert - we talk The Good Place S3. And we get excited about the new seasons of The Good Doctor and The Resident, examine new factual series Paramedics and Emergency Call, decide whether to binge (or not to binge) Mr Inbetween and take a look at Quincy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we analyse the Heathers reboot - does it live up to the 1988 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater? Plus, we take a look at Emmy winners The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Godless. In TV news, we chat to Meshel Laurie ahead of her participation in Go Back To Where You Came From Live and get excited about the Veronica Mars revival. And we ask To Binge Or Not To Binge Netflix's cop dramedy The Good Cop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we enter the world of footballer's wives and girlfriends with Playing For Keeps. We also investigate Netflix's new series Maniac with Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, and the ABC true crime docu-series, Exposed: The Case of Keli Lane. Also on the agenda: A Very English Scandal, Black Comedy and Nude.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our special guest is Vanessa Sunshine - and she doesn't hold back! We also dissect some very interesting changes on The Bachelor. And it's Ryan Murphy's week with Pose and American Horror Story: Apocalypse. We also revisit the classic doco Paris is Burning. We give our Emmys tips, and also talk Schitt's Creek and American Vandal.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.