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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 7
April 4, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
Let’s talk editing. It’s one of the most underrated parts of a TV show’s production, but if you ever want proof of why it shouldn’t be overlooked, watch this episode of Better Call Saul.
AMC’s … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Maigret, Marcella, Shakespeare’s Tomb, Billy Connolly
April 3, 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 … Read More
NFK TV review: VeggieTales in the House
April 3, 2016 | Nathanael SmithNetflix for Kids, VODzilla.co’s Geneva Conventions-defying monthly column, where an adult with no children works his way through the kids’ catalogue on Netflix UK. With Easter just passed, we turn our eye to television, as we check out the Christian … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Maigret Sets a Trap
April 3, 2016 | David FarnorRowan Atkinson’s Maigret tries too hard to sell its French-ness in this uneven Paris-set crime drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: Daredevil Season 2 (Episode 12 and 13)
April 2, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers – if you haven’t seen episodes one to four, read our spoiler-free review of Daredevil Season 2. If you have seen them, share your spoilery thoughts in the comments below.
As Season 2 of Daredevil heads … Read More
UK TV recap: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 1, Episode 5 (Fail-Safe)
April 2, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
Last week’s episode of Legends of Tomorrow (effectively the first half of a two-parter) stumbled a little, as it split up the team and had them all doing not-very-interesting things alongside the main plot. This week’s … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 14 (Code of Silence)
April 2, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
After a vengeful Malcolm Merlyn spilled the beans to Damien Darhk in the cliff-hanger to last week’s episode, it would have been extremely aggravating if the show had kept Darhk in the plot cupboard for yet … Read More
UK TV recap: Supergirl Episode 8 (Hostile Takeover)
April 1, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Supergirl yet? You can catch up with Episodes 1 to 8 of Season 1 on Sky Box Sets and NOW. Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
After what feels like a year, … Read More
All 4: Shorts coming soon to Channel 4’s VOD service in April 2016
April 1, 2016 | David FarnorShorts continue to be a central part of Channel’s VOD service, All 4, and April’s line-up of original series proves as diverse as ever, with programmes ranging from celeb wannabes to dealing with milestones.
Here’s a guide to what’s new … Read More
Why it’s worth catching up with Kingdom (2014)
March 31, 2016 | David Farnor20 years ago, if you asked someone what “MMA” was, they’d probably recommend you talk to a doctor. Today, though, Mixed Martial Arts has become something of a phenomenon. February’s UFC London event at The O2 Arena (covered on BBC … Read More