Aussie TV is seriously underrated, especially in Oz. Shame really, there's some great stuff. I don't think it's been mentioned already; Deadloch is a brilliant recent one.
New Zealand, also. "The Almighty Johnsons" is a great show. When I was growing up the only Aussie TV we got was Australian Lassie.
Oh man I hated Glitch, which is a shame because I liked the premise and the lead guy (Patrick Brammall) has done some great stuff. Probably my favourites of his are Upper Middle Bogan and No Activity.Also, can't remember if I've previously mentioned another Australian series, "Glitch." It's quite good and in the vein of something like "Manifest."
I may be somewhat biased, because I quite enjoyed Wish Version Anna Torv (Emma Booth).
Here's a list I made for a friend a few years ago that should keep you occupied for a while (the notes are to her but they're still mostly relevant)How about a list - I've got lots of time ......
I've added a few at the end that have come out since I made this too. As a general rule, if it involves Claudia Karvan, Wayne Blair, Asher Keddie, Deborah Mailman, Guy Pearce, Kate Box, Celia Pacquola, or Rob Sitch, you’re probably in for a good time.
) <-- I can't recommend this one to anyone enough)
Yeah I tried to watch it, as it was recommended around here, couldn't get into it.
The Brits like them, so they do them well. MI-5(Spooks here) is one of my all time favourite shows. Broadchurch, Happy Valley, Line of Duty, Shetland, Scott & Bailey; all great. The Fall ..... great except the ending SUCKED DONKEY'S
and that ruined the whole series for me.
It's good, the same actor who plays the captain/chief in Line of Duty. Kinda feels like a mini extension of that show.The Brits like them, so they do them well. MI-5(Spooks here) is one of my all time favourite shows. Broadchurch, Happy Valley, Line of Duty, Shetland, Scott & Bailey; all great. The Fall ..... great except the ending SUCKED DONKEY'S
I'll have to give Ripley a look. How are you liking it?
For the Anna fans you could also add "Secret City"Here's a list I made for a friend a few years ago that should keep you occupied for a while (the notes are to her but they're still mostly relevant)
Quirky
Rosehaven (has to be downloaded but Celia Pacquola is a queen!)
Offspring
Get Krack!n (another one that has to be downloaded, but it’s one of those rare shows that gets better with every episode. Only 2 seasons, and the last episode of season 2 is brilliant)
Utopia (download only; as a government worker, you’ll love this
Rake (goes off the rails in later seasons but earlier seasons are some of my favourite comedy TV)
Sisters
The Letdown
Wanted (could put this under either category, it’s a fun drama)
Drama
Redfern Now (download only; quite possibly the best TV Australia has ever produced. There’s a follow-up movie that’s also fabulous, but TW, it’s about rape)
Stateless
The Hunting (download only, but if you see Rake and Offspring first, it’s fabulous to see those two leads play serious roles really bloody well!)
Total Control (download only)
The Principal
Secret City
Pine Gap
The Code
Wentworth (probably best to tap out at the end of season 6 at the latest, possibly even 5)
Cleverman I’m putting this one in a class of its own because it’s absolutely not everyone’s cup of tea but you might enjoy it – it’s kind of dystopian future mixed with Aboriginal Dreamtime storytelling – give it one episode and you’ll know if you like it or not
Total Control
Mystery Road
The Newsreader @Rob MacLennan you'll probably wanna check this out given the lead
Five Bedrooms
Ooof you're right, can't believe I forgot Secret City! Great cast top to bottom!For the Anna fans you could also add "Secret City"
Wish that it had gotten a third season.
No mr inbetween? For shameHere's a list I made for a friend a few years ago that should keep you occupied for a while (the notes are to her but they're still mostly relevant)
Quirky
Rosehaven (has to be downloaded but Celia Pacquola is a queen!)
Offspring
Get Krack!n (another one that has to be downloaded, but it’s one of those rare shows that gets better with every episode. Only 2 seasons, and the last episode of season 2 is brilliant)
Utopia (download only; as a government worker, you’ll love this
Rake (goes off the rails in later seasons but earlier seasons are some of my favourite comedy TV)
Sisters
The Letdown
Wanted (could put this under either category, it’s a fun drama)
Drama
Redfern Now (download only; quite possibly the best TV Australia has ever produced. There’s a follow-up movie that’s also fabulous, but TW, it’s about rape)
Stateless
The Hunting (download only, but if you see Rake and Offspring first, it’s fabulous to see those two leads play serious roles really bloody well!)
Total Control (download only)
The Principal
Secret City
Pine Gap
The Code
Wentworth (probably best to tap out at the end of season 6 at the latest, possibly even 5)
Cleverman I’m putting this one in a class of its own because it’s absolutely not everyone’s cup of tea but you might enjoy it – it’s kind of dystopian future mixed with Aboriginal Dreamtime storytelling – give it one episode and you’ll know if you like it or not
Total Control
Mystery Road
The Newsreader @Rob MacLennan you'll probably wanna check this out given the lead
Five Bedrooms
Ha interestingly Disney's been thrusting that at me recently and I was ignoring it. Glad you recommended it coz it's right up my alley.
