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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 1, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Heartbreak High
3. The Predator Of Seville
4. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
5. Homicide: New York
6. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
7. Murder In A Small Town
8. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
9. Virgin River
10. Sidemen: Insider

others ...

One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

March 30, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

1. Heartbreak High
2. WWE SmackDown
3. Murder In A Small Down
4. Homicide New York
5. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
6. The Predator of Seville
7. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
8. Virgin River
9. Sidemen: Inside
10. One Piece

others ...

Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News Flashback (For educational, reference and historical purposes)

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March 25, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. WWE RAW
2. Sidemen: Inside
3. Virgin River
4. One Piece
5. Dynasty: The Murdochs
6. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
7. Unicorn Academy
8. Bridgerton
9. Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
10. The Dinosaurs

others ...

Vladimir
The TikTok Killer
A Friend: A Murderer
The Night Agent
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Resident Alien

News

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March 11

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Dinosaurs
2. WWE RAW
3. Bridgerton
4. Vladimir
5. The TikTok Killer
6. One Piece
7. A Friend: A Murderer
8. The Night Agent
9. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
10. Resident Alien

others ...

Shrill
Person Of Interest
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Midddle.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (For educational, reference and historical purposes)

March 4, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE RAW
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. Resident Alien
5. The Night Agent
6. Shrill
7. Person Of Interest
8. The Actor Awards
9. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
10. The Middle.

others ...

Being Gordon Ramsay
The Lincoln Lawyer

News

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March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE Elimination Chamber
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. The Night Agent
5. Shrill
6. Resident Alien
7. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
8. The Middle.
9. Being Gordon Ramsay
10. The Lincoln Lawyer

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. The Lincoln Lawyer
3. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
4. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. Unfamiliar
7. Lead Children
8. The Art Of Sarah
9. Single's Inferno: Reunion
10. His&Hers

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (for historical, date and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw is ranking much stronger than some U.S based "wrestling sheets" and "pro wrestling websites" are reporting. It's Thursday night in Sydney, Australia and RAW is still at number 6 in The Land Down Under!

*WWE NXT in number 8 position now! Stronger performance since Robert Stone replaced Ava as NXT General Manager. NXT international business has picked up right Triple H and JR! This is live date from the Nexflix TV interface on a Thursday night in Sydney, Australia. You got that American pro wrestling dirt sheet "reporters"!

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. WWE Raw
4. Harlen Coben's Run Away
5. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
6. Stranger Things
7. Can this Love Be Translated?
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Smallville
10. Emily In Paris

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

Streaming

Netflix

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. Harlen Coben's Run Away
4. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
5. Stranger Things
6. Can this Love Be Translated?
7. Smallville
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Undercover Miss Hong
10. Rick And Morty

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

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Netflix News

Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

Netflix is reportedly in the midst of a blockbuster acquisition: the company has agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal valued at around $82.7 billion (with some reports citing $72 billion in equity value).

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

The Rip — This high-octane action-thriller directed by Joe Carnahan reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon — it's one of the most anticipated films dropping mid-month, perfect for fans of intense heist vibes!

His & Hers — A gripping mystery series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, following estranged spouses racing to solve a murder. It's been climbing the Top 10 with strong buzz around its twists.

Bridgerton Season 4 — The Regency-era drama returns later in the month (Part 1 premiering around Jan 29), with plenty of masquerade glamour and romance — the premiere events are already making waves!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Plus, don't miss the Stranger Things 5 making-of documentary One Last Adventure, which premiered earlier this month for fans wanting a deep dive into the finale. Netflix is clearly doubling down on big stars, book adaptations, and high-energy originals to keep viewers hooked in 2026. (Grok)

Netflix: News

Netflix is a global streaming service providing a vast library of films, TV shows, documentaries, and mobile games. As of 2026, it has approximately 325 million paid members across more than 190 countries.

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

Market Reaction: Despite a Q4 earnings beat, Netflix shares saw a 7% decline in some markets (e.g., Frankfurt) on January 21, 2026, due to investor concerns regarding the financial weight of the Warner Bros. acquisition.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

News

(In Case You Missed It)

WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 1: Premiered July 29, 2025. It chronicled the lead-up to the debut of WWE Raw on Netflix and WrestleMania 41. Notable segments included a look at John Cena's high-profile storyline turns and the return of Charlotte Flair.

