UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 3

“How am I supposed to really become a hero if Superman has to keep saving me?” asks Kara in Episode 3 of Supergirl. “Your story, your story is just starting,” reassures her sister, Alex. It’s another of those on-the-nose moments … Read More

Sky and HBO extend exclusive relationship

Sky will remain the exclusive home of HBO programmes in the UK and Europe, thanks a new deal signed this week.

Sky Atlantic has long been the home of Home Box Office for British viewers, with shows such as … Read More

The Force is Strong with… Star Wars: Episode 1’s music

We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.

Ok, let’s get this out of the way. Star Wars: Episode I is not bad. There. We said it. … Read More

Sky TV review: The Last Panthers (Episode 1)

Nothing starts a story like a heist.

Heat used one to spark a confrontation between two titans of the big screen. The result was a gripping piece of cinema. If it worked for Michael Mann, it can work for … Read More

Vimeo TV review: Oscar’s Hotel for Fantastic Creatures

Every week, we pick a series from the web and write about it. We call it Web Series of the Week.

What do Patrick Stewart, Alfred Molina and Elliott Gould have in common? They’ve all checked in to Oscar’s … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (10th November 2015)

From a spy thriller starring Ben Whishaw to a charming story of an OAP choir, we review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer:

TV London Spy

How do you make a spy drama stand … Read More

UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 4

Warning: This contains spoilers.

“What you’ve got, Kevin, isn’t love. It’s damage control.”

Trust Patti to deliver the harsh truth in The Leftovers Season 2. After Episode 2 and 3’s surprisingly fruitful switches in perspective, Episode 4 finally takes us … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Elvis and Me, The Secret Life of 4-Year-Olds, Chris Tarrant Extreme Railway Journeys, The Indestructibles

What’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

VOD film review: Amy

A powerful, moving portrait of a tragically young artist.Read More

Amazon TV pilots autumn 2015 review: Edge, Patriot, Z, Highston, Good Girls Revolt, One Mississippi

Amazon has unveiled its latest season of TV pilots for autumn 2015, a process that, thanks to the company’s decision to open up the commissioning process to the public, gives you an insight into how ambitious the VOD service has … Read More