Category: TV Shows

It’s the last month of 2020 and Foxtel’s bringing in their A-game with the lineup of shows and movies to watch for December.

Unarguably, this has not been the best year for anyone but we shouldn’t let that fact stop us from having a good time from time to time. That said, we’ve handpicked these new shows dropping in December that you would surely love watching. Check them all out as they air throughout this last month of 2020 only on Foxtel.

Best New Drama Series

The Third Day

Starring Jude Law and Naomie Harris, The Third Day is a dark and intriguing six-part limited series that goes into the unnerving story of a British island clouted by mythology, which then ensnares two mainlanders. The series is divided into 2 parts: “Summer,” which sees Sam (Law) rescuing a troubled young girl and then accompanies her home to the otherworldly and mysterious Osea Island. The second part is “Winter,” which follows Helen (Harris), a strong-willed outsider who arrives on the same island on the hunt for answers. 

All of the six episodes of The Third Day will drop on FOX SHOWCASE on December 7.

Small Axe

Steve McQueen’s anthology is also coming to Foxtel in December. It consists of five movies-turned-episodes, each of which narrates a powerful story of London’s West Indian community, whose lives were shaped by the power of their will amidst immense racism and discrimination within the society. 

Small Axe will drop on December 19 on Foxtel.

I May Destroy You

I May Destroy You follows Arabella, a Twitter-personality-turned-novelist who found fame with her debut book, Chronicles of a Fed-Up Millennial. She became a celebrated Millennial icon and have since been focusing on continuing her success as a writer. In the middle of finishing up her second book, she takes a break to meet up with friends for a night out in London. She wakes up the next morning struggling to remember what happened to her, but slowly recalls the events of the night and unraveling the trauma she endured after her drink was spiked.

The first episode of I May Destroy You will premiere on FOX SHOWCASE on December 4.

Best Returning Series

Euphoria

Euphoria will return for a special two-part episode extension of season 1, which would serve as a bridge going into the second season. Not a lot has been said about what the plot of these episodes would revolve around, but just getting a dose of this award-winning series should be more than enough to tide fans over the delay of season 2.

The two-part special of Euphoria will drop on FOX SHOWCASE on December 7.

Best Comedy Special

Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show

This unique stand-up special brings together a group of comedians at a Brooklyn drive-in movie theatre for a much-needed evening of fun and laughs — social distancing observed. It features performances from Colin Quinn, Rich Vos, Rachel Feinstein, Sam Jay, Bonnie McFarlane, Keith Robinson, Chris DiStefano, Marina Franklin, Dan Soder, and Bobby Kelly.

This comedy special airs on December 19.

Best Reality Shows

The Real Housewives of Atlanta

The ladies of Atlanta are back with season 13! Returning housewives include Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, and Kenya Moore. Joining them are Drew Sidora — actor, singer, and housewife — as well as Marlo Hampton and Tanya Sam, who are friends of the cast, alongside new friend LaToya Ali. There’s a whole lot to unpack with each of the lives of these housewives, especially with the pandemic and all.

The 13th season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres on December 7 on FOX ARENA.

90 Day Fiance: The Other Way

It’s time to find out if love truly has no bounds as the new season of this 90 Day Fiancé spinoff returns for its second season. In this format, it’s the American who’s giving up everything to fly across the globe to be with the person they love. This season will see two of last season’s pairs still trying to make it work amidst different cultures, and will be joined by four new hopeful couples taking the plunge all in the name of love.

Second season of 90 Day Fiance: the Other Way returns on December 26.

Best Documentaries

The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming

Margaret Fleming was a vulnerable adult who was thought to be under the full-time care of Edward Cairney and Avril Jones. They were said to be living in a remote coastal property in Scotland. It wasn’t until police grew suspicious and asked about Margaret’s whereabouts where it was exposed that she had been missing for 16 years, with Cairney and Jones accused of killing her and claiming her benefits in her name. This doco sheds a light in bringing the two suspects to trial, as well as the work that goes into defending them.

The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming drops on December 12 on Foxtel.

