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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
UK TV review: Westworld, Episode 1
October 11, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers.
“I know things will work out the way they’re meant to,” says Dolores Abernathy (Evan Rachel Wood) in Episode 1 of HBO’s Westworld. The TV series, which is based on Michael Crichton’s sci-fi classic from … Read More
First look UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 5
October 10, 2016 | David FarnorThis review is based on the opening episodes of Ripper Street Season 5. Warning: This contains spoilers for Season 1 to 4 of Ripper Street. Already seen Ripper Street? Read our full spoiler-filled review.
It’s been almost exactly four years … Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 2, Episode 11 and 12
October 9, 2016 | David FarnorThis review contains spoilers. Not caught up with Mr. Robot Season 2 yet? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 and 2.
Is Tyrell Wellick alive or dead? Was he even real in the first place, or just a figment … Read More
Netflix UK binge review: Luke Cage, Episode 8, 9, 10 and 11 (spoilers)
October 9, 2016 | David FarnorLuke Cage Season 1’s second half is frustratingly uneven, despite some fantastic female characters.Read More
Catch up TV review: Zapped, Trigger Happy
October 9, 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