Sookie Stackhouse, a local waitress, never imagined that a chance meeting would change her life. And she never even dreamt that the stranger she has fallen in love with is a vampire. True Blood brought the Goth genre to television like few other shows had. With a heady romance at the centre of the plot and conflict with a rival faction as a counterweight, the show was a favourite will all those who enjoy quality storytelling.
Anna Paquin (Flack) stole the show as Sookie Stackhouse. She was ably supported by Stephen Moyer (The Gifted) and Sam Tramell (Homeland).
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True Blood is available in Australia with On Demand from Foxtel. You can choose the service with Foxtel from Telstra as well. The benefit is that you receive reduced rates and no lock-in contract, plus all the available programming.
Streaming platform BINGE is another great option to watch the show. You have a 14-day free trial waiting. Once the trial ends, you can decide whether to extend the subscription or discontinue the plan. Another streaming option is presented by Foxtel Now. They tempt you with a 10-day free trial and different plans for your preferred programming. True Blood is available on the Pop and Lifestyle pack.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting month for Foxtel as it ushers in a great range of new and returning shows just in time for the beginning of summer. Foxtel’s got a little bit of something for every kind of viewer, whether you’re into drama and fantasy, or perhaps some good old reality show drama, or even a true crime addict.
Of course, we’re not going to bore you by diving into each and every show that’s on Foxtel this month. Instead, we’ve handpicked a couple of those that we’re sure you’re going to love at first watch. So without further delay, here’s what you should be tuning into this month on Foxtel.
Must-Watch Series: His Dark Materials
HBO’s adaptation of Philip Pullman’s global best-seller returns for a second season. This time around, the hit series will dive deep into ‘The Subtle Knife,’ which is the second of his award-winning book trilogy. The new season picks up from when Lyra enters the Multiverse bridge at the end of the first season. Dafne Keen returns as Lyra, alongside other show lead characters including Ruth Wilson as Marisa Coulter, Lin Manuel-Miranda as Lee Scoresby, Amir Wilson as Will Parry, and James McAvoy as Lord Asriel. They will be joined by newcomer Andrew Scott Z as Colonel John Parry, Will’s globe-trotting father.
His Dark Materials season 2 premieres on Tuesday, November 17 on FOX SHOWCASE.
New Series: Cobra
This six-part series written by Ben Richards tells the story of an all quite literal political storm. A team comprised of Britain’s leading experts, crisis contingency planners, and some of the most senior politicians create COBRA, a committee meant to protect the people of Great Britain in times of national emergency. This series goes through the eye of the storm as Prime Minister Robert Sutherland (played by Robert Carlyle) and his Chief of Staff, Anna Marshall (Victoria Hamilton) are forced to contend with impossible political decisions amidst their immensely pressured personal lives.
Cobra premiered last November 11. Catch continuing new episodes every Wednesday at 8:30pm on BBC First.
Returning Reality Show: Below Deck
All aboard Below Deck’s return for season 8! Captain Lee makes a return to the Caribbean, one of his most favourite places to sail. However, there’s some sadness on the horizon after having gone through a challenging time and the retirement of his chief Stewardess, Kate Chastain. Captain Lee finds solace with his old friend, Bosun Eddie Lucas, while also dealing with newcomers on board, which includes a certified yacht master, Isabelle “Izzy” Wouters.
Below Deck season 8 returned last November 3rd with continuing new episodes every Tuesday at 1:30pm on FOX ARENA.
Top Documentary: Crazy, Not Insane
Here’s a new documentary series for all of you true crime junkies. Crazy, Not Insane follows Dr. Dorothy Otnow’s lifelong work of studying murderers and finding key answers to the question of why we kill. This doco directed and produced by Academy Award-winner Alex Gibney unfolds like a scientific detective story, which dives deep into the hearts and minds into the killers themselves.
Crazy, Not Insane drops on Wednesday, November 25 at 8:30pm on FOX SHOWCASE.
Reality-Competition Show: Great British Menu
A returning favourite reality-competition show is the Great British Menu. Now on its 15th season, this series sees four new chefs competing for the top spot as they represent the best culinary treasures from England’s central belt. This season gets a bit more exciting with new twists like having an extra chef to beat and a competitor leaving during the heats. The winning chef will be awarded a place at a banquet celebrating children’s literature.
The Great British Menu season 15 premiered last November 9th with continuing new episodes every Monday on LifestStyle Food.
