Looking for binge-worthy Australian TV shows to watch tonight? It’s a great feeling knowing you have an hour or two to spare, just sit on the couch and enjoy something on your TV screen – until you actually do so and realise the plethora of options available makes it hard to choose.
And let’s be honest, figuring out what to watch is a time-consuming head-scratcher. Next thing you know you’ve already lost your two golden hours and now it’s time to prep dinner, join your nightly work meeting, or it’s too late in the evening that you barely have enough brainpower to process anything.
So to make it easier for you, we’ve rounded up some of the must-see Australian TV shows available for streaming on demand.
Top Australian TV shows and where you can watch them
The advent of streaming in the world has made the supply of television series literally non-stop as new TV shows are released every week. From acclaimed local content and top international shows from the US and the UK like House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, and Shetland there’s a long list of shows to stream on your device, each vying for your time and attention.
But if you’re specifically looking for Australian TV shows, there’s also a great selection to choose from. While we’re constantly introduced to a bunch of international shows, it’s obvious that Australian TV shows can be just as excellent. Australia has long been in the business of creating some of the best shows on television with local titles like Wentworth, Jack Irish, and Rake creating a great deal of hype here and abroad.
To give you an idea of what’s good recently based on what’s trending and our own top picks, we’ve listed some of the top Australian TV shows created by the biggest names in entertainment in the country and the streaming services they’re on.
What’s in this Guide?
Australian TV shows on BINGE
BINGE offers a 7-day free trial to new customers and offers three streaming plans starting at $10 per month. Many of Foxtel’s originals can be found on the streaming service, making BINGE the streaming platform you go to if you’re craving for some local television productions in addition to international ones.
Colin from Accounts
Colin from Accounts tells the story of Ashley (Dyer) and Gordon (Brammall), two single, complex humans whose fates are intertwined when Ashley decides to flash Gordon.
When a dog idly walking by gets hit as a result, their supposed-to-be fleeting encounter becomes something else. After its record-breaking success, BINGE renewed the series for season 2, which starts streaming on May 30.
High Country
BINGE is back with another original and a new Australian TV series, High Country. This time it’s a gripping mystery thriller that stars Wentworth’s Leah Purcell.
Strife
Strife is a new Australian TV series on BINGE, inspired by Mia Freedman’s memoir, ‘Work, Strife, Balance’. The Strife TV series explores the world of publishing and digital media, every triumph and debacle unfolding through the eyes of Evelyn Jones, played by Keddie.
The Twelve
In Foxtel’s new original series, 12 Australians are chosen as jury members when a woman stands trial. As she stands accused of murder, the crime will be taken on through the lens of jurors. The Twelve is Foxtel’s highly anticipated crime drama series after Wentworth ended. It stars acclaimed actor Sam Neill as the show’s lead character.
Great Australian Bake Off
In the brand new season of The Great Australian Bake Off, viewers will be treated to familiar faces of the previous seasons, along with the addition of Rachel Khoo, a British cook with an impressive culinary background, together with the king of the pastry world Darren Purchese. They’ll be replacing the exiting Maggie Beer and Matt Moran as this season’s new judges.
Upright
A Foxtel Original, Upright revolves around two misfits Lucky and Meg. Meeting by chance in the middle of the Australian desert, they form the unlikeliest of bonds in their quest to get an upright piano from one side of the country to the other.
Wentworth
Wentworth is an Aussie television series achieving global success in its eight-season run, which first aired in 2013. After a shocking Wentworth Redemption finale, the series returns this year with the concluding episodes titled as The Final Sentence. Knowing Wentworth, every episode of the new season will be explosive. Fans can also start watching the show from the beginning via Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
Australian TV shows on Foxtel Now
Foxtel Now is a standalone streaming service with most of its programming coming from pay TV giant Foxtel. Its base Essential pack, which includes drama channels like Showcase costs $25 per month.
Premium channel packs on Foxtel Now can be purchased as add-ons – Sport, Drama Extra, Movies, and All Packs if you want to access all channels. Foxtel Now’s offers can also help you save on monthly plan fees with discounts for up to 12 months, plus a 10-day free trial to try All Packs for new customers.
