The best new TV shows and movies to binge this long weekend.

Let's be real — nobody has time to wade through the absolute tsunami of shows and movies dropping every week. While most people are still scrolling through menus trying to make a decision, the true entertainment junkies have already binged half the new releases and formed strong opinions about all of them.

Lucky for all of us, 2025 has absolutely delivered on the entertainment front so far. We're only halfway through the year, and already our eyeballs have been treated to a smorgasbord of deliciousness across our screens.

With the long weekend upon us soon, it's time to get caught up. From nostalgia-inducing reboots and comedic classics to a range of thrillers and dramas to get your blood going… you're in for a treat.

As the year rolls on, we take a look back at our top recommendations here. Enjoy.

All the best new TV shows and movies released in 2025, according to Mamamia's entertainment experts.

Nosferatu.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Lily Rose Depp stars as Ellen Hutter in Nosferatu. Image: Nosferatu.

Robert Eggers's film Nosferatu is gruesome, haunting and utterly compelling, and these feelings only intensify once you know the lore behind this new offering.

Eggers's film is an homage to the silent German film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, which is now revered as a groundbreaking horror classic, was clearly a retelling of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula yet was never officially granted permission to use the story.

Despite both the stories of Nosferatu and Dracula being told many different ways through many different films over the years, the 2024 offering still manages to feel fresh and inventive, while very much coming across as a love letter to the original.

Nosferatu manages to deliver a series of truly horrifying scenes (if you were not disturbed by rats and blood prior to seeing this film, you certainly will be after viewing it) while also being a visually stunning piece of work.

Also, after years of vampires being slightly co-opted by the Young Adult Romance industry, it's nice to see them back on the screen as the terrifying and evil creatures they were always meant to be.

Read Laura's full review of Nosferatu here.

Nosferatu is available to rent or buy now on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.

Paddington in Peru.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Entertainment Editor.

Paddington Bear is back for more adventures. Image: Paddington.

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Because our favourite Bear is heading on an adventure to Peru! And honestly, an excellent time will be had by all.

The third instalment of the Paddington franchise sees Paddington Bear going on a global adventure. When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the mystery, they soon stumble across a legendary treasure as they make their way through the rainforests of the Amazon.

With Antonio Banderas and Olivia Colman (yes! really!) joining the original cast, with Ben Whishaw voicing Paddington Bear, this is a seriously star-studded and wholesome film.

I laughed, I cried, I stressfully ate popcorn. And I'm not the only one. Check out our full review here.

Paddington in Peru is available to rent or buy now on Apple TV+.

Black Snow.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Entertainment Editor.

Travis Fimmel stars as Detective James Cormack in Black Snow. Image: Stan.

Black Snow returns for a second season, after the first season explored a cold case that took place within an Australian South Sea Islander community in northern Queensland.

At the end of Black Snow season one, the case surrounding the death of teenager Isabel Baker was solved and put to rest thanks to the work of troubled detective James Cormack, played by Travis Fimmel.

The new season sees Cormack diving into not one but two heart-wrenching mysteries: the disappearance of Zoe Jacobs (Jana McKinnon) and the personal quest to find his younger brother, who vanished when they were kids. Read our interview with the cast here.

Steam Black Snow on Stan now.

Conclave.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Image: Focus Features

Conclave is a new mystery thriller based on the novel of the same name by Robert Harris. The movie kicks off when the Pope dies of a heart attack and then the College of Cardinals, under the leadership of British Cardinal Dean Thomas Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) come together to elect his successor. Now, I know what you're thinking: nothing about that description sounds intriguing or exciting, but it's what happens next that will persuade you to buy a movie ticket, as secrets and scandals surrounding each candidate come to life.

Conclave also stars Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini and won Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes and Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards. If you're looking for a new mystery with an interesting twist ending to watch, then Conclave needs to be on your list.

Conclave is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

The Pitt.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Entertainment Editor.

Watch The Pitt. Image: Binge.

If you were a fan of ER in the height of its heyday, this one's for you. Or, you know, if you just like medical procedural dramas.

Former ER star Noah Wyle is back in his doctor's scrubs, for a new gig in The Pitt. The series follows the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients.