Continue Watching: The Undoing
The Undoing is now officially the biggest new series premiere since Big Little Lies back in February 2017, which also starred the amazing Nicole Kidman. It’s also now the second biggest new series premiere in the past five years, having a weekly cumulative audience of over 427k just during its premiere week. It’s been continually drawing strong ratings each week, which is why we couldn’t recommend this enough as a must-watch because of its intriguing storyline and impeccable acting by the cast.
If you haven’t tuned in just yet, you can watch earlier episodes of The Undoing on BINGE. Otherwise, you can continue watching new episodes every Monday at 1pm on FOX SHOWCASE.
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a modern-day sex cult founded in the late 90s that unraveled in recent years with the founder and his close associate arrested and indicted on federal charges for sex trafficking plus other crimes. This sex cult is better known as NXIVM (pronounced as ‘Nexium’), headed by Keith Raniere and is based in the suburbs of Albany, New York.
Due to the shocking revelations that unfolded thanks to a whistleblower, not to mention the many big names associated with it (including ‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack), NXIVM was thrown into the forefront of it all making headlines in the news. With ‘The Vow,’ HBO is giving people a closer look at what really went behind closed doors in this self-proclaimed American multi-level marketing company.
This nine-part doco-series mainly features interviews of former members Mark Vicente, Sarah Edmondson, and Bonnie Piesse — all of whom were avid supporters and believers of Raniere before they came to the realisation that not all is right in this “company.” It’s an intriguing, shocking, and unnerving look at this sex cult as they begin with how it all started and how it all came crashing down as revelations just kept getting worse and worse.
HBO has renewed The Vow for a second season, which is said to focus on Raniere’s trial, sentencing, and a more in-depth look at his inner circle and supporters. NXIVM co-founder Nancy Salzman and ongoing NXIVM supporter Nikki Clyne will appear in the second season, alongside federal prosecutor Moira Kim Penza.
Where to Watch or Stream The Vow
Foxtel just aired the final episode of the first season of The Vow. If you were not able to tune in, don’t worry ‘cause you can still catch up and binge all 9 episodes on BINGE whenever and wherever.
With BINGE, you’re able to watch The Vow plus some of the best programmings you can find in Australia for a low price. The best part is, you can kick it all off with a 14-day free trial. Afterwards, you can choose to subscribe to their range of plans from $10/month for the Basic plan, $14 per month for the Standard plan, and $18 per month for the Premium plan, which gives you HD resolution and up to 4 simultaneous streams.
Shedding a light on one of the most prolific serial crimes in US history, Atalanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children delivers an unprecedented look at the abduction and murder of at least 30 African-American children and young adults between 1979 and 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s a five-part doco-series that also dives in deep the the controversy that surrounds this case even up to this day.
It all begins as this doco tracks the initial disappearances and discoveries of two teenage boys who were murdered, as well as the gripping fear that followed, and the ultimate indictment of Wayne Williams, who was found guilty of murdering two adults and was linked to the murders of at least 10 children. Much of the controversy that followed circles around the fact that most of the murdered children’s cases were closed and attributed to Williams without ever undergoing proper trial.
Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered will feature never-before-seen footage, interviews, and court documents, as it tries to bring new evidence to light that would raise new questions related to the racial tensions and political clashes that arose in Atlanta during this tragedy. This doco would also touch upon alternate suspects, plus detailed information about the biases and unexplored possible leads that have tainted the original investigation.
Where to Watch or Stream Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children
BINGE is the only place where you can stream this five-part documentary series from HBO. You can get instant access to all five episodes when this doco drops come November 23rd once you subscribe to BINGE’s 14-day free trial.
Not only are you given an all-access pass to this true crime doco, but you’re also treated to many of the world’s best shows on BINGE. After your free trial, you can choose to subscribe to any of their plans from $10 per month for the Basic plan, $14 per month for the Standard plan, and $18 for the Premium plan, which gives you HD resolution and 4 simultaneous streaming.
Modern television was born with The Sopranos. Much like how The Godfather inspired an entire genre, the highly acclaimed and cherished HBO series transformed the TV landscape.
The premise of The Sopranos is a simple one: A mob boss, Tony Soprano, goes to see a shrink to unload some of the mental stress he’s been feeling of late. And when he starts talking, we are hooked to the brilliant narrative: family drama, thriller, and mob action all rolled into one.
The show made the career of the late James Gandolfini, who became a household name. He was supported by an equally capable cast, including Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas) and Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie).
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The Sopranos set the template for TV writing and won more than 20 Emmys in its 8-year run from 1999-2007. Now you can watch all episodes of the show with on demand from Foxtel or Foxtel from Telstra. If you choose Foxtel from Telstra, you receive a discounted rate and no lock-in contract.
