Must Watch Shows
- TEAM TANDA
- Jul 18, 2024
- 9 min read
Updated: Jun 4
We LOVE a good TV show. There are so many out there, so let us help you pick what to watch the next time you want to rot on the couch.
But first we wanted to keep you in the loop with new shows about to drop on Netflix!
We recently flew to LA for TUDUM which is a Netflix’s global fan event that spotlights movies, shows, stars, and creators that fans worldwide love.
Squid Game 3
Themes: Dystopian, Thriller, Horror
Short bio on Season 3:
A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal. Picking up in the aftermath of Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger, the third and final season of Netflix’s most popular series finds Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456, at his lowest point yet. But the Squid Game stops for no one, so Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone’s resolve. With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences. Meanwhile, In-ho resumes his role as Front Man to welcome the mysterious VIPs, and his brother Jun-ho continues his search for the elusive island, unaware there’s a traitor in their midst. Will Gi-hun make the right decisions, or will Front Man finally break his spirit?
Our Take:
Squid Game has been a global phenomenon. It's shocking and thrilling all at the same time. I'll never forget watching the first game, Red Light Green Light and picking my jaw up off the floor once the game ended.
Every episode in this series has some sort of mystery to it, so it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Season 2 was a little disappointing, it kind of felt like they recycled a lot of the storyline from season 1, so we are excited to see how it all comes to an end. If they can pull this off, this show could go down as one of the greatest series of all time.
We'll be watching!
Release Dates:
June 27th 2026 (so June 28th in Australia)
Stranger Things 5
Themes: Sci-fi, Horror, Mystery, Drama
Short bio:
When a young boy named Will Byers disappears, a group of his friends, his mother Joyce, and the town's police chief, Jim Hopper, uncover a mystery involving a government laboratory, supernatural forces, and a young girl with telekinetic powers named Eleven. They soon realise they're facing a threat from an alternate dimension called the Upside Down.
Our Take: Loveeee Stranger Things! The storyline, the actors and set design are just some of the things that make this series a stand out. And can I just say... even as a grown woman, I am still terrified of Vecna.
Release Dates:
Volume 1
Nov. 27, 2025 12pm AEDT
Volume 2
Dec. 26, 2025 12pm AEDT
The Finale
Jan. 1, 2026 12pm AEDT
Wednesday 2
Themes: a dark, coming-of-age mystery drama with elements of fantasy, horror, and comedy
Short bio: Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Our Take:
This show is already iconic, but season 2 is about to be next level because the collab of the year is taking place.... Lady Gaga x Wednesday!! At TUDUM, it was announced that Lady Gaga would be co-staring in S2 and my godddd, this is going to be huge!
Release Dates:
Part 1 - August 6, 2025 (so the 7th August for Aussies) Part 2 - September 3, 2025 (so the 4th September for Aussies)
And this one isn't a TV show, it's a movie... but oh my god we are so keen for it
Frankenstein
Themes: Sci-fi, Romance
Short bio: Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, with Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Our Take:
Sci-Fi is really having a moment right now, and we are here for it!! Frankenstein is SUCH a good story with deep meaning behind it. Can't wait to see a modern take of it.
Release Date:
November 2025
Foundation - AppleTV+ Original
Themes: Sci-Fi, Futuristic, Mystery
Short Bio:
The fate of an entire galaxy rests on the beliefs of Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris). Will his conviction save humanity or doom it? Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Our take:
I'd have to say this is now one of our favourite shows of all time! Hangingggg for season 3 to come out. 😭
There are many storylines and 'main characters' in this series and they are all great for different reasons. Heaps of twists and the storyline is super interesting the entire way through.
SILO - AppleTV Original
Themes: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Dystopian Future
Short Bio:
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.
Our take:
Season 1 had us on the edge of our seat every episode. Hooked us right from the start!
We loved watching Rebecca Ferguson in Dune, so we were keen to see her playing a main character role in this series. I teared up a few times throughout S1 which goes to show the acting and storytelling in this series is great! S2 was definitely slower and felt like a bridge to series 3, so it kind of left us disappointed. It didn’t really didn’t hit the emotional chord like S1 did because we weren’t as connected to the characters. The storyline is still super interesting, I just wish it was on x2 speed. Based off the last 5 minutes of the season it looks like we will be going back in time in S3 to understand why the area above the Silo is uninhabitable so fingers crossed they can pull it off!!
Severance - AppleTV+ Original
Themes: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Psychological thriller, Soap opera, Drama, Utopian and Dystopian fiction
Short Bio:
From Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson, Severance centers around Mark Scout (Adam Scott), a leader of a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives.
Our take:
Heart-wrenching, weird, shocking and unexpected.
S2 of severance had so many intense moments, emotional stories and deep dives into the characters we love.
It really felt like the Severance Universe expanded this season as we got to see a lot beyond the clinical walls of Lumon but also a lot more rooms inside the facility too.
We have some theories starting to form about why this place exists and how all of the different departments are working on the same end goal… but figuring out what is a misdirection vs. important information is challenging since the whole show is strange.
We love the detail this show puts into its language, symbols, departments and camera angles. It’s a masterpiece in the making and could go down as one of the best shows of all time rivalling ‘Lost’ with it’s mysterious and drawn-out storyline.
