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Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds head a superb cast in this thrilling adventure series set aboard a stern-wheeler plying the Mississippi River in the 1840s. McGavin plays Captain Grey Holden, who won the Enterprise in a poker game, and Reynolds, in his first TV series role, plays the boat pilot Ben Frazer. Drawing on stories from real-life travelers on the river, each hour-long episode of Riverboat relives events on the Enterprise, as she travels up and down the Mississippi, America's premier waterway. Actors in recurring roles include Noah Beery, Jr.., John Mitchum and Jack Lambert. Episode guest stars include Vera Miles, Aldo Ray, Anne Baxter, Eddie Albert, Claude Akins, Debra Paget, Vincent Price, and Robert Vaughn.

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• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 6.4 ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 26219586
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Dolby, Full Screen, Black & White, Box set, Multiple Formats
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 35 hours and 30 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2012
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Riverboat, Darren McGavin, Burt Reynolds, Jack Lambert, John Mitchum
• Studio ‏ : ‎ Shout! Factory / Timeless Media
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00769U98Q
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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14 Best Modern Australian TV Shows to Watch

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Ah, Australia — the land of beaches, bushland, and buff kangaroos . A seemingly idyllic, faraway place where everyone is laid back, throwing shrimps on barbies, and wearing “thongs” (flip-flops). But don’t let the tourism marketing spiel deceive you, Australia is evolving from being known abroad as the creators of sunny soap operas like Home and Away and Neighbours , and instead turning into a serious player in the landscape of TV production.

Skip this list if you want to preserve that 70s idealistic image of Australia in your mind, but read on if you’re after a range of important and diverse Australian TV shows to binge on next — with vicarious travel to Australian shores and exposure to the Australian accent as just a couple of added benefits.

A Place to Call Home (2014-2018)

A Place to Call Home is a period drama set in the 50s in rural New South Wales. It follows the fictional life of Sarah Adams (Marta Dusseldorp) as she readjusts to life in Australia after World War II and a mysterious past 20 years spent in France with her husband.

Whilst settling into her new life back in small-town Australia, Sarah becomes well acquainted with the wealthy and aristocratic Bligh family, has several clashes with strict matriarch Elizabeth Bligh ( Noni Hazlehurst ), and experiences much love and loss throughout the six-season series. Complete with scenic shots of rural Australia and beautiful period sets and fashion, if you liked Downton Abbey , you’ll likely enjoy this Australian counterpart.

A Place to Call Home

Set in post-World War II Australia, a gripping drama follows a mysterious woman who returns to her native country after two decades in Europe. As she integrates back into a society still grappling with the social changes after the war, she uncovers deep family secrets that challenge the idyllic facade of her wealthy rural community.

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Jack Irish (2016-2021)

Marta Dusseldorp also makes an appearance in the crime drama Jack Irish. Based in Melbourne, this show follows the eponymous Jack Irish ( Guy Pearce ), who was a former criminal lawyer but changes tack to become a private investigator and debt collector after the murder of his wife and a fall from grace in his legal career.

The storyline is adapted from crime fiction novels written by Peter Temple and was first developed into a three-part miniseries before being adapted into a fully-fledged television series with three seasons. If you like action-packed crime thrillers (with a dash of corruption and endless twists and turns) then this show is right up your alley.

Set in the gritty streets of Melbourne, the series features Jack Irish, a man with a troubled past trying to make sense of his future. As a part-time debt collector and private detective, Jack navigates a world filled with violence and betrayal, solving cases that reveal the darker side of human nature and the hidden connections within the city's criminal class.

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (2012-2015)

A historical mystery and drama series set in Melbourne in the roaring 1920s, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is based on a series of mystery novels by Kerry Greenwood. Both the TV series and the novels follow the personal and professional life of private detective Phryne Fisher ( Essie Davis ).

Spanning over three seasons, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is full of flapper fashion, interesting characters, and mysterious murders . The creators Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger have described Phryne Fisher as “one of the first feminists… a bit of a James Bond action hero - she’s much better dressed than James Bond though.”