Love Me
In this local drama, Love Me, Hugo Weaving, Bojana Novakovic, and William Lodder play family members experiencing love at different stages of life. After a successful first season, BINGE renewed the show for a second season, which you can now stream on BINGE!
Mr Inbetween
Inspired by the cult movie The Magician, Mr Inbetween follows Ray Shoesmith. A hitman for hire, he juggles his ‘career’, his obligations as a parent, and caring for his sick brother. While he tries to manage all responsibilities by sticking to his imposed code of ethics, sometimes it just becomes too overwhelming and complex even for Ray.
The End
The Australian series, aptly titled The End, follows three generations of a family as they navigate life and death and the little, beautiful things that lie in between. The End also became available in the US where it premiered on Showtime.
Lambs of God
Based on Marele Day’s 1997 novel of the same name, the series follows three eccentric nuns living on a secluded and remote island. Forgotten by time and the Catholic Church, they must protect and defend their lives and beliefs when a priest, Father Ignatius, unintentionally comes across them.
The Kettering Incident
The Kettering Incident follows Anna Macy (Elizabeth Debicki), who, at the age of 14, was found alone in the woods, her best friend and half-sister, Gillian, mysteriously gone.
She returns to her hometown of Kettering after 15 years, but her reappearance soon proves to be problematic when another local girl disappears, forcing her to search for the truth, confront and uncover the events the night Gillian disappeared, and find out if what transpired many years ago were somehow related to the town’s new case of disappearance.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Picnic at Hanging Rock is based on Joan Lindsay’s 1967 novel of the same name. It tells the story of a group of schoolgirls and their governess who mysteriously disappear while on an outing to Hanging Rock, and the impact their disappearance has on other students, their headmistress, and the entire town.
As the grim reality of them vanishing continues to set in, theories begin, dark secrets uncovered, and hysteria becomes imminent.
Australian TV shows on Paramount+
Paramount Plus further grows in content and reach in Australia, producing local shows like the recently released One Night starring Jodie Whittaker, Nicole da Silva, and Yael Stone.
Providing a diverse range of content from major US networks like CBS, Showtime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and even Channel 10 in Australia, Aussie viewers are starting to see why Paramount’s streaming service, an excellent revamp of the now defunct 10 All Access, is a must-try.
Fake
The new Australian original on Paramount+, Fake TV series, stars David Wenham and Asher Keddie, a drama navigating the tricky world of romance scams.
Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is Paramount+’s new Australian original series about a pop girl group chasing fame, all while navigating the dark side of the music industry. Thrust into the limelight following their reality TV victory, a group of young girls become the face of HARLOW, pop music’s newest sensation.
One Night
One Night follows three women whose friendship was shattered by the disturbing events of one night 20 years ago. At the centre is Simone (Da Silva), who has long aspired to become a novelist.
When most of her writing attempts didn’t pan out the way she hoped they would, she decided to finally write that one story so powerful and haunting it’s impossible to get it out of her head.
The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical Jokers)
The eight-part series, The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical Jokers) follows Jack Steele and Matt Ford (Falcon), along with Liam and Dom, as they compete to embarrass each other in outrageous ways, all captured on hidden cameras. Failing their tasks leads to funny punishments, promising plenty of laughs and awkward moments at its finest.
Five Bedrooms
Five Bedrooms revolves around five different people navigating different life experiences. Despite the distinctions of where their lives are headed, they bond over their relationship woes and the impossibility of owning a property, which gives them all an idea – pool all their funds and buy a house together.
Last King of the Cross
Based on the autobiography of nightclub owner John Ibrahim and his experiences in Sydney’s Kings Cross, Last King of the Cross chronicles John’s ascent to power, from being a struggling immigrant with no money and seemingly no chance of making it, to becoming Australia’s most infamous nightclub mogul in Sydney’s Kings Cross.
Australian TV shows on Disney Plus
Disney Plus has been operating in Australia for a couple of years now that it’s only right for the service to also produce original Australian TV shows.
