Even with spring on the horizon, we are still seeing our fair share of rainy days. Rainy days for you, me, and everyone else currently existing in 2019, means a *insert your favourite streaming service here* binge.

We chat a lot about classic TV shows, or movies that you should feast your eyes on in one fell swoop, but this week we thought we would bring the focus a little closer to home. Here are top five Aussie TV series you should binge on this week. Bloody fair dinkum shrimp on the barbie type like ya know?

Black Comedy – Stan

If youโ€™ve yet to catch this amazing series, this weekend is your perfect chance. Itโ€™s witty, hilarious and unapologetic comedy from some of the best Australian actors in the biz. The sketch show also shines a light on what it means to be black in contemporary Australia. 

Wentworth – Foxtel

A show which technically started out as a remake of the iconic Prisoner, has grown into something utterly spectacular. If you can think of Orange is the New Black as candy-coated American comedy, as far as prison shows go Wentworth is tough and unrelenting. And will have you on the edge of your seat.ย 

McLeodโ€™s Daughters – Stan

It will take some time to find your heart and come back hommmmeeeee obviously Iโ€™m not the only one who can hear the theme song as soon as you even think about McLeodโ€™s daughters, amirite? Classic Aussie drama at its best. Maybe itโ€™s time you took a trip back to the farm?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htSygg8WByQ

Underbelly – Stan

If Wentworth doesnโ€™t scratch your Aussie crime itch then surely Underbelly will. With an abundance of seasons to choose from, this series is sure to keep you going for at least a little while. Also, itโ€™s kind of chilling to know that itโ€™s all based around fact, or so they say anyway.ย 

Please Like Me – Netflix

Australian comedy? Yes please. Lead by comedian Josh Thomas, this series will make you laugh, make you cry, and most importantly, keep you entertained for an entire weekend. Itโ€™s the dream really. 


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