Let me introduce myself. I’m Elena, the writer of this blog. History and politics fascinate me and I am a lover of TV. So naturally, I obsess over historical and political shows – especially ones based on true events.

I also aspire to create my own.

I’m a creative writing graduate with studies in history, politics and screen and culture.

The content I typically watch is American, European and Australian. I’m German with a European childhood, living in Australia. And so, I’m drawn to international stories.

My favourite era is post-Second World War. Specifically, East Germany and the Berlin Wall.

I’m captivated by stories of individuals who have shaped the world we find ourselves in today ­– those who have challenged power and kept those who have it accountable.

TV series have the ability to shed light on characters whose stories are often untold in the mainstream, those who are left out in the retellings of history. Because of course, histories are told by those with power and so the powerless are erased. These stories can honour those who are forgotten and realign how we think about our past and present.

From the sets to costumes to the soundtrack, I love all that travels you back in time and immerses you into the world of a different era.