In an intriguing twist, each episode follows one hour of Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch's (Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital's emergency room.

If the never-ending seasons and storylines of Grey's Anatomy are no longer your thing, The Pitt might be just the fast-paced drama you need to bring you back into the medical field.

You can stream The Pitt on Binge now.

High Potential.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

High Potential on Disney Plus. Image: Disney Plus.

The new crime dramedy High Potential has a ridiculous premise and a series of unbelievable plot lines. Yet it's so watchable, so engaging, so funny and so delightfully trashy you'll be hooked immediately.

The first clue that this series was going to be brilliant was that it was created by Drew Goddard, who got his start writing for some of the most iconic shows of all time, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lost. For the big screen, Goddard wrote the screenplays for Cloverfield and The Martian, before going on to the direct and co-write The Cabin in the Woods, one of the most perfect movies in existence.

Safe to say, the man knows his way around a witty script and a satisfying plot twist.

The second clue is that High Potential stars one of the greatest comedic actresses of our time: Kaitlin Olson, who is known for her roles in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Mick and Hacks.

In the series, Olson plays Morgan, a single mother of three children who has an immensely high IQ and a creative mind that allows her to see details that others just miss.

Morgan works as a cleaner and one night while cleaning the homicide offices at a police station, she stumbles across some evidence and is able to piece together the details of a case that the officers couldn't solve. This leads to her becoming a consultant for the LAPD's Major Crimes division, which most of the team is not happy about.

Look, I told you it was ridiculous, but somehow the premise works.

The characters are engaging, the writing is funny, and along with the 'murder of the week' trope, there's also an overarching mystery about what happened to the father of Morgan's children that she has to solve. All these pieces come together to create some must-watch TV.

You can stream High Potential on Disney+ now.

Abbott Elementary Season Four.

Recommended by Emily Vernem, Co-host of The Spill.

Abbott Elementary season four is now available to stream on Disney+.

Australia always gets this TV show wayyy after the US does, which is really annoying because I've already seen all the memes about it. But finally, season four of Abbott Elementary is available to stream on Disney Plus.

It's a mockumentary comedy about a public school in West Philadelphia, created by and starring Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, a primary school teacher. Season four is their funniest season yet. West Philly is getting gentrified. The school has to deal with a new fancy golf course down the road that keeps messing with their water and heating. They also have their first white student AND there's a crossover episode with the show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I was cry-laughing so hard the whole time I watched it.

Abbott Elementary season four is available to stream on Disney+.

Companion.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Entertainment Editor.

Image: Warner Bros. Pictures

The very premise of this film (which has been given away in trailers and several posters) is kind of a spoiler in itself. So don't read this if you want a completely blind film experience based on nothing but a name. Enjoy.

But, if you're reading my recommendation, I am thrilled. I can't actually tell you the last time I was THIS excited by a movie. Companion was just so much fun, murder and all.

Companion is a modern-day romantic thriller, brought to us by the creators of Barbarian and the studio that brought us The Notebook. Its unsettling romantic tone brings to light our very worst fear: finding out our boyfriend sucks.

Allow me to elaborate.

Iris (Sophie Thatcher) is a boyfriend-obsessed gal who is so smitten with her man, she hardly thinks of anything else. She joins her boyfriend, Josh (Jack Quaid), on a weekend getaway with his stuck-up friends and finds herself feeling uneasy over the course of their first night in an opulent holiday lake house.

A shocking encounter leads to Iris discovering she is, in fact, a robot. She's an engineered girlfriend for Josh, whose only purpose is to have sex with him and swoon at his every word.

High-stakes chaos ensues. And yes, there are many plot twists that are fun to catch along the way. With ample humour woven throughout, and universal themes of relationship dramas, and a murderous undercurrent, this is an exhilarating watch.

You can stream Companion on Max now.

Babygirl.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson. Image: A24.

On paper, Nicole Kidman's character in Babygirl Romy Mathis has the ideal life, yet we soon learn that behind the scenes, the mother of two and CEO is feeling sexually unfilled in her marriage. Then, while running her empire, Romy meets a man in his early 20s named Samuel (played by Harris Dickinson). She first spies him taming a runaway dog in the street, and soon discovers is an intern at her company, where he schemes his way into making her his mentor.