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

News

Media Man

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award (January 2026, February and March 2026)

Streaming

March 15, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Virgin River
2. One Piece
3. WWE SmackDown
4. Dynasty: The Murdochs
5. Dinosaurs
6. Bridgerton
7. Age Of Attraction
8. Love Is Blind: The Reunion
9. Phantom Lawyer
10. A Friend: A Murderer

others ...

Vladimir
The TikTok Killer
The Night Agent
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Resident Alien

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (For reference, historical, data and educational purposes)

March 11, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Dinosaurs
2. WWE RAW
3. Bridgerton
4. Vladimir
5. The TikTok Killer
6. One Piece
7. A Friend: A Murderer
8. The Night Agent
9. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
10. Resident Alien

others ...

Shrill
Person Of Interest
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Midddle.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (For educational, reference and historical purposes)

March 4, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

others ...

Being Gordon Ramsay
The Lincoln Lawyer

News

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

The Lead Up

March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (for historical, date and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

Streaming

Netflix

The Lead Up

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

News

Netflix News

Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Netflix: News

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

News

(In Case You Missed It)

WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

News

Media Man

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award (January 2026), February and March 2026

Netflix
@netflix

March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News

The Lead Up (for historical, date and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

News Flashback

The Lead Up (for data, historical, educational and reference purposes)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

Streaming

Netflix

The Lead Up

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

News

Netflix News

Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Netflix: News

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

News

(In Case You Missed It)

WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

News

Media Man

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award (January 2026) and February 2026

Top 10

Current

December 31, 2025

Shows

1. Stranger Things S5
2. Ricky Gervais: Mortality
3. Emily In Paris (For Australia)
3. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
4. WWE RAW (number one for Australia today)!
5. Red Road
6. Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale
7. Man vs Baby
8. Younger
9. Dave Shappelle: The Unstoppable
10. Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
1. Goodbye June (Australia)
2. My Secret Santa and The Croods: A New Age (for Australia)
2. Reunion (Australia)
3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
4. The Grinch
5. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hilberbrant Story
6. Madagascar
7. Kpop Demon Hunters (for Australia today)
8. Life After Fighting
9. The Great Flood (for Australia)
10. The Corruptor (for Australia today)

Kids Movies

10. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Dec 17, 2025

Shows

1. Man vs Baby
2. WWE RAW (number one for Australia today)!
3. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
4. Younger
5. Stranger Things
6. Solar Opposites
7. The Abandons
8. Owning Manhattan and Ripple (for Australia today)!
9. Simon Cowell: The Next Act
10. Single Papa

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
2. My Secret Santa and The Croods: A New Age (for Australia)
3. Jay Kelly and Tightrope (for Australia today)
4. The Croods: A New Age and My Secret Santa (for Australia today)
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
6. Those Who Wish Me Dead and Elf (for Australia today)
7. Elf and Kpop Demon Hunters (for Australia today)
8. Over The Hedge
9. The Lorax and Those Who Wish Me Dead (for Australia)
10. Clifford: The Big Red Dog and The Lorax (for Australia today)

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

The Lead Up

Top 10

December 12, 2025

Shows

1. Man vs Baby
2. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
3. Stranger Things
4. The Abandons
5. Ripple
6. The Beast In Me
7. Mean Mums
8. Owning Manhattan
9. Parish
10. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
2. My Secret Santa
3. Jay Kelly
4. The Croods: A New Age
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
6. Those Who Wish Me Dead
7. Elf
8. Kpop Demon Hunters
9. The Lorax
10. Clifford: The Big Red Dog

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Current

December 8, 2025
(Sydney, Australia)

Shows:

1. Sean Combs: The Reckoning
2. Stranger Things
3. The Abandons
4. Ripple
5. The Beast In Me
6.Matt Rife Unwrapped: A Christmas Crowdwork Special
7. Owning Manhattan
8. The Rats: A Witcher Tale
9. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
10. Educators

Movies:

1. My Secret Santa
2. Jay Kelly
3. Those Who Wish Me Dead
4. Troll 2
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
6. Dr, Seuss' The Lorax
7.. Elf
8.Jingle Bell Heist
9. K-pop Demon Hunters
10. Champagne Problems

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*WWE RAW expected to rank well in Australia. Live broadcast into Australia at Noon. Road To both Saturday Night's Main Event and John Cena: The Last Time Is Now Tournament Final.