Baby God

Nevada physician, Dr. Quincy Fortier, has been the go-to doctor of many women for gynecological and obstetric care. He has gained a reputation for being able to help women get pregnant where other doctors have failed. The catch? He’s managed to do this by injecting the women with his own sperm without their consent or knowledge. This documentary focuses on the lives of the children he has fathered and the innocent women who are trying to come to terms with the real father of their kids.

Baby God drops on December 9 on Foxtel.

Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness

Known for his roles on shows like Master of None, Ravi Patel hosts this docu-series in which he takes people close to him — including his parents, wife, or friends — to various destinations around the world to find out what people in those places do to be happy. His main aim is to bring back these ways on being happy back to Los Angeles and apply it to his own family’s lives.

Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness airs December 30 on Foxtel.

 

Season 4 of the hit show S.W.A.T. promises not only to be action-packed but also highly emotionally charged as the show delves into relevant current issues in society.

It’s going to be one hell of an emotionally-charged season as S.W.A.T. tackles highly current societal issues, namely the Black Lives Matter movement. After being given much praise for the diversity present in the show, it will now shed light on an important matter that would involve Hondo (Shemar Moore) and his father, Daniel Sr. (Obba Babatundé).

Tune in to the season 4 premiere of S.W.A.T. on Sunday, December 13 on FOX ONE.

What is S.W.A.T. Season 4 about?

The whole Black Lives Matter episode centers around father and son and will see them confront Los Angeles’ history of racial tension between the police and the Black community. This will also involve flashbacks of the city back in 1992 following the Rodney King verdict.

Other parts of the season premiere will also feature the S.W.A.T. team pursuing El Diablo’s scattered drug cartel hiding in the city. This picks up from one of the storylines from last season’s finale.

Who stars in S.W.A.T. Season 4?

In addition to Shemar Moore and Obba Babatundé, other cast members who will be in this season includes Bre Blair as Annie Kay, Deshae Frost as Darryl, Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle, Susan Chuang as Chan Fei, Chris L. McKenna as DEA Agent Simmons, and David Gautreaux as Edward Yannick.

Is S.W.A.T. Season 4 any good?

It’s already common knowledge that S.W.A.T.’s not your regular police drama. Seeing how they’re upping the ante this season and pushing the boundaries of storylines by tackling sensitive societal issues, we think it’s safe to say that it’s bound to be a really good season ahead.

How to watch S.W.A.T. Season 4?

In Australia, you can catch S.W.A.T.’s latest season on FOX ONE, exclusive to Foxtel. FOX ONE is part of the Foxtel Plus bundle available on a 12-month plan or with no lock-in. FOX SHOWCASE is also part of this package, allowing you to access critically acclaimed HBO shows like Game of Thrones, Euphoria, The Undoing, and many more.

Watch S.W.A.T. Season 4 on Foxtel Now

For streaming on the go, FOX ONE is also part of Foxtel Now’s Drama Extra Pack, which you can try for free along with other premium packs (Sports, Movies, Kids, and Docos) with a 10-day trial.

Watch S.W.A.T. Season 4 on BINGE

BINGE offers an impressive of content, including S.W.A.T. Season 4. The previous seasons 1-3 are also available on demand. You can try BINGE for free by making use of its 14-day trial.

Watch S.W.A.T. Season 4 on Foxtel from Telstra

Telstra customers can easily add Foxtel packages to their broadband plan. The Foxtel Plus bundle is Foxtel’s standard entertainment package and that already includes FOX ONE so you can watch all seasons of S.W.A.T. on demand.

Watch the S.W.A.T. Season 4 Trailer

 

Dubbed as one of the year’s best shows, I May Destroy You is a brave take on sexual assault and stars one of the hottest names in theatre and TV right now.

I May Destroy You is a biting, brave, yet cathartic take on a story about sexual assault. It’s raw and not romanticised at all, untangling the trauma of that experience with some dark humour and stellar acting by Michaela Coel.

This new original series from BBC One and HBO will premiere on December 4th on FOX SHOWCASE. This new series has 12 episodes, which will also be made available through BINGE.

What is I May Destroy You about?