The two begin an affair and things begin to spiral out of control as people learn about their secret. Babygirl is not quite as sexy and risque as the trailers and reviews would lead you to believe, but it's still a smart, funny movie that deserves your attention.

You can read Laura Brodnik's full review of Babygirl here.

Babygirl is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video.

You're Cordially Invited.

Recommended by Chelsea Hui, Entertainment Writer.

Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon are enemies in new rom-com. Image: Prime.

Look, when you hear that Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon are going to be in a wedding comedy, you might think you know exactly what you're getting. But You're Cordially Invited is less about walking down the aisle, and more about two unhinged adults going to war over a wedding venue — and it's an absolute riot.

The premise is simple enough: Ferrell plays Jim, an overprotective dad who can't handle his daughter growing up, while Witherspoon is Margot, a control-freak TV producer trying to plan her sister's wedding. When their dream venue gets double-booked, what starts as a minor scheduling hiccup spirals into full-blown chaos.

If you're looking for a feel-good comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously, You're Cordially Invited is worth RSVPing yes to this weekend.

Read our full review here.

You can stream You're Cordially Invited on Prime Video now.

Apple Cider Vinegar.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Belle Gibson's infamous 60 minutes interview. Image: Netflix.l

Netflix's new series Apple Cider Vinegar is based on the infamous story of Belle Gibson (played by Kaitlyn Dever), an Australian woman who built an extensive online following after sharing her brain cancer diagnosis, claiming that she had beaten the disease through diet and wellness practices rather than traditional medicine.

Belle turned her story into a million-dollar empire, complete with a popular app and a best-selling book before it was revealed that her cancer diagnosis, along with much of her backstory, was all a lie.

Netflix takes Gibson's story and broadens it out past what you saw in the headlines, and the result is a series that will captivate you in a whole new way, ensuring you'll want to devour all six episodes in one sitting.

Intertwined with Belle's story is the story of Milla Blake (played by Alycia Debnam-Carey), a young woman diagnosed with cancer who also builds a successful career by shunning medical intervention. All while learning that her rival Belle Gibson has been hiding a secret.

Along with being endlessly entertaining, Apple Cider Vinegar will remind you, even all these years later, just how much of the online world is really just a lie.

You can stream Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix now.

The Stan Original Series Invisible Boys.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head Of Entertainment and host of The Spill podcast.

The Stan Original Series Invisible Boys is must-see television. Image: Stan

The Stan Original Series Invisible Boys is must-see television. The show is set in the remote coastal town of Geraldton in Western Australia, against the backdrop of the 2017 same-sex marriage postal survey. The series features a cast of emerging Australian actors, along with established names including Pia Miranda and David Lyons, and tells the story of a group of young gay boys who come together to form a tight friendship group, which is challenged when one of them is outed against their will and members of the small community start to turn on them.

Invisible Boys — based on Holden Sheppard's novel of the same name — was brought to the screen by a team of queer writers and is an incredibly authentic, moving and beautifully crafted piece of storytelling.

All 10 episodes are available to watch now on Stan, and you'll probably want to consume them all in one sitting.

The Stan Original Series Invisible Boys is now streaming on Stan.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture & Social Editor.

Renée Zellweger and Leo Woodall in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Image: Universal Pictures.

As a die-hard Bridget Jones fan, I was feeling seven different ways about the revelation that this film would follow Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) on a new path. One in which she lives without Mark Darcy (Colin Firth).

I wasn't ready to say goodbye to Mark and his romance with Bridget, but it turns out I didn't need to be. Directed by Michael Morris, the film does a stunning job of taking us through the grief and loss of Mark while also allowing Bridget to move on with her life.

He delicately balances the tone of the film, leaving space for Bridget's loneliness and overwhelming grief without giving up on the signature 'Bridget-isms' that make her the chaotic queen of our hearts.

Whether she's engaging in school-yard politics, or returning to work, or embarking on an age-gap romance journey, we're still cackling at her missteps and rooting for Bridget's happiness 25 years later. And it makes this fourth film feel like a warm, beautiful hug goodbye.

