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Then we dive into a show that might just be a career defining moment for Elle Fanning, unpacking a series with a curse so hectic it's taken over Google, and admitting Mindy Kaling's latest sitcom almost lost us in episode one before winning us back completely.

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Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-pop-culture-quiz/">here</a> and test your knowledge! We're halfway through 2026, and we've watched everything so you don't have to it. So it's time to crown the best new shows so far, and we're not holding back. We start off with the Ryan Murphy drama that's turned Paul Anthony Kelly into the internet's collective crush and earned more rewatches than we're willing to admit. Then jump straight into the regency spinoff that we're convinced will make an entire generation obsess over the "ugly sister." Then we dive into a show that might just be a career defining moment for Elle Fanning, unpacking a series with a curse so hectic it's taken over Google, and admitting Mindy Kaling's latest sitcom almost lost us in episode one before winning us back completely. Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-pop-culture-quiz/">here</a> and test your knowledge! Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news&hellip;
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Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm. Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

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SPECIAL: The Best New TV Shows Of 2026 (So Far)

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