News

The Lead Up

Top 10

Movies:

1. Jingle Bell Heist
2. Champagne Problems
3. In Your Dreams
4. Train Dreams
5. K-pop Demon Hunters
6. Sunnysanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
7. The Carmen Family Deaths
8. Wicked
9. The Equalizer 3
10. Non-Stop

Shows:

1. Stranger Things: Season 5
2. Missing: Dead Or Alive
3. The Beast In Me
4. Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
5. Mark Rober's Crunchlabs
6. One Shot With Ed Sheeran: A Music Experience
7. Is It Cake? Holiday
8. A Man On The Inside
9. Absentia
10. Fisk

*WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ranked well.

*Rakings can change quickly

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

* Kids TV Shows

6. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

(Sources: Netflix live broadcast and Netflix: TUDUM)

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October 31, 2025

Top Shows In Australia Today

1. Son Of A Donkey
2. Nobody Wants This
3.Selling Sunset
4. The Witcher
5. The Asset
6. Physical Asia

Top Movies In Australia Today

1. Aileen: Queen Of The Serial Killers
2. A House Of Dynamite
3. Ballad Of A Small Player
4. Kpop Demon Hunters
5. Idli Kadai
6. The Woman In Cabin 10

Top shows (Global)

1. Son Of A Donkey
2.Nobody Wants This
3. The Diplomat
4. Boots
5. The Asset
6. Physical Asia
7. The Diplomat
8. Boots
9. Baby Shark Hospital Play
10. Gupi

*getting conflicted reports today. Ratings are approx, however not 100 percent today. Releasing news without further delay! Happy Halloween! Trick and Treat!

Others/News

The Night Agent: Spent 14 weeks in the top 10

Stranger Things: Season 5 hits on Nov 27. Tipped for worldwide number one.

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Top : Worldwide

1. Aileen: Queen Of The Serial Killers
2. A House Of Dynamite
3. Ballad Of A Small Player
4. The Twits
5. Idli Kadai
6. The Woman In Cabin 10
7. Don't Say A Word
8. Taken In Plain Sight
9. I Know What You Did Last Summer
10. Mystify: Michael Hutchence

*ratings can change quickly

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We expect WWE to rise up in the rankings soon. Lots of American Football and other U.S sports competing for eyeballs at present. Ramping up to WWE Survivor Series season! Saturday Night's Main Event on other platforms (not Netflix) later tonight for most markets!

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Media Man: Strong finish to Oct. Strong start to Nov!

November 2025

November 1
* A Very Vintage Christmas
* Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
* Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
* Baby Driver
* Back to the Future
* Back to the Future Part II
* Back to the Future Part III
* Broadchurch: Season 1
* Broadchurch: Season 2
* Broadchurch: Season 3
* Charlie’s Angels
* Crazy Rich Asians
* Dear Santa
* Doctor Sleep
* Don’t Worry Darling
* Dr. Dolittle
* Dr. Dolittle 2
* Elvis
* Frances Ha
* Game Night
* Happy Christmas
* The Hangover
* The Hangover: Part II
* The Hangover: Part III
* I Know What You Did Last Summer
* In the Heights
* Isn’t It Romantic
* Judas and the Black Messiah
* Just Mercy
* The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
* Life of the Party
* The Little Things
* Merry Liddle Christmas
* The Nun II
* Ocean’s 8
* Paddington 2
* The Patriot
* Ready Player One
* Tenet
* This Is the End
* Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas
* The Way Back
* Wonka

Nov 2
* King Richard
* The Outfit

Nov 3
* Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches — NETFLIX FAMILY
An unexpected friendship forms between two young Sneetches on an island surrounded by beaches in this sweet musical special set in the world of Seuss.
* In Waves and War — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
In this documentary, three former Navy SEALs with post-combat trauma turn to an unexpected treatment for healing and hope — psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Nov 4
* Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
In this new hour, Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things, the comedic powerhouse returns to the stage with her classic southern drawl and unique points of view, opening up about everything—from newfound stardom and family life, to trying CBD for the first and last time, serving up the kind of real, relatable, and sometimes cheeky stories you can’t get enough of.
* Minx: Seasons 1-2
* Squid Game: The Challenge: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
The Emmy® nominated and BAFTA winning global sensation Squid Game: The Challenge returns for a gripping second season. This time, 456 brand-new contestants will enter the ultimate test of strategy, alliances, and endurance as they compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize. Inspired by the iconic original series – with shocking new twists and never-before-seen games – season two raises the stakes higher than ever. As players face elimination at every turn, only one can emerge victorious. New players. New games. New rules.

