TV
What we're watching: Catastrophe
Hormones flare and cultures clash as an Irish woman falls pregnant to an American man after a week-long fling in London. Jogai Bhatt explains why Catastrophe is worth a watch.
What we're watching: Tales from the Loop
A science-fiction series that doesn't involve the end of the world or a battle for the fate of the universe? Dan Slevin explains why Tales from the Loop is worth a watch.
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about Quant on Neon, the second series Dynasties with David Attenborough on TVNZ+ and Turning Point: The Bomb and The Cold War on Netflix. Audio
What we're watching: The Walk-In
The febrile post-Brexit environment and rise of neo Nazism in the UK is expertly captured in this taut series on TVNZ+. Graham Smith explains why it's worth a watch.
What we're watching: Secret City, season 1
Sleepy old Canberra is the scene of political and diplomatic shenanigans - and murder - in this Netflix series. Dan Slevin explains why it's worth a watch.
What we're watching: Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Move over, Brangelina, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are brilliant in this surprisingly relatable action-packed series, says Pratik Navani.
Mr & Mrs Smith, Force of Nature The Dry 2, Black Coast Vanishings
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about Mr & Mrs Smith, a TV adaptation of the 2005 film which stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in the lead roles. Audio
Bradley Walsh: Chasing his dreams
English actor, comedian, singer and TV presenter Bradley Walsh is back on set at ITV filming new episodes of The Chase - the beloved and wildly popular quiz show he helped devise. Kim catches up with… Audio
Soothing Balme plans plenty more Brokenwood murder mysteries
We first knew Tim Balme as an actor on TV series like Outrageous Fortune and The Almighty Johnsons, with roles in feature films as well, and on stage. But a decade ago now, Tim was made head writer… Video, Audio
Short-Cut with Dan Slevin
We check in with Dan Slevin who's guaranteed to have our weekend viewing sorted. Audio
Murder in The Pacific: BBC airs new Rainbow Warrior documentary
The Rainbow Warrior bombing back in 1985 is fairly familiar to us here in Aotearoa. There have been TV documentaries and even a feature film telling the tale too. But it's not so well known around the… Video, Audio
Patrick Brammall: Colin from Accounts
One of the surprise streaming hits of the last few months is a show called Colin From Accounts. Our own Colin from RNZ spoke to co-creator and actor Patrick Brammall. Audio
Screentime: Rain Dogs, Elements of Truth, 2023 Oscars
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at unconventional love story Rain Dogs (Neon), Elements of Truth: Behind the Scenes of Jami-Lee Ross' 2020 Election Campaign (Spinoff) and which… Audio
Documentary follows four whānau over 22 years
A documentary project has been following the lives of four Maori children since they were born in 2000. The Whanau documentary series first broadcast 22 years ago when the four babies were born. It… Video, Audio
Screentime: Duckrockers, Heartbreak High, Uraia Tabua
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to talk about Duckrockers (TVNZ+), the prequel series to the film Sione's Wedding. She'll also look at the new series of Heartbreak High (Netflix)… Audio
Screentime: The White Lotus, The Watcher, The Stranger
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the second season of The White Lotus (Neon), new Netflix series The Watcher - which is based on a creepy true story, and The Stranger… Audio
Diversity is the new black in TV comedy
The range of comedy, light drama and drama series on TV and streaming services in this country is astonishing right now. The days of "diversity" meaning "worthy and tucked away somewhere" are long… Audio, Gallery
AMC+ launches, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Andor
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the launch of AMC+ in New Zealand and one of the big shows it'll be screening - an adaptation of Anne Rice's Interview with a… Audio
Film & TV: Phantom of the Open, Don't Make Me Go, Black Bird
Film and TV correspondent James Croot is along to talk about Phantom of the Open (cinemas), about Maurice Flitcroft, who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976… Audio
