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Streaming

Netflix

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!

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 Midddle.

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!

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"!

News Flashback

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

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

The Lead Up

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

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

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.

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Streaming Top 10

Current

January 15, 2026

1.. Stranger Things (Netflix)

2. Landman (2024). (Paramount+)

3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)

4. NCIS (Hulu / Netflix / Paramount+ / Pluto TV)

5. Emily in Paris (Netflix)

6. Homeland (Hulu / Netflix)

7. Fallout (2024) (Prime Video)

8. Bluey (Disney+)

9. IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) (HBO Max)

10. Grey's Anatomy (Hulu / Netflix)

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

Streaming Top 10

Jan 15

Movies

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Netflix

2. Home Alone. Disney+

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Peacock

4. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Disney+

5 Elf. Max

6. Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Netflix / Paramount+

7. Red One (2024). Prime Video

8. Dr.Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
Peacock

9. The Great Flood (2025). Netflix

10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. HBO Max

News

The Lead Up

January 12, 2026

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)

2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (Peacock)

3. Home Alone (Disney)

4. Jay Kelly (2025) (Netflix)

5. My Secret Santa (2025) (Netflix)

6 Oh. What. Fun. (2025) (Prime Video)

7. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) (Netflix)

8. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Disney+)

9. Dr.Seuss' The Grinch (2018) (Peacock)

10. The Santa Clause (Disney+)

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News Flashback

October 24, 2025

Pop Culture/Entertainment

Streaming TV: Movies Top 10

Flashback

1. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Netflix
2. Superman (2025) HBO Max
3. Elio (2025) Disney+
4. 28 Years Later (2025) Netflix
5. Ruth & Boaz (2025) Netflix
6. San Andreas. Netflix
7. Ice Road: Vengeance. Netflix
8. The Wrong Paris (2025) Netflix
9 Lilo & Stitch (2025) Disney+
10. Shrek 2. Netflix / Peacock

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

Netflix

Current

November 2025

Top Shows

1. WWE RAW (number one for Australia)!
2. Marines
3. Nobody Wants This. (Australia)
4. Physical Asia (Australia)
5. Death By Lightning
6. The Witcher
7. Selling Sunset
8. Son Of A Donkey
9. Squid Game: The Challenge
10. The Bad Guys: Breaking In

*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*Rankings can change quickly in various markets

Others To Bookmark!

WWE Survivor Series - Season 39 coming 29 Nov
WWE SmackDown (ranking highly for Australia. On Saturday mornings for Australians)
WWE NXT - For hardcore pro wrestling fans. (Wednesday mornings for Australians)
Stranger Things - Season 5. Coming 27 Nov
The Rookie - Spent 17 weeks in the Top 10
Wednesday - Emmy Winner
The Night Agent - Spent 14 weeks in the Top 10
The Diplomat - Emmy Nominee
The Blacklist - Emmy Nominee
Young Sheldon - Spent 13 weeks in the Top 10
Live To 100 - Daytime Emmy Winner
Vikings Valhalla - Emmy Nominee
Dana White (untitled special on the UFC top brass). More details pending. Expected to be released in the first half of 2026! You can bet its going to be a big hit!

News Flashback

Obviously to define what's hot on TV is almost impossible.

It's an utterly subjective concept.

What TV Week or Mr Packer decide, will be motivated by their particular needs and biases.

Don't panic, for here's an opportunity for you - the viewing public to have your say.

Can I describe what's hot for me? (bear in mind I'm a 40-something year old ex "chalky").

Increasingly for me, the aging familiar faces have lost their gloss. I'm no longer turned on by emotionally and spiritually inert sports commentators with toilet brush moustaches and ill fitting dentures. Not because they aren't sexy, but because they don't show any particular warmth or vulnerability. These days I find Richard Glover (ABC TV and Radio) hot - he can laugh at himself, he's not frightened to not know, he's intelligent, interested, engaged in life and his guests (I've never met him but do occasionally read his SMH column).

Maybe surprisingly, Juanita Phillips fits into my "hot" phylum. She reads the ABC news with authority and dispassion, but with enough simpatico to be appropriate. This lady has a benign demeanour, is attractive, measured and warm. Her tone is dulcet. She is the new Australian woman in my book. She doesn't have to impose, display her boobs, or appear in every publication you open. Her job is done superbly and her enjoyment of same is visible. (Yes, I am straight).

The confused hero in the amazing TV hit, "The Sopranos", is hot. He's not typical, cheesy grinned or particular attractive. It's his flawed personality, full of contradictions, that appeals. He's a thug, in therapy, ambivalent about much - sound familiar?

So, move over Ray, Phillip, Derryn, George, Greg, Jamie, Tony, Rex, Ernie, and Larry. We're about to newly define, hot.

Melbourne's TV entrepreneur, Lewis O'Flynn, has recently launched (into cyberspace and beyond), "Hottest On TV" ( www.hottestontv.com ), and both TV viewer's and executives agree, it's one hot website.

So, what is "Hottest On TV" all about?

"Hottest" in an online showcase of the many Australian TV personalities that peer through your TV set, week after week.

In total, there are over 400 recognised and regular TV presenters, newsreader actors on weekly "soapies" and the like.

"Hottest" is about to launch the interactive voting feature, where the public (and insiders) will be able to vote for who is in fact Hottest on TV. Something tells me that Mr Packer and Murdoch won't be asked to participate in the voting, but some other less political types, such as Ros Reines, Brett Clements, Joy Hruby, Teena Tingle, Rebecca Wilson, Essan Laurent and Gary Young, for example; will be. Look out "Fab Five"!

Already, the website is attracting over 1, 200,000 hits per month (57,000 plus page requests per month), and O'Flynn expects this to skyrocket, once he also has gossip column press and collaboration with TV "big wigs" and sponsors. It's easy to envisage the likes of Microsoft, Sony, Coke, News Limited, Qantas, Harvey Norman and others, will be googling and pandering to "Hottest" and friends.

OzTam, will you be watching and / or participating?

With rumoured prize incentives such as TV sets, DVD players etc, "Hottest On TV" could become a staple of Australia's weekly TV diet i.e. "Sale Of The Century" - Noughties style.

It's no secret that websites are an excellent medium to reach the lucrative and influential youth market. Generation X have been setting a trend by turning off the box, and logging on.

Lewis sees a huge win-win (and fun) opportunity for all. He explains, "The viewers get to have a say that will be noted by TV executives, channel sponsors and other "movers and shakers" in the business. The big bonus is that viewers are actually involved, without having to waste money on SMS's". How do you like that Gretel!

As we know, Reality TV is hot, and it's hard to argue that Lewis hasn't added a new, tangible, living element to television. When Lewis conducts his official "Hottest" launch party later this year, with the household TV names you love (and love to hate), it's going to be a hell of a hot night in the city.

As the world decreases in size, thanks to modern technologies like the Internet, SMS and interactive television, the debate will likely heat up as to who and what defines "Hottest On TV"!

Links:

Official websites

Hottest On TV

Articles

Sports and entertainment websites

Profiles

Hottest On TV

Interviews

Lewis O'Flynn - 13th July 2004

Media websites

The Daily Telegraph - Entertainment

The Daily Telegraph - Confidential

The Age - Entertainment

The Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment

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