Nov 5
* Election
* Heweliusz (PL) — NETFLIX SERIES
After a catastrophic ferry disaster, the off-duty captain seeks answers and justice for those who lost their lives — and those they left behind.
* Just Alice (CO) — NETFLIX SERIES
Torn between two loves, Alicia secretly marries both a famous writer and a former priest. How long can she juggle love, lies and her double life?

Nov 6
* The Bad Guys: Breaking In — NETFLIX FAMILY
How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films.
* Bride Wars
* Death by Lightning — NETFLIX SERIES
Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.
* The Vince Staples Show: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
When his football-star uncle dies, Vince embarks on a bizarre, funny and occasionally sinister odyssey into his complicated life history.

Nov 7
* A Holiday Engagement
* As You Stood By (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
When two women plot to end an abusive marriage through murder, an unexpected visitor arrives — threatening to shatter everything they’ve carefully planned.
* Baramulla (IN) — NETFLIX FILM
A cop’s inquiry into child kidnappings unravels chilling secrets as supernatural events endanger his family and the peaceful town of Baramulla.
* Christmas in the Heartland
* Frankenstein — NETFLIX FILM
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
* Groom & Two Brides (KW) — NETFLIX FILM
Adam is allergic to love, but somehow ends up engaged to both his boss’s daughter and his first love. Now he must try to keep his double life a secret.
* Labyrinth
* Mango (DK) — NETFLIX FILM
An ambitious hotelier and her reluctant daughter take a trip to Málaga, where they find what they’ve been craving in a farmer’s idyllic mango orchard.
* My Dad’s Christmas Date

Nov 8
* Countdown: Jake vs. Tank — NETFLIX SERIES
Go inside training camp with Jake “El Gallo” Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis as they prepare to face off ahead of their must-see boxing match. Narrated by Ice-T, this all-access documentary captures the intensity, ambition, and personal drive fueling both fighters as they get ready to step into the ring at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, live only on Netflix on November 14.
* The Emoji Movie

Nov 10
* MARINES — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
MARINES is a coming-of-age docuseries following the members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), the US military’s “force in readiness” in the Pacific. With unparalleled access to the US Marine Corps, the series offers an inside look into the rigorous trainings and emotional moments of young Marines as they forge bonds while grappling with the complexities of life at sea.
* Sesame Street: Volume 1 — NETFLIX FAMILY
This freshly reimagined spin on the classic “Sesame Street” series features characters you love, fan-favorite segments — and new ways to play!

Nov 11
* Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas

* No Sleep ‘Til Christmas
* Same Time, Next Christmas

Nov 12
* A Merry Little Ex-Mas — NETFLIX FILM
Recently divorced Kate (Alicia Silverstone) hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when her ex-husband Everett (Oliver Hudson) unexpectedly introduces his younger and successful new girlfriend. A Merry Little Ex-Mas also stars Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, and Melissa Joan Hart and is directed by Steve Carr.
* Being Eddie — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
It goes without saying that there is only one Eddie Murphy. No other teen comedian shared a stage with Jerry Seinfeld at 17, and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live right out of high school. No actor has ever played a cop, a doctor, and a donkey — and dominated every facet of Hollywood he’s touched. Fewer still have been an A-list celebrity for over four decades, and never succumbed to its darker side. Murphy’s unusual combination of explosive charisma, focused ambition, raw talent, and deep-set circumspection puts him in a league of his own, and is on full display in Being Eddie, directed by two-time Oscar® winner Angus Wall. The documentary gathers comedy and Hollywood legends like Dave Chappelle, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Reginald Hudlin and more to celebrate the Oscar®-nominated actor and his nearly 50-year career that’s seen him break barriers, invent genres, and inspire generations of talent. For the first time ever, Murphy invites the public into his home to revisit his breathtaking body of work, all the while revealing the dazzling interior life that has long driven — and grounded — this once-in-a-century star.
* Dynamite Kiss (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
A story of a single woman who fakes being a mother to secure a job for survival, and the romance that blossoms with her team leader who falls in love with her. It is a warm romantic comedy about the protagonist learning the value of achievement and responsibility in the midst of her daily struggles, as lies and misunderstandings transform into truth and love.
* Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV (BR) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This gripping documentary explores the case of a teenage girl who was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in one of Brazil’s most shocking hostage situations.
* Mrs Playmen (IT) — NETFLIX SERIES
Betrayed by her husband, a woman must step up and run an erotic magazine that becomes a symbol of empowerment in ’70s Rome. Inspired by true events.
* Selling The OC: Season 4 — NETFLIX SERIES
The OC agents are back and ready to establish their office as the top brokerage within the Oppenheim Group. As the competition heats up for some high-stakes listings, some may get burned as devastating rumors divide the team. While the office gets busier, Jason enlists agents from San Diego, but will the OGs of the OC let the new agents sink or swim?

