Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
Catch up TV review: Before We Die, Bake Off: The Professionals, Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years…
June 1, 2021 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
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Angel: Looking back at the Buffy spin-off that slayed
May 31, 2021 | Martyn ConterioThis Buffy spin-off was at times superior, thanks to a darker edge and emotional conflicts in a more adult-themed world.Read More
UK TV Review: Alias
May 31, 2021 | Martyn Conterio20 years on, Alias remains a hugely entertainment slice of high concept hokum.Read More
Why Terriers should be your next box set
May 31, 2021 | Brendon ConnellyThis mystery-comedy-drama from some of modern TV’s best storytellers doesn’t skimp on anything.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
May 30, 2021 | Matthew TurnerNightwing, Robin and Batwoman investigate Batman’s disappearance in this animated adventure based on the New 52 continuity.Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The TV Movie at 25
May 30, 2021 | Mark HarrisonOffering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we … Read More
Bagpuss: A love letter to a magical childhood classic
May 30, 2021 | Brendon ConnellyThis thoughtful, sincere kids’ TV classic is a nostalgic window on to a past filled with gentle truth and warm honesty.Read More
Why Adult Material should be your next box set
May 29, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlinHayley Squires is daringly brilliant in this smartly feminist show that offers both big laughs and tears.Read More
UK TV review: Friends: The Reunion
May 29, 2021 | Katie Smith-WongIn 2004, more than 52 million American people tuned into The Last One, which was the series finale of Friends. Since then, the popular sitcom was revived through streaming services to win over a new generation of fans, while feeding … Read More
VOD film review: Galaxy Quest (1999)
May 29, 2021 | Mark HarrisonAccessible to Trekkies and newbies alike, this kind-hearted sci-fi spoof is one of the greatest comedies of the 1990s.Read More
















