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.
Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 2, Episode 3 (Red Sun, Silver Moon)
April 8, 2017 | Chris BryantContext (and a really cool sword) are served up by another strong episode of Into the Badlands’ second season.Read More
Prison Break primer: Your questions answered
April 8, 2017 | Nathanael SmithIn 2017, eight years after Prison Break ended, Fox launched a fifth season of the hit show that brought back all the familiar characters for a new adventure. With such a long time since the original series became one of … Read More
VOD film review: Aftermath
April 7, 2017 | Matthew TurnerSchwarzenegger flexes his acting muscles in this downbeat study of grief and obsession.Read More
VOD film review: Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?
April 7, 2017 | Luke ChannellA nuanced, moving exploration of family, identity and cultural conflictsRead More
Shudder UK TV review: Halfworlds Season 1
April 7, 2017 | Anton BitelAt the head of the first (and every other) episode of Halfworlds, the clunking sound of television static can be heard starting up. It’s the familiar sonic ident to any production from HBO, except that this time the text onscreen … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
April 7, 2017 | David Farnor“You may think you know me,” says Hugh Hefner in Amazon’s new documentary series about Hugh Hefner. “The guy who has it all, the lavish mansion, the legendary parties. But there is a lot you don’t know.” It’s an intriguing … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 8
April 6, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 6. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
Can we talk about how weird the Blossoms are? Nobody in Riverdale seems to do that enough. And they … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 14
April 6, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers
Ever since its debut, Designated Survivor has intrigued with its playful proximity to real life – an unqualified man unexpectedly elected to the White House? What a fun alternate reality to imagine. But the first season’s … Read More
VOD film review: Harry Brown
April 6, 2017 | David FarnorMichael Caine delivers a powerful performance in this dubious action thriller.Read More
UK TV review: 24: Legacy Episode 7 (6pm to 7pm)
April 5, 2017 | David Farnor24: Legacy scores double points on 24 Bingo, as an old face returns to the show.Read More