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Why Fargo succeeded after True Detective turkey

Television's recent embrace of the anthology as a viable format is either a liberating act of creative genius or a certifiably bonkers act of sheer hubris.

The best TV moments of the week

TV obsessed website The Spinoff brings together the best, worst and weirdest moments on television each week. Contributions by Alex Casey and Calum Henderson.

Review: Russell's bonkers brand of comedy

Russell Brand swaggered, thrusted, probed and taunted his way through a 90 minute set, pointed out the absurdities of the world, and of human nature, and left the 4000 strong audience in a daze.

Why My Kitchen Rules made me lose my mind

Alex Casey is obsessed with My Kitchen Rules to the point where she started stalking some of the reality cooking show's contestants.

The one thing that ruined The Walking Dead's return

It was a viscerally punishing opening statement of intent, ruined by one major flaw, writes Chris Schulz. (Warning: Story may contain spoilers)

Has 7 Days gone too far?

COMMENT: Comedy favourite has extended itself with a one-hour sports show, and it's not funny, writes Calum Henderson.

Why TV binges aren't a waste of time

TV box sets are like novels. It requires an investment of time, attention and emotional energy.

Why new Grand Designs host is a maniac

Chris Moller cuts a less imposing figure than Kevin McCloud but Grand Designs NZ still gets the job done - and uncovers some interesting characters along the way.

A film that's so bad it's good

Karl Puschmann paid good money to see a bad film. And he's happy about it.

The best TV moments of the week

TV obsessed website The Spinoff brings together the best, worst and weirdest moments on television each week.

The best and worst Mars movies

With the release of Matt Damon's movie The Martian and NASA's big Mars reveal, Dominic Corry takes a look at some of the best and worst films set on Mars.

A first look at Heroes Reborn

The Heroes universe is back in a reboot, Heroes: Reborn - the first episode screened last night on TV3.

Brokenwood Mysteries goes to a dark place

There can be few more enduring pleasures in TV watching than settling in and spending an evening solving a nice juicy murder, writes Calum Henderson.

The strange, topsy-turvy world of Kiwi Living

Miriama Kamo says it's night time, but it's clearly still light outside, and Michael Van de Elzen is in the kitchen cooking breakfast. What the hell is going on?

St James passes its first big test

Auckland's St James Theatre faced its first true test since re-opening with a sold out show by electronic act Odesza. How did it fare? Chris Schulz was there.

Concert review: Wiz Khalifa, Vector Arena

There are weed-obsessed rappers, and then there's Wiz Khalifa, an artist so obsessed with the sticky stuff his eyesight is probably restricted to various shades of green.

The best TV moments of the week

TV obsessed website The Spinoff brings together the best, worst and weirdest moments on television each week. Contributions by Alex Casey and Calum Henderson.

Ethan Sills: Why Game of Thrones didn't deserve the Emmy

Here are five reasons why Game of Thrones didn't deserve the Emmy for Best Drama