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Television Critic: Alien is back - this time as a tv show
Fans of the 1979 film Alien and the show Fargo are in for a treat. Fargo writer and creator Noah Hawley has turned his attention to creating the first television series in the Alien franchise. Our TV… Audio
What do real New Zealand chefs think of The Bear?
Chicago's most dysfunctional kitchen has returned to screens - and upped the stakes. Can Kiwi chefs relate to the life it depicts?
What we're watching: Derry Girls
Four girls (and one British boy) navigate adolescence amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
What we're watching: Patrick Melrose
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the wealthy, dissipated Patrick Melrose in this adaptation of the acclaimed semi-autobiographical Edward St Aubyn novels. Graham Smith explains why it's worth a watch.
What we're watching: Scream Queens, season 1
Sorority girls are terrorised by a serial killer in this campy, satirical slasher. Jogai Bhatt explains why Scream Queens is worth a watch.
What we're watching: Odd Taxi
Review - This anime series about a walrus taxi driver is a hidden gem that deserves more attention, says Pratik Navani.
What we're watching: Catastrophe
Hormones flare and cultures clash as an Irish woman falls pregnant to an American man after a week-long fling in London. Jogai Bhatt explains why Catastrophe is worth a watch.
What we're watching: Tales from the Loop
A science-fiction series that doesn't involve the end of the world or a battle for the fate of the universe? Dan Slevin explains why Tales from the Loop is worth a watch.
What we're watching: Malcolm in the Middle
Is this one of the greatest sitcoms of all time? Pratik Navani explains why the six seasons of Malcolm in the Middle are worth the time investment. Video
What we're watching: The Walk-In
The febrile post-Brexit environment and rise of neo Nazism in the UK is expertly captured in this taut series on TVNZ+. Graham Smith explains why it's worth a watch.
What we're watching: Samurai Gourmet
Unsure what to do with his newfound freedom, a 60-year-old retired salary-man finds new purpose in exploring the food of his neighbourhood. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
Five inspiring women in New Zealand film, TV and theatre
Aotearoa's arts community is rich in multicultural storytelling. RNZ reflects on the contributions of five Kiwi women working across stage and screen.
Five favourite woman characters from the small screen
One-note characters used to be the norm for women on TV. But things are changing for the better, says Jogai Bhatt.
The Kiwi director bringing live-action Avatar to life
"It is a huge weight to bear," says Roseanne Liang as Netflix's huge live-action adaptation gets two more seasons Video
MAFS is back: 'We love the shock value of how people can actually behave'
If you get a kick out of knowing other people's private business, then you'll probably have tonight circled in your calendar.
Sky Television reports lower profit but higher customer numbers
Sky Television has reported a lower overall profit after restructuring costs and the sale of an asset, but higher underlying earnings and customer numbers.
