Ah, the end of the year. A time for reflection, for resolutions, for… ruthlessly mocking the absolute state of Australian television? You bet it is. FOX8 is bringing the snark, the sass, and the slightly scorched remains of 2024’s TV landscape with “The Last Year of Television,” airing New Year’s Eve at 8:30 PM.
Your host for this televised autopsy? None other than Mitch McTaggart, armed with his trademark wit and an arsenal of pointed observations sharper than a broken champagne flute. Consider it a televised cleanse, a way to purge the memory of questionable reality shows and ill-advised reboots before embarking on a new year of viewing.
What can we expect from this year-end evisceration? Well, with a year that included the Bruce Lehrmann saga, a certain comedian’s on-stage meltdown, and the revolving door of television executives spinning faster than a top, there’s no shortage of material. McTaggart’s take on these events? Described as a potent cocktail of “roast, clip show, and the ultimate annual love letter to Australian TV,” so buckle up (figuratively, of course. Your actual belt should be loosened after all those holiday feasts).
FOX8 is pitching this as more than just a recap; it’s a celebration of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling moments that graced our screens in 2024. McTaggart’s “unrivalled research and brutal wit” are meant to provide not just laughs but also a surprisingly insightful commentary on the state of Australian television. Will he pull it off? Tune in to find out. Or, you know, just rewatch that one really good episode of “Bluey” for the fifth time. Your choice.
“The Last Year of Television” airs Tuesday, December 31, at 8:30 PM on FOX8.
