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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
First look Netflix UK TV review: Wynonna Earp Season 1
September 2, 2017 | David FarnorCan you say Buffy the Vampire Slayer? The creators of this Canadian adaptation of Beau Smith’s comic book clearly can. Wynonna Earp follows the titular descendent of the legendary gunslinger, Wyatt, who returns to her hometown of Purgatory, where the … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Narcos Season 3 (spoiler-free)
September 1, 2017 | Chris BryantPablo or no, Narcos still feels like the bloodiest documentary around.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 11
September 1, 2017 | Chris BryantA thoughtful, clever episode with more caring than carnage.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Top of the Lake: China Girl (spoilers)
August 31, 2017 | Jo BromilowWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Top of the Lake: China Girl? Read our spoiler-free review here.
So another season of Jane Campion’s visceral, moody and at times straight-up nasty Top Of The Lake has rolled on by us. And, … Read More
UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7
August 29, 2017 | Paul GreenwoodWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Episode 7? Click here to see how to catch up.
Game of Thrones’ Season 7 finale opened with the Unsullied and the Dothraki hordes massed outside King’s Landing and, with the stunningly created ranks, … Read More
UK TV review: The State
August 28, 2017 | David FarnorAt a time when atrocities and attacks seem to be happening at an alarmingly frequent rate, who hasn’t asked themselves how people could do such a thing? When it comes to the British people who sign up to join ISIS … Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 3, Episode 8 (The Book of Nora)
August 28, 2017 | David FarnorWith the final season of The Leftovers available all at once on-demand, we’ll be bringing you our thoughts on each episode one at a time. Warning: This contains spoilers.
“I like to get a little lost, you know.” That’s Kevin … Read More
Why Victoria should be your next box set
August 27, 2017 | David FarnorJenna Coleman is magnificent in ITV’s likeable royal drama about the young queen.Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 4 (Episode 1 and 2)
August 26, 2017 | David Farnor“This isn’t a game you play,” says Cameron (Mackenzie Davies) in Season 4 of Halt and Catch Fire. “It’s a game you live.”
And how. AMC’s drama about four people on the cusp of technological breakthrough throughout the 80s … Read More
First look Amazon UK TV review: The Tick
August 24, 2017 | Nathanael SmithSharp writing and a big heart make Amazon’s superhero series a charming comedy that doesn’t quite stand out from the caped crowd. Read More