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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 9, 10 and 11)
June 11, 2017 | Chris BryantSeason 5’s poetically constructed chaos is absolutely gripping.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 10, Episode 9 (Empress of Mars)
June 10, 2017 | Mark HarrisonAn enjoyably preposterous escapade that plays to Mark Gatiss’ strengths.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Orange Is the New Black Season 5
June 9, 2017 | David FarnorOrange Is the New Black accelerates to a thrilling new gear for a visceral fifth season.Read More
Trumping facts with fear: Why House of Cards Season 5 is more topical than ever
June 8, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers for House of Cards Season 5 and major plot details about Season 4.
“These are dangerous times.” That’s the message put out by the Underwood administration in Season 5 of House of Cards. Premiering in … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 23 (Lian Yu)
June 7, 2017 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This is a recap and contains spoilers, so do not read this until you have watched the episode. For information on how to watch it, click here.
Now that is how you do a season finale. We’ll admit, despite … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 6, 7 and 8)
June 6, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 6 to 8 of House of Cards Season 5. Not seen the latest season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Having agreed to reopen voting in the uncertified states in order … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Gods Episode 6 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsAmerican Gods veers away from Gaiman’s novel for another strong episode.Read More
UK TV review: Fear the Walking Dead Season 2, Part 2 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | David FarnorFear the Walking Dead begins to show real signs of promise as its second season draws to a strong close.Read More
Catch up TV review: Fargo Season 3, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Kennedys: After Camelot
June 4, 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
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 10, Episode 8 (The Lie Of The Land)
June 3, 2017 | Mark Harrison“However bad a situation is, if people think that’s how it’s always been, they’ll put up with it.” Whether by design or not, 21st century Doctor Who has a knack for delivering its most pointed political satire in the run-up … Read More