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.
VOD film review: Despicable Me 3
November 7, 2017 | Mark HarrisonGru’s twin brother brings double trouble but about half the laughs.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 3
November 7, 2017 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on below for additional, spoilery notes – plus how to watch online.
Having started the eighth season of The Walking Dead with a blazing opening two episodes, Monsters doesn’t exactly hit the pause button, … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 3, Episode 3
November 6, 2017 | David FarnorSupergirl serves up a subtle study of parents and children in this character-focused episode.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery, Episode 8 (spoilers)
November 6, 2017 | Ian WintertonA fun, exciting and fast-moving episode.Read More
VOD film review: Base
November 6, 2017 | David FarnorJaw-dropping aerial sequences bring a visceral clout to this drama about two-base-jumpers.Read More
Anime Monday: The dark charm of Ajin: Demi-Human
November 6, 2017 | Roxy SimonsOn Mondays, our resident anime nerd Roxy binges through Netflix UK’s anime selection to find the best for you to stream. We call it Anime Monday.
Kei Nagai stands in the middle of a crossing, frozen in place as a … Read More
Netflix UK film review: 6 Days
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorThe 1980 siege of London’s Iranian Embassy is recreated in this compelling, efficient thriller.Read More
Catch up TV review: Dave Gorman’s Modern Life Is Goodish, Ghosted, Bear’s Mission with…
November 5, 2017 | 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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The End of the F***ing World Season 1 (spoilers)
November 5, 2017 | Sophie DaviesThis dark, unconventional comedy winds up a touching love story about two outcasts finding solace in each other.
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UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 3, Episode 3 (Zari)
November 4, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe team get a new member in an average episode of Legends of Tomorrow.Read More