iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)

Turn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.

If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.

Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Human Capital

Director: Paolo Virzì Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli Certificate: 15 Watch Human Capital online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Rich people, eh? … Read More

Amazon TV review: Transparent (Episodes 1 to 4)

It’s hard to use the words “best TV show of the year” when there have already been so many best TV shows of the year. But Transparent, which premieres tomorrow on Amazon Prime Instant Video, deserves to be up there. … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 2

“Daddy, I’m hungry.”

That’s the sound of The Strain going back to basics. After the opening episode’s rush of bonkers ideas and freaky creature design, Episode 2 is a calmer, leaner, scarier affair.

That’s not to say it isn’t … Read More

UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 2

Three years ago, 2 per cent of the world’s population disappeared. Gone. Vanished. Shuffled off their metaphysical coil.

Episode 1 of The Leftovers introduced the fascinating set-up in true Damon Lindelof fashion: with lots and lots of questions. Episode 2 … Read More

Why Vince Vaughn is a good choice for True Detective Season 2

Vince Vaughn has been confirmed by HBO as one of the lead stars for True Detective alongside Colin Farrell.

The second season of the series, which will be directed by Justin Lin (well, the first two episodes), will follow … Read More

VOD film review: Diana

Wooden dialogue and an unconvincing script leave this well-meaning biopic feeling shallow and bland.Read More

VOD film review: In Secret

Director: Charlie Stratton Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, Tom Felton, Jessica Lange Certificate: 15 Watch In Secret online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

It is approximately 30 minutes until … Read More

The One Where We Imagine What Friends Would Be Like if It Took Place Now

20 years ago today, the very first episode of Friends was broadcast. We’ll pause for a second to let you panic about how old you now are.

What’s impressive, though, is that Friends continues to win over new fans – … Read More

Sky TV review: Legends Episode 1 (starring Sean Bean)

As the old saying goes, if it isn’t shouted at your hero by a strange man in the street, it’s not a dramatic plot twist.

Legends is one of those shows that has no shame in following conventions. Sean … Read More