Posts By Helen Archer
First look UK TV review: Big Little Lies Season 2
June 9, 2019 | Helen Archer
Sharp, caustic, and darkly funny, this unexpected sequel effortlessly picks up where Season 1 left off.Read More
Why you should be watching BBC Three’s Hot Property
May 21, 2019 | Helen Archer
The pilot for this new dating show was aired during BBC3’s Housing Week, and was a bit of welcome light relief amidst a plethora of programmes highlighting the housing crisis. Thankfully, it’s lost none of its verve and energy now … Read More
UK TV review: The Case Against Syed
May 21, 2019 | Helen Archer
Amy Berg’s follow-up and antidote to the hit podcast Serial rectifies some matters but still leaves disappointing blanks.Read More
Why Jed Mercurio’s Bodies should be your next box set
May 6, 2019 | Helen Archer
Jed Mercurio’s shocking medical drama is gripping, urgent and not for the faint-hearted – unmissable TV that can’t be unseen.Read More
Why you should be watching Back to Life
May 1, 2019 | Helen Archer
This review is based on Season 1. Read our review of Season 2 here.
This new comedy takes the tradition for flawed female characters trying to make their way in life and turns it up to 11.
Daisy Haggard … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
April 16, 2019 | Helen Archer
Netflix’s retread of this well-known case is lacking in revelations, analysis and human heart.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Dirty John
April 7, 2019 | Helen Archer
Pleasure and guilt collide in this true crime drama that entertains but leaves you wanting a good wash.Read More
First look UK TV review: UnREAL Season 3
March 7, 2018 | Helen Archer
While the first season of UnREAL garnered glowing reviews (not least from us), its follow-up was what can only be described as a big old mess. What had been a caustic takedown of the popular yet problematic programme, The Bachelor, … Read More
VOD film review: Into the Forest
January 31, 2018 | Helen Archer
Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood are on top form in this thoughtful tale of survival.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Stranger Things Season 2 (Episodes 7, 8 and 9 – spoilers)
October 30, 2017 | Helen Archer
Warning: This binge review contains spoilers for the first six episodes of Stranger Things Season 2. Not got that far yet? Read our spoiler-free look at the opening two episodes here.
It’s no small feat for a new show to … Read More