Some of the first Australian Original Disney+ content to watch are The Clearing, Shipwreck Hunters Australia, and Donna Hay Christmas.
The Artful Dodger
Set in 1850s Australia after the events in the novel, the cunning Jack Dawkins, widely known as Artful Dodger, has managed to reinvent himself as a distinguished surgeon.
The Clearing
The Clearing is an eight-part psychological thriller based on J.P. Pomare’s novel In The Clearing. It takes inspiration from the horrors of real-life cult and stars Australian talents Teresa Palmer, Miranda Otto, and Guy Pierce.
Matildas: The World at Our Feet
Fans in Australia are given an exhilarating behind the scenes look at the national women’s football team, the Matildas, with Matildas: The World at Our Feet.
The six-part documentary series follows players, including as global superstar Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler and more as they’re set to play all of their prospective World Cup matches on home soil.
Koala Man
From the the creative minds behind Rick and Morty and Pokemon: Detective Pikachu come the Australian animated show Koala Man starring Michael Cusack as the titular character and Hugh Jackman as Big Greg. It follows Kevin, a divorced dad stuck in a dull job, who also gets to channel his inner superhero at night by donning a koala mask.
Australian TV shows on Prime Video
One of the most affordable streaming services in Australia that still offers a full 30-day free trial, signing up to Amazon Prime is a no-brainer with the many inclusions for just one subscription.
Getting an Amazon Prime account is also valuable because of their collection of local shows and originals that include the crime comedy Deadloch or the streaming adaptation of the best-selling novel The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
The Test
From Amazon Studios and Cricket Australia, The Test initially follows the Australian men’s cricket team as they re-build their reputation after a shocking cheating scandal.
Deadloch
Deadloch, a new Australian series from the minds of Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, is a delightful blend of humour and intrigue, which begins when a lifeless body washes ashore and disrupts the seaside’s often idyllic stance. Two female detectives then join forces to solve the perplexing case.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
Alice Hart emerges from a troubled upbringing, navigating the winding roads of loss and despair after losing both her abusive father and beloved mother in a mysterious fire. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is based on the novel of the same name.
Australian TV shows on Netflix
FeaturedNetflix launched in Australia back in 2015 and has since become one of the country’s go-to when it comes to streaming all kinds of content from movies to drama shows, music documentaries to true crime, and kids’ shows to lifestyle.
With thousands of movies and shows in its library, Netflix Australia offers an extensive selection of content from all genres, including dozens of excellent Australian TV shows.
Netflix plans start at $6.99 per month (with ads) with the Netflix free trial no longer available
Heartbreak High
The groundbreaking series follows a group of Australian teenagers and the internal conflicts, heartbreaks, and hard truths they need to discover as they begin to shape their lives. Heartbreak High Season 2 now streaming on Netflix.
Boy Swallows Universe
A limited series on Netflix that’s based on Trent Dalton’s book of the same name, Boy Swallows Universe follows Eli Bell as he starts a journey that will forever change his life – all because he answered a red telephone. Set in 1980s Brisbane.
Fisk
Kitty Flanagan stars as a corporate lawyer whose personal and professional life in Sydney implodes, prompting her to take a position at a suburban law firm.
Secret City
A Foxtel Original, Secret City became available for streaming on Netflix after the streaming service’s partnership with the Australian pay TV company. For fans of political thrillers, Secret City is a must-see.
It follows Canberra press gallery journalist Harriet Dunkley as she uncovers murder and conspiracies that not only threaten her career and her life, but also compromise the freedom of every Australian. Its sequel, Secret City: Under the Eagle, is also available on Netflix. Anna Torv stars as the lead character, Harriet.
Stateless
Created by Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett, Tony Ayres, and Elise McCredie, Stateless is partly based on the story of Cornelia Rau, who was unlawfully detained under the Australian Government’s mandatory detention program.
Stateless follows four strangers in an immigration detention centre in the Australian desert: an airline hostess escaping a suburban cult, an Afghan refugee escaping persecution, a young Australian father avoiding a dead-end job, and a bureaucrat entangled in a public scandal. Yvonne Strahovski stars as one of the main characters, Sofie Werner.
