Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
The Thursday Murder Club: Mostly harmless
August 30, 2025 | David Farnor
This mostly harmless adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel loses its fun and mystery in translation.Read More
Hostage: A gripping, character-driven thriller
August 25, 2025 | David Farnor
Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy are a dynamite double-act in this gripping, character-driven political thriller.Read More
Untamed: A gripping showcase for a soulful Eric Bana
August 25, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This conventional but compelling crime drama set in Yosemite National Park is a gripping showcase for a soulful lead turn from Eric Bana.Read More
Why The Gathering should be your next box set
August 25, 2025 | David Farnor
Channel 4’s timely teen mystery thriller is an absorbing tale of modern pressures and toxic parents.Read More
Wednesday review: Gothic fun for the family
August 3, 2025 | Martyn Conterio
Tim Burton’s Netflix debut is gothic fun for all the family.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: A Deadly American Marriage
July 1, 2025 | Helen Archer
This dignified documentary about the death of Jason Corbett thoughtfully reclaims the victim’s good name.Read More
28 Weeks Later: A scary, worthy successor
June 23, 2025 | David Farnor
Balancing family emotion with military action, this ambitious, gritty horror sequel is a worthy, scary successor.Read More
Why Squid Game should be your next box set
June 22, 2025 | David Farnor
This darkly entertaining satire of social inequality is a graphic, gripping ride.Read More
Dept Q: A superbly crafted crime drama
June 15, 2025 | David Farnor
This smart, grim and gripping adaptation of the Danish Department Q novels is a superbly crafted, darkly acted treat. Read More
Fubar: Familiar but fun spy comedy
June 12, 2025 | David Farnor
Arnie and Monica Barbaro are a likeable double-act in this familiar but fun spy thriller.Read More
