Sky + NOW
Reviews and recommendations of TV shows and movies on Sky and NOW.
UK TV review: Why The Shield is a TV milestone
July 1, 2014 | Andrew Jones
The best anti-hero on the small screen since Walter White – but this came first.Read More
VOD film review: Babel
June 27, 2014 | Simon Kinnear
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s completion of his Death Trilogy is a compelling state-of-the-world address.Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 6 (What Death Can Join Together)
June 27, 2014 | David Farnor
“Do you know the word ‘vampire’? It is not familiar to you in some way?” Van Helsing (David Warner) asks Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway).
It’s only after six episodes that Penny Dreadful finally drops the “v” word, but it really … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 8 (Su-zakana)
June 26, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
As the events of last episode seemingly put a halt on the hunt for the Ripper, we are introduced to some strange new story lines in Episode 8.
Will’s methods to catch and expose his prey are adjusting; in … Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 8
June 25, 2014 | David Farnor
This contains spoilers.
“Yikes!” That should be the title of Live Another Day Episode 8, which sees President Heller exclaim the frankly under-used word as Jack performs impromptu surgery on him.
It’s not easy being President. If 24 has taught … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 7 (Yakimono)
June 19, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
This review contains spoilers.
Two characters experience release this week; Miriam from her subterranean prison (and potentially from being trapped in the nightmare the Ripper made for her) and Will from his own. After last week’s clues point all fingers … Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 7
June 18, 2014 | David Farnor
This contains spoilers.
“She’s also missing her little finger. That’s not from the bus, but it looks like a recent wound.”
That’s the paramedic taking Simone to hospital after she got hit by a bus at the end of last … Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10 (The Children)
June 18, 2014 | Selina Pearson
You’d almost think it was deliberate that HBO took a week break, just so that the Game of Thrones Season 4 finale could be shown on Father’s Day. Because father’s are important in Westeros. In Tywin’s case, important in screwing … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 5 (Closer Than Sisters)
June 17, 2014 | Alex Clements
“You have to name something to make it come to life,” says Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) in Episode 5 of Penny Dreadful. “Like a witch’s spell.” That’s why she names the all the animals she stuffs and displays. Dead things … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 6 (Futamono)
June 14, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
This review contains spoilers.
A multi-layered, many-faceted feast awaits us in this week’s episode, following the catalyst that was the death of Beverly Katz. After a quiet, disciplined hour, Episode 6 (Futamono) is a riot of sound, sight and smell. … Read More
