Posts By Helen Archer
BBC Three review: Five by Five shorts (5×5)
April 8, 2017 | Helen ArcherThe centrepiece of BBC Three’s recent takeover by Idris Elba is undoubtedly the original drama anthology 5×5, which Elba produced for the strand. Scripted by new writers and starring a cast of up-and-coming actors, the series of short films each … Read More
Line of Duty Season 3: A surprising, visceral ride
March 26, 2017 | Helen ArcherNever seen Line of Duty? For a spoiler-free look at the show, and why it’s worth catching up, click here.
The first two seasons of Line of Duty established it as a programme concerned with examining the way in which … Read More
Walter Presents first look TV review: The Swingers
February 23, 2017 | Helen ArcherA slow, uneven start to The Swingers may leave some viewers hanging.Read More
Quarry’s finale could pave the way for a truly epic second season
February 18, 2017 | Helen ArcherThis flawlessly-performed drama can hold its head high as a one-off series – but a second season could be truly epic.Read More
Quarry: More than meets the macho eye
January 18, 2017 | Helen ArcherBeneath the surface of this bloody and brutal slow-burner lies a soulful, thoughtful drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Medici: Masters of Florence (spoilers)
December 29, 2016 | Helen ArcherWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen it? Read our spoiler-free first look review here.
Medici: Masters of Florence is something of a lost opportunity. With a wealth of historical material, a solid cast, a decent budget and the scenery of … Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Hector
December 23, 2016 | Helen ArcherDirector: Jake Gavin Cast: Peter Mullan, Keith Allen, Natalie Gavin Watch Hector online in the UK: Netflix UK
Every day until Christmas Eve, we unwrap another one of Netflix UK’s Christmas films and sort the naughty from the nice. It’s … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Medici: Masters of Florence
December 18, 2016 | Helen ArcherIt’s almost impossible to watch a big budget historical drama these days without somehow comparing it to Game of Thrones. And when the show stars Richard Madden, best known to most as Robb Stark of the North, strolling around early … Read More
Why you should be watching Lovesick on Netflix
December 7, 2016 | Helen ArcherWhat’s in a name, Shakespeare once asked. Quite a lot, it would seem, if the programme formerly known as Scrotal Recall is anything to go by. Having changed the title to Lovesick for its second season, its own stars expressed … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (spoilers)
November 29, 2016 | Helen ArcherWarning: This contains spoilers. Read our spoiler-free review of A Year in the Life here.
The Gilmore Girls revival A Year in the Life has proved a dish so tempting no one seems able to turn it down. By this … Read More