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Reviews and recommendations of what films and TV shows are worth watching online on Amazon Prime Instant Video – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: The Wall
December 4, 2017 | David FarnorThis inventive, single-location war film is a gripping, suspenseful thriller.Read More
UK TV review: Outlander Season 3, Episode 11
December 4, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 11 of Outlander Season 3. Not caught up? Read our reviews here.
After three seasons, the rules of the Outlander universe are getting clearer than ever. The first, naturally, is that no matter where … Read More
First look UK TV review: Vikings Season 5 (Episodes 1 and 2)
December 3, 2017 | David Farnor“The King is dead. Long Live the King,” declares Bishop Headmund (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) in Season 5 of Vikings. That the History channel’s drama has even got to a fifth season speaks volumes about the show’s ambition, largely driven by … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Episodes 5 to 8)
December 3, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning: This contains spoilers for the final episodes of The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. Not caught up? See our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Having already established – in four episodes, no less – an incredible world of … Read More
VOD film review: In Bruges
December 1, 2017 | David FarnorMartin McDonagh’s darkly funny crime thriller is warped entertainment of the highest order. Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 3, Episode 7
November 30, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 7. Not seen Episode 6? Read our spoiler-free review of Season 3’s opening episode.
“You’re actually gonna get away with this,” sighs FBI agent Dom, as she looks at her evidence board listing all … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander Season 3, Episode 10
November 29, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 10 of Outlander Season 3. Not caught up? Read our reviews here.
Oh, Outlander. What are you doing? Starz’s historical fantasy romance has done some daringly nuanced work this season, as it delves into … Read More
Why you should catch up with The Marvelous Mrs Maisel
November 28, 2017 | Chris BryantThe Marvellous Mrs. Maisel is far more than a placeholder for that Gilmore Girls-shaped void in your life.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 6 (The King, The Widow and Rick)
November 28, 2017 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on below for additional, spoilery notes – plus how to watch online.
Things have been slowing down a little since the blistering opening of The Walking Dead’s eighth season and The King, The Widow … Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 3, Episode 6
November 23, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 6. Not seen Episode 6? Read our spoiler-free review of Season 3’s opening episode.
Last episode, Mr. Robot put its foot on the gas, accelerating to a breakneck speed that we haven’t seen since … Read More