Arabella is a Twitter-personality-turned-novelist who found fame with her debut book, Chronicles of a Fed-Up Millennial. She became a celebrated Millennial icon and have since been focusing on continuing her success as a writer. In the middle of finishing up her second book, she takes a break to meet up with friends for a night out in London. She wakes up the next morning struggling to remember what happened to her, but slowly recalls the events of the night and unraveling the trauma she endured after her drink was spiked.

Who stars in I May Destroy You?

Joining lead Michaela Coel as Arabella is a stellar lineup of cast including Weruche Opia as Terry and Paapa Essiedu as Kwame, both of whom play Arabella’s good friends. Supporting cast members include Stephen Wight as Ben, Arabella’s flatmate, Adam James as Julian, Arabella’s literary agent, Natalie Walter as Francine, Arabella’s financier, Marouane Zottie as Biagio, and many more.

Is I May Destroy You any good?

Even before its premiere on HBO, I May Destroy You was already predicted to become a critics’ favourite — and true enough, it became exactly that and more. A critic for The New York Times praised the show for being “touching and quietly hilarious,” and gives due recognition to the show’s lead and co-writer, Michaela Coel.

It’s a clever take on such a sensitive issue, which surely not everyone can appreciate. But if you do jump in, we’re 99.9% sure that you’re bound to appreciate the amazing acting, storytelling, and deeper understanding of important issues that this modern-day show offers.

Watch the I May Destroy You Trailer

 

Following the success of its US counterpart, Teen Mom Australia — now on its second season — is proving to be a favourite when it comes to hit reality shows in the country.

Teen Mom Australia came a bit late to the game having debuted only last year, a good decade after this series premiered in the US. Despite that, it’s proving to be quite a winner among viewers in the country, especially with its second season that dropped just last month.

Want to jump in on the craze? Start streaming Teen Mom Australia now on BINGE. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can stream it all for free with their 14-day free trial.

What is Teen Mom Australia about?

A spin-off of the American franchise Teen Mom, Teen Mom Australia is a reality TV series that follows the lives of Aussie teenage mums who are trying to make it through motherhood as they also try to deal with having such responsibility at such a young age.

Who stars in Teen Mom Australia?

Four teen Aussie moms are featured this season: Sita Masima, Tanisha Kandia, Ammi Chambers, and Georgina Manios.

Is Teen Mom Australia any good?

Considering how much traction it’s been getting lately, it’s safe to say that it stands strong to its US counterpart and a must-watch for reality junkies. The good news is, it’s safe to say that the Aussie version isn’t as controversial or salacious as the US version. If you’re simply into the whole reality life genre, then this one’s definitely worth giving a go.

Watch the Teen Mom Australia Season 2 Trailer

 

Amazon Prime Video’s first-ever YA thriller The Wilds premieres globally on Friday, December 11. Also stars veteran Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths.

Get ready for this brand new Amazon Original Series, The Wilds. This new series will feature ten episodes that will exclusively premiere on Amazon Prime Video on December 11th. In addition, the first episode will also be available to all viewers — for a limited time only — on Amazon Prime Vide Youtube handle from 7PM AEDT of the same day.

What is The Wilds about?

Describes as being “part survival drama, part dystopic slumber party,” The Wilds tells the story of a group of teen girls from different backgrounds who need to fight for their survival after their plane crashes on a deserted island.

The remaining survivors clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they’ve all endured. Of course, there’s one major twist to this story — these girls did not end up on this island by accident.

Who stars in The Wilds?

The Wilds stars veteran Australian actress Rachel Griffiths, alongside a mix of familiar and fresh faces that include Sophia Ali, Shannon Berry, Jenna Clause, Reign Edwards, Mia Healey, Heelena Howard, Erana James, Sarah Pidgeon, David Sullivan, and Troy Winbush.

Is The Wilds any good?

All signs lead to a big yes. Amazon Prime Video has a fantastic record of original series that are not only highly acclaimed by viewers and critics alike but have also garnered numerous awards from prestigious award-giving bodies.

Don’t let the dystopian YA tag hinder you though because Prime really backs up their original productions well — not to mention, how they’ve done so well with another dystopian original series, The Man In the High Castle.

Watch The Wilds Trailer