The movie is somewhat of an homage to the original, with hidden details and Easter eggs for fans along the way. And while it could never replace such a perfect movie, I do believe it's the best of the sequels and well worth a watch. Especially in the cinema, where you can sob and laugh along with all the other girls who love Bridget so very much.

You can read my full review here.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video.

The Last Showgirl.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head Of Entertainment and host of The Spill podcast.

Pamela Anderson is the last showgirl. Image: Roadside Attractions.

The Last Showgirl stars Pamela Anderson as Shelly Gardner, a 57-year-old showgirl who has performed for more than 30 years in a French-style revue called Le Razzle Dazzle in Las Vegas.

Shelley has dedicated her life to the venue and the show, creating a fractured relationship with her daughter Hannah (Billie Lourd) but allowing her co-workers, fellow dancers Mary-Anne (Brenda Song) and Jodie (Kiernan Shipka), along with cocktail waitress Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis) to see her as family.

Shelly's world begins to fall apart when Le Razzle Dazzle is set to be sold, with other venues in town slamming the door in her face, saying she is too old and washed up to remain working as a dancer.

The Last Showgirl is packed with incredible performances and is a beautifully crafted film, well worth seeing in the cinema if you're looking for a little escapism this weekend.

The Last Showgirl is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video.

The Stan Original Series Good Cop/Bad Cop.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head Of Entertainment and host of The Spill podcast.

Luke Cook and Leighton Meester in Good Cop Bad Cop. Image: Universal Pictures.

If you love cosy small-town comedies with a layer of crime and a bit of family dysfunction, then the new Stan Original Series Good Cop/Bad Cop needs to be at the top of your watch list.

The series is set in the idyllic town of Eden Vale, Washington (although it was actually filmed on the Gold Coast in Queensland), where Police Chief Hank Hickman (Clancy Brown) works alongside his detective daughter Lou (Leighton Meester). Both the police and family dynamics have a bit of a shake-up when Lou's younger brother Henry (Luke Cook) returns from Seattle to Eden Vale and the mismatched pair are forced to team up. Even though they have very different approaches to solving crime, which becomes apparent when they become wrapped up in a murder investigation.

Good Cop/Bad Cop was created by John Quaintance, the Executive Producer of shows like Will & Grace and Workaholics, and is a series that carefully walks the line between being a zany small-town crime comedy and a heartfelt family drama.

Leighton Meester and Luke Cook have excellent on-screen chemistry and flawless comedic timing in Good Cop/Bad Cop, with Meester's sunny and polite Lou brilliantly playing off Luke Cook's more brash, less people-pleasing Henry.

Good Cop/Bad Cop is a slice of cosy escapism, perfect for people who like a bit of light crime without the blood and gore.

The Stan Original Series Good Cop/Bad Cop is now streaming on Stan.

The White Lotus Season Three.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Producer.

White Lotus is back! Image: Binge

It's time to check back in to The White Lotus. That's right, the irreverent HBO series is finally back (sans theme song, welp) and it feels so good. Season three has transported viewers to Thailand's luxurious resorts across Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok. Created by Mike White, this season features another star-studded ensemble including Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Aimee Lou Wood, Blackpink's Lisa Manobal, and Natasha Rothwell returning as Belinda from season one.

Sure, it's a slow burn, but there are plenty of messy relationships and family dynamics at play, and of course, the mystery at the centre of it all.

White Lotus season three is now streaming on Binge.

Running Point.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Kate Hudson is back, baby! Image: Netflix

Strap yourselves in for some basketball! Yay sports! I'm kidding, of course, as all the action in Running Point happens off the court, but it sure is fun to try and be a girl who cares about athleticism and three-pointers.

From the mind of our creative hero Mindy Kaling, Running Point is a new Netflix series that follows the wealthy Gordon family who own the Los Angeles Waves.

When the boss and eldest brother, Cam (Justin Theroux) is sent to court-ordered rehab, he leaves his sister Isla (Kate Hudson) in charge of the Waves. She sets out to prove she can run the team better than any one of her goofy brothers, with sheer determination and bubbly vibes.

At times, the show feels a bit schlocky in its introductory episodes. From the narration to the dialogue, something feels not-quite-right as you sit through the Pilot. But the cast and script find their feet in the latter part of the season – with the chemistry between the characters becoming top-notch, with actual laugh-out-loud moments and highly entertaining interpersonal dramas.

