The curtain is coming down on Peak TV

The curtain is coming down on Peak TV

There was an end-of-era feeling at the Emmy Awards this week.

  • byJohn Koblin

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From Game of Thrones to playing a ‘Ten Pound Pom’:Faye Marsay is a star on the rise

From Game of Thrones to playing a ‘Ten Pound Pom’:Faye Marsay is a star on the rise

The actor didn’t have to reach far to work out how to play a young post-war mother. “The character reminded me of my grandma,Mavis,” she says.

  • byLatika Bourke
CGI dragons are not the only thing shooting TV fantasy down in flames

CGI dragons are not the only thing shooting TV fantasy down in flames

Memo to TV writers:spare me the special effects - the best escape begins with words.

  • byCarlo Rotella
Political capital frittered away on poker machines
Letters
Letters

Political capital frittered away on poker machines

These revelations are no real surprise and simply reinforces some reasons why our politicians are viewed with so much derision by so many.

Nine and Foxtel prepare for battle as HBO bosses fly to town

Nine and Foxtel prepare for battle as HBO bosses fly to town

Meetings in Sydney this week will influence where Australians can watch hit shows such as House of the Dragon and Succession in the future.

  • byZoe Samios andNick Bonyhady
In battle of House of the Dragon v Lord of the Rings,which show is king?

In battle of House of the Dragon v Lord of the Rings,which show is king?

TV shows don’t come much bigger. But determining which one is more popular with viewers is no mean feat.

  • byKarl Quinn
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‘Laughably bad’:why House of the Dragon is getting an easy ride

‘Laughably bad’:why House of the Dragon is getting an easy ride

The much-vaunted prequel to Game of Thrones will need to pick up the pace;at this point it’s verging on the superfluous.

  • byCraig Mathieson
The numbers are in:Here’s how popular House of the Dragon really is

The numbers are in:Here’s how popular House of the Dragon really is

It’s Foxtel’s biggest premiere in history,but is it recapturing the real magic of Game of Thrones? Not quite.

  • byMeg Watson
Ten years ago Game of Thrones took over the world. Nothing else will come close.
Opinion
Opinion

Ten years ago Game of Thrones took over the world. Nothing else will come close.

The premiere of highly anticipated prequel House of the Dragon this week has many wondering:is this the series that will bring the world back together for a shared viewing experience?

  • byOsman Faruqi
House of the Dragon recap:We’re back in Westeros,baby! And yes,it’s still viscerally violent

House of the Dragon recap:We’re back in Westeros,baby! And yes,it’s still viscerally violent

The world is just as you remember it in Game of Thrones:full of butts,bloody battles and wealthy families turning on each other viciously. Warning:spoilers.

  • bySinead Stubbins
House of the Dragon is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know before watching

House of the Dragon is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know before watching

Planning a viewing party for the first episode of the Game of Thrones prequel tonight? Here’s a guide to what you can expect and who all these intense blonde people are.

  • byMeg Watson