The pacing of Severance is soooo slow and when episodes finish you are usually left with a feeling of ‘wtf just happened’, but there is something addictive about it that keeps you coming back.
Judging by how S2 ended, S3 will be explosive.
Dark Matter - AppleTV+ Original
Themes: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Novel, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Fiction
Short Bio:
Dark Matter is a sci-fi thriller series based on the blockbuster book by acclaimed, bestselling author Blake Crouch. The nine-episode series features an ensemble cast that includes Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi and Oakes Fegley.
Our take:
Currently watching this now and it's pretty good so far. It is a little confusing as they jump to different perspectives a lot, so you need to be SAT and paying attention to each episode. Will keep you posted once we are finished S1.
Bridgerton - Netflix
Themes: Romantic TV Dramas, TV Dramas, TV Shows Based on Books, Period Pieces
Short Bio:
As a new crop of debutantes yearns to become the brightest of the ball, a wallflower with a double life finds her light amid secrets and surprises.
Our take:
Absolutely love all of the characters, set & costume design in this. We feel like despite the fact there’s a lot of gossip and drama in the show, it’s not the type that makes you feel anxious! It’s more of an exciting watch where you’re on the edge of your couch hoping for happy endings. A really great modern take on older times!
How to Get Away with Murder - Netflix
Themes: Legal thriller, Mystery
Short Bio:
Brilliant criminal defense attorney and law professor Annalise Keating, plus five of her students, become involved in a twisted murder case.
Our take:
PLOT TWISTS AT EVERY TURN. We feel like in this show you love every character, then you hate them, then you love them, then they frustrate you. We love that any questions the show brings up always gets answered in the end so it’s a satisfying watch. You really don’t know what’s coming next in this show. The last season or two does feel like it drags a little but overall is a fantastic show.
Avatar: Last Airbender (Cartoon Version) - Netflix
Themes: Family Time TV, Kids' TV, TV Cartoons, Fantasy TV Shows
Short Bio:
Siblings Katara and Sokka wake young Aang from a long hibernation and learn he's an Avatar, whose air-bending powers can defeat the evil Fire Nation.
Our take:
We absolutely adore this show. It’s such a wholesome and fulfilling show to watch. Despite the fact it’s a cartoon, every episode has a mini life lesson that you can take away from it. Each of the characters storyline’s are so deep, you actually love every character but for different reasons (even the bad ones)! And the ending and storyline is just everything! I love that they didn’t drag out the show just because it was performing well, it’s the perfect length and each episode feels like it has a purpose to the overall storyline.
Inventing Anna - Netflix
Themes: TV Dramas, US TV Shows, TV Shows Based on Real Life
Short Bio:
Audacious entrepreneur or con artist? A journalist chases down the story of Anna Delvey, who convinced New York's elite she was a German heiress.
Our take:
THE BEST. It is absolutely mind boggling the things the main character was able to get away with for so long. The story is such an interesting one especially because it’s based on a real life experience. Alessia feels like Anna is a boss, you feel both happy but also sorry for her.
That's So Raven - Disney+
Themes: Comedy, Family/Children
Short Bio:
Raven Baxter is a typical teenager who just happens to be psychic. The only problem is that Raven's sneak peeks into the future can make her (and her best friends Eddie and Chelsea) jump to the wrong conclusions. Somehow, they manage to create more comedic problems than they solve!
Our take:
One of our favourite childhood shows that still makes us laugh every time we watch! Whenever we need a mood booster, we chuck some Raven on!
Scandal - Disney+
Themes: Drama, Thriller
Short Bio:
Olivia Pope, former head of media relations to the President, opens her own firm. She and her team use their skills to become the most formidable problem solvers in Washington.
Our take:
One of our top 5 favourite TV shows, this series is KILLER! It follows the life of a publicist that needs to diffuse scandals for high ranking politicians and powerful people. Meanwhile, if you watch the entire series, the main character becomes a bit of a publicity nightmare for the white house herself. Would watch this again it was so good!
Gray's Anatomy - Disney+
Themes: Medical, Romantic, Melodrama, Ensemble Drama
Short Bio:
The high-intensity medical drama follows Meredith Grey and the team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship.
Our take:
Despite the fact that I have only watched 5 seasons I really LOVE this show! I think there’s a character and also a storyline which everyone and anyone can relate to. It’s got a perfect mixture of drama and comedy, and I really like that although they’re working at a hospital doing surgery it’s not super gruesome!
The only reason I haven’t continued to watch the show was because there’s 20 seasons and that feels like a huge commitment I’m not ready to make yet. But overall the show is fantastic!
The Kardashians - Disney+
Themes: Reality-TV
Short Bio:
The family you know and love is back with a brand-new series that gives an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to reveal the truth behind the headlines. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly-honest story of life and love in the spotlight.
Our take:
Reality TV that is so far from our reality is so interesting 😂. A lot of people don't like the Kardashians, but after watching their show for many seasons now, you can't dispute they are masters of staying relevant. Even though more recent seasons feel like an Advertisement, we still keep watching every season.
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