If you give it a minute, I promise you'll be grinning ear-to-ear as you follow the Gordon family.

Running Point is now streaming on Netflix.

Toxic Town.

Recommended by Emily Vernem, co-host of The Spill podcast.

Toxic Town tells a devastating true story. Image: Netflix.

Toxic Town is a four-part drama series about three mothers who were involved in the Corby toxic waste case. I didn't know much about it, but my mum remembered it so clearly that it intrigued me.

In 2009, the Corby Borough Council was found liable for birth defects caused by toxic waste. It was the first time in history that atmospheric toxic waste was legally linked to birth defects.

The case represented 18 young people with serious disabilities and after a decade-long legal battle, the court ruled in favour of the families.

The drama series shows how these three mothers fight so hard for their children and themselves and it's not super upsetting as they're also funny and strong and passionate.

It's a must-watch for both people who remember this case as well as those who had no idea it existed.

Toxic Town now now streaming on Netflix.

Nickel Boys.

Recommended by Chelsea Hui, Entertainment Writer.

Nickel Boy is nominated for an Oscar. Image: Prime Video

Based on Colson Whitehead's powerful 2020 novel, Nickel Boys follows the heartbreaking journey of two young boys who forge an unlikely bond within the walls of a Florida reform school. As they navigate the horrific abuse inflicted by the school's wardens, their friendship becomes their only refuge in a place designed to break them.

What makes this story even more chilling is that the fictitious Nickel Academy is based on the very real Dozier School, an institution with a truly dark history where staff were accused of savage beatings and where, years after its closure, investigators discovered unmarked graves on the property.

The movie was also one of the 10 movies nominated for Best Picture at this year's Oscars.

Nickel Boys is now streaming on Prime.

Picture This.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Your new favourite rom-com. Image: Prime Video.

Bridgerton's leading lady Simone Ashley is finally getting the rom-com moment she deserves, starring opposite TikTok fave and After star, Hero Fiennes Tiffin. In this heartfelt romantic comedy, Pia (Ashley) is a struggling photographer whose life is turned around when she receives a prediction: true love awaits her in the next five dates.

If you're thinking this plot sounds familiar, that's because it's the same as the Australian rom-com Five Blind Dates, which also dropped on Prime Video last year. But either way, we're here for a good time.

The comedic cast is rounded out by Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso), Sindhu Vee (Starstruck) and Nikesh Patel (Starstruck).

The film is perfectly cheesy in all the right places, while still delivering on charm and giggles as all good rom-coms should. In particular, Simone Ashley has once again proven herself to be a STAR. We must cast her in more things. But for now, give Picture This a watch this weekend.

Picture This is now streaming on Prime Video.

Mickey 17.

Recommended by Emily Vernem, co-host of The Spill podcast.

It's a wild ride. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures

Mickey 17 is a futuristic sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon-ho. It stars Robert Pattinson, who plays an "expendable", which is a disposable employee who takes on dangerous space missions. When he dies, his memories are transferred to a new clone body. The movie also stars Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo. It's Bong Joon-ho's first film since his Oscar-winning movie Parasite. It's surprisingly very funny, especially if you like dark humour and for the extraterrestrial fans amongst us, yes, there are aliens (a lot of them).

Mickey 17 is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

One of Them Days.

Recommended by Chelsea Hui, Entertainment Writer.

The dynamic duo. Image: Sony Pictures.

Look, I'm just going to come right out and say it: One of Them Days is the chaotic bestie energy we've all been desperately craving on our screens. And when I tell you I HOWLED with laughter, I am not exaggerating even a tiny bit.

The premise? Keke Palmer plays Dreux, the responsible one (we all have that friend, don't we?), while SZA makes her acting debut as Alyssa, the free-spirited roommate whose boyfriend has a "business idea" that's about as solid as my commitment to dry January.

When said boyfriend blows their rent money on his failing T-shirt business, the girls have exactly 24 hours to hustle up the cash before facing eviction.

And let's just say… the day quickly descends into chaos.

The chemistry between Palmer and Sza is SO GOOD, the writing is impeccable, and every moment had me cry-laughing. It's a wild ride.

