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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 10
August 24, 2017 | Chris BryantA weaving of storylines reveals true disharmony amongst the group.Read More
UK TV review: Twin Peaks The Return, Episodes 13 to 15
August 24, 2017 | Simon KinnearWarning: This contains spoilers for the 10th, 11th and 12th episodes of Twin Peaks’ return. Rather than review the show as a conventional series, we’re following the example of the season’s premiere, diving into Twin Peaks every few episodes throughout … Read More
UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6
August 21, 2017 | Paul GreenwoodWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Episode 6? Click here to see how to catch up.
It may have opened on a shot of fire, but the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones Season 7 was A Song of Ice … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Dickensian
August 21, 2017 | David FarnorMarley wasn’t dead to begin with. Not yet, anyway. That’s because this isn’t A Christmas Carol: it’s Dickensian, the new series from Tony Jordan. Charles, people love to say, would be writing soap operas, if he were alive today – … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Atypical Season 1
August 20, 2017 | David FarnorPart-sitcom and part-challenging drama, Netflix’s well-meaning series about a teen with autism would benefit from being more, well, atypical.Read More
Catch up TV review: Cheap Cheap Cheap, Inside the Cockpit, Valkyrien, Professor T
August 20, 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 Best … Read More
Why you should be watching Professor T on Walter Presents
August 18, 2017 | Ian WintertonAlthough its OCD sleuth is mildly derivative, this Belgian detective show is a warm and (almost) cosy antidote to Scandi Noir.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 9 (Puzzle Piece)
August 17, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning this contains spoilers.
“No, I do not like cats.”
Preacher’s new antagonists get in full swing this week, going after Jesse and co. with everything they have. Herr Starr’s unique brand of indifferent ruthlessness and sexual issues lead him … Read More
UK TV review: People Just Do Nothing Season 4
August 15, 2017 | David FarnorNever seen People Just Do Nothing? Catch up with our reviews of Season 1 here and Season 2 here.
The boys are back in town. And by town, we mean Brentford. And by boys, we mean, well, exactly that. The … Read More