Many of the new Down Under TV series in 2018 were good or great, and some I couldn’t get into no matter how terrific their ratings. Herewith, then, are my favorites.
Favorite New Down Under TV Shows of 2018
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in January 2019
A belated Happy New Year to you! And a belated announcement about Australian series Romper Stomper premiering in the US in January.
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in December 2018
The premieres of two highly-anticipated new dramas and the return of two hugely popular series are just some of what’s in store for stateside fans of Down Under TV in December.
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in November 2018
North American fans of The Heart Guy, rejoice! Your favorite bad-boy Aussie doctor returns when the drama’s third season premieres in November.
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in October 2018
As of this writing, the new and returning series in October are from Australia, including Rake, which brings back one of the most beloved characters in Down Under TV.
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in September 2018
It’s a three-day weekend, so how appropriate that there are three new and returning series (plus a program addition) that you can stream through Labor Day (and beyond).
Safe Harbour: Gripping Australian Drama Debuts in the US
There is no murder, but a deep mystery is inherent in the must-see Aussie TV miniseries Safe Harbour, which premieres in the US tomorrow.
Mystery Road: Excellent Outback Noir Mystery Miniseries Premieres in the US
Mystery Road is one of the best new international television premieres of 2018, so get to the largest screen TV you can and make this crime drama miniseries your next binge-watch.
Final Season of A Place to Call Home + More Down Under TV News
Mark your calendars for a brand new Australian TV series and the return of other Down Under TV favorites, including the sixth and final season of A Place to Call Home.
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in July 2018
There is a double dose of The Doctor Blake Mysteries this month, plus a new documentary from New Zealand and the final season of an Australian comedy-drama.
Aussie TV: Rodger Corser Edition
Most stateside Down Under TV fans know Australian actor Rodger Corser from The Doctor Blake Mysteries and The Heart Guy, but there are more shows to see him in.
Aussie & Kiwi TV: US Premieres in June 2018
The start of summer in Down Under TV land features comedy, drama, and documentary series on four stateside streaming services and public TV stations.