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

Set in the jazz-infused atmosphere of late 1920s Melbourne, an intrepid and glamorous female detective uses her sharp wit and a keen sense of fashion to solve baffling crimes. With a strong sense of justice and progressive attitudes, she challenges societal norms while uncovering the city's darkest secrets.

Mr Inbetween (2018-2021)

Mr Inbetween is a dark and offbeat comedic drama that follows Ray Shoesmith ( Scott Ryan ) — an assassin during work hours, and a father, divorcé, brother, and boyfriend in all non-working hours.

Over its stretch of three seasons, the show depicts these two somewhat conflicting worlds and Ray’s attempt to navigate a balance between them . We see his difficulties in trying to contain the violence and anger required for his career from affecting his relationships. It gives us a uniquely humanist and comedic portrayal of a seemingly cold-blooded killer. Created by and starring Scott Ryan, Mr Inbetween was shot mostly in Sydney and is based on Scott’s 2005 feature film The Magician .

Mr Inbetween

A hitman navigates the dual aspects of his life, balancing his professional obligations with his roles as a father and friend. His attempts to lead a normal life are constantly at odds with his violent career, creating a stark contrast between his daytime activities and his nighttime job. This narrative delves into the complexities of living a life steeped in contradiction.

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Offspring (2010-2017)

If you’re looking for a light, quirky romantic comedy set in Australia (Melbourne to be exact), Offspring is the one for you. There are hot doctors, a dysfunctional family, and lovable characters - a pretty unbeatable combination if 18 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy has taught us anything.

The seven-season show centers on obstetrician Nina Proudman ( Asher Keddie ) as she navigates her way through her early 30s . The characters are realistic, lovable, and flawed, with some standouts being Nina’s sister Billie Proudman ( Kat Stewart ) and Billie’s on/off boyfriend Mick ( Eddie Perfect ). Along with flashbacks, animations, and fantasy sequences, the style and script are as quirky as its characters — and fair warning, you’ll have Nina’s ringtone stuck in your head after an episode or two.

A charming blend of comedy and drama, this show captures the life of Nina Proudman, a skilled obstetrician with a somewhat chaotic personal life. As she deals with her vibrant but invasive family, romantic entanglements, and the demands of her job, Nina's experiences reflect the messy, joyful reality of balancing work and love.

Rake (2010-2018)

A similarly quirky show is Rake , but with a significantly different protagonist and setting. Cleaver Greene ( Richard Roxburgh ) is a Sydney-based barrister who is known for defending the usually guilty and winning his cases through creative means . His extracurricular activities are as colorful as his behavior in court - he has debts owing to bookies, a long-term relationship with a prostitute with whom he has developed an emotional connection, and ongoing tax issues with a nemesis who he outwits at most turns.

Rake is drily funny and looks at how Cleaver takes on a wide range of outrageous, seemingly unwinnable legal cases — it’s a five-season wild ride all the way to the High Court of Australia.

A captivating drama centered around Cleaver Greene, a talented yet troubled lawyer who often finds himself embroiled in Sydney's most scandalous legal cases. His unorthodox methods and irreverent behavior make him a formidable presence in the courtroom, as he battles personal demons and the consequences of his hedonistic lifestyle.

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Rosehaven (2016-2021)

Rosehaven is a down-to-earth comedy about two friends moving to a small town in Tasmania. The show follows Daniel McCallum ( Luke McGregor ) as he returns to Rosehaven, his hometown, to help his mum with her real estate business. Upon his return, he finds that his best friend from “the mainland” (i.e. the rest of Australia), Emma Dawes ( Celia Pacquola ), has also decided to join him on his move to Rosehaven after a marriage that didn’t quite work out.

The show follows them as they navigate life and friendship in Rosehaven with eccentric neighbors , each trying to deal with and resolve their past. The five-season show was also created and written by Luke and Celia, two real-life best friends, which lends a sense of reality and authenticity to the acting.

