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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Shudder UK TV review: Beyond the Walls
October 20, 2016 | David FarnorA woman inherits a haunted house in Beyond the Walls, a new French mini-series – but while that might suggest this is a run-of-the-mill bumps-in-the-night affair, Beyond the Walls is a fascinatingly unique horror.
Spanning three episodes, it’s a masterclass … Read More
Netflix UK binge review: Luke Cage, Episode 12 and 13 (spoilers)
October 18, 2016 | David FarnorAn uneven finale can’t detract from a groundbreaking, important, urgent milestone in modern culture.Read More
UK TV review: Westworld, Episode 2
October 18, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Westworld? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1.
“Are you real?” “If you can’t tell, does it matter?” That’s the response William gets when he visits Westworld, only to be greeted by … Read More
Catch up TV review: Hunted Season 2, Derren Brown: Miracle, Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
October 16, 2016 | 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
First look Netflix UK TV review: Black Mirror Season 3
October 16, 2016 | David FarnorBuzzing with exciting potential, Black Mirror 3.0 is bigger, more ambitious and darker than ever.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Transparent Season 3 (spoilers)
October 15, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. For our spoiler-free review of Transparent Season 3, click here.
“I too have transitioned!” cries Shelly in Transparent Season 3, in one of the show’s most deliciously awkward dinner scenes. “I’m a brand!” Judith Light’s ex-wife … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Haters Back Off!
October 14, 2016 | David FarnorIf you know the name “Miranda Sings”, then Netflix’s new original series needs no introduction. If you don’t, allow us to explain: Miranda (a character created by Colleen Ballinger) does exactly what her name suggests. She sings. If, by “sing”, … Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire: Season 3, Episode 8
October 13, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
How do you solve a problem like Ryan Ray? Episode 8 of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 gives us the answer – and it’s one you might not fully expect.
His character has been the … Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Framed (Bellicher)
October 13, 2016 | David FarnorWhat is Walter Presents? Click here for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.
Hitchcockian is the word that springs to mind when watching Framed, the latest TV show to premiere in the UK via All … Read More
First-look Amazon UK TV review: Goliath (spoiler-free)
October 13, 2016 | David FarnorAlready seen Goliath? Read our spoiler-filled review of the whole first season here.
Who doesn’t love a good legal drama? That’s presumably the thinking behind Amazon’s latest original series, Goliath, which was ordered straight to series from Ally McBeal and … Read More