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.
Why you should be watching The Americans
March 7, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Dollars to doughnuts, The Americans is almost certainly the best US TV show you’re not currently watching. While it has yet to garner the same kind of awards recognition as classic prestige shows such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Jessica Jones Season 2
March 6, 2018 | Tom Bond
Jessica Jones’ personal second season is off to a refreshingly low-key start.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 10 (The Lost and the Plunderers)
March 6, 2018 | Neil Brazier
Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for the start of Season 8’s second half. For full spoilers, read on below.
The Walking Dead tries to go Quentin Tarantino with The Lost and the Plunderers, even complete with title cards before … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 11, Episode 4
March 5, 2018 | David Farnor
This witty, smart meditation on the line between truth and fiction is among The X-Files’ best episodes.Read More
First look BBC Three TV review: This Country Season 2
March 5, 2018 | David Farnor
BBC Three’s gently hilarious mockumentary returns for a promising second season.Read More
Short film review: Terminally Happy
March 4, 2018 | David Farnor
Big themes and ambitious questions dissolve with precision in a poignant, thought-provoking sci-fi cocktail.Read More
Catch up TV review: Homeland, Electric Dreams, 24 Hours in Police Custody, Married at First Sight
March 4, 2018 | David Farnor
What’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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
UK TV review: Strike: The Silkworm
March 4, 2018 | David Farnor
“Offer them a biscuit. That always makes people feel special.” That’s the kind of wisdom you can expect from Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke). Some detectives will give you musings on the wretched nature of humanity. Others will have a wry … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Victoria & Abdul
March 4, 2018 | David Farnor
This is a handsome tall tale sweetly performed, but royally lacking in depth.Read More
VOD film review: Marshall
March 4, 2018 | David Farnor
Chadwick Boseman is on hugely winning form as Thurgood Marshall in this likeable legal drama.Read More
