The Killings At Parrish Station
Wednesday, streaming on Stan
Eerie TV is having its moment right now. Don’t know what I mean? I’m talking about television that leaves you with a definite sense of disquiet when watching.
The standout in this genre — and the one generating the most buzz right now — is the terrifically off-kilter Widow’s Bay, the comedy horror (yes, that really is a genre) that recently finished its run on Apple TV.
That show is strange, and creepy, and quietly terrifying (it’s also weirdly funny) and it’s got the whole world talking — if you’ve not yet peeped it, stop what you are doing immediately and go seek it out.
Then follow up with this local drama series, a “paranormal mystery” that will similarly have you scratching your head.
The series plays out over two timelines, with the central story revolving around the investigation into the grizzly killing of four scientists in 1987, at a remote scientific outpost in central Australia, the titular Parrish Station.
Two detectives, Georgia and Michael, played by Mia Wasikowska and Xavier Samuel, are dispatched to investigate, but the more they dig, the less things make sense, and as the case unfolds, Georgia’s mental state unravels until she is questioning what is real and what is imagined.
Fast-forward three decades, she’s drawn back to police work (the older Georgia is played by Heather Mitchell, who is terrific) after a spate of copycat murders are committed. Do they relate to the original crimes? And was Georgia quite so crazy all along?
Fans of another oddly discombobulating Aussie mystery series, the fantastically watchable The Kettering Incident, will likely lap this up. But a word of warning: this doesn’t head in the direction you think it will. Still not sure what to make of this — you’ll be equally as confused.
The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins
Wednesday, streaming on 7Plus
30 Rock and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt are two of my all-time favourite comedies — the creators of both those shows, plus uber-producer Tina Fey, are behind this under-the-radar comedy gem.
And it shows — in the best possible way.
It’s all about disgraced ex-NFL footballer, Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan), who decides to rehabilitate his image by appearing in a doco — Daniel Radcliffe plays the director.
I know, right? How weird does that pairing sound?
But it works a treat, and they are hilarious foils for one another in this bonkers sports mockumentary.
This is up there with my favourite new comedies of the year.
Deep End: The Scott Miller Story
Monday, 8pm, ABC
Ex-Olympic swimmer Scott Miller has had quite the spectacular fall from grace. In recent years he has spent time in jail for drug trafficking, and this excellent doco sees him opening up about his many missteps over the past few decades. This is a remarkably affecting two-parter — kudos to Miller for really laying himself bare. Unmissable television.
House Of The Dragon
Monday, streaming on HBO Max
And we’re back! Things are ramping up to a thousand as the families wage ferocious warfare to secure their legacy and wrest control of Westeros. The first episode features one almighty battle scene — fans won’t want to miss this.
The Bear
Friday, streaming on Disney Plus
It’s final drinks at The Bear — sob! The first episode picks up immediately on from the final moments of last season, so we won’t have to wait long to find out what befalls Chef Carmy’s labour of love as this final season kicks off. I’m not ready to say goodbye!
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