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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Catch up TV review: The Windsors Christmas Special, Prince Harry in Africa, The World’s Most Expensive Toys
December 24, 2016 | David FarnorThe Windsors Christmas Special (All 4)
After Netflix’s The Crown, you’d think that no one could hope to match its depiction of the royal family on screen this year. You’d be wrong. The Windsors returns for a Christmas special … Read More
Why you should be watching Travelers on Netflix
December 24, 2016 | David FarnorQuantum Leap with guns, this slick, smart sci-fi is gripping, surprising and hugely entertaining.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Path Season 1
December 23, 2016 | David FarnorThis brilliantly layered cult drama is as fascinating as it frustrating.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 6
December 23, 2016 | David FarnorWell, you can’t say that Amazon didn’t give us our Christmas wish. After praying that The Grand Tour would become less predictable, following a horrendously scripted Episode 5, its festive special breaks with tradition repeatedly – mostly, in a good … Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 8 (The Chicago Way)
December 23, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThe Legion of Doom set a trap for the Legends in an exciting mid-season finale.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 5
December 22, 2016 | David FarnorClarkson, Hammond and May. A trio known for speaking their minds, no matter what the consequence. A fiery bunch of off-the-cuff, controversial middle-aged men unafraid to annoy or shock anyone. That quality is partly what made Top Gear such an … Read More
Why you should catch up with Netflix’s Trollhunters
December 22, 2016 | David FarnorThis epic animation is a treat for del Toro fans that will soon make their kids fans too.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 9 (What We Leave Behind)
December 22, 2016 | Matthew TurnerPrometheus makes his move and the team take a hit as Arrow heads into its mid-season break.Read More
UK TV review: Vikings Season 4, Episodes 11, 12 and 13
December 22, 2016 | David FarnorVikings Season 4’s second half delivers on its mid-season cliffhanger, building an impressively weighty historical epic. Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 4
December 21, 2016 | David FarnorAfter The Grand Tour seemed to find its gear in Episode 3, the fourth instalment of Amazon’s motoring show sees Clarkson, Hammond and May veer in a disappointing direction once more.
The episode begins in fine fettle, as we … Read More