Sad g'day to these brilliant shows produced Downunder.
5 Australian TV Shows That Deserve Your Attention
Sad g'day to these brilliant shows produced Downunder.
Australian-produced content and the Aussie accent – particularly our pronunciation of "no" (naauurrr) – have taken over social media and the small screen. From Heartbreak High which ranked number one on Netflix globally for a few weeks in 2022, to the much-loved mystery drama Deadloch, shows made Downunder are finally having their time in the sun, both locally and internationally.
These are the TV shows that have caught our attention and might be your next favourite thing.
1. Bump
Where can I watch it? HBO
One of Stan’s biggest early successes was a little show called Bump, about a high school student who has a surprise baby and learns how to co-parent, all while juggling the HSC, the demands of a new relationship, and her family dramas. It’s a warm-hearted and loveable series that draws you in like a big hug. We love the performance by star Claudia Karvan, who also serves as a producer. One of our favourite Aussie television shows in recent years, and there are three seasons you can stream now on Stan.
2. Heartbreak High
Where can I watch it? Netflix
This beloved reboot of the iconic ‘90s high school series was a huge hit when it launched on Netflix last year, and a second season is currently in production. Why do we love Heartbreak High? Let us count the ways. The show has a fantastic cast, diverse storytelling, super fun costumes, stellar production design, and an authentically Australian heart. This show feels so Aussie in the most beautiful way, and we love how it has been embraced by Netflix audiences all over the world. Season two will be just as big, no doubt about it.
3. Wellmania
Where can I watch it? Netflix
Celeste Barber’s comedy series Wellmania is addictive. The show follows a food writer (played by Barber) who, in order to take on her dream job, must quit her hard-partying ways and get well, all on a trip back from New York to her native Sydney. With a supporting cast that includes Remy Hii, Alexander Hodge and Simone Kessell, this show is so much fun.
4. Deadloch
Where can I watch it? Prime Video
Love murder mysteries? You’ll love the twist on display in Deadloch, which follows the usual formula – small town, big city police detective, mysterious crime – but with added comedy. Created by the Kates McCartney and McLennan of The Katering Show, Deadloch is all about up-ending the formula and adding layers of satire and humour. The setting in Tasmania helps, as does the comedic performances by the brilliant cast. This is a show for anyone who has loved a cozy crime series but longed for one with a jolt of Aussie humour.
5. Class of '07
Where can I watch it? Prime Video
The livewire antics of a high school reunion are given a post-apocalyptic twist in this very clever series. Starring Emily Browning, Class of '07 imagines a school reunion that collides with a catastrophic natural disaster. What would you do if you had to spend the rest of eternity with the girls you went to school with (and haven’t seen in decades)? Absolutely hilarious.