A heartwarming comedy set in Tasmania, where life takes a humorous turn for Daniel after he returns to his hometown to assist his mother with her real estate business. Alongside his best friend Emma, who is escaping her own life crises, Daniel faces the challenge of proving himself to the local community while managing the hilarious surprises that small-town life throws at them.

Stateless (2020)

Based on true stories, Stateless weaves together the disparate threads of four strangers whose lives become intertwined at an immigration detention center in the Australian outback . It intelligently tells the story of how a woman escaping a cult, an Afghan refugee, an office worker, and a bureaucrat find their lives intersecting in unexpected ways, whilst also providing a humanist and genuine insight into the lives of those impacted by the harsh Australian immigration detention system.

The show was co-created by Cate Blanchett (who also has a small feature role) and it brings the high quality and terrific acting we’d associate with that name. Running for only one season of six episodes, it’s short but incredibly effective.

A powerful narrative unfolds around four diverse individuals in an Australian immigration detention center, each battling their own haunted pasts. As they navigate the complexities of the immigration system and the challenges of detention, their stories highlight the broader issues of politics, asylum, and the human cost of detention policies, drawing attention to the often harsh realities faced by detainees.

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The Cry (2018)

Similarly emotional, intense, and with a lot of depth is The Cry. This show is also a limited series and, over just four episodes, it heartrendingly details the story of what happens to new mother Joanna ( Jenna Coleman ) and her husband Alistair ( Ewen Leslie ) when their four-month-old son Noah goes missing during a trip to Australia .

The show follows how Joanna and Alistair manage the fallout from the tragedy — how it affects them personally and impacts their fragile relationship — all while under the intense scrutiny of the hounding media. The show is wonderfully acted and beautifully shot with unexpected twists and turns to keep you hooked.

Amid a harrowing journey to Australia, a couple's life unravels spectacularly when their newborn son mysteriously disappears. As they deal with the ensuing public scrutiny and battle their inner demons, secrets surface that challenge the perceptions of their characters and past actions.

The Gloaming (2020)

If you’re looking for more of a dark crime drama with a touch of the supernatural , The Gloaming will be up your alley. The show is inspired by the haunted history of Tasmania. Molly McGee ( Emma Booth ) and Alex O’Connell ( Ewen Leslie ) are police detectives looking into the murder of a woman near Hobart. Their investigation leads them down a deep rabbit hole which eventually links them to a 20-year-old cold case, corruption, cults, and a long-term Tasmanian mystery. There’s currently only one series available, but there’s talk that a second series is in the works.

The Gloaming

A complex murder case brings together two estranged detectives in Tasmania, where they unravel connections between a recent killing and a cold case from years ago. As they dig deeper, they uncover sinister truths tied to local folklore and their own shared history.

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Upright (2019-2022)

Upright follows a classic odd-couple pairing — stressed and jaded Lucky ( Tim Minchin ) and an in-your-face teenage runaway Meg ( Milly Alcock ) — who are brought together randomly in the middle of the Australian outback after a car crash. They soon bond over a united goal of transporting Lucky’s upright piano (which almost becomes a character of its own) from Sydney to his mum’s house on the other side of the country in Perth. During their quest to make it across Australia, they form an even stronger bond by surviving several misadventures and discussing topics big and small .

The show is, at times, strange and absurd, with a touch of melancholy, but it’s a heartwarming and entirely human show about the ups and downs of this old thing we call “life” — complemented by beautiful Australian outback landscapes. Fans of the fantasy series House of the Dragon can spot the young Rhaenyra Targaryen before she made her trip to Westeros. The show ran for two seasons.

Two misfits, thrown together by chance in the middle of the Australian desert, forge bonds in a quest to transport a precious piano from one side of the country to the other.

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Wakefield (2021)

Are you okay with musical interludes in a dramatic TV series ? If so, you’ll enjoy Wakefield. It’s an undoubtedly risky concept that can feel somewhat jarring in the early episodes, but the acting and storyline more than make up for it. The show follows psychiatric nurse Nik ( Rudi Dharmalingam ) at his workplace where we get to meet the patients and fellow staff of a psychiatric institution in the Blue Mountains, along with unraveling the tendrils of Nik’s personal life and family history. It’s an original, well-executed, and moving show spanning just one season of eight episodes.

