Netflix UK TV review: Narcos Season 2 (Episodes 2 to 4)

Warning: This contains spoilers.  

Having established a base for Escobar’s characterisation – both in the show and in history – Narcos Season 2 turns the heat up in the war against Pablo. As the search for him transitions into … Read More

Why Poldark should be your next box set

With Season 5 of Poldark now on Netflix UK, we look back at the beginnings of the BBC’s period drama.

Aidan Turner topless in a field was arguably the defining image of TV in 2015, thanks to Poldark. Oh yes, … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Jim: The James Foley Story

This vital tribute rescues a man’s life from the narrative his killers imposed upon him.Read More

VOD film review: Cockneys vs Zombies

Cockneys vs Zombies gives you more than enough Roy Hudd for your Bread and Honey. Well worth a Paul McKenna.Read More

First look Netflix UK TV review: Narcos Season 2

“This wasn’t a manhunt. This was an invasion.”

After Season 1’s hard-headed rollercoaster of documentary-style anarchy, political obstacles and the grand master of drug kingpins, it’s understandable to wonder if Season 2 could possibly have much more story to … Read More

VOD film review: Jane Got a Gun

Director: Gavin O’Connor Cast: Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton Certificate: 15

In 2011, Gavin O’Connor gave the world Warrior, an MMA drama starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton that had such blistering turns from its cast that it rose above sporting … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Scream Season 2: Episode 9 to 12 (spoilers)

Warning: This contains spoilers.

“Sometimes the people closest to you are the ones who keep the biggest secrets,” says Noah towards the end of Scream’s second season – a sentiment that fuels the whole of MTV’s small-screen adaptation of Wes … Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Huntsman: Winter’s War

This fantasy sequel is a confused mess, but it’s an oddly entertaining confused mess.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: The Get Down (Part 1, Episodes 2 to 6 – spoilers)

Warning: This contains spoilers. Not seen The Get Down? Catch up with our spoiler-free look at the opening episodes.

Baz Luhrmann’s 1970’s hip-hop origins story follows its feature-length debut with five hour-long episodes, which continue the often reality-inspired struggle the … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: People Just Do Nothing (Season 2)

“Never underestimate the power of spray painting things gold. It triples the value.” Those are the words of Chabuddy G, entrepreneur, owner of the UK’s only dial-up Internet cafe, and friend of Kurupt FM, Brentwood’s second biggest pirate radio station.

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