Calum Henderson writes about (mainly terrible) television
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Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Freddy Flintoff’s Field of Dreams, and other top things to watch and listen to this weekend
Each week, Calum Henderson picks the hottest TV, movies and podcasts.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: From the makers of Ted Lasso, with Harrison Ford - what you need to watch
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson’s picks: Best TV, movies and podcasts
Each week, Calum Henderson picks the hottest TV, movies and podcasts.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
Calum Henderson rounds up the best films, shows and podcasts to binge on this week.
Calum Henderson: Top things to watch and listen to right now
The TV shows, movies and podcasts you don't want to miss.
Calum Henderson's picks: Best TV, movies and podcasts
Each week, Calum Henderson picks the hottest TV, movies and podcasts.
Epic fantasy, disaster and a masked slasher: Top TV picks for the week
Each week, Calum Henderson picks the hottest TV, movies and podcasts.
The best TV of 2021: What's to come and what you might have missed
The best TV shows coming up in 2021, and what to watch if you missed them first time.
What to watch this weekend
Calum Henderson's quarantine TV picks to keep you entertained this weekend.
The Test - sports for a new era, indeed
A new cricket documentary could fill the sporting void in the next few weeks.
Pup Academy - - barking up the wrong tree?
Barking mad Pup Academy leaves Canvas critic with more questions than answers.
Ghostly goings on caught on camera? I don't think so
Nothing spooky about Paranormal Caught on Camera - except what we're expected to believe.
TV critic sees red over Jamie Oliver's advice on greens
Why is one TV critic taking Jamie Oliver's latest advice with a grain of salt?
Peaky Blinders producer dreams up new monster (s)mash hit
Peaky Blinders producers' new star-studded, genre mash-up of a show promises to be big.
Gwyneth Paltrow's MDMA confession
The star came clean about her drug use on an episode of The Goop Lab
Would you let your boss move in with you for a week?
Calum Henderson on the kiwi TV show that reveals disconnect between workers and bosses.
Netflix finally turns it on for Christmas
Santa's story as never told before - Calum Henderson's Christmas recommendation.
Adapting a 1970s country pop hit into late-2010s television drama is one hell of an experiment. So has it worked?
Oh, Jolene. Corny rock biopic is dead. Dolly Parton has shown us the future of TV drama.
Judges show no sugar to Bake Off contenders as cakes fall flat
Great Kiwi Bake Off contestants swallow the criticism as judges not so sweet.
John Green on the small screen? Calum Henderson checks out whether Looking for Alaska works on TV
Calum Henderson: "I was not as bad as a John Green teen".
Takin' a snoop at a hip new talent show
Calum Henderson reviews Rhythm + Flow on Netflix - does it get a good rap?
The Politician: don't believe the spin
Calum Henderson reviews the Netflix original series, The Politician.
How Bill Gates tricks us into watching a doco about his good works
Sucked in by the title, Calum Henderson goes into Bill Gates' brain and finds ... toilets.
Rugby - caught in the Webb
Calum Henderson reviews The Story of Rugby, just in time for the RWC.
Are more penises on screen the right way to tackle TV sexism?
Does HBO's new series The Righteous Gemstones really break the last TV taboo?
Calum Henderson goes into overdrive about Hyperdrive
Calum Henderson on the new TV show guaranteed to get your motor running.
Years and Years - TV's not-so-bright vision of the future
Calum Henderson wants to know what happened to TV's vision of a bright future?
Does Celebrity Treasure Island live up to the original?
Calum Henderson on Celebrity Treasure Island - no one wants a grown-up What Now.
Understanding the BossBabe life
Calum Henderson tries to understand the "genius" behind TVNZ on Demand's BossBabes.
Gordon Ramsay's daughter serves up kitchen nightmare
There's a new Ramsay in the kitchen - and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Sensing popularity with new crime-psychic show
Calum Henderson reviews The InBetween for Canvas magazine
Are reality TV and skydiving a good mix? You bet, says Calum Henderson
Calum Henderson: High School is the new NZ reality show now soaring.
