Australian viewers have an exciting week of entertainment ahead with several major releases hitting screens. From a deep dive into comedy legend Eddie Murphy's career to the return of a reality TV favourite, there's something for everyone in this week's viewing lineup.
Documentary Spotlight: Being Eddie
Eddie Murphy receives the documentary treatment in Being Eddie, which begins streaming on Netflix this Wednesday. The film explores how Murphy became one of the most quotable comedians globally over his 40-plus year career.
The documentary traces his remarkable journey from joining Saturday Night Live at just 17 years old to becoming a Hollywood icon. It features interviews with Murphy himself alongside entertainment heavyweights including Dave Chappelle, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jamie Foxx and Jerry Seinfeld.
What makes this documentary particularly compelling is Murphy's recent retreat from the public eye. Fans will get rare insights into his life over the past few decades as he opens up about his decision to step back from the spotlight.
Reality Television: Big Brother Returns
Big Brother Australia makes its highly anticipated return to Network Ten this Sunday at 7pm. Producers are taking the series back to its roots with several classic elements reinstated.
The show returns to its original Gold Coast location and brings back live nominations and evictions. Most exciting for dedicated fans, the 24-hour live stream will also make a comeback.
Mel Tracina from The Cheap Seats takes over hosting duties, bringing her signature charm to the role. The return to classic Big Brother format has generated significant excitement among Australian reality TV enthusiasts.
Drama and Thriller Highlights
Viewers seeking gripping drama have multiple options this week. Reckless premieres Wednesday at 8.30pm on SBS and NITV, featuring Australian stars Tasma Walton and Hunter Page-Lochard as siblings caught in a web of deception after a hit-and-run accident.
The Fremantle-shot BBC Studios production boasts a strong supporting cast and a darkly humorous storyline that promises to keep audiences engaged.
Netflix adds another thriller to its catalogue with The Beast In Me, streaming from Thursday. The series reunites Homeland showrunner Howard Gordon with actress Claire Danes, who plays a grieving author whose life becomes entangled with her mysterious neighbour, played by Matthew Rhys.
Meanwhile, Apple TV Plus brings back the star-studded comedy Palm Royale for its second season. The ensemble cast includes Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Kaia Gerber and Carol Burnett, promising even more outrageous storylines than the first season.
With such a diverse range of programming across multiple platforms, Australian audiences have plenty to add to their watchlists this week.
