Week 31 belonged comfortably to Seven, but it was the ABC that issued a lesson to commercial networks as audiences flocked to a supposedly niche show, United States of Tara.
With sweeping helicopter shots and stunning aerial cinematography, this series is already marking its turf as a serious contender. We're going to need some real heroes here.
After MasterChef took a glorious 3.7m the week became not so much Seven's to win, but TEN's to lose. And it was a week when all three commercial networks unveiled new shows.
TV Tonight meets TV Burp, or more specifically, host Ed Kavalee, who explains his passion for drama, reality and factuals -and why news and comedy are off limits.
It's been three years since TEN won a ratings week, and only the second time since OzTAM began in 2001. Meanwhile Nine comes third in a week with State of Origin.
In Part 2 of an interview with TV Tonight, programmer David Mott admits industry cynicism on MasterChef rattled him, and explains how 9AM with David & Kim is a victim of network programming.
Rush never plays it safe, casting lesser-known actors in criminal roles, and turning sharp corners that keeps the audience on its guard. Updated: view online!