Russian drama is the perfect follow-up to Chernobyl
Calum Henderson: An Ordinary Woman is a true hidden gem well worth a real watch.
Calum Henderson: Does Euphoria really reflect modern teenage life - or is it something dreamt up by grown men?
Calum Henderson joins the TV critics reflecting on Euphoria and wonders how real it is.
Gwyneth Paltrow is the oddball friend we need right now
Gwynnie's bewildered appearance on The Chef Show proves she'd be the best BFF
Is Brene Brown a self-help guru who can actually help?
Brene Brown's self-help mantras might be better than tidying houses, says Calum Henderson.
Why this new comedy is 'the funniest local show in ages'
Calum Henderson reviews the local comedy, Educators
Calum Henderson: Why Bear Grylls drives me wild
Calum Henderson reviews "You vs. Wild" with Bear Grylls.
Why TV is better than real life
Trainspotter Calum Henderson makes the argument for travelling by couch
Ten best TV dramas since The Sopranos
It's been 20 years already - the 10 top TV dramas since The Sopranos
Is this the best Kiwi TV show of the year?
The Casketeers is an instant Kiwi classic - but how did it end up on TV screens?
How to watch TV in 2018: 'Just binge it'
Calum Henderson watch a new TV show every week of the year. Here's his advice...
This year's Netflix Christmas movies, ranked and rated
Settling in for a Christmas movie binge? Here are a few words of warning.
My Brilliant Friend on TV: Did they get it right?
It's brilliant, beautiful, a cut above almost every other recent TV show. Is that enough?
Why Netflix has gone to the Dogs
Warning: These might seem like simple dog stories, but they'll break your heart.
Prison break drama missing in action
Prison escape drama lacks action but makes up for it with slow-build tension.
Here's a late contender for TV show of the year
Should you watch another intensely stylish trans-European spy thriller? Yes, you should.
How good is Julia Roberts in her first major TV role?
Julia Roberts is predictably outstanding. As for the rest of this podcast-turned TV show?
How hip-hop is taking over TV too
Scratch the record and forget about rock docs: hip hop documentaries are where it's at.
Why Mary Berry's new show is tough to swallow
Britain is in even more trouble than we thought, judging by Mary Berry's new cooking show.
Can The Romanoffs reach the highs of Mad Men?
It's brilliant, tedious, cinematic and completely ridiculous, says Calum Henderson.
Should you stare at Gogglebox?
Watching people watch TV - what's that like? Calum Henderson turns on the Gogglebox.
The Good Place remains TV's best place
Here's one of the funniest and most easily enjoyable shows on TV right now.
This TV show could go either way
The tone takes a while to settle, but Vanity Fair turns out to be a slick period drama.
Here's your new favourite TV show - watch out for twists
Forever is a series that skillfully wrong-foots its audience. The less you know the better
Melanie Lynskey as you've never seen her before
A psychic real estate agent? What is Melanie Lynskey up to in Castle Rock?
John Krasinski as Jack Ryan - does it work?
Jim from The Office has abs now. A proper six-pack. What's going in Jack Ryan?
This TV show for kids is great for adults too
Great music, in-jokes for adults and a cameo from Snoop Dogg. What's not to like?
It's time to take a trip down Mystery Road
TV adaptation of popular film series is one of the more satisfying spin-offs you'll find.
Why you should dive into Deep Water
New Aussie-noir series examines the historical ineptitude of Sydney police.
Hearts race, stomachs rumble in Eat. Race. Win.
Welcome to a weird hybrid of sports documentary and cooking tour.
The new Scandi-noir thriller you need to see
No mucking about in this high-stakes European drama, writes Calum Henderson.
Gordon Ramsay's new show is pure hell
COMMENT: You've seen Gordon Ramsay before - but never as overcooked as this.
Kiwi's grim travel show most relatable ever?
Dark Tourist is macabre, weird as hell but also...kind of wonderful.
Calum Henderson: Amy Adams shines in Sharp Objects
COMMENT: Sharp Objects is a compelling yet uncomfortable watch.