Top 10 TV shows in Australia and where to watch them

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With plenty of streaming services fighting for your attention and new shows being released literally every week, figuring out what to watch can be a struggle. Yet some titles manage to stand out from the crowd and become instant pop culture staples.

If you're looking to join in the conversation, we've got you covered. Below are 10 series that are enjoying quite the hype in 2021. We've come up with this list using both trends and our own expert preferences and it will be updated each week. You can't go wrong with adding any of these TV wonders to your watchlist.

1. The Nevers

Year: 2021

Cast: James Norton, Laura Donnelly, Ann Skelly, Olivia Williams, Tom Riley

Oh, yet another show about people with superpowers? Yes, but this time it's set in Victorian England!

The Nevers takes place in a London where a few people, mostly women, suddenly manifest abnormal abilities. Some powers are charming, others disturbing. Amalia, played by Laura Donnelly, oversees an orphanage for these special people, whom the upper class seems to fear. There are a lot of villains and combat scenes. The witty humour works well and the show is visually striking.

Based on the premiere, The Nevers has a lot of promise. It also has a lot going on, so there's a good chance it will take a few episodes for the show to find its footing. But if you're looking for a high-concept sci-fi series set in the past, this should be a whole lot of fun.

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2. The Serpent

Year: 2021

Cast: Tahar Rahim, Billy Howle, Jenna Coleman

Inspired by real events, The Serpent is a stylish drama based on the crimes of Charles Sobhraj, charming conman and murderer, and the attempts to bring him to justice.

Back in the late '70s, Sobhraj posed as a gem dealer as he travelled with his girlfriend across Asia, carrying out a series of crimes. Eventually, a Dutch diplomat began an investigation that uncovered clues leading to Sobhraj. If you want to learn more, this series is a good place to start.

The Serpent is a bit confusing at first - the timeline jumps around, which takes a bit of getting used to. However, it's a sleek and thrilling crime drama, with excellent costumes and a great performance from Tahar Rahim in the lead role. If you're unfamiliar with Sobhraj and his many crimes, even better.

The Serpent is available to stream on Netflix.

3. Made for Love

Year: 2021

Cast: Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Ray Romano, Dan Bakkedahl

A dark comedy, Made for Love follows a woman on the run after years of marriage to a tech billionaire. Once she realises that her husband wants to use her as a guinea pig for a revolutionary monitoring device, she takes refuge at her father's place and attempts to regain some sort of independence.

Made for Love is timely and entertaining, with a top-notch cast and plenty to say about relationships and technology. The first three installments dropped all at once, with subsequent episodes scheduled to arrive on Stan on a weekly basis.