Bloodlands – season 2
‘Bloodlands’ season 2 sees the return of Charlene McKenna, James Nesbitt and Lorcan Cranitch. Source: HTM Televison/Peter Marley
In season 2, the murder of a dodgy accountant exposes Tom to the accusation that he himself is the assassin Goliath from season 1, throwing him into close contact with Olivia Foyle, the accountant’s widow. The pair of them set to unravelling the mystery left behind. Once Upon A Time’s Victoria Smurfit joins the cast as Olivia. It’s just as gripping as you would expect.
Season 2 of Bloodlands premieres exclusively in Australia on SBS and at 9.30pm, Wednesday 1 February. Episodes continue weekly. ( is streaming till 30 April.) Dive into season 2 here:
A Criminal Affair
“I know one day, the truth will come out.” Céline Bonnier shines as Catherine Godin, singularly focused on clearing her son’s name. He’s in jail for murder, but she is adamant he did not do it, and has been at her own investigation for 15 torturous years. Major crime investigator Benoît “Bing” Inglis (Louis-Philipe Dandeneault) has always suspected that someone close to him was involved, but has kept silent. Now, things are coming to a head as more and more light spills over who really did it. Accomplished screenwriter Joanne Arseneau is behind this French-language Canadian eight-parter.
The American Presidency with Bill Clinton
President Bill Clinton has held the often agonising responsibility of being chief decider at critical moments in history, involving not only America, but those countries she involves herself with. Guided by his experience and beliefs, Clinton himself hosts this exploration of the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union. Six episodes cover themes including race, extremism, the struggle for rights, presidential vision and global power.
Six-part series The American Presidency with Bill Clinton premieres exclusively in Australia on SBS and at 8.30pm, Thursday 2 February. Episodes continue weekly.
The Walk-In
‘The Walk-In’ stars Stephen Graham as Matthew Collins. Source: SBS
Five-part series The Walk-In premieres exclusively in Australia at 9.20pm on SBS and , Thursday 2 February. Episodes continue weekly.
The Head – season 2
Named one of Variety’s , season 2 of The Head sees John Lynch return as biologist Arthur Wilde. This time, he and his team are in a secret state-of-the-art lab on board the Alexandria, stationed in the Pacific Ocean – the furthest from land anywhere on Earth. Seeking a micro-organism that will stop climate change, the team includes Arthur’s daughter Rachel (Olivia Morris), who Arthur is hoping will detest him less the more they work together. As per the show’s title, a headless body shows up, followed by others. Delving into the characters’ personal traumas and the complexities of being human, The Head will grip you to the screen once again. Featuring English, Danish and Swedish languages.
Season 2 of The Head premieres exclusively in Australia and is now streaming . Dive in here:
Or catch up with season 1, also streaming:
Carmen Curlers
Morten Hee Andersen and Rosalinde Mynster as Axel and Tove in ‘Carmen Curlers’. Source: Dr. Drama
Based on the story of the real Carmen Curlers and from the producer of When The Dust Settles this engrossing drama also features such acclaimed actors as Lars Ranthe (), Signe Egholm () and Rosalinde Mynster ().
Devils
International drama Devils drops us in the world of global finance. Charismatic and nerveless trader Massimo Ruggero (Alessandro Borghi) looks set for promotion only for his CEO and mentor Dominic Morgan (Patrick Dempsey) to elect a fierce rival in his place. Things descend even further for Massimo when he’s named prime suspect in a colleague’s sudden death. He enlists the help of Sofia Flores (Laia Costa, ), a hacker and journalist who brings her own personal motivation to trouble Dominic. The pair uncover a political game underwritten by a covert financial war playing out across continents. Massimo must either choose to join or take down the devils who rule from the shadows. This thrilling series is based on the novel by Guido Maria Brera, who also co-created the show.
The Swiping Game – season 3
‘The Swiping Game’. Source: SBS
Season 3 of The Swiping Game is now streaming . ( and are also streaming.) Dive into season 3 here:
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Anthony Bourdain. Source: SBS
Seasons 1–5 of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations are now streaming . The adventure begins, appropriately, in Paris:
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw – season 4
Season 4 of ‘The Cook Up with Adam Liaw’. Source: SBS
Season 4 of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw premieres exclusively in Australia on SBS Food and , airing weeknights at 7pm from Monday 20 February. Stream past episodes anytime. Dive into season 4 here:
Django
‘Django’. Source: SBS
We’re in 1800s Texas, and years ago when he was at war, Django’s whole family was massacred. But the haunted man believes his daughter Sarah (Lisa Vicari, Dark) is still alive. He finds her in New Babylon – where all misfits and newcomers to the Wild West are welcome and equal – about to marry the town’s founder, John Ellis (Nicholas Pinnock, For Life). While Sarah wants Django to leave, blaming him for the fate of their family, his arrival is timely as John’s enemy (Noomi Rapace) is closing in on them all.
With a creative team boasting credits such as SBS On Demand favourites , and , this English-language French-Italian production shot in Romania is one to add to your watch-list.
Django premieres exclusively in Australia with double episodes landing weekly from Thursday 23 February.
The Chosen Ones
In this truly creepy Swedish six-parter, twelve girls wake up to find themselves in a secluded mansion, without knowing how or why they got there. They come to realise they are locked in, causing tensions to rise. The secret they have yet to discover is that they’re part of a medical experiment and if they don’t manage to escape, they will die, one by one. The strong ensemble cast of this thriller/sci-fi combo includes former model Frida Gustavsson, singer and actor Amy Deasismont and Felice Jankell. Tune in, if you dare. The six episodes are each around 15 minutes long.
Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois
‘Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois’. Source: SBS
Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois premieres at 8.30pm, Tuesday 28 February on SBS VICELAND, showing all six episodes back to back. You can also stream the show in full or , at 11–15 minutes each.
