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Television reviewer Clare Rigden has shared her latest picks for must-watch programs across several streaming platforms and Australian broadcasters.Leading the recommendations is Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on Apple TV Plus, a dark comedy thriller starring Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson and Australian actor Murray Bartlett.Rigden compares the series to the early seasons of Weeds, praising its mix of crime, comedy and chaotic suburban drama.
The story follows Paula, a divorced fact-checker and mother who becomes entangled in blackmail, conspiracy and online deception after befriending a cam boy during a lonely period in her life.Rigden describes the show as one of her favourite television releases of the year.The article also reviews Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran!airing on SBS, in which documentary maker John Safran examines debates surrounding free speech laws in Australia.Rigden praises the program for being funny, provocative and insightful regardless of viewers’ political opinions.
In recognition of National Reconciliation Week, readers are encouraged to watch two documentaries celebrating the life and career of Indigenous Australian actor David Gulpilil.My Name Is Gulpilil and Journey Home, David Gulpilil are both highlighted as meaningful viewing on NITV.
Other featured programs include Spider-Noir on Prime Video, starring Nicolas Cage as a private investigator and former superhero in 1930s New York, and the second season of Netflix comedy-drama The Four Seasons, which revisits a group of middle-aged friends navigating the next stage of their lives.Overall, the article serves as a curated guide to notable television releases and cultural programming available this week.