The 50 best TV shows on BINGE and Foxtel Now: From Thrones to The Sopranos

Though you'll sometimes pay a little more for the privilege to watch them, Foxtel Now is the current keeper of some of the greatest TV shows ever made. Drama, comedy, horror, romance – no matter what your favourite flavour is, there are hours and hours of entertainment to greedily consume.

Thankfully, these shows are also on its cheaper sister streaming service BINGE. But let's stop with the preamble and dig into the crème de la crème of bingeable material on both of these streaming service.

• How do we come up with our list?

  For our best show and movie recommendations we look at a combination of titles' IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes scores (where available), what's popular on the service's app and the expert and critical opinion of our writers, who have over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry.

The Last of Us may be a series about a zombie apocalypse, but its humanity is what sets it apart. With impeccable acting, strong worldbuilding and beautiful visuals, it's a feast for the eyes and heart alike.

Kate Winslet offers a mesmerising performance in the lead. That being said, the entire cast is top-notch and the mystery is very intriguing. This show has a good chance of becoming your next TV obsession.

This is a series about rich people behaving badly, which is never boring to watch. These people would not make for great friends in real life, but they're extremely fun to watch on TV. Sharp and exciting, Succession draws you in from the first episode, promising a thrilling ride. Thankfully, it delivers.

The End is provocative, subtle and thought-provoking. All in all, it's must-see TV.

The show has an excellent ensemble cast and is highly entertaining, offering the perfect escape from the real world.

Addictive, dark and humorous, The Flight Attendant doesn't take itself too seriously, which only works in the show's favour. Calling it entertaining would be an understatement.

Violent, honest and riveting, Wentworth is the kind of show that hooks you from the very first episode. If you like complex characters and intricate storylines, this is definitely for you.

Upright is a clever and entertaining road-trip series. In fact, following the 2 main characters scamming their way across the scorching desert continent is a delight thanks to the intriguing script and pleasing visuals. The show is an interesting mix of melancholy and comedy, with the odd couple dynamic an absolute treat.

Absurd and charming, What We Do in the Shadows is clever, original and funny, qualities worthy of granting it a spot at the top of your watchlist, especially if you're into dry humour. The cast is excellent, which is reason enough to forgive the show's occasional forays into excessive silliness.

Dark and intricate, Watchmen has all the required ingredients to keep fans glued to the screen. Add in the fact that the show is created by Damon Lindelof, who was also responsible for Lost and The Leftovers, and you just know that this ambitious series will be worthy of its inclusion in the Watchmen universe.

While the drama can be hard to watch every now and then due to its brutal honesty and graphic scenes depicting sex, violence and substance abuse, it's also an illuminating look at how some teens navigate modern life. Visually beautiful, the show also benefits from a great performance from Zendaya, who gets a chance to fully showcase her tremendous acting chops.

The show does a great job at satirising the political activities and inner workings of the US government, with flair and humour. As expected, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is excellent, but the supporting characters get their chance to shine in the spotlight as well, to the audience's delight. If you've somehow missed out on Veep so far, now is the perfect time to catch up.

Barry perfectly balances darkness and humour, making it the perfect binge for cynics in need of a few laughs. As for the cast, Bill Hader is amazing in the lead role, with Henry Winkler delivering a top-notch performance as well. All in all, Barry is an unexpected treat with an intriguing premise. If you're not watching it, you're definitely missing out.

For long-time fans, The Walking Dead feels more alive than ever, despite occasional stumbles in the past. One thing's for sure: The riveting pace and compelling characters that made the show so popular will keep us coming back for more. If you haven't watched it yet, what are you waiting for?

Prepare to become hooked on an ensemble cast, sharply written characters and just the irresistible lure of getting to the bottom of a confounding event that seemingly cannot be explained by cosmology or philosophy.

Although there are fantasy elements, the show is primarily about backstabbing medieval politics and the shock offing of major characters in brutal ways. Essentially, none of your favourites is ever truly safe and Game of Thrones is all the more riveting because of it.

Addictive as all hell, David Chase's stunningly original drama offers detailed character work and riveting suspense while displaying a flair for both black comedy and unpredictable twists. Throw in powerhouse acting by the show's lead, James Gandolfini, and you've got The Sopranos, a TV series that is nothing short of essential viewing.

What we have here is a sprawling tale and an incredibly memorable cast filled with accomplished actors and bonafide Baltimoreans sourced straight from the mean streets. Take a toe-dip and you'll soon become addicted to a riveting series where almost every character becomes a favourite (despite their questionable morals). Honestly, just typing this makes me want to rewatch it all over again. For, like, the sixth time.

The worst/best part of this series: the number of times you'll find yourself agreeing with Larry's logic, if not his hilariously heavy-handed approaches. Throw in a slew of playing-themselves cameos from local Hollywood residents – Ben Stiller, Martin Scorsese, Ted Danson and Michael J. Fox – and Curb Your Enthusiasm rivals even the mighty Seinfeld for consistent laugh factor.