At a psychiatric facility nestled in Australia's Blue Mountains, a nurse with an uncanny ability to connect with his patients begins experiencing mysterious episodes that challenge his sanity. His journey into the depths of his psyche reveals haunting connections to the patients he treats and the secrets he holds.

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Wentworth (2013-2021)

Wentworth is a series based loosely on the popular 1980s show Prisoners. It’s said to be a modern adaptation of the successful show with a younger version of the main protagonist, inmate Bea Smith ( Danielle Cormack ), at the commencement of her prison life. The show starts with Bea entering a correctional facility while awaiting trial for the attempted murder of her husband, and over eight seasons we watch Bea learn to navigate the complexities of prison life and eventually master the system to move to the top of the prison hierarchy.

As the series progresses, the show shifts its focus from Bea to instead encapsulate the lives of other inmates and prison staff at the correctional facility, thus bringing more dynamism and depth to the show. Perfect for you if you liked Orange is the New Black but wanted a touch more thrilling drama and Australians.

A woman finds herself thrust into the grim environment of a maximum-security women's prison after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Inside, she must quickly learn to adapt to the harsh realities of prison life, including alliances and rivalries with other inmates, as she struggles to maintain her innocence and cope with the challenges inside the walls.

Why Are You Like This (2018)

Why Are You Like This deals with hot-button issues like cancel culture and identity politics in a satirical and dry comedic manner. The show follows a trio of Gen Z roommates — Mia ( Olivia Junkeer ), Penny ( Naomi Higgins ), and Austin ( Wil King ) — as they navigate their way through a rapidly evolving modern world with all the changing cultural and social values that entails, while also navigating their paths toward adulthood and all the drudge work and social politics that entails.

It’s a smart, fresh take on modern life for young twenty-somethings and subtly deals with big issues like gender, ethnicity, and religion, however, it also pokes fun at itself for taking itself so seriously as to think it could “deal with big issues”. Classic Zoomer energy.

Why Are You Like This

Navigating the cultural landscape of today's society, three friends in their twenties find themselves frequently at odds with the world around them. Each episode delves into their personal and professional lives, revealing their struggles with morality, social norms, and the expectations of an increasingly connected world.

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The Enterprise was a 100-foot-long paddle steamer that churned up and down the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio rivers during the 1840s.

The captain and owner of the boat was Grey Holden (Darren McGavin), a former fighter, rum-runner, swordsman, dock foreman, and soldier. A fun-loving romantic, Grey had won the boat in a poker game and was determined to make it a profitable venture, carrying passengers, hauling freight, and doing anything else it could to generate revenue.

Boat pilot Ben Frazer (an early role from Burt Reynolds) was the co-lead when Riverboat first aired, an orphan whose entire life had been spent along the Mississippi.

Both he and crew member Travis (William D Gordon) were written out of the series in the middle of its first season.

When it returned in 1960, Riverboat had a new co-lead in Bill Blake (Noah Beery Jr), as a pilot who had bought 49% of the Enterprise and was constantly seeking to take a controlling interest.

First mate Joshua (Jack Lambert) and crew member Carney (Richard Wessell) were still in the cast, but gone were cabin boy Chip (Mike McGreevey), ballad-singing cook Pickalong (Jack Mitchum), and Terry Blake (Bart Patten), the cub-pilot who had replaced Ben Frazer.

Captain Holden spent more time away from the boat and got involved in more romantic entanglements than during the first season.

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Grey Holden wins a river boat in a poker game, which he then pilots, along with his crew, in various adventures along the Mississippi River. This action series is set in the nineteenth centu... Read all Grey Holden wins a river boat in a poker game, which he then pilots, along with his crew, in various adventures along the Mississippi River. This action series is set in the nineteenth century. Grey Holden wins a river boat in a poker game, which he then pilots, along with his crew, in various adventures along the Mississippi River. This action series is set in the nineteenth century.

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