Rake
This Australian comedy-drama series about a brilliant but self-destructive Sydney lawyer who defends the most hopeless and obviously guilty clients garnered significant hype that it inspired a Hollywood remake.
It aired on television for a total of five seasons and if you love comedy in all its forms, then start streaming Rake on Netflix today. It first aired in 2010, while the American remake aired on Fox in 2014.
The New Legends of Monkey
A co-production between Australia and New Zealand, the series follows a young monk with the mission to collect lost scrolls of wisdom. He is accompanied by a group of gods as he traverses an ancient and bizarre land now dominated by evil demons. Combining action, fantasy, adventure, and comedy, The New Legends of Monkey is certified binge material.
Australian TV shows on Stan
Just like Netflix, Australia’s own streaming service Stan has an impressive library of content that reaches thousands of movies and hundreds of shows. The streaming platform also offers original programming, providing Aussies top-quality local shows and movies aside from the wide selection of third-party content it provides.
Stan has a 30-day free trial that new customers can use with streaming plans starting at $10 per month. Stan Sport is also offered for an additional $10 monthly plan fee to stream live and on-demand sports like Rugby, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon.
Wolf Like Me
A single father meets an advice columnist, soon their lives are entangled in ways they didn’t see coming.
The Tourist
Jamie Dornan stars as a man who wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory of who he is and how he ended up in Australia in the first place. Using a few clues left, he scrambles to recover his identity before his dark past catches up with him.
Bump
This comedy-drama series follows ambitious teenager Oly who winds up pregnant. With a new baby surprising two families, members of both families must deal with every consequence, complication, and everything else in between. Consisting of 10 episodes, Bump has also been renewed for a second and third season.
Eden
An idyllic coastal town is shaken after the disappearance of a young woman causes a devastating chain of events. The community that is thought to be peaceful is discovered to be filled with dark secrets that are now out in the open. Eden is a coming-of-age fantasy drama that aired on Stan this year with 8 episodes.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under features drag queens from both Australia and New Zealand going head-to-head to be “Down Under’s first Drag Superstar”. The series was initially announced as a sole Australian version of the popular US show but restrictions brought by the pandemic resulted in the production getting moved to New Zealand.
Wolf Creek
For those who fancy horror, Wolf Creek is one of Stan’s solid offerings. It is a spin-off of the movies Wolf Creek and Wolf Creek 2. The first season follows Eve, an American tourist targeted by Mick Taylor, a serial killer. After surviving his attack, she swears revenge. Season 2 saw Taylor returning alongside new characters. After a successful two-season run, it has been announced that Wolf Creek season 3 is in the works.
Australian documentaries to watch on DocPlay
Documentary fans in the country won’t run out of content to watch thanks to documentary-focused streaming platforms like DocPlay. It offers a 14-day free trial to new customers and only costs $7.99 per month after.
The Australian Wars
The three-part documentary series explores and examines the Australian frontier wars with Indigenous Australian filmmaker Rachel Perkins at the helm.
Bromley: Light After Dark
Bromley: Light After Dark explores the life and creative process of prominent Australian artist David Bromley, as well as his anxiety, phobias and complexities that fuelled his art.
Volcano Man
Volcano Man is the product of decades of footage that filmmaker James Crawley’s father, Richard Crawley, has been taking since the beginning, starring his wife Carol and son James. With James discovering his dad’s hidden tapes, he saw their lives in a way that’s raw, heartbreaking, and incredible all at the same time.
The result is a feature documentary called Volcano Man, featuring their family, pets, a basket of tomatoes, a Mick Jagger tee, and every small and big things that make life simply extraordinary.
Australian reality TV shows
Factual content like reality TV shows is always a fun watch. From established shows like Australian Survivor and The Real Housewives of Melbourne, fans can’t get enough of the personal drama, the fascination, and the entertaining human edge this genre delivers.
Below we round up all-time favourite reality shows, as well as new Australian TV series (2023) that just graced our screens.
