Three major new series reviewed this week including a Donald Trump satire, a Tudor murder mystery and a drama about a Black Panther leader.

The Big Cigar (AppleTV+) is a drama that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba.

Shardlake (Disney+) is a 16th century murder mystery where Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell sends his lawyer to investigate a murder in a monastery.

A Man in Full (Netflix) stars Jeff Daniels is a satire about a Trump-like character who owes a mountain of debt to his bankers. Could getting elected be a way out for him?

We also talk this week about Clarkson's Farm (Prime) and its surprise sex scenes warning, The War on Disco (SBS On Demand) and Travel Guides (Nine).

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Three major new series reviewed this week including a Donald Trump satire, a Tudor murder mystery and a drama about a Black Panther leader. The Big Cigar (AppleTV+) is a drama that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba. Shardlake (Disney+) is a 16th century murder mystery where Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell sends his lawyer to investigate a murder in a monastery. A Man in Full (Netflix) stars Jeff Daniels is a satire about a Trump-like character who owes a mountain of debt to his bankers. Could getting elected be a way out for him? We also talk this week about Clarkson's Farm (Prime) and its surprise sex scenes warning, The War on Disco (SBS On Demand) and Travel Guides (Nine).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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The Big Cigar, Shardlake, A Man in Full

DTF St Louis (HBO Max, 7 eps)
A limited series about a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead.
Jason Bateman plays Clark Forrest, a St Louis TV weatherman, who rides a recumbent bicycle everywhere he goes - even to a murder scene apparently which makes him a prime suspect.
David Harbour is sign language interpreter Floyd Smernitch who forms a bond with the weatherman after they narrowly avoid serious injury during an outside broadcast during a storm.
But the real star of the series just could be Linda Cardellini as Floyd’s wife Carol.

Rooster (HBO Max, 10 eps)
A comedy set on a college campus about best-selling author Rooster (Steve Carell) and his complicated relationship with his daughter Katie (Charly Clive). A great supporting cast includes Phil Dunster as Katie’s estranged husband and John C McGinley as the president of Ludlow College. A comedy that delivers plenty of laughs.

Marshals (Paramount+, 13 episodes)
Marshals is the first Yellowstone spinoff featuring characters from the series. Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone son Kayce Dutton (played by Luke Grimes) is facing life after the death of his wife Monica, a Broken Rock native. A former Navy SEAL colleague arrives at his farm and offers him a roll with the US Marshals. What will Kayce do?

Also this TV Gold episode, Andrew Mercado on the rebooted Scrubs (Disney+), and James Manning on the Paul McCartney doco Man on the Run (Prime).

Finally, both hosts look at the final episode of Under Salt Marsh (Binge/Foxtel) and report if the episode that promised so much made sticking with the series worthwhile.

DTF St Louis (HBO Max, 7 eps) A limited series about a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead. Jason Bateman plays Clark Forrest, a St Louis TV weatherman, who rides a recumbent bicycle everywhere he goes - even to a murder scene apparently which makes him a prime suspect. David Harbour is sign language interpreter Floyd Smernitch who forms a bond with the weatherman after they narrowly avoid serious injury during an outside broadcast during a storm. But the real star of the series just could be Linda Cardellini as Floyd&rsquo;s wife Carol.
Rooster (HBO Max, 10 eps) A comedy set on a college campus about best-selling author Rooster (Steve Carell) and his complicated relationship with his daughter Katie (Charly Clive). A great supporting cast includes Phil Dunster as Katie&rsquo;s estranged husband and John C McGinley as the president of Ludlow College. A comedy that delivers plenty of laughs.
Marshals (Paramount+, 13 episodes) Marshals is the first Yellowstone spinoff featuring characters from the series. Kevin Costner&rsquo;s Yellowstone son Kayce Dutton (played by Luke Grimes) is facing life after the death of his wife Monica, a Broken Rock native. A former Navy SEAL colleague arrives at his farm and offers him a roll with the US Marshals. What will Kayce do?
Also this TV Gold episode, Andrew Mercado on the rebooted Scrubs (Disney+), and James Manning on the Paul McCartney doco Man on the Run (Prime).
Finally, both hosts look at the final episode of Under Salt Marsh (Binge/Foxtel) and report if the episode that promised so much made sticking with the series worthwhile.