Scott Ryan is tremendous in the lead role. More than that, the show is engaging and addictive, so buckle up for an exciting Australian watch.

The satire comedy-drama has a star-studded cast and biting tone. Sometimes hilarious, other times uncomfortable, it's a thought-provoking watch for sure.

A fresh and witty comedy, Reservation Dogs has a top-notch cast and an exciting premise. If that's not enough, the show also boasts an irresistible blend of heart and humour, drawing you in from the first episode.

A TV show about people watching TV doesn’t sound like it should work, but Gogglebox Australia does. The brutal honesty delivers equal laughs and feels.

Created by star Issa Rae, it's a warm, hilarious and stylish comedy that touches on a variety of social and racial issues relevant in this day and age. Even better, it sticks the landing, leaving viewers desperately wanting more.

These sexually active college girls are equal parts lovable and infuriating. Besides sex, the show explores friendship and identity. The result? An endearing, clever and often hilarious comedy.

Peacemaker is a riot: bloody, fun, well-acted and often ridiculous, but in the best way possible. If you're into superhero shows, stream it immediately.

Loosely based on a true story, Our Flag Means Death is a witty comedy with top-notch performances. Need a comfort binge? Add this to your watchlist ASAP.

Taskmaster is a hilarious game show that challenges the wit and creativity of 5 comedians. You’re guaranteed to laugh out loud at what they come up with in response to the ridiculous tasks.

Julia is immersive, clever and well-acted. We can almost guarantee that it will put a big smile on your face. Whether you're a foodie or simply enjoy period dramedies, there's plenty here to love.

The series delivers great performances and an absorbing narrative, so expect to be invested from the first episode. You'll also be outraged.

Featuring a delightful performance from the dog and excellent chemistry between the leads, Colin from Accounts will appeal to any rom-com lover. Don't miss out on the fun.

Here, the show is more concerned with the characters and less with figuring out what really happened to Kathleen. A well-crafted drama, it will keep you glued to the screen.

The Twelve has a stacked cast and intriguing premise, so don't be surprised if the show immediately pulls you in. Once you begin to familiarise yourself with all the players, you'll be hooked for good.

Cakes and camaraderie go hand in hand in this charming competition series. Whether or not you're into baking, The Great British Bake Off makes for an excellent comfort watch. You'll be rooting for these amateur bakers in no time. The genteelness of the contestants is in stark comparison to other reality shows where it's win at all costs. Word of warning though - don't watch the show on an empty stomach.

Irma Vep is clever, stylish and very meta. If you're a cinephile eager to learn more about the how content is made, you'll be over the moon.

Although an animated show, Harley Quinn is definitely not for kids as it's violent and foul-mouthed. But it's funny and features an excellent voice cast, so definitely worth watching, even if you're not a DC Comics fan.

Winning Time takes viewers behind the scenes and offers a captivating dramatisation of events. It helps that the cast never misses a beat.

Fielder creates elaborately staged simulations and then lets people play out various scenarios of how the real-life event might go. To say that The Rehearsal is insane would be an understatement. It's also very, very good.

The leads have chemistry and the show makes great use of social media to tell the story, giving it a bit of an edge. If you're looking for a hangout comedy to add to your binge-watching schedule, Rap Sh!t is worth your time.

An intriguing prequel, House of the Dragon wastes no time in establishing itself as a solid entry in the franchise. With great performances, excellent production values and delicious dialogue, it's everything Game of Thrones fans could want.

This docu-comedy series heads in unpredictable directions as Wilson converses with everyday New Yorkers, and it's exactly this element that makes it worth a watch.

An unconventional superhero show, Doom Patrol breathes fresh life into the genre without taking itself too seriously. The result is an engaging and addictive binge.

While the cases are interesting, it's the human drama that keeps viewers engaged. With a memorable performance from Lancashire, Happy Valley is addictive and fascinating.

The comedy-drama doesn't shy away from showing the injustice of life while also managing to find ounces of humour every now and then. It's dark yet oddly inspiring.

With a mission to find the Holy Grail involved and so many escapades as they try to get there, there's plenty of humour in this drama. Mrs. Davis is especially prescient with AI being in the news so much.

With multiverses all the rage at the moment, comedy series Slip is a fresh take on the concept and will no doubt have your head spinning as it jumps across parallel universes.

The comedy series shows that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It's dark and witty, and the one-liners come at such a pace it might be hard to keep up. But stick with it to be rewarded.

Filled with outrageous characters and irreverent jokes, The Righteous Gemstones won't be everyone's cup of tea. But no matter what your thoughts are on the church, you will find this comedy full of genuine laugh out loud moments.

An engaging lifestyle series, this property show features clever design solutions that might inspire you to upgrade your own home. Consider this a friendly warning.

The show is charming and can appeal to Supernatural fans and newbies alike. If you've watched the original, you'll recognise several familiar faces. Always a treat.

What changed on our list?

New additions

• The Great British Bake Off

We removed

• Chernobyl

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