Nov 13
* The Beast in Me — NETFLIX SERIES
Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
* Delhi Crime: Season 3 (IN) — NETFLIX SERIES
The search for an injured baby’s missing mother leads to the unfurling of a widespread human trafficking investigation in India and becomes the biggest case of Madam Sir’s career as she’s pitted against a ruthless trafficker, Meena. We discover how women are trafficked from all corners of the country into the bride market of North India and into the sex trade. As the season heats up, the DC team – Vartika, Neeti, Bhupi and gang come together to piece together clues to discover a country-wide trafficking network whose threads connect beyond its borders
* Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 1 (TW) — NETFLIX SERIES
When a notorious serial killer gets interviewed by a young woman for a film, his past reveals a deep web of trauma and heartbreak tied to his first love.
* Koati: Season 1
* Last Samurai Standing (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
One life, one point. Shujiro enters a deadly game where points are earned for each kill. Who will be the last samurai standing in this sinister scheme?
* Moulin Rouge!
* The Sandlot
* Tee Yai: Born To Be Bad (TH) — NETFLIX FILM
In 1980s Bangkok, a wily thief stages a series of daring heists, baffling the authorities and the public — until one cop sets out to take him down.
* Unicorn Academy: Chapter 4 (CA) — NETFLIX FAMILY
A mysterious mystery is ahoof! When Winter Solstice celebrations go awry, the Sapphires set out to save the day — and discover the holiday’s true spirit.

Nov 14
* The Crystal Cuckoo (ES) — NETFLIX SERIES
Hoping to learn more about her heart donor, a young doctor arrives in a mountain town where decades of mysterious tragedies plague the small community.
* In Your Dreams — NETFLIX FAMILY
A sister and brother journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the wish-granting Sandman for the perfect family.
* Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Jake Paul collides with Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a Most Valuable Promotions blockbuster boxing mega-event live from the Kaseya Center in Miami.
* Lefter: The Story of The Ordinarius (TR) — NETFLIX FILM
A football prodigy rises to fame, battling prejudice and inner turmoil on his quest for greatness. Based on the life of Turkish legend, Lefter.
* NOUVELLE VAGUE (FR) — NETFLIX FILM
Richard Linklater’s playful, poignant love letter to cinema reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s revolutionary New Wave classic “Breathless.”
November 15
* A Royal Date for Christmas
* A Sprinkle of Christmas
* A Vineyard Christmas
* Becoming Santa
* Christmas Casanova
* Everybody’s Fine
* Just Like a Christmas Movie
* Meet Me at the Christmas Train Parade
* Royally Yours, This Christmas

Nov 17
* Blue Beetle
* Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 12 — NETFLIX FAMILY
From opening a cute new cafe to training an even cuter baby dragon, Gabby and her pals use their smarts and hearts to make the world a better place!
* Selena y Los Dinos — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Selena y Los Dinos celebrates the life and legacy of the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla, who along with her family performed, triumphed, and redefined genres, captured through never-before-seen footage from the family’s personal archive.
* Zodiac

Nov 18
* Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (CA) — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
With dry wit, Canadian comic Gerry Dee explores his perilous years as a schoolteacher, the pitfalls of open marriages and the truth about Santa.

Nov 19
* The Carman Family Deaths — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A young man’s dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family in this true crime documentary.
* Champagne Problems — NETFLIX FILM
An on-the-rise executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian – only to discover he’s the founder’s son.
* Envious: Season 3 (AR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Vicky has it all: a hot boyfriend, a bright career and a growing family. But can she finally let go and enjoy it, or is she doomed to self-sabotage?
* The Son of a Thousand Men (BR) — NETFLIX FILM
In a small village, a lonely fisherman yearning for a son is drawn to an ethereal light that links him to others and their long-buried secrets.

