Offspring

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Offspring is available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. 7 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Asher Keddie's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Offspring is worth clearing space for. Offspring trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy. Asher Keddie and Kat Stewart lead a cast that treats the material with real seriousness. Across 7 seasons (2010–2017), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The performances in Offspring do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Offspring. If you have already watched Joan, Offspring is a natural next step. 7 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Asher Keddie anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Offspring wrapped up in 2017, created by Imogen Banks, John Edwards and Debra Oswald — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.