UK TV review: Agent Carter Season 2, Episode 1 (The Lady In The Lake)

Already seen Episode 1? Read on for more spoiler-filled analysis.

Marvel’s Agent Carter was one of the TV highlights of last year. In among a whole bunch of comic book shows, many of them also coming from Marvel Studios, this … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Shadowhunters (Episode 3)

Already seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

Sex! Drama! Violence! Terrible dialogue! Episode 3 of Shadowhunters has got it all, although “it all” isn’t necessarily a great thing. The sheer, youthful beauty of the show’s cast … Read More

VOD film review: The Martian

A thrilling, funny blockbuster that celebrates intelligence over explosions. Read More

A first-timer’s guide to The X-Files (or, the 21 best episodes to watch)

“What do you mean, you haven’t seen The X-Files?” That’s what everyone I know has been saying to me since Fox announced it was bringing back its sci-fi series for a limited six-episode run. The shock would continue for several … Read More

Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Lucifer Episode 1

They say seeing is believing. In which case you have to see Lucifer to believe what it’s done to its lead character.

Fox’s new show, which premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the UK every Tuesday following its US … Read More

The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (26th January 2016)

We review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our review of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)

Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur

There’s nothing like David Attenborough standing in … Read More

Why you should be watching Just Add Magic on Amazon Prime Video

A charming treat that young adults and old adults can savour.Read More

VOD film review: Legend

Tom Hardy is excellent twice over in this otherwise unconvincing biopic of the Krays.Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Black Sails Season 3, Episode 1

“This crew has sacrificed a lot of blood to make your name what it is. It doesn’t belong to you.”

Black Sails is back and, after a barn-storming second season (they have barns at sea, right?), the pirate series is … Read More

VOD film review: Everest

A terrific reminder of a mountaineering disaster and foolishness in the face of nature’s indifference.Read More