Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 15
March 28, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
Doing what you think is right is one of the central tenets of Supergirl, both as a superhero and as a programme. The series is at its best when we’re watching not just Kara trying to … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 13
March 28, 2017 | David Farnor“Finally, we get to spin something!” says one of Seth Wright’s (Kal Penn) staff in Episode 13 of Designated Survivor. That’s right, folks: Designated Survivor is entering the world of politics with a capital “p”. After 12 pretty much relentless … Read More
Twin Peaks Season 1: Unlike anything else on TV
March 28, 2017 | Simon KinnearIt doesn’t take long to fall under the spell of Twin Peaks. Like newly arrived FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle McLachlan) – captivated by the lush woodlands and entranced by the damn fine cherry pie – this is immersive … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Elvis & Nixon
March 28, 2017 | David FarnorA diverting piece of what-iffery that lives up to its title, if nothing more.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead: Season 7, Episode 15
March 27, 2017 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on below after the broadcast for additional spoilery bits. For information on how to watch it, click here.
In this season’s penultimate episode, nothing really changes, as Alexandria prepares for war with the Saviours, … Read More
Catch up TV review: Unreported World, Three Wives, One Husband, Yorkshire: A Year in the Wild, Saturday Night Takeaway
March 26, 2017 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Most Hated Woman in America
March 26, 2017 | David FarnorA superb Melissa Leo holds this uneven biopic together.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Deidra & Laney Rob a Train
March 26, 2017 | David FarnorThis cute Netflix caper is a likeable comedy with two shining young stars.Read More
Line of Duty Season 3: A surprising, visceral ride
March 26, 2017 | Helen ArcherNever seen Line of Duty? For a spoiler-free look at the show, and why it’s worth catching up, click here.
The first two seasons of Line of Duty established it as a programme concerned with examining the way in which … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow, Season 5, Episode 16 (Checkmate)
March 26, 2017 | Matthew TurnerArrow reveals its bad guys on one of the best episodes of the season so far.Read More