Atlanta
Streaming on: Binge and SBS On Demand
Created, starring and (mostly) written by Donald Glover, Atlanta has two amazing seasons, with a third scheduled for 2022. Glover reportedly said he never thought they’d get to film more than one season, so they poured everything into the first series. It really shows – but thankfully series two is a creative delight as well. – Siglo2
Occupied
Streaming on: Netflix
With a concept originating from author Jo Nesbø, the Norwegians elect a Green government that decides to shut down North Sea oil. The rest of Europe is aghast, and the Russians move in to secure the supply of oil. Problem is, they show no signs of moving out again. This gives rise to arcane diplomacy, political grandstanding, terrorist movements, double agents in all sorts of places, as well as people who just want to accept the new reality and get on with their lives. Great viewing. – icarustga
Future Man
Streaming on: SBS On Demand and Foxtel Go
Hilarious. It stars Eliza Coupe from Happy Endings and Josh Hutcherson of Hunger Games fame, and has a large supporting role for Haley Joel Osment. The standout though for me is Derek Wilson as Wolf. I have yet to watch the third season, but for anybody who likes their comedy with sci-fi movie references, I highly recommend it! – riller
The End of the F***ing World
Streaming on: Netflix
Absolutely one of the best shows I have ever seen. Two seasons of eight episodes each, episodes are 20-25 minutes each. About two disaffected teens, James and Alyssa. Alyssa hates her life, especially her stepdad; James is convinced he’s a psychopath and wants to murder someone. They decide to run away. And that is only the first episode. It does go to some dark places but is also very funny. The two central performances from Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden are extremely impressive. Everybody should watch it. – PeaBea
Starstruck
Streaming on: ABC iView
Fabulous one-liners in a delightful romcom set in London, written by and starring Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo. – PortMac
The Good Place
Streaming on: Netflix
By the creator of Parks and Recreation, it’s the only great sitcom that’s also a seminar in moral philosophy. Highly recommended. – wvc123
Wellington Paranormal
Streaming on: SBS On Demand
Brilliant tongue-in-cheek comedy about Kiwi coppers delegated to keep the peace among the city’s undead. O’Leary and Minogue walk the mean streets, somewhere between The X-Files and the Keystone Cops. Produced by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi as a spin-off from What We Do in the Shadows. Three seasons have been released. – Siglo2
Please Like Me
Streaming on: Netflix
Australian comedy drama about a young gay man and his 20-something friends in Melbourne. Beautifully shot, smart scripts, funny and tragic.
Binge it! - Rosscarn
The Hollow Men
Streaming on: Stan
Came out some years ago on the ABC. Set in our nation’s capital, Canberra, and in the houses of parliament. Not directly about politicians but rather more about the backroom boys and girls and the deals they do, the corners they cut, and the enormous amount of time they spend on “spin” – and saving their political masters from oblivion. – optus1
Superstore
Streaming on: Netflix
Took me a couple of episodes to get into it but now I love it. Laugh-out-loud funny, smart takes on the social structure in the US, and very easy to watch 20-minute episodes. – porridgeengineer
