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Who in the name of what is Jojo Siwa?

Who in the name of what is Jojo Siwa?

Alex Casey can’t stop watching Jojo Siwa’s vlogs on Youtube. With the documentary Jojo Siwa: My World arriving to Lightbox this month, here’s your much-needed introduction to an internet sensation.
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By Alex Casey | 8th March, 2019
Senior writer
Mark Mitchinson, the star of the Piha-set series High Road, gives his personal tour of the West Auckland beach.

Watch: The Terry Huffer guide to Piha

It's one of New Zealand's most picturesque locations, but what are Piha's best bits? Mark Mitchinson, star of the Lightbox TV series High Road, takes us on a tour of West Auckland's famous beach suburb.
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By The Spinoff | 25th February, 2019
Staff writers
Ben Chaplin as Duncan Allen, the editor of the Post in Press, which drops on Lightbox today.

Newspaper drama Press is black-hearted, tar-brained fun

The business of news is as dirty as the ink its printed in – or at least that's what Press thinks. Sam Brooks reviews the news drama from the BBC, which drops on Lightbox today.
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By Sam Brooks | 2nd January, 2019
Contributing writer
Sam watched forty-two episodes of Outlander in a week and this is now him.

Summer reissue: I watched 42 episodes of Outlander in a week

They said he couldn't do it, but what else are you going to do in seven days? Sam Brooks watched 42 episodes of Outlander in a single week to catch up before the fourth season premiere tonight on Lightbox.
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By Sam Brooks | 29th December, 2018
Contributing writer
Why do your parents love Doc Martin so much? A Spinoff investigation

Why do your parents love Doc Martin so much? A Spinoff investigation

Alex Casey gets to the bottom of a pop culture obsession: what's the deal with Doc Martin?
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By Alex Casey | 24th December, 2018
Senior writer
The lowdown on Law and Order True Crime: The Menendez Brothers. Who is playing who and how?

Who plays who in Law and Order True Crime: The Menéndez Murders

It was the *other* double murder that defined the nineties – the one that wasn't OJ-related. Coming to Lightbox today is its TV dramatisation: Law and Order True Crime: The Menéndez Murders. But who are all these people?
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By Sam Brooks | 7th December, 2018
Contributing writer
It’s McDreamy, it’s Lively, it’s Henry, it’s your four favourite book-clubbers. It’s Lightbox in December.

New to Lightbox in December: Crazy Rich McDreamy!

It's McDreamy's new show, a mid-aughts mum classic and two of the year's most fun films - they're all on Lightbox this month! Plus, what you need to catch before it leaves.
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By The Spinoff | 5th December, 2018
Staff writers
Why is Hayden Donnell the way he is? (Photo: Get It to Te Papa)

Watch episode 2 of our TV show Get It to Te Papa here, now!

Get It to Te Papa follows journalist Hayden Donnell on an ambitious quest to collect underappreciated Kiwi cultural artefacts and get them into New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa. Watch the second episode right here – for free.
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By The Spinoff | 5th December, 2018
Staff writers
Watch episode 1 of our TV show Get It to Te Papa here, now!

Watch episode 1 of our TV show Get It to Te Papa here, now!

The first episode follows a desperate quest to find the Waitangi Dildo, the sex toy hurled at a New Zealand government minister which became a media sensation. Watch the entire episode here, for free!
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By The Spinoff | 5th December, 2018
Staff writers
The Spinoff’s resident beard expert Madeleine Chapman ranks the top five beards on Vikings.

A definitive ranking of the best beards on the TV show Vikings

The Spinoff's resident beard expert Madeleine Chapman ranks the top five facial hair situations on Vikings.
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By The Spinoff | 30th November, 2018
Staff writers
You and me babe, how about it.

Vikings recap: Rollo’s return and the big celibate sword

What do the TV gods have in store for the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, as season 5 of Vikings returns?
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By Alex Braae | 29th November, 2018
Staff Writer
Claire coming for your backwards 18th century opinions.

Outlander recap: Jamie and Claire show a bear who’s boss

The new world ain't so new anymore - especially when you're killing bears who might not actually be bears, and when your Mum has already been there for approximately two hundred years. Tara Ward recaps episode four of season four of Outlander.
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By Tara Ward | 27th November, 2018
Staff writer
Outlander recap: Two Frasers and a donkey named Clarence

Outlander recap: Two Frasers and a donkey named Clarence

Claire finds the foundation for her very own American Dream, while Brianna encounters second wave feminism – same difference, right? Tara Ward recaps episode three of season four of Outlander.
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By Tara Ward | 19th November, 2018
Staff writer
The best cult TV classics to stream on Lightbox right now

The best cult TV classics to stream on Lightbox right now

Inarguably the best sports drama of all time, Friday Night Lights, dropped in its entirety on Lightbox last week. Sam Brooks on why you should watch it – and the other cult classics you might not know are on the service.
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By Sam Brooks | 14th November, 2018
Contributing writer
With Droughtlander upon us once more, let’s look back at the American hayride that was season four.

Outlander recap: You’re not in Scotland anymore, Dorothy

Claire and Jamie aren't in Lallybroch anymore. They're in Kansas (or somewhere south of there). Tara Ward recaps the second episode of season four of Outlander.
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By Tara Ward | 12th November, 2018
Staff writer
These are the faces of your new favourite dramas. Get upon them, viewers.

What is Scandi-drama and how do I get into it?

You've heard of them. All your cool friends and your coolest aunt watches them – but what the hell are these blonde dramas with subtitles? Sam Brooks is here to school you on Scandi-noir.
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By Sam Brooks | 9th November, 2018
Contributing writer
Outlander just made a bloody strong (and sexy) return

Outlander just made a bloody strong (and sexy) return

Tara Ward recaps the rollicking premiere of Outlander season four, available exclusively on Lightbox. Contains major spoilers.
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By Tara Ward | 5th November, 2018
Staff writer
Sam watched forty-two episodes of Outlander in a week and this is now him.

A tale of survival: I watched 42 episodes of Outlander in a week

They said he couldn't do it, but what else are you going to do in seven days? Sam Brooks watched 42 episodes of Outlander in a single week to catch up before the fourth season premiere tonight on Lightbox.
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By Sam Brooks | 5th November, 2018
Contributing writer
Outlander: Is Jamie and Claire’s relationship worth all the drama?

Outlander: Is Jamie and Claire’s relationship worth all the drama?

Time travel, a bleak dalliance with the French King, and some dubious flatmates – is Jamie and Claire's relationship actually worth it? The Spinoff's senior fictional relationship expert Madeleine Chapman passes judgement.
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By The Spinoff | 3rd November, 2018
Staff writers
What is your shark mouth going to eat, content-wise this month?

New to Lightbox: The Outlander Viking Spy Who Dumped Me, And Also A Big Shark

Your Northern hemisphere favourites are back this month (Outlander and Vikings) but there be gold on these here Lightbox shores too, yarr. The Spinoff staff run through what's new to Lightbox in the month of November.
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By The Spinoff | 2nd November, 2018
Staff writers

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