DTF St Louis, Rooster, Marshals, Scrubs, Under Salt Marsh finale

This week on the TV Gold podcast:

The Lady (Binge/Foxtel, 4 episodes)
Produced by Left Bank Pictures (makers of The Crown), the series is a true-crime drama based on the life of Jane Andrews, a working-class woman who became the dresser and confidante to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, but was later convicted of murdering her partner, Thomas Cressman, in 2000. Brilliant performance from Mia McKenna-Bruce as Jane.

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix, 8 episodes)
The dark comedy-crime thriller series was created by Lisa McGee (Derry Girls) and tells the story of three lifelong friends in their late 30s who embark on a chaotic "odyssey" across Ireland to investigate the mysterious death of an estranged childhood friend.

The Walsh Sisters (Stan, 6 episodes)
Set in Dublin, the series follows the chaotic, dysfunctional, yet deeply loyal Walsh family. The story revolves around five sisters—Anna, Rachel, Maggie, Claire, and Helen—as they navigate the complexities of adulthood in their 20s and 30s. Based on characters from the novels of Marian Keyes.

This week on the TV Gold podcast:
The Lady (Binge/Foxtel, 4 episodes) Produced by Left Bank Pictures (makers of The Crown), the series is a true-crime drama based on the life of Jane Andrews, a working-class woman who became the dresser and confidante to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, but was later convicted of murdering her partner, Thomas Cressman, in 2000. Brilliant performance from Mia McKenna-Bruce as Jane.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix, 8 episodes) The dark comedy-crime thriller series was created by Lisa McGee (Derry Girls) and tells the story of three lifelong friends in their late 30s who embark on a chaotic "odyssey" across Ireland to investigate the mysterious death of an estranged childhood friend.
The Walsh Sisters (Stan, 6 episodes) Set in Dublin, the series follows the chaotic, dysfunctional, yet deeply loyal Walsh family. The story revolves around five sisters&mdash;Anna, Rachel, Maggie, Claire, and Helen&mdash;as they navigate the complexities of adulthood in their 20s and 30s. Based on characters from the novels of Marian Keyes.

The Lady. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, The Walsh Sisters

This week on the TV Gold podcast, Andrew Mercado and James Manning review:

Love Story (Disney+, 9 episodes)
Another series from producer Ryan Murphy tells the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette and explores the chemistry, whirlwind courtship, and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.

Under Salt Marsh (Binge/Foxtel, 6 episodes)
Under Salt Marsh stars Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone, Pride & Prejudice) as Jackie Ellis and Rafe Spall (Trying, Life of Pi) as Detective Eric Bull in Under Salt Marsh, in a new crime drama is set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen.

Lord of the Flies (Stan, 4 episodes)
Lord of the Flies is the story of schoolboys stranded on a tropical island with no adults, following a deadly plane crash. In an attempt to remain civil they organise themselves, led by Ralph and supported by the group’s intellectual, Piggy. But when Jack becomes more interested in hunting and vying for leadership, he soon begins to draw other boys away from the group and, ultimately, from hope to tragedy.

This week on the TV Gold podcast, Andrew Mercado and James Manning review:
Love Story (Disney+, 9 episodes) Another series from producer Ryan Murphy tells the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. &amp; Carolyn Bessette and explores the chemistry, whirlwind courtship, and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.
Under Salt Marsh (Binge/Foxtel, 6 episodes) Under Salt Marsh stars Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone, Pride &amp; Prejudice) as Jackie Ellis and Rafe Spall (Trying, Life of Pi) as Detective Eric Bull in Under Salt Marsh, in a new crime drama is set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen.
Lord of the Flies (Stan, 4 episodes) Lord of the Flies is the story of schoolboys stranded on a tropical island with no adults, following a deadly plane crash. In an attempt to remain civil they organise themselves, led by Ralph and supported by the group&rsquo;s intellectual, Piggy. But when Jack becomes more interested in hunting and vying for leadership, he soon begins to draw other boys away from the group and, ultimately, from hope to tragedy.

The Big Cigar, Shardlake, A Man in Full

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