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The iconic roles of the legendary Melanie Lynskey. (Image Design: Tina Tiller)

Heavenly creature: A celebration of Melanie Lynskey’s most iconic roles

Ahead of the premiere of Yellowjackets, we pay tribute to the career of a New Zealand acting legend.
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By Sam Brooks | 16th November, 2021
Contributing writer
Marathon Succession. Image: Archi Banal

Our favourite moments from Succession (so far)

Ahead of the show’s third season on Neon, The Spinoff rounds up the best moments from TV’s best show about bad people.
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By Group Think | 18th October, 2021
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Honey Wars, The Dead Lands, Mahana and Poi E (Images: Supplied/Tina Tiller)

Old traditions, new taonga: how Indigenous film helps keep culture alive

Through film and television, Māori storytellers are sharing their tales further than ever.
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By Don Rowe | 13th September, 2021
Contributing writer
Watch all of these documentaries and more on Neon.

Real talk: The highlights of Neon’s Documentary Spotlight

A bunch of the best TV documentaries of the year arrive on Neon this week. Here are the ones you won’t want to miss.
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By The Spinoff | 2nd August, 2021
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The friendly staff of The White Lotus, a resort that definitely exists. (Photo: HBO)

An honest review of The White Lotus resort

Heaven is a five star resort. Hell is everybody staying there.
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By Sam Brooks | 19th July, 2021
Contributing writer
There are more abs in this picture than there are episodes of Love Island. (Image: Tina Tiller)

Why people keep coming back to Love Island

It’s the series people love to hate, but a long-time Love Island fan knows why the reality show is exactly her type on paper. 
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By Tara Ward | 30th June, 2021
Staff writer
The many roles of Cristin Milioti. (Image: Tina Tiller)

She’s your hell, she’s your dream: Cristin Milioti is everything

A look at the tremendous range of American actor Cristin Milioti (with a little help from a 90s one hit wonder).
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By Sam Brooks | 3rd May, 2021
Contributing writer
Strap your red bonnet on, it’s time for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale. (Photo: Hulu)

Blessed be the new season of The Handmaid’s Tale

What's in store this season for June and the gang? Tara Ward takes a look at the hints to be gleaned from the new season trailer.
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By Tara Ward | 28th April, 2021
Staff writer
ZeroZeroZero follows a drug deal from the start to the finish, along with all the power shifts that occur. (Photo: Sky)

A zero sum game: Why we love power struggles on TV

How can one family have this much power, and why can’t we stop watching them?
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By George Fenwick | 26th March, 2021
Guest writer
(Image: Tina Tiller / Getty Images)

You love to hate them: How to crack the influencer code

Fake Famous tries to create three influencers from scratch. But how do you actually become an influencer? Here are some (dubious) tips.
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By Sam Brooks | 22nd March, 2021
Contributing writer
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish head up Men in Kilts, which you can now watch on Neon. (Photo: Supplied)

Why Men in Kilts is the travel show we need right now

Two Outlander stars want to take you on the road trip of your Scottish dreams. 
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By Tara Ward | 16th February, 2021
Staff writer
Zendaya is Meechee yes, but she’s so much more. (Image: Tina Tiller)

From Disney to Emmy: Zendaya’s journey to Euphoria

She’s got one name, and one hundred talents.
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By Sam Brooks | 25th January, 2021
Contributing writer
‘Tis the season for streamers, and also for streaming! Get amongst the Christmas cheer with your nearest screen. (Image: T Tiller)

What I learned about Christmas by watching too many Christmas movies

It’s December. You know what that means? Christmas is here. You know what else that means? Christmas movies are here.
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By Sam Brooks | 2nd December, 2020
Contributing writer
Can you tell who is who? Don’t worry if you can’t, we’ve got you covered with who is who on The Comey Rule.

A swamp full of fools: Who plays who on The Comey Rule

When you drain the swamp, these people and the actors playing them will be all that's left.
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By Sam Brooks | 5th November, 2020
Contributing writer
AIDY BRYANT PLAYS ANNIE IN SHRILL, AVAILABLE NOW ON NEON (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

Shrill’s a celebration of fatness, friendship and feminism

It's more than just a comedy, it’s a landmark in millennial feminist storytelling.
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By Jean Sergent | 15th September, 2020
Contributing writer
Even in the age of Covid-19, Love (Island (USA)) finds a way. (Image: Tina Tiller)

What happens on Love Island USA does not stay on Love Island USA

Grab your Factor 50 and put all your eggs into someone else’s basket, because a new season of Love Island USA just landed on Neon. 
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By Tara Ward | 8th September, 2020
Staff writer
The many faces of Bille Piper over her long, storied career. (Image: Tina Tiller)

From Honey to the B to I Hate Suzie: The long career of Billie Piper

Why do we keep seeing Billie Piper on our screens? Because we want to, because we want to.
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By Sam Brooks | 4th September, 2020
Contributing writer
Jurnee Smollet stars in Lovecraft Country, which drops weekly on Neon. (Photo: HBO)

Lovecraft Country presents a chilling mirror to a horrific society

In Jordan Peele’s new show, the acclaimed director of Us and Get Out once again uses horror as a vehicle to critique our broken society.
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By Jean Sergent | 25th August, 2020
Contributing writer
The Terminator might be in the title, but it’s Sarah Connor who does the hard yards (Image: Tina Tiller)

Terminator who? Sarah Connor is cinema’s biggest badass

She makes a mother’s sacrifice for the sake of the world, and she doesn’t pretend it isn’t hard. She just gets down to it and bloody does it.
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By Sam Brooks | 19th August, 2020
Contributing writer
Lock eyes with these shows, and you’ll never want to take ’em away. (Image: Tina Tiller)

The Spinoff’s guide to all the most binge-worthy TV on Neon

Want to dive in a show that has more episodes than you could possibly watch in a day? Here's a guide on how to do it right.
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By Sam Brooks | 15th August, 2020
Contributing writer

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