Nov 20
* A Man on the Inside: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
Charles goes undercover at a college campus, where the suspects are as unpredictable as the clues, and the hijinks get unexpectedly personal.
* The Follies (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
Six women are bonded by a shared “friend”— madness. It visits us all, prompting us to distill reality, make bold decisions and transform our lives.
* The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 8 — NETFLIX SERIES
Special guests and familiar faces return to the big white tent hoping to dazzle judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with sugary seasonal delights.
* Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 4 — NETFLIX FAMILY
The reunited Nublar Six see their bond tested like never before as they race to save vulnerable dinosaurs, solve epic problems — and stay alive.

Nov 21
* Marry Christmas
* Mistletoe Mixup
* ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran — NETFLIX FILM
One singer. One city. One shot. Ed Sheeran rocks the streets of New York with his greatest hits in this groundbreaking, real-time music experience.
* Train Dreams — NETFLIX FILM
Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.

Nov 24
* Missing: Dead or Alive?: Season 2 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Follow officers from a South Carolina sheriff’s department as they urgently search for individuals who’ve disappeared under troubling circumstances.
* Santa Bootcamp

Nov 25
* Is It Cake? Holiday: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
Is It Cake? Holiday returns for another festive season with Mikey Day and six All-Star cake artists! Three Is It Cake alum and three baking heavy hitters try to fool celebrity judges with their incredible hyper-realistic cakes. Each episode, the bakers will compete for their share of the $75,000 prize pot and a coveted spot in the finale. This holiday season the stakes, the bakes, and the cakes are better than ever!

Nov 26

* Jingle Bell Heist — NETFLIX FILM
Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sofia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.
* Stranger Things 5: Volume 1 — NETFLIX SERIES (Releasing at 5pm PT)
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

Nov 27
* Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Nov 28
* Left-Handed Girl (TW) — NETFLIX FILM
When a mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, they encounter challenges and secrets that threaten family unity.
* The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A former Saigon photo editor reveals a secret he’s been plagued with for 52 years, setting off a gripping two-year investigation into the truth behind one of the Vietnam War’s most iconic photographs. Acclaimed conflict photographer Gary Knight and a small team of journalists embark on a relentless search to locate and seek justice for a man known only as “the stringer.”

Last Chance To See On Netflix (for time-being):

Nov 1
* 47 Meters Down
* 47 Meters Down: Uncaged
* Blow
* Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
* Despicable Me
* Despicable Me 2
* Eat Pray Love
* The Fast and the Furious
* 2 Fast 2 Furious
* The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
* Fast Five
* Fast & Furious 6
* Furious 7
* Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
* Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
* Happy Gilmore
* Horrible Bosses
* Jurassic Park
* Jurassic Park III
* Minions
* Ride Along
* Ride Along 2
* She’s All That
* Sherlock Holmes
* Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
* Shrek
* Shrek 2
* Shrek Forever After
* Shrek the Third
* Six Feet Under: Seasons 1-5
* Starship Troopers
* The Lost World: Jurassic Park
* Thirteen
* Total Recall
* Varsity Blues
* Weird Science
* Wet Hot American Summer
* Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Nov 6
* Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
* Reba: Seasons 1-6

Nov 8
* A Star Is Born
Nov 13

* Archer: Seasons 1-13

Nov 14
* Madame Web
* Smile

Nov 15
* A.P. Bio: Seasons 1-4
* First Wives Club: Seasons 1-3
* Jaws
* Jaws 2
* Jaws 3
* Jaws: The Revenge

Nov 16
* Mamma Mia!

Nov 17
* Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Seasons 1-8

Nov 20
* Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 3-4

Nov 22

* San Andreas

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WWE Survivor Series: WarGames aka WWE Survivor Series: WarGames San Diego
November 29, 2025
*via Netflix for numerous international markets outside the U.S

WWE RAW on Netflix ever Monday night. Tuesday morning for some markets outside the U.S

WWE NXT on Wednesday mornings for numerous markets outside the U.S

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia: Today

August 26, 2025

1. Hostage
2.Bon Appetit: Your Majesty
3. Fit For TV
4. Wednesday
5. Untamed
6. Love Is Blind UK
7. Beyond The Bar
8. Rivers Of Fate
9. Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy
10. My Life With The Walter Boys

News

Top 10 Movies In Australia: Today

1. The Beekeeper
2. KPOP Demon Hunters
3. Hard To Kill
4. The Art Of Racing In The Rain
5. Fall For Me
6. The Truth About Jussie Smollett
7. Home
8. Love Happens
9. Father Figures
10. Willian Tell

