I May Destroy You wins our 'Best of 2020' prize
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
In our season finale special, host Louise Rugendyke is joined by culture editor-at-large Michael Idato, Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover and Guide and Green Guide columnist Debi Enker to crown the top shows of 2020 and take a peek at what’s coming up in the next few months. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au ..read more
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Is Fargo's fourth season too ambitious for its own good?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to discuss the warring gangs of Fargo, they wonder if it’s ever too late to jump into a long-running series and they share a martini with the crew from M.A.S.H. The critics also reveal what they’re bingeing when off duty and revisit a game time classic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more
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Is Emily in Paris an escapist fantasy or the real deal?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to review Darren Star’s new show Emily in Paris, they discuss what TV shows get right about scene setting and catch up with the uber-rich cast of Gossip Girl. They also play Telequizionaries and reveal what they’re watching when off duty. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to ..read more
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‘Side splittingly funny’: Why Staged is lockdown TV at its best
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by a  Guide and Green Guide double act - editor  Paul Kalina and columnist Debi Enker - to ‘moot’ upon Staged, the David Tennant and Michael Sheen comedy in which the stars attempt to rehearse a play over Zoom, they discuss the proliferation of lockdown TV shows and ‘av a laugh with Ricky Gervais and the cast Extras. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to spec ..read more
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It's gory and gorgeous, but is Ratched just style over substance?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to dissect Ryan Murphy’s OTT drama Ratched, which is based on the tyrannical nurse Mildred Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, they discuss what the appeal of the super producer is and check in to the emergency department of Chicago’s County General Hospital with ER. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to ..read more
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Why Emmy winners Schitt's Creek and Watchmen reflect the mood of our times
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to discuss the big winners at this year's virtual Emmy Awards. They’ll sort out the champions from the runners-up, look at the Australians nominated and hand out a few awards of their own. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or http ..read more
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I May Destroy You might be brilliant but is it bingeable?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to dissect the critically acclaimed series I May Destroy You, they discuss the perils of bingeing TV and look back at the oddballs from cult British comedy Spaced. The critics also play a game of Five Clues and reveal what they’re watching when off duty. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click ..read more
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Does Cobra Kai strike nostalgia gold or is it too heavy-handed?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to discuss the Karate Kid sequel Cobra Kai, they wonder if we’re craving feel-good TV and they look back at cult high school favourite Freaks and Geeks See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information ..read more
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From The Block to The Bachelor, what’s the appeal of reality TV?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to discuss the fresh batch of reality shows on TV now - we’re talking the Bachelor, The Block, Plate of Origin and Further Back in Time for Dinner. Plus they look back at one of the most groundbreaking reality shows of all time, Michael Apted’s Up series. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click ..read more
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Is Halifax: Retribution the best Australian production this year?
The Televisionaries
by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
3y ago
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to look at Rebecca Gibney’s return to her iconic role in Nine’s slick drama Halifax: Retribution, they discuss if we need a quota system to protect Australian drama and they look back at the tough-as-nails DCI Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect. The hosts also play a game of Credit Where Credit’s Due and they reveal what they are watching when they’re off duty. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming ..read more
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