One of Them Days is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video.

Long Bright River.

Recommended by Chelsea Hui, Entertainment Writer.

Image: Stan.

If you're tired of crime shows that rely on shock value over substance, Stan's Long Bright River is about to become your new obsession. Based on Liz Moore's heart-wrenching novel, we follow Philadelphia police officer Mickey Fitzpatrick (played by Amanda Seyfried, who is absolutely nailing it) who patrols Kensington — a neighbourhood where addiction has devastated entire blocks.

When women begin turning up murdered and Mickey's own sister Kacey goes missing, her worlds collide in the most gut-wrenching way possible. It's the kind of series that will have you texting your sister immediately after watching it. Trust me.

What makes this show so good isn't the murder mystery, but the raw, unflinching look at the opioid epidemic. Seyfried deserves all the awards for her portrayal of Mickey — a woman trying to maintain professional boundaries while desperately scanning every alley for her sister's face.

It's the devastating but gripping drama you need to watch immediately.

Read our full review here.

Long Bright River is now streaming on Stan.

Adolescence.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Producer.

Image: Netflix.

Run, don't walk, to watch this gripping four-part crime series.

Netflix's Adolescence explores the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie Miller for murdering a teenage girl. Starring Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper (as Jamie), it delves into toxic masculinity and social media's harmful impact on teen boys.

The series is particularly unique because every episode was filmed in one long, running shot.

Upon its debut, Adolescence has been universally praised for its raw performances and thought-provoking themes while highlighting its cultural relevance in addressing contemporary issues like incel culture, the rise of Andrew Tate and online misogyny.

Like Netflix's Baby Reindeer, it's an extremely confronting and uncomfortable watch, but I expect it's going to start a lot of important conversations.

Adolescence is now streaming on Netflix.

The Residence.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Image: Netflix.

Are you ready for another murder mystery? Because I sure as hell was. We are in a 'cosy murder' drought of sorts, and I've been scouring the interwebs for something new to watch that hits the sweet spot between murder mystery and silly little comedy. I can't just keep watching Knives Out on repeat. Enter The Residence.

The Residence is a screwball whodunnit that follows Detective Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba) as she investigates a murder in the White House during a state dinner with… Australia. Yay! We made an appearance! Set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world's most famous mansion, Cupp must investigate the murder against a ticking clock, as the state dinner rages on – with Kylie Minogue amongst the rowdiest of guests. A Shondaland production, the series was practically made for me: with its quirky cast of character actors, quippy dialogue, and stellar set design.

Unfortunately, it didn't exactly meet my expectations, but I had a hell of a time on the journey as I pondered the evidence. While the series could have been helped along by another edit (or three) I think it's an overall good time, and certainly worth a weekend binge-watch.

The Residence is now streaming on Netflix.

Good American Family.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Producer.

Image: Disney+

Beware: this show is… a lot! It will be quite triggering for a lot of people so tread carefully. Based on a baffling real-life case, Good American Family stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, and Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia Grace. The series explores the family's growing suspicions that their adopted daughter with dwarfism is an adult. The series promises to delve into conflicting narratives and allegations of abuse from all parties.

Good American Family is now streaming on Disney+.

The Last Anniversary.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Image: Binge

The Last Anniversary is a sublime new piece of Australian television, based on the best-selling Liane Moriarty book of the same name.

In the first episode, the audience is introduced to freelance journalist Sophie Honeywell (played by Teresa Palmer), who is about to embark on a first date so demoralising that it is destined to live on in group chat lore for many years to come. This event makes it all the more realistic that when one of Sophie's hapless ex-boyfriends, Thomas, contacts her and lets her know that his grandmother, Connie, has passed away and left Sophie her house, she packs a suitcase and moves to a tiny island off the New South Wales coast called Scribbly Gum.

The strongest element of The Last Anniversary is the perfectly cast ensemble of characters, each one played with an impressive level of depth, humour and mystery. The actors who bring to life Connie's sprawling family who inhabit Scribbly Gum Island are fascinating to watch on screen. Portraying a family who are less than thrilled about Sophie taking up space in their world. In the series, the island itself is also bathed in a decades-old mystery and one that ties directly into the lives of Connie's family.

