Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
9 reasons why everybody should be watching RuPaul’s Drag Race on Netflix UK
May 13, 2017 | Victoria CuratoloRuPaul’s Drag Race is assumed by many to be just another reality show or competition series. You know what us Drag Racers say to that? Sashay Away! There is so much more to Drag Race than meets the eye and … Read More
Orange Is the New Black hack proves Netflix beats piracy
May 7, 2017 | David FarnorLast weekend, Netflix found itself facing an unusual situation: someone (or some people) calling themselves TheDarkOverlord had grabbed a pirated copy of Orange Is the New Black Season 5 and was threatening to leak it online. The deal was simple: … Read More
Where can I watch the original Alien movies online in the UK?
May 1, 2017 | David FarnorWith Alien: Covenant now available to stream in the UK, there’s only one question on sci-fi fans’ lips: where can you watch the original Alien movies online?
The latest chapter in the ground-breaking franchise, Alien: Covenant is a new chapter … Read More
All 4: New and coming soon to Channel 4’s VOD service in April 2017
April 20, 2017 | David FarnorAll 4 invites you to dive under the covers with Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing this month, as In Bed With Jamie returns for a second season. From candid celeb chatter to a spin-off from One Born Every Minute, not … Read More
Where can I watch American Gods online (legally) in the UK?
April 20, 2017 | David FarnorAmerican Gods is coming to UK TV this May – and with Starz broadcasting the show in the US, the question on everyone’s lips is simple: where can I watch American Gods online in the UK?
Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel … Read More
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The sci-fi show 30 years ahead of its time
April 13, 2017 | David FarnorThis year sees the much-anticipated return of a sci-fi series on Netflix. A cult classic that was ahead of its time, and still has a lot to say about our current society. No, not Star Trek, but Mystery Science Theater … Read More
Prison Break primer: Your questions answered
April 8, 2017 | Nathanael SmithIn 2017, eight years after Prison Break ended, Fox launched a fifth season of the hit show that brought back all the familiar characters for a new adventure. With such a long time since the original series became one of … Read More
Why did Netflix get rid of star ratings?
April 6, 2017 | David FarnorThis week saw Netflix scrap star ratings altogether, replacing them with a thumbs-up voting them. The move has been greeted with horror by subscribers, who took to Twitter to complain about the decision.
So what does Netflix have against star … Read More
Top 10 Mad Men moments (Seasons 1 to 4)
April 1, 2017 | Neil BrazierThe world of advertising has never looked more glamorous than it does in Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men, typified by the Old Fashioned-drinking, chain-smoking Don Draper, played to perfection by Jon Hamm. He’s surrounded by a great cast – women who … Read More
The Netflix effect: Why the BBC must battle for young people online
March 30, 2017 | David FarnorReaching a younger audience online must be a “clear priority” for the BBC, a new report has warned, as the Beeb faces growing competition from Netflix and other streaming services.
The BBC has been at the forefront of the changing … Read More