How the Daredevil opening title sequence was made: An interview with director Patrick Clair

A month ago today, Marvel’s Daredevil premiered on Netflix (you can read our binge reviews here). The first in a string of new superhero series made with the streaming site, the show is dark, violent and unlike anything in Marvel’s … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (7th May 2015)

If you’ve ever wondered why we pay the Licence Fee, take a look at BBC iPlayer’s current line-up.

The Beeb’s catch-up catalogue is arguably the best it’s ever been, with serious election coverage, topical comedy (including satire of the … Read More

Spooks: A look back at the BBC spy series’ best episodes

From Tom to Lucas, we look back at the best episodes of the BBC’s spy series, Spooks.Read More

Revealed: Netflix’s ratings?

Netflix is a VOD service that prides itself on data. From its meticulous tagging of every sub-plot and pseudo-genre you could imagine to its personalised recommendations based on ratings and viewing behaviour, one could argue it’s a statistics company first … Read More

Penny Dreadful: A horror show of hidden depths

This contains mild spoilers.

“Do you really want to be normal?”

That’s the question left hanging by Season 1 of Penny Dreadful. The show, which returns to Sky Atlantic – and NOW – next week, was one of the best … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (26th April 2015)

This week on BBC iPlayer is all about Peter Kay’s new sitcom, Car Share, which premieres in its entirety online before its linear TV broadcast.

Equally impressive among the brand new offerings are the new season of W1A and Inside … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th April 2015)

BBC iPlayer continues to be an almost unrivalled source of free and diverse programming.

From a comprehensive range of election coverage – including interviews, Q&As for younger viewers and comedy panels – to human interest documentaries and sci-fi and … Read More

Spoiler Alert: Everyone Is Dead Now (a Game of Thrones song)

Warning: Spoilers.

With Game of Thrones Season 5 returning on Monday 13th April, the question on everyone’s lips is who’s going to get it next?

After the Red Wedding in Season 3 and the Purple Wedding in Season 4, we’re … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (Easter Bank Holiday 2015)

It’s the Easter Bank Holiday, which means you’re either outside, enjoying the sun, or indoors, frantically catching up on housework and in need of a TV break. Either way, there’s a whole host of stuff you’ve probably missed on the … Read More

Bingeing on disillusion: Why we are more engaged with House of Cards than real politics

“It’s mostly so I can pose for the photos,” Russian President Viktor Petrov tells Frank Underwood in House of Cards Season 3. They’re talking about surfing.

“Plays well with the young people,” he adds. “It’s important that they see … Read More