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Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK TV binge review: Daredevil Season 2 (Episodes 9, 10, 11)
March 26, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers – if you haven’t seen episodes one to four, read our spoiler-free review of Daredevil Season 2. If you have seen them, share your spoilery thoughts in the comments below.
As Daredevil moves into the last … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 6
March 23, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“We were just supposed to scare you.” “Well, try harder next time.”
As Better Call Saul grows into its own, increasingly distinctive beast, the show’s relationship to Breaking Bad throws up questions that loom larger and … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 10, 11, 12
March 22, 2016 | Chris BryantCatch up with our House of Cards Season 4 viewing notes here.
“Don’t worry, you’re safe here. No monsters in the White House.”
House of Cards’ power-hungry President may be waging a successful war against Republican candidate Will Conway, but … Read More
VOD film review: Black Mass
March 22, 2016 | David FarnorScott Cooper’s well-acted crime drama is a flawed saga with impressive heft.Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: Daredevil Season 2 (Episodes 5 to 8)
March 21, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers – if you haven’t seen episodes one to four, read our spoiler-free review of Daredevil Season 2. If you have seen them, share your spoilery thoughts in the comments below.
With The Punisher unexpectedly behind bars … Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Daredevil Season 2 (Episodes 1 to 4)
March 17, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis is a spoiler-free review – read on at the bottom for spoilery discussion of the first four episodes.
“Hell’s Kitchen is about to explode.”
The first season of Marvel’s Daredevil was initially intended to be a single season that … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 5
March 15, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“I’ll put Frances on that.” Those five words sound harmless, until you’ve seen Episode 5 of Better Call Saul Season 2. The Breaking Bad spin-off has more than established by now its slow pace, which prioritises … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 7, 8 and 9
March 15, 2016 | Chris Bryant“A First Lady as the Vice President? That’s ludicrous.”
Frank’s barely concealed lie to Tom Yates perfectly frames these three episodes. With the President out of hospital and back on the campaign trail, House of Card Season 4 shifts its … Read More
VOD film review: Emelie
March 14, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis supremely suspenseful babysitter-from-hell horror marks out Sarah Bolger as a talent to watch.Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 5 and 6
March 11, 2016 | Chris Bryant“It’s not just about the law, it’s about ethics.” “Then change your ethics.”
Episodes 5 and 6 of House of Cards Season 4 follow Frank’s struggle to survive the brutal events of Episode 4, and Claire’s decision to seize as … Read More