MasterChef Australia
MasterChef Australia Season 16 is currently airing. Last season, contestant Brent Draper was announced as the winner. You’ll find out who the winner for MasterChef Australia 2024 is soon! You can access previous episodes of the show with Network 10’s catch-up streaming app 10play. Keen to discover more shows on Network Ten? Check out this Channel 10 TV guide to start exploring.
The Farmer Wants a Wife
The Farmer Wants a Wife is a heartwarming reality show with a uniquely Aussie flavour. Based on the British show of the same name, this series follows the romantic pursuits of five farmers searching for love. New season now streaming on Channel 7 and 7plus!
Gladiators
Channel 10 is bringing back the family-favourite game show with new Gladiators, new Contenders, and new hosts. The revival will also see a brand-new gladiatorial arena to accommodate every wrestle and rumble between the Gladiators and regular Aussies who are looking to prove that courage is everything.
Dessert Masters
From the makers of MasterChef Australia comes another delectable series that’s bound to elevate your appreciation for desserts – Dessert Masters! For the first time ever, the country’s best pastry chefs will compete for the grand title of Australia’s “Dessert Master”. Only on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
The Bachelors Australia
The quest for romance is back on with the latest The Bachelors Australia 2023 season now airing on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
The Real Housewives of Sydney
After a one-season stint in 2017, Sydney’s take on the popular Real Housewives franchise is coming back with a revamped second season featuring a new generation of Sydney’s rich and classy. The Real Housewives of Sydney new episodes streaming weekly on Foxtel Now.
FBOY Island Australia
A local remake of the smash-hit American reality dating series, FBOY Island Australia is the ultimate tropical island getaway. Three successful women team up in an adventure of a lifetime as they are joined by 24 men, half of whom are looking for true love, and the other half are just looking for a good time.
Hosted by Abbie Chatfield, Australia’s new dating series is now streaming on Foxtel Now!
Gogglebox Australia
How can a show about people watching another show be so fun and addictive? Tune in to Gogglebox Australia and you’ll know. Gogglebox fans will also be delighted to see their favourite households consisting of family members and friends return to their lounges.
The Aussie series returns for a brand new season 18 this year, which you can watch on Foxtel’s Lifestyle channel and Foxtel Now. The series is based on the 2013 British show, Gogglebox.
Love It Or List It Australia
Love It Or List It Australia follows real estate expert Andrew Winter and Design guru Neale Whitake as they get creative and help Australian homeowners decide whether to sell their properties or renovate and stay.
The new season is available on Foxtel’s Lifestyle channel, with every episode available for streaming on Foxtel Now.
The Real Housewives of Melbourne
The Real Housewives of Melbourne is back for a fifth season. Don’t miss all the drama and intensity when these strong-willed women come together to navigate their single or family life. But no matter what the world brings, they make sure they’re never too tired for cocktail parties and weekend getaways.
Luxe Listings Sydney
This reality series follows four real estate agents – Simon Cohen, D’Leanne Lewis, Gavin Rubinsten and Monika Tu – as they navigate the exhilarating world of the Sydney real estate market.
Big Brother Australia
Season 13 of Big Brother Australia aired on Channel 7 with Sonia Kruger returning as host. Big Brother’s premise revolves around a group of strangers living in a house with together with their communication with the outside world cut off. This year’s Big Brother Australia had the contestants competing for the $250,000 grand prize. You can stream the episodes of Big Brother season 13 on Seven Network’s catch-up service, 7plus. To explore other programs on Seven and their respective schedules, you can use our Channel 7 guide so you can plan your TV viewing.
The Bachelorette Australia
The series revolves around a single bachelorette and a group of romantic interests. As the series progresses, contestants are eliminated and both internal and external conflicts arise. The Bachelorette Australia Season 7 aired on Channel 10 with the latest episodes available on its catch-up series, 10play.
Start streaming Australian TV shows today
There’s plenty of Australian TV gems waiting to be discovered. Some are certified classics, while some have just been released on television recently. Whether it’s drama, comedy, horror, thriller, or fantasy you’re looking for, we’ve got it here.
Most of the streaming services that offer these shows also provide free trials to new customers, so you can start streaming today for free.
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