Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 3 (Episode 3 and 4)

With the first two episodes setting the scene, Frank begins to get down to actual business of politics. Negotiating with the Russian President, he is faced with swallowing a whole lot of pride in order to avoid a world war. … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Flash Episode 12

Between a hunt for a villain, the return of Hartley Rathaway, father-son time with Barry and Henry, and some, um, superhero karaoke, Crazy For You was a very busy episode for The Flash. And while this week’s instalment could have … Read More

UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 12 (Uprising)

As was widely expected, this week’s episode sees Oliver’s return to Starling City, neatly wrapping up the Brick storyline in three episodes and providing some clear direction on where the rest of the season is headed. What perhaps wasn’t so … Read More

Sky VOD TV review: Fortitude Episode 5

Warning: If you have not seen the first four episodes of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. Both are available to catch up with on NOW.

One of the great things about Fortitude’s opening episode was that it did just that: … Read More

VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 8 (finale)

Warning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers.

“Where to, sir?”

That’s how Broadchurch ends – and you wish that was how it began. Chris Chibnall’s second season revealed itself in the final episode to … Read More

Top 12 TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (February 2015)

As the excitement of EastEnders Live fades away, you may well be left with a gap in your BBC viewing. Where can you get your fix of adrenaline, murder, or sheer drama now? From a new Israeli drama picked up … Read More

First look review: House of Cards Season 3 (Episode 1 and 2)

President Francis Underwood. Season 3 picks up where Season 2 left off, with Kevin Spacey’s ruthlessly pragmatic anti-hero sitting in the Oval Office as the most powerful man in the world.

Episode 1 (or Chapter 27) exists as a slow-paced, … Read More

Short film review: Power/Rangers (dark and gritty reboot by Joseph Kahn)

“Dark and gritty” are the first words that spring to mind when you see Power/Rangers, the fan reboot made by Joseph Kahn and Adi Shankar. Of course, they’re also the words that spring to mind when you see almost any … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 4 (Hero)

If you can’t beat them, join them. That’s the lesson learned by many TV characters over the years. Jimmy McGill isn’t most TV characters.

This week’s opening flashback sees McGill back in his “Slipping Jimmy” days, conning unsuspecting schmucks out … Read More

Fury: Intense, thrilling and terrifying

Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure, David Ayer’s intense actioner captures the rush and horror of war.Read More