For the fearless
Dive into the exhilarating world of ‘high finance’ and cut-throat deals in the brand-new Industry series, or discover a new world with Lyra as His Dark Materials returns for Season 2; and catch the late Chadwick Boseman in the action thriller blockbuster, 21 Bridges.
Industry
This brand-new HBO Original series follows a group of five young graduates competing for limited permanent positions at a leading international investment bank in London. This insider’s view of ‘high finance’ reveals a working environment fuelled by ambition, romance and drugs, and addresses issues of gender, race, class, and privilege within the pressure cooker environment of the trading floor, where meritocracy is promised but hierarchy is king.
Premieres Tuesday, 10 November at 11am on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411 HD) with an encore at 11pm on HBO
His Dark Materials Season 2
Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows him into the unknown. Meanwhile, Mrs Coulter searches for her, determined to bring her home by any means necessary. Season two series regulars include Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Amir Wilson, Ariyon Bakare, Andrew Scott, Will Keen, Ruta Gedmintas and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Premieres Tuesday, 17 November at 10am on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411 HD) with an encore at 10pm on HBO
21 Bridges
From producers Joe and Anthony Russo (Avengers: Endgame), this action thriller stars the late Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) as an embattled NYPD detective who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.
Premieres Saturday, 14 November at 9pm on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411 HD)
For the jokers
Look at humour through the eyes of The Flight Attendant starring Kaley Cuoco and Young Sheldon, a gifted science genius; join four members of the comedy troupe in Impractical Jokers, a hidden camera-practical joke reality television series; and find your Christmas spirit early in Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.
The Flight Attendant
A flight attendant (Kaley Cuoco from The Big Bang Theory) wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man – and no idea what happened. This dark comedic thriller is based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author Chris Bohjalia of how an entire life can change in one night.
Three episodes premiere Thursday, 26 November exclusively on HBO GO with two episodes airing every Thursdays and finale episode on 17 December
Young Sheldon Season 4
Before he was an expert in string theory, Sheldon Cooper was a little Texan with a constantly exasperated family that reluctantly puts up with his devotion to science. This new season offers more insights into the childhood experiences that shaped the brilliant yet exasperating man.
Premieres Friday, 6 November at 8.35pm on Warner TV (Astro Ch 712 HD / UnifiTV Ch 451)
Impractical Jokers Specials
Impractical Jokers, an American hidden camera-practical joke reality television series, follows the four members of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins as they coerce one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras.
Two episodes premiere Monday, 23 November at 8.10pm on Warner TV (Astro Ch 712 HD / UnifiTV Ch 451) with two episodes airing every Monday
Last Christmas
Inspired by the music of George Michael, this romantic comedy follows Kate, a cynical Londoner who works as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop called Yuletide Wonderful. However, when she encounters Tom, sparks fly and she begins to find her Christmas spirit again. Stars Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson.
Premieres Saturday, 21 November at 9pm on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411 HD)
For the family
Gather the family for some fun shows. Welcome an all-new breed of adorable mushroom-folk in The Fungies!; witness how young DC superheroes learn to team up against villainous foes and watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering musical on your screen in Cats.
The Fungies!
The Fungies! are colourful mushroom folk living in prehistoric times but Seth, a science-minded 10-year-old is fascinated by how the world works. Whether it’s planning an epic show-and-tell presentation, trying to find his dinosaur friend Pam a job, or replacing his arm with a snake so he can be better at sports, he wants to share his enthusiasm with all of Fungietown. With a little help from his artistic older brother, Pascal, this leads to hilarious and heart-warming emotional discoveries.
Premieres Saturday, 14 November at 9.30am on Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615 HD / 635). New episodes air on weekends
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
Excitement is in the air as all the students of Super Hero High prepare for the annual Hero of the Year ceremony. However, the festivities take a dark turn when Dark Opal targets the heroes and creates the ultimate weapon! Can Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl and Bumblebee stop Dark Opal and save the day?
Premieres Saturday, 21 November at 11am on Boomerang (UnifiTV Ch 555) with an encore at 5.30pm
Cats
Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering musical with a world-class cast of dancers. The performance showcases styles from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap, reimagining the stage musical for a new generation. Stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introducing Royal Ballet principal Francesca Hayward.
Premieres Saturday, 28 November at 9pm on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411 HD)
Just for the oppa
From relationships fraught with challenges to the lives of royalty set against impoverished peoples, these shows are sure to entertain with their signature mix of Korean humour, romance and drama.
Royal Family
Exploring the dark side of wealth and the power of love to fight the system, Royal Family stars Yum Jung-ah and Ji Sung as two childhood friends who went through poverty and obstacles together growing up. When they meet again years later, the support each other to rise in society’s ranks.
Two episodes premiere Monday, 2 November at 7.40pm on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394), with two episodes airing every Mondays.
Jesters: The Game Changers
This historical comedy follows the antics of a gang of clowns recruited to spread positive rumours about their monarch. Combining theatrics with sophisticated devices, they create incredible events, such as sweet rain falling from heaven, and rainbows forming wherever King Sejo goes.
Premieres Friday, 13 November at 10pm on RED BY HBO via HBO GO
A Thousand Kisses
A romantic drama series that deals with the age differences in relationships. Woo Joo Young and Jang Woo Bin explore the older woman-younger man relationship whereas Jang Woo Jin and Joo Young’s younger sister, Joo Mi, deal with the huge age gap between them. Stars Seo Young Hee, Ji Hyun Woo, Ryu Jin and Kim So Eun.
Premieres Thursday, 26 November at 11pm on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) with a new episode airs every weekday.
