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.
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 16
April 16, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers
Designated Survivor channels House of Cards this episode, as the ABC thriller continues to place more emphasis on its politics. The only problem? It’s not House of Cards.
The show has made it clear in its … Read More
UK TV review: Broadchurch Season 3, Episode 7
April 16, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Broadchurch Season 3? Read our spoiler-free review of Episodes 1 and 2 here.
“It takes all my training not to punch him in the face.” That’s Beth in the penultimate episode of … Read More
First look review: iZombie Season 3
April 16, 2017 | Mark Harrison
This is a spoiler-free review of the first two episodes of iZombie season 3, but it will contain spoilers for previous seasons.
Comic book shows are big business at the CW network, with Greg Berlanti’s four-way multiverse of DC Comics … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 10
April 15, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers for Episode 10. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
In Riverdale, there ain’t no party like a Jughead party. In fact, there ain’t no party at all: because … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 2, Episode 4 (Palm of the Iron Fox)
April 15, 2017 | Chris Bryant
Fantastic pacing and excellent characterisation continue to make Into the Badlands absolutely unmissable.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 17 (Aruba)
April 15, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Season 2 ends with an immensely satisfying finale that delivers laugh-out-loud humour, thrilling action and powerful emotion.Read More
Mulholland Drive: Like mainlining someone else’s nightmare
April 15, 2017 | Ian Winterton
David Lynch’s modern classic is like mainlining someone else’s nightmare. In a good way.Read More
VOD film review: The Hatton Garden Job
April 15, 2017 | Ian Loring
This take on the infamous real life heist is derivative but easy to watch.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 10, Episode 1 (The Pilot)
April 15, 2017 | Mark Harrison
A soft reboot and a perfect jumping-on point for new fans.Read More
Netflix UK film review: And Now for Something Completely Different
April 15, 2017 | David Farnor
If you’re not bingeing the whole of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, this is as good as it gets. Read More