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Movies: Top 10

Current

1. K-POP: Demon Hunters
2. Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up
3. My Oxford Year
4. Premonition
5. Home
6. Next
7. Happy Gilmore 2
8. Wolf Man
9. Megamind
10. Elektra

Highly Recommended:

The Iron Claw
K.O
Dead Poets Society
Reagan
The Pope's Exorcist
Untold: The Fall Of Favre
The People VS Larry Flynt
Trainwreck: The Cult Of American Apparel
Cape Fear
Freelance
Never Back Down 2
War
My Name Is Vendetta
Gotti
The Gentlemen
L4yer Cake
Scarface

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Streaming Series: What's Hot

WWE RAW
WWE SmackDown (various international markets outside U.S)
WWE: Unreal
WWE: This Tuesday In Texas
Untamed
Lupin
The Cage

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Netflix
@netflix
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Coming In May 2025

May 1
The Four Seasons

May 2
Unseen: Season 2

May 6
The Devil's Plan: Season 2

May 7
Full Speed: Season 2

May 8
Forever

May 9
The Royals

May 12
Tastefully Yours

May 13
Bad Thoughts

May 14
Snakes and Ladders

May 15
Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4

Thank You, Next: Season 2

Franklin

Secrets We Keep

Bet

Pernille: Season 5

May 16
Football Parents

Dear Hongrang

May 20
Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

May 22
Sirens

May 23
Big Mouth: Season 8

Fear Street: Prom Queen

May 26
Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life

May 29
Department Q

May 31
Netflix Tudum 2025

*correct at time of publication

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The Sydney Morning Herald - Culture - Streaming

The big streamers have been cutting their original content output

Where did all the new shows go?

By Tom Jones

Seasons change

If you’ve been mindlessly scrolling through streaming services and have been feeling even less enthused than usual, you may not be entirely to blame: almost all major US streamers have been cutting their original TV output this year, according to new analysis from Variety.

From content monolith Netflix, which released 203 original shows in the first half of 2023 compared with 174 in H1 ‘24, to Disney+, which has halved its already-slim original TV library as it continues an apparent shift to quality over quantity, shrinkage has hit the streaming world hard. Indeed, of the 8 major streamers Variety studied from Luminate data, only Max and Peacock maintained their output level year over year.

All told, the number of original seasons fell 19% at the 8 streamers tracked.

For a while, it seemed we might float forever on an endless stream of new series, as companies competed to supply viewers who’d become accustomed to basking in the Golden Age of Television. However, the financial reality of producing content in an increasingly-competitive arena where margins are tight and churn rates are growing is becoming apparent.

It’ll be interesting to see how streamers’ original show libraries stack up in the latter half of this year compared to H2 2023, when original production tallies at some major players began to reflect the effects of the extended Hollywood strikes. (Credit: Chartr with Sherwood_

Full article via subscription to Sherwood

Big Streamers Cutting Original Content
https://sherwood.news/culture/big-streamers-cutting-original-content-output-fewer-shows-to-watch/

Streaming Media News

Netflix Netflix Q2 2024 Earnings
https://youtube.com/watch?v=wro9lCCgW0E

Netflix beats estimates as ad-supported memberships rise 34% from last year

Adds 8M Subscribers

278 million global subscribers

The streamer’s global paid memberships rose 16.5% year over year to 278 million. This marks one of the last updates Netflix will release regarding its membership numbers

Shareholder Letter:

“our biggest update in a decade.”

“This new interface provides more visible title information at a glance — including synopsis, genre and ratings”

“Title previews are also larger and more dynamic, with more immersive trailers and bigger box art to make browsing easier. We’ve also simplified the navigation bar and moved it to the top of the page to create quicker, easier short cuts. And this new design includes My Netflix, which has everything members have saved or watched and was previously only available on mobile.”

“The challenge for so many of our competitors is that while they are investing heavily in premium content, it’s generating relatively small viewing on their streaming services and linear continues to decline”

“we believe our biggest opportunity is winning a larger share of the 80%+ of TV time (primarily linear and streaming) that neither Netflix nor YouTube has today.”

“This has driven industry leading penetration, engagement and retention for us, which limits the benefit to Netflix of bundling directly with other streamers”

More Intel:

Netflix shares were down about 1.5% in extended trading following the earnings release.

