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Screen Queen TV Reviews: The Block, The Yogurt Shop Murders, Wednesday, Platonic and The Twelve

Clare Rigden
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The new season of The Block is now streaming. Pictured are contestants Han and Can.
The new season of The Block is now streaming. Pictured are contestants Han and Can. Credit: Supplied

The Block

Screening now on 9Now

Is this the nicest (and possibly gayest?) Block yet? If you peeped the first ep of Nine’s long-running reality series, you’d have seen this year’s crop of hopefuls riding atop some gloriously decorated Pride floats down the main drag of regional Daylesford — a lovely way to kick things off.

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And so nice that we started this season with a celebration of love and unity as we were introduced to this year’s hopefuls, which include lesbian couple Han and Can, along with Robby and his gay bestie, Mat. It felt a far cry from last year’s festival of negativity, rumoured adultery and downright mean-girl behaviour (let’s never speak of the Phillip Island series again), and this year’s contestants look a lovely bunch — particularly WA cop couple Britt and Taz, who I already know I’d let pop me in the back of a paddy wagon.

Producers look like they’ve gone out of their way to make sure this year’s Block experience is a positive one for contestants — and viewers.

The work site is now shut up every night, with contestants forbidden from toiling away after hours, so no more all-nighters! They’re also all staying together in a communal campsite (complete with deluxe caravans) — Kumbaya, anyone? Best of all, they’ve all been given the building schedule ahead of time, so no nasty budget surprises.

That’s enough to put a smile on anyone’s face, especially WorkSafe and Nine’s HR department, who surely weren’t looking for a repeat of last year’s shenanigans.

Scott and Shelley are back hosting The Block.
Scott and Shelley are back hosting The Block. Credit: Supplied

I visited the site a few months ago — it’s impressive! No spoilers, but know this: Block fans won’t be disappointed with the way these houses take shape.

Give us ALL the rainbows and unicorns please, The Block. It’s about all we can take right now.

The Yogurt Shop Murders

Monday, streaming on Max

The Yogurt Shop Murders is coming to Max.
The Yogurt Shop Murders is coming to Max. Credit: Supplied

I am starting to seriously worry about my other half: his streaming algorithms are basically end-to-end true-crime docos. Yikes! Now he can add this excellent four-parter to the watch list. It’s all about the murder of four girls at a frozen yoghurt shop in Austin, Texas, back in 1991. Though two people did time for the crime, questions surround the confessions they gave. This is a fascinating look at police investigations, crime reporting and the concept of “false memory”. But it’s the families’ stories that make this most impactful — and a devastating watch. Must-see.

The Twelve S3

Monday, streaming on Foxtel and Binge

The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer is headed to Foxtel and Binge.
The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer is headed to Foxtel and Binge. Credit: Supplied

This season of The Twelve is set in and around Margaret River, with certified Silver Fox Brett Colby (aka Sam Neill) headed off down south to defend the husband of a pal. This has a stacked cast and great premise.

Wednesday S2

Wednesday, streaming on Netflix

The second season of Wednesday is coming to Netflix.
The second season of Wednesday is coming to Netflix. Credit: Jonathan Hession/Netflix

Everyone’s favourite moody teen is back, skulking the halls of Nevermore Academy on the hunt for more foes to fell. This season her family play a much more central role — can’t wait for more Morticia and Gomez!

Platonic S2

Wednesday, streaming on Apple TV Plus

The second season of Platonic is coming to Apple TV Plus.
The second season of Platonic is coming to Apple TV Plus. Credit: Supplied

I fell hard for this great comedy starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan; I’m so pleased it’s back. The first two eps of the new season drop this week, then one episode a week till October 1.

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