WHAT'S ON FOR WINTER?
Ah, winter. Between the moody mornings and the stormy evenings it’s easy to feel the doom and gloom. But don’t despair, we’ve pre-watched the best on the box to guarantee a laugh, cry and surgical wince.
So settle in, snack up and switch on the box to relax.
THIS IS GOING TO HURT
Based on the hilarious diaries of Dr Adam Kay, we follow his brutally honest depiction of life working on a labour ward as a junior doctor. Gloves on, let’s go.
WHERE? TVNZ WHY? The Kinder Surprise scene
Everything isn’t what it seems in this quiet little village with its cute little kids. Based on a classic from the 50s, it’s a modern retelling with a cracking kid cast.
WHERE? Neon WHY? It could happen
What happens when you send two-year olds to run your errands? Find out in these short and incredibly sweet episodes from Japan’s hit show. Big ‘Awww’s.
WHERE? Netflix WHY? The cuteness
Did crime novelist, Michael Peterson, really push his wife down the stairs? Watch the drama unfold based on the true-crime court case of the early 00’s.
WHERE? Neon WHY? Toni Colette’s never ending falls
Sit back but don’t relax. There’s a bee a-buzz - and it’s about to cause mayhem. Rowan Atkinson delivers another likably-hapless character and chaos ensues.
WHERE? Netflix WHY? Snackable silliness
Okay, it’s not brain food. But there’s lots to look at and plenty to laugh about. As the Islanders finish up their summer of fun, did they find love? Who cares?
WHERE? Neon WHY? The messy drama
Sure, it’s Season 4, but the gang are back with a bigger budget as they try get to the bottom of the Upside Down. Big monsters, better bike chases, bad haircuts.
WHERE? Netflix WHY? The epic 80s soundtrack
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