Company performance per WSJ

Earnings per share: $4.88 vs $4.74 per share expected by LSEG

Revenue: $9.56 billion vs.9.53 billion expected by LSEG

Total memberships: 277.65 million global paid memberships vs. 274.4 million expected, per StreetAccount

Revenue was roughly $9.6 billion, up 17% compared to the same quarter last year, driven primarily by the increase in average paid memberships.

Netflix said it now expects full-year reported revenue growth of 14% to 15%, compared with previous guidance of 13% to 15%.

The company reported net income of $2.15 billion, or $4.88 per share, up from $1.49 billion, or $3.29 per share, during the second quarter of 2023.

Netflix’s global paid memberships rose 16.5% year over year to 278 million. This signals one of the last updates Netflix will release regarding its membership numbers.

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Netflix Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Interview
https://ir.netflix.net/investor-news-and-events/investor-events/event-details/2024/Netflix-Second-Quarter-2024-Earnings-Interview-2024-HkuRh-_yAj/default.aspx

Pop Culture/Combat Sports News

Netflix

Japanese Female Pro-Wrestling Drama Series ‘The Queen of Villains’ Premieres September 19

How did one woman whip Japan into a frenzy? Launching on September 19, The Queen of Villains unveils the story of Dump Matsumoto, the most terrifying “heel” during the golden age of women’s pro wrestling in Japan. Spanning five episodes, the series explores the events that led to her rise decades ago.

From the ‘70s to the ‘80s, female pro-wrestling tag teams like “Beauty Pair” (Jackie Sato and Maki Ueda) and “Crush Gals” (Chigusa Nagayo and Lioness Asuka) became national icons. They captivated Japan not only by competing but also by singing and dancing in the ring. On the other side of this was Dump Matsumoto, the sworn rival of the “Crush Gals.” She made all of Japan her enemy, wreaking havoc in and outside of the ring. But once upon a time, young Dump Matsumoto was told she was too kind to be a villain. What events made her one of the most disliked figures in Japanese wrestling history?

Bringing these iconic female wrestlers to life is a talented cast chosen through auditions:

Multi-talented comedian Yuriyan Retriever portrays Dump Matsumoto.

Erika Karata (Desert of Namibia) plays Chigusa Nagayo, who starts as a failed wrestling trainee but eventually rises to stardom.

Ayame Goriki (Watashi ga Ore no Jinsei?!) portrays Lioness Asuka, known for being the most athletic and technical wrestler among her peers.

The renowned Osamu Suzuki developed, wrote, and produced the series. After hearing Matsumoto talk about the women’s pro wrestling era on his show, Suzuki was inspired to turn her story into a series and wrote the screenplay himself. Kazuya Shiraishi (The Devil’s Path, The Blood of Wolves, Lesson in Murder) serves as the supervising director, while Chigusa Nagayo herself led the actors’ physical training and presided over the wrestling scenes.

Watch the rise of these women to fame and the lessons their journeys hold today. The Queen of Villains premieres globally on September 19, only on Netflix.

About Netflix Series The Queen of Villains Cast: Yuriyan Retriever, Erika Karata, Ayame Gorik Developer, Producer, Screenwriter: Osamu Suzuki Supervising Director: Kazuya Shiraishi Director: Katsuhito Mogi Writer: Junya Ikegami Producers: Haruhiko Hasegawa Hidehisa Chiwata Produced by: Netflix Production Company: KADOKAWA Release Date: September 19, 2024 Episode: 5 episodes. (Credit: Netflix)

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Logline: The Queen of Villains unveils the untold story of Dump Matsumoto, a professional wrestler who ignited a boom in women's wrestling in the 1980s with her cult-like following. Unlike the iconic “Crush Gals” duo, Chigusa Nagayo and Lioness Asuka, Matsumoto made her mark as the most famous heel. Dominating television screens, they became a cultural phenomenon, captivating Japan. (Credit: Netflix)

Media Man: Pumped for Dump. We used to bring in VHS tapes of Dump and her associates into Australia in the late 80s and early 90s. One of the greatest women pro wrestlers of all time. The killer heel and queen bee of the ring. Netflix makes a killer and smart move in delivering this gem to the global audience. This will more than satisfy the cast majority of pro wrestling and fight fans, and we as those who love the hero vs villain scenario - a base of storytelling. Shakespearean and a beautiful violence. This is pop culture history.

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