Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
6 reasons why we love Travel Man
October 1, 2018 | David FarnorThe celebrity travelogue is one of the most tired TV formats around today. Richard Ayoade, though, is no ordinary celebrity. That‘s partly because he has his own weekly series of travelogues, which sees him trot the globe with a different … Read More
Bodyguard: The kind of anti-binge-watching boost BBC One needs
September 23, 2018 | David FarnorIs she? Isn’t she? Did he? Didn’t he? Most of the UK will be tuning in their TV sets tonight to find out the answers, as BBC One’s Bodyguard draws to what promises to be an explosive finale. It’s the … Read More
Iron Fist: How Marvel redeemed Danny Rand
September 8, 2018 | David FarnorThis weekend sees the return of The Immortal Iron Fist to Netflix, and it’s safe to say that fans are less than enthused about the prospect of the show’s second season. That’s partly because Iron Fist is a character who … Read More
DC Universe launches on 15th September: What to expect
September 8, 2018 | VOD NewsDC Universe will officially launch in the USA on Saturday 15th September, bringing together a host of DC properties and content in one exclusive subscription platform.
The service, which is produced by Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment, was first … Read More
The September Watchlist: 23 must-see TV shows this month
September 6, 2018 | VOD NewsNetflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box to the … Read More
Stream queens: Top FrightFest 2018 films to see
August 12, 2018 | VOD NewsFrightFest 2018 is almost upon and the line-up is as scarily exciting as ever. The event is a dream for horror lovers, giving audiences and filmmakers alike the chance to screech their lungs out in a room full of fellow … Read More
The August Watchlist: 16 must-see TV shows this month
August 5, 2018 | VOD NewsNetflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box to the … Read More
Gateways not gatekeepers: MUBI’s “elitist” ad campaign
August 4, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI apologised this week, after causing controversy with a new advertising campaign that was branded “elitist” by film fans.
The disastrous adverts were first spotted on the New York Subway last week by Twitter user Jeva Lange, who posted … Read More
House of Cards: Claire Underwood’s deserved turn to take charge
July 22, 2018 | Chris BryantThis month, Netflix celebrated the 4th of July by dropping a teaser trailer for the upcoming final season of House of Cards. But Season 6 of Netflix’s political giant has already made headlines between seasons for the departure of lead … Read More
The miseducation of The Bold Type’s Jane Sloan: When a teaching moment goes wrong in women’s TV
July 22, 2018 | Jo BromilowWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 7 of The Bold Type Season 2. Not seen it? Read our spoiler-free review of the second season’s opening episodes here.
Primetime (women-led) TV shows are riddled with tropes. Giggles over cocktails, frank conversations … Read More