The Last Anniversary is now streaming on Binge, and it's a series brimming with heart and humour, creating a world that you can't help but be swept up in.

The Last Anniversary is now streaming on Binge.

The Studio.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Image: Apple TV+

When I tell you I have been WAITING for this one, I mean it. Like, I re-downloaded Apple TV just for this experience. And also to binge-watch Ted Lasso again. But I digress.

The Studio is a satirical comedy that's essentially a grand love letter to Hollywood. Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the fictional film production company Continental Studios. As he attempts to save the studio in the face of an economic crisis, he also crosses paths with the very rich and famous folks of Tinsel Town. And he is DESPERATE for their approval.

Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek), Kathryn Hahn (Agatha All Along), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project) star alongside Rogen as employees at Continental. But elsewhere, the show is filled with incredible cameos. In the first episode alone, we're treated to cameos from Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Steve Buscemi, and Paul Dano — all playing themselves.

It's an unflinchingly self-aware project, diving into the behind-the-scenes action of the industry we all think we know so well. With two episodes to devour, and more dropping each week, I highly recommend joining The Studio fandom nice and early this weekend. It's going to be a big one!

The Studio is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Con Mum.

Recommended by Chelsea Hui, Entertainment Writer.

Image: Netflix.

Netflix's docuseries Con Mum tells the heartbreaking true story of British pastry chef Graham Hornigold, who received an unexpected email from his biological mother Dionne in 2020 after a lifetime of searching for her.

What begins as a joyful reunion quickly takes a dark turn as Dionne, claiming to be terminally ill and an illegitimate child of the Sultan of Brunei, promises Graham a multi-million-pound inheritance while systematically manipulating him and draining his finances.

Con Mum is a gripping exploration of vulnerability, deception and the powerful longing for familial connection that can blind us to reality. The documentary masterfully captures the emotional devastation of Graham's journey as he realises the mother he'd spent his life yearning for may be targeting him as her next victim in a decades-long history of cons.

It's devastating, raw and an extremely compelling watch. Read more here.

Con Mum is now streaming on Netflix.

Holland.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Producer.

Image: Prime Video.

Okay, I've been hyped for this movie for literal months. It has everything I want: spooky vibes, an idyllic setting and Nicole Kidman.

Holland is a thriller with an elite cast, starring Kidman, Gael García Bernal and Matthew Macfadyen. To add another layer to this film, it's set in the early '00s, so expect plenty of nostalgic throwbacks like Blockbuster and Nokia phones.

Set in Holland, Michigan, the story follows a teacher (Kidman) whose life unravels when she suspects her husband (Macfayden) of keeping dark secrets. Consider me seated!

Holland is now streaming on Prime Video.

Dying For Sex.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Image: Disney+.

Dying For Sex is a revolutionary new series that is both wildly entertaining and emotionally captivating.

The show is based on the podcast series of the same name and both tell the true story of a woman named Molly, who is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, Molly decides to radically blow up her life, leaving her husband, who has become more like her carer over the years, and embarking on a journey of sexual exploration with a series of new partners.

While the series weaves its way through a number of sexual exploits, kinks and fetsishes, none of these scenes ever feel exploitative. Instead, the viewer is drawn so fully into Molly's world that her thoughts on death and fears that still plague her from her childhood all come together in a captivating story that beautifully plays out across the eight episodes.

Michelle Williams has always been a superb leading lady, but she is particularly strong in the role of Molly, bringing a brilliant level of nuance and humour to a character going through such a transformation.

The other strength of Dying For Sex is Jenny Slate as Nikki, Molly's best friend who takes over her care when she decides to embark on this new sexual journey. It's so rare to see female friendships depicted with such care and realism on screen, and the show is worth watching for Molly and Nikki's dynamic alone.

While Dying For Sex does include some confronting moments, this new series is well worth your time.

Dying For Sex is now streaming on Disney+.

Novocaine No Pain.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Image: Paramount Pictures.

Jack Quaid, you will always be famous and important to me. And in this instance, also the lead star of a movie.

Quaid is the very best nepo baby — the child of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid — and he's having an incredible moment in the industry with The Boys, Companion and now Novocaine.

