Netflix UK
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 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
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 4
March 8, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains minor spoilers.
Mike is back with a vengeance in Episode 4 of Better Call Saul’s second season – and how.
Jonathan Banks’ enforcer stole the show in the first season of AMC’s Breaking Bad spin-off, with an … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Gored
March 7, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Ido Mizrahy Cast: Antonio Barrera Watch Gored online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Being bad at a sport isn’t something that you would normally be proud of. Then … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 2 to 4
March 5, 2016 | Chris Bryant“It’s as though she never left, and that’s what I’m afraid of.”
House of Cards’ fourth season continues with a trio of episodes that show the writer’s ability to build tension is second to none.
Episode 2 centres around … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
March 3, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Yuen Woo-ping Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen, Harry Shum Jr. Watch Sword of Destiny online in the UK: Netflix
In 2000, Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon dazzled audiences around the world. The masterpiece won four Oscars and became … Read More