For streaming fans, Foxtel Now offers one of the best options. There is a 10-day free trail, after which you can decide whether to extend the subscription or not. The how is available on the Essential Pack (Pop & Lifestyle).
Back in 2006, when the iPhone wasn’t invented yet, a reality show made a quiet entry on our television screens. The Real Housewives Of Orange County shot up the popularity charts in no time, drawing viewers into the lives of rich and richer women who stay at home. Cut to 2020, and TheRealHousewives franchise has transformed into a global phenom. Even Australia has its very own versions with The Real Housewives of Sydney and The Real Housewives of Melbourne.
The reality series is a delicious mix of gorgeous women, super fine living, and the soapy drama of people who have (almost) all the money in the world.
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Your weekdays will be that much more fun when you indulge in the lives of the rich and famous. You can watch all the episodes, from the very first one in 2006, on Arena TV from Foxtel. There are two options to access Arena TV: Foxtel and Foxtel from Telstra.
With Foxtel form Telstra, you receive added benefits of reduced rates and no lock-in contract. Plus you get to watch all of thr shows available on Foxtel. Seems like a win win to us.
The Outsider is the latest spook fest from Stephen King to creep onto your telly. And fans of the of the horror author will not be disappointed one bit. HBO has adapted the story of an ancient shapeshifter who takes on the identity of a person and then murders a child.
A local teacher is the first suspect of murdering a local boy. When the authorities receive footage of the teacher being present elsewhere, the detectives are thrown into a tailspin of suspicion and intrigue.
If the premise of the show does not scare you, watching the first episode certainly will. The first season features a stellar cast of Jason Bateman (Arrested Development), Yul Vazquez (Midnight, Texas), Cynthia Erivo (Widows) and Jeremy Bobb (Jessica Jones).
The Best Place To Watch It
The Outsider premiered on Fox Showcase and is available On Demand with Foxtel Now. There’s a 10-day free trial waiting for you here.
For those of you who prefer to watch television on an actual television, subscribe to the Foxtel Plus pack. This open up a world of premium content and some of the best shows on air.
Action fans, rejoice! Strike Back is coming to your television screen. The series has gained a cult following with some explosive sequences rarely seen on the telly.
The narrative focuses on Section 20, a highly trained group of British Intelligence Officers. They are tasked with helping NATO weed out the evil from the world: dictators, terrorists, and assassins. In other words, high risk missions from which the team may not come out alive. This is where Sergeants Thomas McCallister and Samual Watt enter the frame. The two team leaders bear the responsibility of guiding the men and women in Section 20 through the risky, dangerous maze of international peacekeeping.
What makes the show even more interesting is that the stories are inspired from the real life experiences of Chris Ryan, a former British Special Air Service (SAS) officer.
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You can watch all episodes of Strike Back on Foxtel On Demand. All you have to do is subscribe to the Foxtel Plus Pack. This unlocks 50+ channels of high quality entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docs, reality and much, much more.
The global hit series The Walking Dead will return with a bang by releasing six new episodes, which would drop weekly from March 1 on BINGE.
Yes, you read that right. The Walking Dead will return with six new episodes as part of their tenth season, which will feature new storylines and characters including Robert Patrick as Mays, Hilarie Burton Morgan as Lucille, and Okea Eme-Akwari as Elijah, among many others. If that’s not enough, these new episodes would also see the return of Lauren Cohan as Maggie after a two-season absence from the show.
Previously on The Walking Dead, we saw the fall of Alpha, played by Samantha Morton, and the end of the Whisperers War. The Kingdom has finally fallen and Hilltop was destroyed as Alexandria was also abandoned to prepare for the final battle. Despite being trapped and separated from one another, survivors managed to rally together and fight, ultimately killing Beta (Ryan Hurst) and eliminating the threat of the horde.
In these upcoming new episodes, viewers will get to see survivors picking up what’s left in the wake of the destruction caused by the Whisperers. Years of struggle come into light as past trauma surfaces, then exposing everyone’s vulnerable sides. Will they be able to persevere and move forward with their lives and relationships intact? We’ll find out when the new episodes drop in March next year.
Tune in to BINGE, where you can watch these new upcoming episodes of The Walking Dead, plus catch up on all episodes from the previous seasons. Kick it all off with a 14-day free trial and afterwards, choose to subscribe to any of their plans: $10 per month (Basic), $14 per month (Standard), and $18 per month for the Premium, which gives you HD viewing and 4 simultaneous streaming capabilities.