The film is an action comedy, following Nathan Caine (Quaid), a bank employee with the inability to feel pain. When his co-worker Sherry Margrave (Amber Midthunder) is taken hostage by a group of bank robbers, he sets out to rescue her.

It's light, it's fun, and it proves Jack Quaid truly is a star. This might not be the most amazing movie you'll ever see, but it's a good time.

Novocaine premiered in cinemas on April 3.

Hacks Season Four.

Recommended by Laura Brodnik, Head of Entertainment and co-host of The Spill.

Image: Stan.

In both my professional and personal opinion, Hacks is one of the greatest TV shows to grace our screens in the last decade at least.

It's one of those rare moments in the entertainment industry where everything has come together in perfect fashion. The writing is so sharp and witty that you'll want to watch every episode at least twice to make sure you don't miss a single joke, while the casting and performances are so brilliantly delivered that every other TV show you have on rotation will instantly pale in comparison.

If you're not across the plot of Hacks (if so what, may I ask, have you been doing with your life?) it's hooked on Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian who finds herself needing to reinvent her act after her shows are pulled, and her tickets stop selling. In order to write new material, she is paired up with Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) a much younger comedy writer who is in the midst of being cancelled due to an insensitive joke and now needs some type of job.

Throughout the last three seasons, the relationship between Deborah and Ava has fluctuated between colleagues, friends and now enemies, culminating in a season three finale that left the two women at a huge turning point in their relationship. After finally landing her dream job as the host of a late-night talk show, Deborah was blackmailed by Ava into giving her the head writer job, leaving the two leading ladies in a complex position going into seaosn four as they try to get their history making new show off the ground.

Hacks is simply getting better with each new season, and you definitely need to be watching it.

Hacks season four is now streaming on Stan.

Black Mirror season seven.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Producer.

Image: Netflix

Nearly two years since season six, the highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror is here. Get ready to be freshly freaked out by all the technology in your life!

The new season of the anthology series, created by Charlie Brooker, features six episodes. The cast is stacked with iconic names like Issa Rae, Peter Capaldi, Awkwafina, Tracee Ellis Ross and Paul Giamatti.

And in HUGE news, the season includes the highly anticipated sequel, USS Callister: Into Infinity, in a movie-length final instalment. Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons and Jimmi Simpson all reprise their roles as the USS Callister crew who must learn to navigate a virtual universe.

I watched it the second it dropped and oh my God, strap in. It's a wild ride.

Black Mirror season seven is now streaming on Netflix.

The Handmaid's Tale season six.

Recommended by Emily Vernem, the co-host of The Spill podcast.

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After two years, we've finally been gifted the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale.

The first three episodes are out now on SBS On Demand and the season picks up directly where season five left off, with June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), escaping Toronto on a refugee train.

It's extremely poignant that this season is airing when the political climate in the US is a huge talking point — especially when it comes to women's rights.

These last few seasons (including this final one) have taken us on a journey past Margaret Atwood's iconic novel of the same name. With news that her second book, The Testaments which is a 15-year time jump from season one, is in the works, it's pretty safe to say that there won't be a happy ending in this series (but I still can't wait to watch).

Like always, the acting in The Handmaid's Tale is incredible, and the relationships are full of tension as we see the ideas of Gilead branching out to other countries.

I AM NOT READY BUT I AM SAT.

The Handmaid's Tale has always been game-changing TV and this thrilling conclusion to the series is completely unmissable.

The Handmaid's Tale season six is now streaming on SBS On Demand.

Sinners.

Recommended by Emily Vernem, the co-host of The Spill podcast.

Image: Warner Bros.

What's better than Michael B. Jordan? I'll tell you… TWO MICHAEL B. JORDANS.

Our collective fave (and my boyfriend) plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the new horror/adventure film Sinners. It's set in the 1930s, has a brilliant cast and is old-school horror cool.

The soundtrack is 10/10, the scenery is stunning, and Michael (and the rest of the cast) is perfection.

I can't say too much because it will give everything away but you will WANT to watch this movie in cinemas. And if you're a scaredy-cat like myself, don't worry, there's no cheap jump scares… just good old-fashioned creepiness.

Sinners premiered in cinemas on April 17.

Feature Image: Sony Pictures.